How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Madonna, Hothouse Flowers, Phil Collins, Def Leppard, Inga Humpe, Urusei Yatsura, Skin, Deacon Blue, Kristin Hersh, Bis, Billy Bragg, Galliano
They are the performers of twelve “lip sync” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (30/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
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1 . Madonna – This Used To Be My PlaygroundFeatured on the 1992 album “A League of Their Own: Soundtrack”.
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2 . Hothouse Flowers – I Can See Clearly NowFeatured on the 1990 album “Home”.
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3 . Phil Collins – That’s Just The Way It IsFeatured on the 1989 album “…But Seriously“.
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4 . Def Leppard – PromisesFeatured on the 1999 album “Euphoria”.
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5 . Inga Humpe – Riding Into BlueFeatured on the 1989 album “Planet Oz”.
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6 . Urusei Yatsura – Slain By Elf
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7 . Skin – Perfect DayFeatured on the 2006 album “Lucky”.
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8 . Deacon Blue – Twist And ShoutFeatured on the 1989 album “Fellow Hoodlums”.
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9 . Kristin Hersh – EchoFeatured on the 1999 album “Sky Motel”.
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10 . Bis – DetourFeatured on the 1999 album “Social Dancing”.
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11 . Billy Bragg – SexualityFeatured on the 1991 album “Don’t Try This at Home”. |
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12 . Galliano – Twyford DownFeatured on the 1994 album “The Plot Thickens”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “This Used to Be My Playground” was recorded for “A League of Their Own,” although it was released separately due to contractual issues. The song was successful despite not being included in the movie’s official soundtrack.
2. Hothouse Flowers added their unique mix of Irish rock influences to the classic “I Can See Clearly Now,” reflecting their fusion style. Their version gained popularity in the UK charts in 1990.
3. “That’s Just The Way It Is” by Phil Collins discusses The Troubles in Northern Ireland. The song reflects on generational cycles of violence and features David Crosby on backing vocals.
4. “Promises” revived Def Leppard’s hallmark hard rock vibes, released as part of their 1999 album *Euphoria*. The single topped the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
5. Trevor Horn produced “Riding Into Blue” for Inga Humpe. The track blends ambient dance elements with spaghetti western influences, reminiscent of Horn’s eclectic production style.
6. Urusei Yatsura, a band named after a Japanese manga, released “Slain By Elf.” The Scottish group is known for its indie rock sound and quirky monikers.
7. Skin’s single “Perfect Day” was released under Parlophone in 1996. The track is part of the artist’s catalogue from the mid-1990s.
8. “Twist and Shout” by Deacon Blue includes imagery of a “pale girl in a blue room.” The song charted well in the UK and Ireland, showcasing the band’s narrative style.
9. Kristin Hersh released “Echo” on her fourth album “Sky Motel” in 1999. The album continued her development in the Pop/Rock genres after her initial solo work.
10. Featuring co-writing by Lois Maffeo, “Detour” was a 1999 release by Bis. It is included on their album *Social Dancing*, adding to their discography of 90s indie pop.
11. “Sexuality” by Billy Bragg is known for its themes of anti-homophobia. The lyrics have evolved during live performances to embrace support for transgender individuals, adding inclusivity over time.
12. Galliano’s “Twyford Down” comments on environmental protests against road construction. The song blends jazz and funk influences with socio-political lyrics typical of the band.
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