How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Ocean Colour Scene, Jack McManus, Hal, The Bees, Craig David, The Crimea, Melanie Blatt, Kathryn Williams, The Bronx, Therapy?, Alex Cartañá, Idlewild
They are the performers of twelve “lip sync” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (18/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
For TWELVE “We are Live” – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 18/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Ocean Colour Scene – I Told You SoFeatured on the 2007 album “On The Leyline”.
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2 . Jack McManus – Bang On The PianoFeatured on the 2008 album “Either Side of Midnight”.
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3 . Hal – Play The HitsFeatured on the 2005 album “Hal”.
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4 . The Bees – Wash In The RainFeatured on the 2004 album “Free the Bees”.
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5 . Craig David – Rise & Fall (w/ Sting)Featured on the 2002 album “Slicker Than Your Average”.
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6 . The Crimea – White Russian GalaxyFeatured on the 2004 album “Tragedy Rocks”.
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7 . Melanie Blatt – See MeFeatured on the 2005 album “Robots : Soundtrack”.
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8 . Kathryn Williams – Shop WindowFeatured on the 2005 album “Over Fly Over”.
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9 . The Bronx – They Will Kill Us All [Without Mercy]Featured on the 2006 album “The Bronx”.
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10 . Therapy? – If It Kills MeFeatured on the 2003 album “High Anxiety”.
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11 . Alex Cartañá – Hey Papi
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12 . Idlewild – You Held The World In Your ArmsFeatured on the 2002 album “The Remote Part”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The lead single “I Told You So” by Ocean Colour Scene was released in 2007. It held a brief tenure on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at position 34.
2. Jack McManus’s debut single is “Bang On The Piano”. Its release in 2008 marked his entry into the music scene.
3. Hal’s single “Play the Hits” was released through Rough Trade Records in 2005, reflecting their indie rock credentials.
4. The Bees’ “Wash in the Rain” was featured in an advertisement for Sainsbury’s, adding to its mainstream exposure.
5. Craig David’s 2003 single features a sample of Sting’s “Shape of My Heart”, blending pop with classic rock undertones.
6. The Crimea’s “White Russian Galaxy” opens with “Straight out of high school and into the jungle”. A charmingly unexpected start.
7. “See Me” by Melanie Blatt was used during the end credits of the animated film Robots, pairing her music with digital spectacle.
8. “Shop Window” by Kathryn Williams was released on a 7″ vinyl. It adds a touch of nostalgia to her modern folk catalog.
9. The Bronx included a live version of “I Got Chills” as a B-side with their single, complementing their raw sound.
10. “If It Kills Me” by Therapy? runs an impressive 9 minutes and 49 seconds, providing an extended auditory experience.
11. Charles Mehling directed the music video for Alex Cartañá’s “Hey Papi”, visually capturing its cultural roots.
12. Idlewild’s single secured the number 4 spot on the Scottish Singles Chart, marking a high point in their chart performance.
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