How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Milltown Brothers, PJ & Duncan, Alisha’s Attic, Jesus Jones, Mother Earth, Liz Horsman, Frances Ruffelle, Kingmaker, Marillion, Freaky Realistic, Nitzer Ebb, Puressence
They are the performers of twelve “lip sync” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (15/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
For TWELVE “We are Live” – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 15/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Milltown Brothers – Here I StandFeatured on the 1991 album “Slinky”.
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2 . PJ & Duncan – Stepping StoneFeatured on the 1995 album “Top Katz”.
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3 . Alisha’s Attic – BarbarellaFeatured on the 1998 album “Illumina”.
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4 . Jesus Jones – The Right DecisionFeatured on the 1993 album “Perverse”.
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5 . Mother Earth – JessieFeatured on the 1993 album “The People Tree”.
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6 . Liz Horsman – I Try
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7 . Frances Ruffelle – Lonely Symphony
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8 . Kingmaker – You & I Will Never See Things Eye To EyeFeatured on the 1995 album “In The Best Possible Taste”.
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9 . Marillion – EasterFeatured on the 1989 album “Seasons End”.
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10 . Freaky Realistic – Koochie RyderFeatured on the 1993 album “Frealism”.
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11 . Nitzer Ebb – AscendFeatured on the 1992 album “Ebbhead”. |
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12 . Puressence – IndiaFeatured on the 1996 album “Puressence”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Steppin’ Stone” was first recorded by The Monkees in 1966. The song returned with a fresh twist through PJ & Duncan’s cover nearly three decades later.
2. Alisha’s Attic was indeed named after a literal attic, where the duo and their co-songwriter father crafted songs.
3. “The Right Decision” lyrically delves into the world of computers, juxtaposing their control with human relatability.
4. Matt Deighton, lead guitarist and vocalist, composed “Jesse,” celebrating Mother Earth’s unique sound.
5. Liz Horsman’s “I Try” fits deftly into the pop-folk category, echoing influences like Imogen Heap.
6. Frances Ruffelle’s track gained fame at the Eurovision Song Contest 1994, performing for the United Kingdom.
7. Stephen Street, known for his work with The Smiths and Blur, produced Kingmaker’s single in the mid-1990s.
8. In 2020, Marillion released a version of “Easter” recorded remotely, showcasing resilience during the COVID-19 lockdowns.
9. Bill Nighy humorously proclaimed Freaky Realistic’s “Koochie Ryder” as his success mantra on opening nights.
10. “Ascend” features on Nitzer Ebb’s 1991 studio album “Ebbhead,” marking its place in industrial techno history.
11. “India” by Puressence reached position 132 on the UK charts, reflecting its niche, yet devoted following.
12. Miami’s sunny vibe set the backdrop for Alexia’s “Uh La La La” video, matching the song’s playful, carefree tone.
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