How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Roxette, The High, Glass Tiger, Living Colour, Cast, David Devant And His Spirit Wife, Phil Collins, Jimmy Nail & Mark Knopfler, Vanessa-Mae, Supergrass, Gloria Estefan, Moodswings
They are the performers of twelve “lip sync” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (43/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
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1 . Roxette – Dressed For SuccessFeatured on the 1988 album “Look Sharp! “.
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2 . The High – Box Set GoFeatured on the 1990 album “Somewhere Soon”.
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3 . Glass Tiger – My TownFeatured on the 1991 album “Simple Mission”.
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4 . Living Colour – Cult Of PersonalityFeatured on the 1988 album “Vivid“.
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5 . Cast – FlyingFeatured on the 1995 album “All Change”.
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6 . David Devant And His Spirit Wife – Lie DetectorFeatured on the 1997 album “Work, Lovelife, Miscellaneous”.
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7 . Phil Collins – Both Sides Of The StoryFeatured on the 1993 album “Both Sides”.
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8 . Jimmy Nail & Mark Knopfler – Big RiverFeatured on the 1995 album “Big River”.
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9 . Vanessa-Mae – I’m A-Doun For Lack O’ JohnnyFeatured on the 1996 album “The Classical Album 1”.
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10 . Supergrass – Caught By The FuzzFeatured on the 1994 album “I Should Coco“.
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11 . Gloria Estefan – Always TomorrowFeatured on the 1992 album “Greatest Hits”. |
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12 . Moodswings – Spiritual High [State Of Independence]Featured on the 1992 album “Moodfood”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Roxette hails from Sweden. This duo, known for “Dressed for Success,” found commercial success internationally, particularly in the United States.
2. A piano is the unique element that adds colorful melody to the song, specifically enhancing the harmonized vocals with its haunting presence.
3. Glass Tiger’s “My Town” features Rod Stewart alongside Alan Frew. The collaboration reached notable success in several charts.
4. Living Colour’s song delves into the cult of personality, a concept illustrated by historical figures, highlighting the song’s political undertone.
5. Cast’s “Flying” appears on the compilation album, “The Collection,” capturing the essence of their music in the 90s with its one-word title trend.
6. “Lie Detector” was released in several single formats. Known for theatrical style, the band maintained its indie presence with quirky releases.
7. The music video for Phil Collins’ track used stark imagery of street violence to emphasize its themes of societal issues and multiple perspectives.
8. “Big River” by Jimmy Nail reflects on the River Tyne, an elegy to Newcastle’s industrial decline, noted for its personal and historical resonance.
9. Vanessa-Mae’s adaptation prominently features a violin, combining traditional and classical elements to evoke Scottish cultural heritage.
10. The real-life arrest of Gaz Coombes for cannabis possession inspired one of Supergrass’ early hits, addressing youthful indiscretion and its aftermath.
11. Gloria Estefan’s “Always Tomorrow” ties to Hurricane Andrew, providing not only a charting hit but also a platform for charitable endeavors.
12. Moodswings covered “State of Independence,” enlisting Chrissie Hynde’s vocals, and notably incorporated Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech.
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