How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Julia Fordham, Bruce Hornsby & The Range, Aztec Camera, Paul McCartney, Dubstar, Silje Nergaard, Dan Reed Network, Cracker, Bivouac, Def Leppard, Utah Saints, 911
They are the performers of twelve “lip sync” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (29/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What genre does ‘I Can’t Help Myself’ by Julia Fordham fall under?
- A Hip Hop
- B Soul
- C Soft Rock
2. Which famous musician played guitar on ‘Across The River’ by Bruce Hornsby & The Range?
- A Eric Clapton
- B Jerry Garcia
- C Mark Knopfler
3. What notable element is referenced in Aztec Camera’s ‘Spanish Horses’ ?
- A Irish castles
- B Spanish horses
- C Italian vineyards
4. What is a unique feature of Paul McCartney’s ‘The World Tonight’ ?
- A A hidden backward message
- B A flute solo by Ian Anderson
- C A guest appearance by David Bowie
5. Which electronic equipment was used in ‘No More Talk’ by Dubstar?
- A Roland S-760
- B Prophet-5
- C Moog Subsequent 37
6. Which musical style is combined with pop in Silje Nergaard’s ‘Fall’ ?
- A Blues
- B Country
- C Jazz
7. What is the lyrical theme of Dan Reed Network’s ‘Rainbow Child’ ?
- A Environmental activism
- B Positive attitude
- C Urban decay
8. What was Cracker’s response to critics in ‘Get Off This’ ?
- A Silence the critics
- B Change the world
- C Channel the rage
9. Where was Bivouac’s ‘Monkey Sanctuary (Cynic)’ recorded?
- A Abbey Road Studios, London
- B Saw Mills, Cornwall
- C Electric Lady Studios, New York
10. Which track marked Def Leppard’s commercial highlight with ‘Promises’ ?
- A Number one on the UK Singles Chart
- B Number one on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks
- C Number one on the Adult Contemporary chart
11. What sample is featured in Utah Saints’ ‘I Want You’ ?
- A Metallica’s ‘Enter Sandman’
- B Slayer’s ‘War Ensemble’
- C Nirvana’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’
12. What was the peak UK Singles Chart position for 911’s ‘The Journey’ ?
- A Number five
- B Number three
- C Number ten
For TWELVE “We are Live” – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 29/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Julia Fordham – I Can’t Help MyselfFeatured on the 1997 album “Falling Forward”.
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2 . Bruce Hornsby & The Range – Across The RiverFeatured on the 1990 album “Night On The Town”.
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3 . Aztec Camera – Spanish HorsesFeatured on the 1993 album “Dreamland”.
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4 . Paul McCartney – The World TonightFeatured on the 1997 album “Flaming Pie“.
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5 . Dubstar – No More TalkFeatured on the 1995 album “Goodbye”.
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6 . Silje Nergaard – FallFeatured on the 1990 album “Tell Me Where You’re Going”.
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7 . Dan Reed Network – Rainbow ChildFeatured on the 1991 album “Slam”.
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8 . Cracker – Get Off ThisFeatured on the 1993 album “Kerosene Hat”.
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9 . Bivouac – Monkey Sanctuary [Cynic]Featured on the 1995 album “Full Size Boy”.
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10 . Def Leppard – PromisesFeatured on the 1999 album “Euphoria”.
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11 . Utah Saints – I Want YouFeatured on the 1992 album “Utah Saints”. |
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12 . 911 – The JourneyFeatured on the 1997 album “The Journey”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. ‘I Can’t Help Myself’ by Julia Fordham is categorized as soft rock, blending elements of electronic, rock, and pop.
2. Jerry Garcia contributed his guitar skills to ‘Across The River,’ adding a distinctive touch to Bruce Hornsby & The Range’s track.
3. The song ‘Spanish Horses’ by Aztec Camera features lyrical imagery about Spanish horses, creating a vivid picture in the listener’s mind.
4. Paul McCartney’s ‘The World Tonight’ contains a segment rumored to have a backward message referencing Linda Eastman.
5. Dubstar used the Roland S-760, among other synthesizers, to craft the electronic sound of ‘No More Talk.’
6. Silje Nergaard combines jazz elements with pop in ‘Fall,’ creating a reflective and fluid musical experience.
7. ‘Rainbow Child’ by Dan Reed Network celebrates positive attitude and unique perspectives, embodied by the titular character.
8. Cracker’s ‘Get Off This’ encourages critics to change the world rather than focus on negative commentary.
9. Bivouac recorded ‘Monkey Sanctuary (Cynic)’ at Saw Mills in Cornwall, capturing their alternative rock essence.
10. ‘Promises’ by Def Leppard achieved number one on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks, highlighting its popularity.
11. Utah Saints’ ‘I Want You’ features a sample from Slayer’s ‘War Ensemble,’ setting it apart in the electronic music scene.
12. 911’s ‘The Journey’ reached number three on the UK Singles Chart, showcasing the boy band’s appeal and chart success.
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