How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Cast, Mel B, Katie Melua, The Ordinary Boys, Graham Coxon, The Black Crowes, Tom Baxter, Maximo Park, Rooster, The Sleepy Jackson, Nylon, Breed 77
They are the performers of twelve “lip sync” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (31/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which song by Cast reached position 45 on the UK Singles Chart in 2001?
- A Sandstorm
- B Desert Drought
- C Rainy Day
2. What UK television program did Mel B perform “Today” to promote its release?
- A GMTV
- B Top of the Pops
- C The Graham Norton Show
3. Which song from Katie Melua’s debut album was originally released by John Mayall?
- A Crawling Up A Hill
- B Closest Thing to Crazy
- C Call Off the Search
4. What UK punk rock band released “Talk Talk Talk” in 2004?
- A The Ordinary Boys
- B The Clash
- C Arctic Monkeys
5. Which label released Graham Coxon’s “Spectacular” in 2004?
- A Parlophone
- B Transcopic
- C BMG
6. “Soul Singing” by The Black Crowes is from which album?
- A Shake Your Money Maker
- B Lions
- C Amorica
7. Which studio album features Tom Baxter’s “This Boy”?
- A Skybound
- B Feather and Stone
- C Imaginary Friends
8. Which Maximo Park song was used in the film “Stranger than Fiction”?
- A Graffiti
- B Going Missing
- C Apply Some Pressure
9. Which year was Rooster’s “Home” released?
- A 2000
- B 2005
- C 2021
10. “God Lead Your Soul” by The Sleepy Jackson features arrangements by which orchestra?
- A Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
- B The 20/20 Orchestra
- C London Symphony Orchestra
11. Which UK chart position did Nylon’s “Losing A Friend” reach upon release?
- A 5
- B 29
- C 47
12. Breed 77’s “World’s on Fire” marked their first release in which format?
- A DVD
- B Vinyl
- C Cassette
For TWELVE “We are Live” – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 31/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Cast – Desert DroughtFeatured on the 2001 album “Beetroot”.
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2 . Mel B – TodayFeatured on the 2005 album “L.A. State of Mind”.
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3 . Katie Melua – Crawling Up A HillFeatured on the 2003 album “Call Off the Search”.
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4 . The Ordinary Boys – Talk Talk TalkFeatured on the 2004 album “Over the Counter Culture”.
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5 . Graham Coxon – SpectacularFeatured on the 2004 album “Happiness in Magazines”.
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6 . The Black Crowes – Soul SingingFeatured on the 2001 album “Lions”.
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7 . Tom Baxter – This BoyFeatured on the 2004 album “Feather and Stone”.
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8 . Maximo Park – Going MissingFeatured on the 2005 album “A Certain Trigger”.
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9 . Rooster – HomeFeatured on the 2006 album “Circles And Satellites”.
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10 . The Sleepy Jackson – God Lead Your SoulFeatured on the 2006 album “Personality – One Was a Spider, One Was a Bird”.
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11 . Nylon – Losing A FriendFeatured on the 2005 album “Nylon”. |
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12 . Breed 77 – World’s On FireFeatured on the 2004 album “Cultura”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song “Desert Drought” by Cast, from their album *Beetroot*, reached number 45 on the UK Singles Chart in 2001. It showcases Cast’s britpop style.
2. Mel B performed “Today” on GMTV to promote its release. This appearance, among others, supported her second album, *L.A. State of Mind*.
3. Katie Melua’s cover of “Crawling Up A Hill,” originally by John Mayall, appeared on her debut album. It combines blues with her distinctive vocal style.
4. “Talk Talk Talk” was released by The Ordinary Boys in 2004, capturing their blend of punk rock and britpop sounds.
5. “Spectacular” was released by Graham Coxon under the Transcopic label in 2004. The track fits within the alternative rock genre.
6. The song “Soul Singing” is from The Black Crowes’ album *Lions*. It was inspired by personal connections and features a metal-bodied guitar.
7. Tom Baxter’s “This Boy” is from his debut album *Feather and Stone*, recorded at Real World Studios and released in 2004.
8. Maximo Park’s “Going Missing” was featured during the ending credits of the film *Stranger than Fiction*, broadening its audience reach.
9. Rooster’s “Home” was released in 2021, featuring their typical lineup and marking a return with their second album *Circles and Satellites*.
10. The Sleepy Jackson incorporated contributions from The 20/20 Orchestra in “God Lead Your Soul.” It was released as a lead single in 2006.
11. Nylon’s “Losing A Friend” reached number 29 on the UK Top 40. It became a notable hit for the Icelandic trio.
12. Breed 77 released “World’s on Fire” as their first DVD single. It combines flamenco influences with metal, reflecting the band’s unique style.
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