How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Erasure, New Order, The Mission, Dollshead, The Corrs, Masterboy, The Almighty, Marc Cohn, Heather Nova, Therapy?, Swervedriver, a-ha
They are the performers of twelve “lip sync” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (22/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
For TWELVE “We are Live” – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 22/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Erasure – StarFeatured on the 1990 album “Wild!”.
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2 . New Order – World In Motion
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3 . The Mission – Into The BlueFeatured on the 1990 album “Carved In Sand”.
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4 . Dollshead – It’s Over It’s UnderFeatured on the 2000 album “Frozen Charlotte”.
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5 . The Corrs – The Right TimeFeatured on the 1995 album “Forgiven, Not Forgotten“.
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6 . Masterboy – Land Of DreamingFeatured on the 1996 album “Generation of Love”.
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7 . The Almighty – Out Of SeasonFeatured on the 1993 album “Powertrippin'”.
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8 . Marc Cohn – Walk Through The WorldFeatured on the 1993 album “The Rainy Season”.
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9 . Heather Nova – London RainFeatured on the 1998 album “Siren”.
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10 . Therapy? – StoriesFeatured on the 1995 album “Infernal Love”.
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11 . Swervedriver – Never Lose That Feeling
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12 . a-ha – Dark Is The Night For AllFeatured on the 1993 album “Memorial Beach”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The Erasure track references nuclear war, blending dance rhythms with socio-political themes. It’s a signature move that masked angst with disco.
2. John Barnes’ rap in the football anthem added a dynamic flair. The choice was deliberate after trying multiple players.
3. “Into The Blue” was the third single off “Carved In Sand,” maintaining The Mission’s gothic rock essence.
4. Dollshead’s industrial-influenced alternative rock enhanced “It’s Over, It’s Under,” securing its place on “Frozen Charlotte.”
5. David Foster lent his arranging prowess to The Corrs, augmenting their debut’s polished feel. His return to production ensures consistent quality.
6. The music video for “Land of Dreaming” embraced the vast Atacama Desert backdrop, emphasizing Masterboy’s global approach.
7. “Powertrippin'” was Friesen’s debut. His addition injected new energy into The Almighty’s hard rock formula.
8. Cohn’s single charted modestly yet effectively, reaching the Top 30 Adult Contemporary. A lyrical journey through travel and connection.
9. Nova’s track is famously subtitled “London Rain (Nothing Heals Me Like You Do),” accentuating its heartfelt resonance.
10. Mixing for “Infernal Love” took place in London. The city’s studios contributed to the album’s atmospheric depth.
11. “Never Lose That Feeling” was the last with Swervedriver’s original lineup. It closed a chapter in their formative period.
12. A-ha’s banned video involved contentious imagery. Harket’s surreal body transformation proved too unsettling for some viewers.
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