How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The Stranglers, Howard Jones, PJ & Duncan, The Railway Children, Northern Uproar, Natalie Merchant, Gigolo Aunts, The Auteurs, Catherine Wheel, Electronic, Goldblade, ROC
They are the performers of twelve “lip sync” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (16/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
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Tracklist
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1 . The Stranglers – Sweet Smell Of SuccessFeatured on the 1990 album “10”.
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2 . Howard Jones – Lift Me UpFeatured on the 1992 album “In the Running”.
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3 . PJ & Duncan – Why Me? [Is It Justified]Featured on the 1994 album “Psyche”.
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4 . The Railway Children – Something So GoodFeatured on the 1990 album “Native Place”.
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5 . Northern Uproar – Living It UpFeatured on the 1995 album “Northern Uproar”.
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6 . Natalie Merchant – WonderFeatured on the 1995 album “Tigerlily”.
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7 . Gigolo Aunts – Mrs WashingtonFeatured on the 1994 album “Flippin’ Out”.
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8 . The Auteurs – Chinese BakeryFeatured on the 1994 album “Now I’m a Cowboy”.
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9 . Catherine Wheel – I Want To Touch YouFeatured on the 1992 album “Ferment”.
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10 . Electronic – VividFeatured on the 1999 album “Twisted Tenderness”.
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11 . Goldblade – Strictly Hardcore
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12 . ROC – CherylFeatured on the 1997 album “Virgin”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Howard Jones’ “Lift Me Up” appears as track 14 on the compilation album “The Best of Howard Jones 1983-93”. Notably, this compilation showcases hits from his career spanning a decade.
2. PJ & Duncan, known for “Why Me? (Is It Justified?)”, originated from the British TV series “Byker Grove”. Their transition from TV actors to pop-rap duo marked their early 90s fame.
3. “Something So Good” by The Railway Children is found on the album “Native Place”. This album encapsulates the band’s indie pop stylings of the early 90s.
4. Northern Uproar released “Livin’ It Up”, achieving a respectable peak at #24 on the UK Singles Chart. Their rise was bolstered by energetic live performances and media appearances.
5. Natalie Merchant’s song “Wonder” inspired R.J. Palacio’s novel *Wonder*. The track reflects themes of uniqueness and resilience, key elements of the novel’s narrative.
6. The band Gigolo Aunts found their name from a Syd Barrett song. They morphed their identity with the change, marking their place in the 90s alt-rock scene.
7. “Chinese Bakery” by The Auteurs opens with a cello played by James Banbury. This opening sets a somber tone before transitioning to the indie rock melody.
8. “I Want to Touch You” by Catherine Wheel was released in 1992. The single secured spots on both UK and US charts, amplifying their early success.
9. Electronic’s “Vivid” contains lyrics by Johnny Marr, marking his first recorded lyrical contribution. Sumner and Marr’s collaboration defined the track’s distinct sound.
10. Goldblade describes “Strictly Hardcore” as a “three-minute manifesto”. The track is a gritty summary of their punk ethos, encapsulating the rebellious spirit of their early work.
11. R.O.C. released their single “Cheryl” in 1997. The track is part of their varied discography blending multiple musical influences.
12. Madonna’s “Vogue” music video was filmed at The Burbank Studios. The video, renowned for its choreography, was directed by David Fincher and debuted on MTV.
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