How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Shakin’ Stevens, Lady Sovereign, Thea Gilmore, The Coral, Anastacia, Lonestar, The Dandy Warhols, Vanessa Carlton, KT Tunstall, Brian McFadden, Lisa Miskovsky, Rhydian
They are the performers of twelve “lip sync” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (48/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What was the filming location for Shakin’ Stevens’ music video “Merry Christmas Everyone”?
- A Lapland
- B Sweden
- C Norway
2. Lady Sovereign’s song “Hoodie” was part of which campaign?
- A Save the Hoodie
- B Fashion Forward
- C Hoodie Revolution
3. What is a recurring theme in Thea Gilmore’s song “Mainstream”?
- A Materialism
- B Celebrity culture
- C Environmentalism
4. Which album features The Coral’s “Bill McCai”?
- A Butterfly House
- B Magic and Medicine
- C The Coral
5. What does the music video for Anastacia’s “Paid My Dues” depict her overcoming?
- A Nightmares
- B Physical obstacles
- C Psychological barriers
6. Which significant event is associated with Lonestar’s song released in March 2001?
- A 9/11 Attacks
- B Hurricane Katrina
- C The Millennium Bug
7. Which cover song is included on The Dandy Warhols’ single release of “Plan A”?
- A “The Jean Genie” by David Bowie
- B “Space Oddity” by David Bowie
- C “Starman” by David Bowie
8. At what age did Vanessa Carlton write “Ordinary Day”?
- A 15
- B 17
- C 19
9. What influences the theme of KT Tunstall’s track from her album *Drastic Fantastic*?
- A Reality TV
- B Aging and cosmetic surgery
- C A nature documentary
10. What controversy did Brian McFadden’s “Irish Son” face upon its release?
- A Political views
- B Lyrical content
- C Unauthorized sampling
11. Who wrote and produced “Still Alive,” the theme for the game Mirror’s Edge?
- A Max Martin and Shellback
- B Arnthor Birgisson and Rami Yacoub
- C Dr. Luke and Benny Blanco
12. What Broadway musical did “The Impossible Dream” originate from?
- A Les Misérables
- B Man of La Mancha
- C The Phantom of the Opera
For TWELVE “We are Live” – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 48/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Shakin’ Stevens – Merry Christmas EveryoneFeatured on the 1985 album “Merry Christmas Everyone!”.
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2 . Lady Sovereign – HoodieFeatured on the 2006 album “Public Warning”.
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3 . Thea Gilmore – MainstreamFeatured on the 2004 album “Avalanche”.
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4 . The Coral – Bill McCaiFeatured on the 2003 album “Magic and Medicine”.
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5 . Anastacia – Paid My DuesFeatured on the 2001 album “Freak of Nature”.
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6 . Lonestar – I’m Already ThereFeatured on the 2001 album “I’m Already There”.
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7 . The Dandy Warhols – Plan AFeatured on the 2003 album “Welcome to the Monkey House”.
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8 . Vanessa Carlton – Ordinary DayFeatured on the 2002 album “Be Not Nobody”.
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9 . KT Tunstall – Saving My FaceFeatured on the 2007 album “Drastic Fantastic”.
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10 . Brian McFadden – Irish SonFeatured on the 2004 album “Irish Son”.
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11 . Lisa Miskovsky – Still Alive
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12 . Rhydian – The Impossible DreamFeatured on the 2007 album “Rhydian”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The video for “Merry Christmas Everyone” by Shakin’ Stevens was filmed in Sweden. This festive setting included Stevens, Santa Claus, and children in a pretend visit to “Santaworld.”
2. Lady Sovereign’s “Hoodie” was part of the “Save the Hoodie” campaign. This song served to push back against social stigmas associated with wearing hooded sweatshirts.
3. “Mainstream” by Thea Gilmore critiques materialism. The song reflects on societal issues, echoing themes commonly explored in her work.
4. “Bill McCai” is from The Coral’s album *Magic and Medicine*. The album was released in 2003, showcasing the band’s distinctive sound.
5. The music video for “Paid My Dues” shows Anastacia overcoming physical obstacles. This allegory aligns with the song’s themes of resilience and strength.
6. Lonestar’s song from March 2001 is associated with the 9/11 attacks. A special version even includes messages from soldiers’ families, cementing its emotional resonance.
7. The Dandy Warhols included a cover of David Bowie’s “The Jean Genie” on their “Plan A” single. It accompanied the original mix of the track.
8. Vanessa Carlton wrote “Ordinary Day” at the age of 17. The song later gained popularity, featuring on her debut album *Be Not Nobody*.
9. KT Tunstall’s track reflects themes of aging and cosmetic surgery. It was inspired by a documentary about women undergoing significant beauty procedures.
10. Brian McFadden’s “Irish Son” faced criticism due to its lyrical content. Criticism focused on its portrayal of CBS schools in Ireland.
11. “Still Alive” was authored and produced by Arnthor Birgisson and Rami Yacoub. It served as the main theme for the video game Mirror’s Edge.
12. “The Impossible Dream” hails from the Broadway musical *Man of La Mancha*. The song is notably performed by the character Don Quixote.
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