How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Paramore, Kings of Convenience, The Thrills, Morrissey, Mando Diao, Embrace, Stephen Gately, Zwan, Fat Les, Carolina Liar, The Datsuns, Lee Ann Womack
They are the performers of twelve “lip sync” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (24/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
For TWELVE “We are Live” – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 24/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Paramore – Hard TimesFeatured on the 2017 album “After Laughter”.
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2 . Kings of Convenience – MisreadFeatured on the 2004 album “Riot on an Empty Street”.
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3 . The Thrills – Big SurFeatured on the 2003 album “So Much for the City”.
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4 . Morrissey – All You Need Is MeFeatured on the 2008 album “Years of Refusal”.
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5 . Mando Diao – God Knows
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6 . Embrace – World At Your FeetFeatured on the 2006 album “This New Day”.
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7 . Stephen Gately – New BeginningFeatured on the 2000 album “New Beginning”.
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8 . Zwan – LyricFeatured on the 2003 album “Mary Star of the Sea”.
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9 . Fat Les – Jerusalem
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10 . Carolina Liar – Show Me What I’m Looking ForFeatured on the 2008 album “Coming to Terms”.
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11 . The Datsuns – Blacken My ThumbFeatured on the 2004 album “Outta Sight/Outta Mind”. |
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12 . Lee Ann Womack – I Hope You DanceFeatured on the 2000 album “I Hope You Dance”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Hard Times” was released as the lead single from the album “After Laughter,” aligning with its public announcement. The track sets a lively tone for the album.
2. “Misread” uniquely touches on the realization that friendship can be an end in itself, highlighting complexities in relationships. Its melodies underscore this reflective theme.
3. The Thrills drew from The Monkees’ 1966 song for their track, adding a layer of nostalgic influence in their music production.
4. Jesse Tobias collaborated with Morrissey on the 2008 track, contributing to its chart-topping success in Scotland. The song was part of Morrissey’s compilation album.
5. Mando Diao released live B-sides from their performance at the Paradise Rock Club, supplementing their single releases with authentic live recordings.
6. “World at Your Feet” became the official song by Embrace for England’s 2006 FIFA World Cup campaign. It reached high positions on the UK charts.
7. “New Beginning” was released as the opening track and lead single, cementing Stephen Gately’s presence as a solo artist post-Boyzone.
8. “Lyric” opens with a line on faith, marking Billy Corgan’s shift to more positive songwriting with Zwan. The track introduces the band’s only album with optimism.
9. Four choirs contributed to Fat Les 2000’s rendition of “Jerusalem” for the UEFA Euro 2000 theme, adding a grand musical touch to the recording.
10. Carolina Liar’s “Show Me What I’m Looking For” weaves themes of redemption, with its lyrics portraying a desire for guidance and meaning.
11. The Datsuns used their 2004 track as the lead single for their album “Outta Sight / Outta Mind,” setting the stage for its reception in the UK.
12. Lee Ann Womack’s “I Hope You Dance” reached number one on the Adult Contemporary chart, transcending its country roots to find a broader audience.
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