How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Tiny Dancers, Human Nature, Mel B, Lee Mead, Jack Peñate, Crowded House, Kelly Clarkson, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Numan And Rico, Little Man Tate, The Rumble Strips, Ill Niño
They are the performers of twelve “lip sync” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (26/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
For TWELVE “We are Live” – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 26/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Tiny Dancers – Hannah We KnowFeatured on the 2007 album “Free School Milk”.
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2 . Human Nature – When We Were YoungFeatured on the 2000 album “Human Nature”.
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3 . Mel B – LullabyFeatured on the 2000 album “Hot”.
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4 . Lee Mead – Any Dream Will DoFeatured on the 2007 album “Lee Mead”.
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5 . Jack Peñate – Torn on the PlatformFeatured on the 2007 album “Matinée”.
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6 . Crowded House – Don’t Stop NowFeatured on the 2007 album “Time on Earth”.
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7 . Kelly Clarkson – BreakawayFeatured on the 2004 album “Breakaway”.
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8 . Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Turn IntoFeatured on the 2006 album “Show Your Bones”.
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9 . Numan And Rico – Crazier
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10 . Little Man Tate – What Your Boyfriend SaidFeatured on the 2008 album “Nothing Worth Having Comes Easy”.
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11 . The Rumble Strips – MotorcycleFeatured on the 2007 album “Girls And Weather”. |
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12 . Ill Niño – What Comes AroundFeatured on the 2001 album “Revolution Revolución”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song “Hannah, We Know” by Tiny Dancers boasts a 1960s pop influence. This gives it a bright, summery feel akin to musical acts like The Shins.
2. “When We Were Young” by Human Nature is part of their third studio album, also named “Human Nature,” emphasizing their pop roots before they ventured into vocal harmonies.
3. Melanie B’s music video for her solo single was filmed in Morocco, showcasing its exotic landscapes and featuring scenes with her daughter, Phoenix Chi Gulzar.
4. “Any Dream Will Do” is from the musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” First recorded in 1969, it became a popular show tune.
5. Jack Peñate’s track is notable for its music video featuring a paper puppet show, with his head humorously superimposed on the puppet’s body.
6. Johnny Marr, formerly of The Smiths, played additional guitar on Crowded House’s single, contributing to its textured alternative rock sound.
7. “Breakaway” was originally intended for Avril Lavigne’s album “Let Go,” but Kelly Clarkson recorded it for “The Princess Diaries 2” soundtrack and her “Breakaway” album.
8. Brian Chase, drummer for Yeah Yeah Yeahs, co-wrote “Turn Into,” which is included on their album “Show Your Bones.”
9. The track “Crazier” is a collaboration between Gary Numan and Rico, blending industrial sounds into Numan’s evolving catalogue.
10. “What Your Boyfriend Said” tackles romantic tension and small-town drama, embodied by Little Man Tate’s sharp indie rock style.
11. The Rumble Strips’ debut single, “Motorcycle,” marked the band’s entrance into the music scene, released initially in 2005 and later as a UK limited-edition in 2007.
12. Besides English, Ill Niño’s “What Comes Around” features Spanish lyrics, adding bilingual flair to their nu metal sound.
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