How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Horse, Howard Jones, Fishmonkeyman, Dodgy, Shed Seven, Halo James, The Big Dish, 18 Wheeler, Bruce Springsteen, The Silencers, MN8, Daniel O’Donnell
They are the performers of twelve “lip sync” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (11/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What was the peak position of The Big Dish’s song “Big Town” on the UK Singles Chart?
- A 45
- B 94
- C 67
2. Who directed the music video for Bruce Springsteen’s “Streets of Philadelphia”?
- A Martin Scorsese
- B Steven Spielberg
- C Jonathan Demme
3. In The Silencers’ cover of “Wild Mountain Thyme,” who features on vocals?
- A Aura O’Neill
- B Jimme O’Neill
- C Cha Burns
4. Which chart position did MN8’s “Pathway to the Moon” achieve on the UK R&B Chart?
- A 7
- B 13
- C 5
5. How many albums has Daniel O’Donnell released?
- A Over 20
- B Over 40
- C Over 30
6. Gogol Bordello’s “Start Wearing Purple” was re-recorded for which album?
- A Super Taranta!
- B Voi-La Intruder
- C Gypsy Punks: Underdog World Strike
7. Who originally recorded “Wordy Rappinghood” before Chicks on Speed covered it?
- A Talking Heads
- B Tom Tom Club
- C Blondie
8. What element of music is sampled in The Lightning Seeds’ song “Sweetest Soul Sensations”?
- A Soul
- B Gospel
- C Rock
9. Which Osbourne family member performed live with Andrew W.K. at Ozzfest 2002?”
- A Sharon Osbourne
- B Kelly Osbourne
- C Jack Osbourne
10. Who did Robbie Williams collaborate with on the track “She’s Madonna”?
- A Pet Shop Boys
- B Elton John
- C Kylie Minogue
11. In what year was Good Charlotte’s “Keep Your Hands Off My Girl” released?
- A 2004
- B 2007
- C 2009
12. What unique stage element was highlighted in the “She’s Madonna” music video inspired by drag queen culture?
- A Puppet puppetry
- B Full drag makeup
- C Ballet choreography
For TWELVE “We are Live” – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 11/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Horse – The Speed Of The Beat Of My HeartFeatured on the 1990 album “The Same Sky”.
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2 . Howard Jones – Let The People Have Their SayFeatured on the 1998 album “People”.
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3 . Fishmonkeyman – If I’ve Told You OnceFeatured on the 1991 album “Gryst”.
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4 . Dodgy – Found YouFeatured on the 1996 album “Free Peace Sweet”.
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5 . Shed Seven – MarkFeatured on the 1994 album “Change Giver”.
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6 . Halo James – BabyFeatured on the 1990 album “Witness”.
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7 . The Big Dish – Big TownFeatured on the 1991 album “Satellites”.
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8 . 18 Wheeler – StayFeatured on the 1997 album “Year Zero”.
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9 . Bruce Springsteen – Streets Of PhiladelphiaFeatured on the 1993 album “Philadelphia : Official Soundtrack”.
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10 . The Silencers – Wild Mountain ThymeFeatured on the 1995 album “So Be It”.
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11 . MN8 – Pathway To The MoonFeatured on the 1996 album “To the Next Level”. |
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12 . Daniel O’Donnell – That’s The Way Dreams AreFeatured on the 1998 album “Love Songs”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Big Town” peaked at position 94 on the UK Singles Chart. Despite the humble position, it marked the band’s last entry on the chart.
2. Jonathan Demme directed the music video for “Streets of Philadelphia.” Known for his work on “Philadelphia,” Demme was integral to the project.
3. Aura O’Neill features on vocals for The Silencers’ rendition of “Wild Mountain Thyme.” Her contribution to the band’s foray into folk was noteworthy.
4. “Pathway to the Moon” peaked at number 5 on the UK R&B Chart. The track exemplified MN8’s appeal within the R&B genre of the time.
5. Daniel O’Donnell has released over 40 albums. His music career is marked by consistent chart appearances, maintaining popularity over decades.
6. “Start Wearing Purple” was re-recorded for “Gypsy Punks: Underdog World Strike.” This album secured the song’s place in the band’s repertoire.
7. “Wordy Rappinghood” was originally recorded by Tom Tom Club. Chicks on Speed’s cover brought the quirky track back to the charts.
8. “Sweetest Soul Sensations” incorporates soul music elements. It samples an Al Green track, adding to its rich musical tapestry.
9. Kelly Osbourne performed with Andrew W.K. during Ozzfest 2002. This impromptu duet at a metal festival added rock cred to both artists.
10. Robbie Williams collaborated with the Pet Shop Boys on “She’s Madonna.” The duo’s electronic expertise complemented his pop sensibilities.
11. “Keep Your Hands Off My Girl” was released in 2007. This marked a period of stylistic transition for Good Charlotte.
12. The “She’s Madonna” music video featured full drag makeup. Robbie Williams sported the look among prominent drag queens, adding visual flair.
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