How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Tyler James, The Ordinary Boys, Little Man Tate, Goldrush, Bedouin Soundclash, The Proclaimers, Frank Turner, Mumford & Sons, Toploader, Paul Weller, Friendly Fires, JJ72
They are the performers of twelve “lip sync” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (36/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which cover song brought together UK garage groups Tru Faith & Dub Conspiracy?
- A “I Will Survive”
- B “Freak like Me”
- C “You’re the One That I Want”
2. What music video setting added humor to The Ordinary Boys’ “Life Will Be the Death of Me”?
- A A busy London street
- B A Spanish playground
- C An American highway
3. “The Nobodies” by Marilyn Manson references which tragic event?
- A Columbine High School massacre
- B 9/11 terrorist attacks
- C Hurricane Katrina
4. Which sibling duo forms the core writing team behind Goldrush’s “Wide Open Sky”?
- A Joe and Robin Bennett
- B Susan and John Bennett
- C Emma and James Bennett
5. HIM’s “The Sacrament” gained additional exposure via which medium?
- A Radio Hits Album
- B End credits of an anime film
- C A national ad campaign
6. On what chart did The Proclaimers’ “Life with You” reach the highest position?
- A UK Singles Chart
- B U.S. Billboard Hot 100
- C Scottish Chart
7. “Unconditional” by The Bravery features in which video game?
- A Ultimate Band
- B FIFA 06
- C Call of Duty
8. Which songwriting and production duo is behind Hurts’ “Wonderful Life”?
- A Adam Anderson and Theo Hutchcraft
- B Joe Cross and Bobby Anderson
- C Theo Hutchcraft and Sam Smith
9. Which track did Toploader release shortly after their major hit “Dancing in the Moonlight”?
- A “Ready to Go”
- B “Just Hold On”
- C “Last Night”
10. To whom is Paul Weller’s “Sweet Pea, My Sweet Pea” dedicated?
- A His children
- B His bandmates
- C His fans
11. The music video for Paloma Faith’s “30 Minute Love Affair” was filmed in which London venue?
- A Royal Albert Hall
- B The Clapham Grand
- C London Palladium
12. Which member of JJ72 wrote “Oxygen”?
- A Hilary Woods
- B Fergal Matthews
- C Mark Greaney
For TWELVE “We are Live” – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 36/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Tyler James – Your WomanFeatured on the 2005 album “The Unlikely Lad”.
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2 . The Ordinary Boys – Life Will Be The Death Of MeFeatured on the 2005 album “Brassbound”.
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3 . Little Man Tate – House Party At Boothy’sFeatured on the 2007 album “About What You Know”.
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4 . Goldrush – Wide Open SkyFeatured on the 2002 album “Don’t Bring Me Down”.
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5 . Bedouin Soundclash – When The Night Feels My SongFeatured on the 2004 album “Sounding a Mosaic”.
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6 . The Proclaimers – Life With YouFeatured on the 2007 album “Life with You”.
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7 . Frank Turner – The RoadFeatured on the 2009 album “Poetry of the Deed”.
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8 . Mumford & Sons – Little Lion ManFeatured on the 2009 album “Sigh No More“.
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9 . Toploader – Just Hold OnFeatured on the 2000 album “Onka’s Big Moka”.
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10 . Paul Weller – Sweet Pea My Sweet PeaFeatured on the 2000 album “Heliocentric”.
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11 . Friendly Fires – Kiss Of LifeFeatured on the 2008 album “Friendly Fires”. |
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12 . JJ72 – OxygenFeatured on the 2000 album “JJ72”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Tru Faith & Dub Conspiracy’s collaboration is best known for their cover of “Freak like Me,” originally by Adina Howard. Their version reached number one on the UK Dance Singles Chart.
2. The band’s music video for “Life Will Be the Death of Me” was shot in Spain, showcasing a high-spirited and humorous theme that complements the song’s lively style.
3. “The Nobodies” by Marilyn Manson is inspired by the tragic Columbine High School massacre, with its themes of anonymity and violence.
4. Joe and Robin Bennett are the sibling songwriters behind Goldrush’s “Wide Open Sky,” highlighting their musical partnership.
5. HIM’s song “The Sacrament” featured prominently over the end credits of the anime film *Highlander: The Search for Vengeance*, showcasing its cinematic appeal.
6. “Life with You” by The Proclaimers achieved its highest position at No. 3 on the Scottish Chart, despite lower UK Singles Chart rankings.
7. “Unconditional” by The Bravery can be heard in the video game Tony Hawk’s American Wasteland, adding to its mid-2000s cultural relevance.
8. Hurts’ “Wonderful Life” was a result of collaboration between Adam Anderson and Theo Hutchcraft, combining their songwriting and production talents.
9. After the hit “Dancing in the Moonlight,” Toploader released “Just Hold On” in September 2000 as part of their debut album success.
10. “Sweet Pea, My Sweet Pea” by Paul Weller is lovingly dedicated to his children. The song fits the quieter, more reflective tone of his album “Heliocentric.”
11. Paloma Faith’s “30 Minute Love Affair” video, emphasizing the song’s emotional narrative, was set against the backdrop of The Clapham Grand.
12. “Oxygen” was penned by Mark Greaney, highlighting his role as JJ72’s vocalist and guitarist in their debut album release.
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