How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Rod Stewart, Kingmaker, Jesus Jones, The Blow Monkeys, The Bluetones, Jon Bon Jovi, Del Amitri, Ocean Colour Scene, Bette Midler, Sting, Squeeze, Brian May
They are the performers of twelve “lip sync” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (24/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
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1 . Rod Stewart – The Motown Song (w/ The Temptations)Featured on the 1991 album “Vagabond Heart”.
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2 . Kingmaker – Queen JaneFeatured on the 1993 album “Sleepwalking”.
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3 . Jesus Jones – The Next Big ThingFeatured on the 1997 album “Already”.
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4 . The Blow Monkeys – Springtime for the WorldFeatured on the 1989 album “Springtime for the World”.
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5 . The Bluetones – Are You Blue Or Are You Blind?
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6 . Jon Bon Jovi – Midnight In ChelseaFeatured on the 1997 album “Destination Anywhere”.
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7 . Del Amitri – Move Away Jimmy BlueFeatured on the 1990 album “Waking Hours”.
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8 . Ocean Colour Scene – The Day We Caught The TrainFeatured on the 1996 album “Moseley Shoals”.
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9 . Bette Midler – From a DistanceFeatured on the 1990 album “Some People’s Lives“.
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10 . Sting – Fields Of GoldFeatured on the 1993 album “Ten Summoner’s Tales“.
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11 . Squeeze – Heaven KnowsFeatured on the 1995 album “Ridiculous”. |
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12 . Brian May – ResurrectionFeatured on the 1993 album “Back to the Light”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Rod Stewart featured The Temptations on his song from “Vagabond Heart.” The track blends soulful vocals with Stewart’s rock style.
2. Kingmaker’s “Queen Jane” showcases jangling guitars. This track became signature for 1990s indie pop with its energetic arrangements.
3. “The Next Big Thing” by Jesus Jones is known for its synth-pop. The band’s blend of electronic beats with rock is their hallmark.
4. Robert Howard, also known as Dr. Robert, wrote the title track for The Blow Monkeys. His leadership defined the band’s 1990 direction.
5. “Are You Blue or Are You Blind?” by The Bluetones was released on Paradox Records. This catchy tune became a hit in the mid-90s.
6. The music video for Jon Bon Jovi’s song from *Destination Anywhere* prominently featured Hotel Chelsea. This location added urban flavor to the visuals.
7. Del Amitri’s song inspired “Jimmy Blue: A Del Amitri Musical.” Its narrative structure lent itself well to a stage adaptation.
8. Ocean Colour Scene recorded at Moseley Shoals Studio. Their nuanced production remained influential throughout the 1990s.
9. Bette Midler’s version of “From a Distance” became tied to the Persian Gulf War. Its themes resonated with the military and civilians alike.
10. Sting recorded his song in a manor house in Wiltshire. The ambiance and surroundings influenced the song’s reflective tone.
11. “Heaven Knows” by Squeeze was in the film “Hackers.” Its inclusion contributed to the movie’s 90s cultural footprint.
12. Brian May collaborated with Cozy Powell on “Ride to Win.” The partnership brought out a dynamic instrumental exchange.
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