How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Paul Simon, The La’s, Elton John, Cliff Richard, The Lemonheads, Lolly, Metallica, Erasure, Dolly Parton, Enya, Rod Stewart, Innocence
They are the performers of twelve “lip sync” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (49/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What unique feature characterizes Paul Simon’s song “The Obvious Child”?
- A A punk rock influence
- B A live drumming performance in Brazil
- C A gospel choir from Harlem
2. Which genre blend does The La’s song “There She Goes” illustrate?
- A Grunge and power pop
- B Merseybeat and jangle pop
- C Psychedelic rock and folk
3. Whose collaboration is a feature of Elton John’s “Easier to Walk Away”?
- A Randy Jackson on bass
- B Barry Gibb on backing vocals
- C Michael Bolton on guitar
4. What makes “Saviour’s Day” by Cliff Richard distinctive?
- A First duet with Madonna
- B UK Christmas number one in 1990
- C Inspired by a Shakespeare sonnet
5. Why did The Lemonheads cover “Mrs. Robinson”?
- A To promote their tour in Japan
- B For a rom-com film soundtrack
- C 25th anniversary of *The Graduate*
6. Which phrase does Lolly’s song “Big Boys Don’t Cry” emphasize?
- A Big boys don’t cry
- B Little girls are tough
- C Strong hearts never break
7. What imagery concludes Metallica’s “Mama Said” music video?
- A Hetfield on a carousel
- B Walking a horse
- C Riding a motorbike
8. Which setting is featured in Erasure’s “Cold Summer’s Day” music video?
- A A karaoke bar in Tokyo
- B An amusement park in London Docklands
- C A rooftop in New York City
9. What propelled Dolly Parton to cover “Peace Train”?
- A Hearing a commercial with similar voices
- B A chance meeting with Cat Stevens
- C A fan’s online petition
10. What earlier works are sampled in Enya’s album version of this track?
- A “May It Be” and “Marble Halls”
- B “Book of Days” and “Orinoco Flow”
- C “Only Time” and “Caribbean Blue”
11. Which folk song influences Rod Stewart’s “Tom Traubert’s Blues” chorus?
- A “The House of the Rising Sun”
- B “Waltzing Matilda”
- C “Scarborough Fair”
12. Under which label was the Innocence album “Build” released?
- A Island Records
- B Cooltempo Records
- C Capitol Records
For TWELVE “We are Live” – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 49/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Paul Simon – The Obvious ChildFeatured on the 1990 album “The Rhythm of the Saints“.
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2 . The La’s – There She GoesFeatured on the 1988 album “The La’s”.
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3 . Elton John – Easier To Walk AwayFeatured on the 1990 album “To Be Continued…”.
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4 . Cliff Richard – Saviour’s DayFeatured on the 1990 album “Together with Cliff Richard”.
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5 . The Lemonheads – Mrs. RobinsonFeatured on the 1992 album “It’s A Shame About Ray“.
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6 . Lolly – Big Boys Don’t CryFeatured on the 1999 album “My First Album”.
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7 . Metallica – Mama SaidFeatured on the 1996 album “Load“.
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8 . Erasure – Fingers & Thumbs [Cold Summer’s Day]Featured on the 1995 album “Erasure “.
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9 . Dolly Parton – Peace TrainFeatured on the 1996 album “Treasures”.
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10 . Enya – On My Way HomeFeatured on the 1996 album “The Memory of Trees”.
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11 . Rod Stewart – Tom Traubert’s Blues [Waltzing Matilda]Featured on the 1993 album “Lead Vocalist”. |
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12 . Innocence – BuildFeatured on the 1990 album “Build”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Grupo Cultural Olodum provided an Afro-Brazilian drumming segment recorded in Salvador, adding a Samba rhythm that enriched Simon’s lyrical introspection.
2. “There She Goes” combines Merseybeat and jangle pop, creating a sound rich in British musical tradition with a fresh pop resonance.
3. Elton John’s “Easier to Walk Away” features musician Randy Jackson on bass, alongside a cast of notable session artists.
4. “Saviour’s Day” claimed the UK Christmas number one spot in 1990, cementing Richard’s chart dominance across five decades.
5. The Lemonheads covered “Mrs. Robinson” to mark the 25th anniversary of the movie *The Graduate,* giving it a punk twist.
6. Lolly’s hit emphasizes “Big boys don’t cry,” repeating it in a catchy chorus aimed at offering musical reassurance.
7. Metallica’s “Mama Said” video concludes with Hetfield walking a horse, symbolizing personal and emotional departure.
8. Erasure’s video for “Cold Summer’s Day” features an amusement park located in London’s Docklands, offering a playful backdrop.
9. A commercial with fitting vocal sounds inspired Dolly Parton to record “Peace Train,” leading to a collaboration with Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
10. Enya’s track samples “Book of Days” and “Orinoco Flow,” weaving familiar motifs into new melodic exploration.
11. The chorus of Rod Stewart’s cover incorporates “Waltzing Matilda,” a nod to Tom Waits’ original reference to Australian folk tradition.
12. Innocence’s “Build” album was released under Cooltempo Records, a cooperative of flavorful R&B offerings.
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