How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Queen, Longpigs, Marcella Detroit, Blaggers ITA, The Finn Brothers, The Candyskins, Vanessa-Mae, Charlotte Church, Strangelove, Shawn Colvin, The Charlatans, Enya
They are the performers of twelve “lip sync” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (50/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which award did Queen’s song “These Are the Days of Our Lives” win in 1992?
- A Grammy Award
- B Brit Award for British Single of the Year
- C MTV Video Music Award
2. Where did Longpigs first perform “Jesus Christ” live?
- A The Forum, London
- B Wembley Arena
- C Rock City, Nottingham
3. What chart position did “Boy” by Marcella Detroit reach on the UK Singles Chart?
- A 58
- B 83
- C 101
4. What record label released Blaggers ITA’s single “Oxygen”?
- A EMI
- B Virgin Records
- C Polydor
5. What recording technique was used for Finn Brothers’ “Angel’s Heap”?
- A Analog Reel-to-Reel
- B Binaural Stereo Microphone
- C Mono Tape Recording
6. Which film featured The Candyskins’ song “Feed It” on its soundtrack?
- A The Wedding Singer
- B The Waterboy
- C Billy Madison
7. In which campaign was Charlotte Church’s song “Just Wave Hello” prominently used?
- A Coca-Cola’s Millennium Campaign
- B Ford Motor Company’s Millennium Campaign
- C Apple’s Millennium Campaign
8. What issue does the song “Sway” by Strangelove address in its lyrics?
- A Environmental Crisis
- B Political Corruption
- C Alcoholism
9. Who first released the song “I Don’t Know Why” written by Shawn Colvin?
- A Shawn Colvin
- B Maura O’Connell
- C Mary Chapin Carpenter
10. Which recording studio did The Charlatans use for “My Beautiful Friend”?
- A Big Mushroom Studios
- B Abbey Road Studios
- C Sunset Sound
11. Enya’s version of “How Can I Keep from Singing?” is featured on which album?
- A Watermark
- B Shepherd Moons
- C The Memory of Trees
12. What genre mix characterizes Enya’s adaptation of “How Can I Keep from Singing?”
- A Classical Jazz
- B Celtic Synth-Pop
- C Rock Opera
For TWELVE “We are Live” – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 50/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Queen – These Are The Days Of Our LivesFeatured on the 2006 album “Innuendo”.
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2 . Longpigs – Jesus ChristFeatured on the 1991 album “The Sun Is Often Out”.
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3 . Marcella Detroit – BoyFeatured on the 1996 album “Feeler”.
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4 . Blaggers ITA – OxygenFeatured on the 1996 album “Bad Karma”.
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5 . The Finn Brothers – Angel’s HeapFeatured on the 1995 album “Finn”.
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6 . The Candyskins – Feed ItFeatured on the 2013 album “Death of a Minor TV Celebrity”.
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7 . Vanessa-Mae – The Devil’s Trill SonataFeatured on the 1998 album “The Original Four Seasons And The Devil’s Trill Sonata”.
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8 . Charlotte Church – Just Wave HelloFeatured on the 1995 album “Charlotte Church”.
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9 . Strangelove – SwayFeatured on the 1999 album “Love and Other Demons”.
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10 . Shawn Colvin – I Don’t Know WhyFeatured on the 1997 album “Fat City”.
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11 . The Charlatans – My Beautiful FriendFeatured on the 1992 album “Us and Us Only”. |
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12 . Enya – How Can I Keep From Singing?Featured on the 1999 album “Shepherd Moons”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song won the Brit Award for British Single of the Year in 1992. This accolade was a posthumous honor following Freddie Mercury’s death in 1991.
2. Longpigs first performed “Jesus Christ” live at Rock City, Nottingham. This marked their entry into live performances of new material.
3. “Boy” reached position 83 on the UK Singles Chart. Marcella’s most chart-successful single from the album despite its modest ranking.
4. “Oxygen” was released by EMI. The release utilized multiple formats during the band’s short-lived commercial success.
5. A binaural stereo microphone captured “Angel’s Heap.” It simulated a three-dimensional auditory experience in headphones.
6. “Feed It” was featured on The Waterboy’s soundtrack. Its appearance coincided with the band’s later period in their career.
7. The Millennium Campaign for Ford prominently used “Just Wave Hello.” The song’s theme of new beginnings aligned with the campaign.
8. “Sway” addresses alcoholism through its lyrics. Patrick Duff’s experiences shaped the song’s personal turmoil-tinged narrative.
9. Maura O’Connell first released “I Don’t Know Why.” Colvin’s songwriting gained early recognition with this track.
10. Big Mushroom Studios was the site for “My Beautiful Friend.” This period marked their first collaboration with Island Records.
11. Enya included “How Can I Keep from Singing?” on Shepherd Moons. Her version features the typical Enya sound and style.
12. Enya’s adaptation mixes Celtic and synth-pop genres. The arrangement added her unique touch to the traditional hymn.
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