How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Robbie Williams, Space, E.Y.C., Cast, Patti Rothberg, Electronic, Ocean Colour Scene, Saint Etienne, Marc Almond, Steps, Bon Jovi, The Charlatans
They are the performers of twelve “lip sync” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (38/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which former band did Robbie Williams depart from before releasing his solo single “Freedom”?
- A Boyzone
- B Westlife
- C Take That
2. What unique mix name was associated with Space’s “Me and You Versus the World”?
- A Crotchless Knickers Mix
- B Spacesuit Mix
- C Rocketship Mix
3. What genre characterizes the 1995 track “Put It On…”?
- A Jazz Fusion
- B Dance-pop/R&B
- C Indie Rock
4. Who wrote “Alright” by Cast?
- A John Power
- B Liam Gallagher
- C Noel Gallagher
5. In which year was Patti Rothberg’s “Inside” released?
- A 1995
- B 1996
- C 1997
6. Which lyrical theme is prominent in “Raise the Pressure” single issued in 1996?
- A Existential dread
- B Romantic affection
- C Space exploration
7. Which song serves as the fourth single from Ocean Colour Scene’s album *Moseley Shoals*?
- A Riverboat Song
- B Day Tripper
- C The Circle
8. Which band released the track “Hug My Soul”?
- A Pulp
- B The Stone Roses
- C Saint Etienne
9. Who originally wrote the song “Jacky” that Marc Almond covered?
- A Serge Gainsbourg
- B Jacques Brel
- C Edith Piaf
10. Which well-known pop group’s style influenced Steps’ “One for Sorrow”?
- A The Bee Gees
- B ABBA
- C The Spice Girls
11. What was a notable challenge in writing Bon Jovi’s track issued on September 5, 1995?
- A Mixing percussion
- B Writing the chorus
- C Crafting the intro
12. Which track by The Charlatans was the first single after Rob Collins’ passing?
- A North Country Boy
- B One to Another
- C Just When You’re Thinkin’ Things Over
For TWELVE “We are Live” – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 38/52 – click here
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1 . Robbie Williams – FreedomFeatured on the 1997 album “Life thru a Lens“.
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2 . Space – Me & You Vs The WorldFeatured on the 1996 album “Spiders”.
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3 . E.Y.C. – Ooh Ah Aa [I Feel It]Featured on the 1995 album “Put It On…”.
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4 . Cast – AlrightFeatured on the 1995 album “All Change”.
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5 . Patti Rothberg – InsideFeatured on the 1996 album “Between the 1 and the 9”.
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6 . Electronic – For YouFeatured on the 1996 album “Raise The Pressure”.
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7 . Ocean Colour Scene – The CircleFeatured on the 1996 album “Moseley Shoals”.
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8 . Saint Etienne – Hug My SoulFeatured on the 1994 album “Tiger Bay”.
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9 . Marc Almond – JackyFeatured on the 1991 album “Tenement Symphony”.
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10 . Steps – One For SorrowFeatured on the 1998 album “Step One”.
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11 . Bon Jovi – Something For The PainFeatured on the 1995 album “These Days”. |
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12 . The Charlatans – One To AnotherFeatured on the 1996 album “Tellin’ Stories”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Robbie Williams left Take That before launching his solo career with the cover of “Freedom.” A move filled with symbolic resonance, the song mirrors George Michael’s own legendary break from a band.
2. Known for its whimsical titles, the “Crotchless Knickers Mix” added a distinctive twist to Space’s “Me and You Versus the World,” showcasing the band’s playful approach to music production.
3. “Put It On…” features a dance-pop/R&B style, marking a distinct sound blending rhythmic beats and catchy hooks, focusing on themes of youthful attraction without chart success woes.
4. John Power, former member of The La’s, authored “Alright” for Cast’s *All Change* album, blending past musical ventures into its Britpop identity while repurposing an earlier live performance idea.
5. 1996 saw the release of Patti Rothberg’s “Inside”, her standout debut offering, nestled in the maturing alternative rock scene, affirming her presence with over 300,000 copies sold stateside.
6. The 1996 track from “Raise the Pressure” drifts through romantic lyrics, pairing them with electronic pop sounds, entrancing listeners with its melodic devotion and synthetic appeal.
7. “The Circle” was the fourth standout single from Ocean Colour Scene’s *Moseley Shoals*, enhancing the album’s allure with its smooth groove and engaging acoustic components collaborating with notable names.
8. Saint Etienne’s “Hug My Soul” marries electronic indulgence with modern folk tones, swathed in characteristic uplifting vibes and accompanied by bear-suit visuals that teeter between whimsical and quirky.
9. Jacques Brel, with his knack for emotive storytelling, originally penned “Jacky,” a timeless classic later adapted by Marc Almond, demonstrating Brel’s resonant influence across generations.
10. Steps’ “One for Sorrow” echoes ABBA’s distinctively emotive pop sound, drawing on their formula for catchy melodies and harmonious group dynamics, aiming for timeless appeal.
11. Crafting the chorus posed a challenge in Bon Jovi’s creation process for their 1995 single, requiring iterative refinements for that elusive satisfaction, highlighting Jon Bon Jovi’s dedication to lyrical perfection.
12. “One to Another” marked a pivotal release for The Charlatans following the loss of Rob Collins. It not only reached new chart heights but provided a somber yet uplifting tribute.
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