How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Jamie Cullum, Daniel Bedingfield, The Boy Least Likely To, The Ivories, Goldfinger, The Webb Brothers, Ryan Adams, The Polyphonic Spree, Daniel O’Donnell, The Choirboys, Blackbud, The Golden Virgins
They are the performers of twelve “lip sync” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (51/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Who co-wrote Jamie Cullum’s song “Mind Trick”?
- A Ben Cullum
- B Stewart Levine
- C Joe Jackson
2. What was the peak chart position of Daniel Bedingfield’s “Friday” on the UK Singles Chart?
- A 10
- B 28
- C 49
3. Which instrument is not typically featured in the live performance of “Hugging My Grudge” by The Boy Least Likely To?
- A Glockenspiel
- B Saxophone
- C Guiro
4. In what format was the song “Reduce The Temperature” primarily released by The Ivories?
- A Digital download
- B Cassette
- C 7-inch vinyl
5. What distinguishes the track “Spokesman” by Goldfinger?
- A The first to feature Brian Arthur
- B A remix by David Guetta
- C An acoustic version
6. From which literary work did “Ms. Moriarty” by The Webb Brothers draw inspiration?
- A “The Great Gatsby”
- B “On the Road”
- C “Pride and Prejudice”
7. What geographical element is featured in Ryan Adams’ “New York, New York” music video?
- A The Grand Canyon
- B The Twin Towers
- C The Eiffel Tower
8. How is “Hanging Around the Day” by The Polyphonic Spree structured?
- A Three parts: Instrumental, Chorus, Coda
- B One continuous track
- C Two parts: Instrumental and Vocal
9. In what year was “Morning Has Broken” first published in “Songs of Praise”?
- A 1931
- B 1952
- C 1967
10. Which choir was The Choirboys associated with when they released “Tears in Heaven”?
- A Westminster Cathedral Choir
- B Durham Cathedral Choir
- C Various UK cathedral choirs
11. What is the name of Blackbud’s debut album featuring “Heartbeat”?
- A From the Sky
- B The Pulse
- C New Dawn
12. What was the ranking of “Renaissance Kid” by The Golden Virgins in the 2003 Festive Fifty?
- A 3
- B 42
- C 76
For TWELVE “We are Live” – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 51/52 – click here
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1 . Jamie Cullum – Mind TrickFeatured on the 2006 album “Catching Tales“.
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2 . Daniel Bedingfield – FridayFeatured on the 2005 album “Gotta Get Thru This”.
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3 . The Boy Least Likely To – Hugging My GrudgeFeatured on the 2002 album “The Best Party Ever”.
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4 . The Ivories – Reduce The Temperature
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5 . Goldfinger – SpokesmanFeatured on the 2006 album “Open Your Eyes”.
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6 . The Webb Brothers – Ms. MoriartyFeatured on the 2001 album “The Webb Brothers”.
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7 . Ryan Adams – New York New YorkFeatured on the 2003 album “Gold“.
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8 . The Polyphonic Spree – Hanging Around The DayFeatured on the 2001 album “The Beginning Stages Of…”.
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9 . Daniel O’Donnell – Morning Has Broken
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10 . The Choirboys – Tears In HeavenFeatured on the 1992 album “The Choirboys”.
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11 . Blackbud – HeartbeatFeatured on the 2005 album “From the Sky”. |
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12 . The Golden Virgins – Renaissance KidFeatured on the 2006 album “Songs Of Praise”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Ben Cullum co-wrote “Mind Trick” with Jamie Cullum. This marked Jamie’s first experience in collaborative songwriting, highlighting his brotherly bond in music creation.
2. “Friday” by Daniel Bedingfield peaked at number 28 on the UK Singles Chart. It was the sixth single from his debut album and had various formats release.
3. The saxophone is not among the typical instruments used in “Hugging My Grudge” by The Boy Least Likely To. Their sound relies more on playful instruments like glockenspiels.
4. “Reduce The Temperature” by The Ivories was released as a 7-inch vinyl. It had a limited press in the UK under the 48 Crash label.
5. “Spokesman” is noted for being the first track featuring Brian Arthur on guitar after Charlie Paulson’s exit from Goldfinger. Its presence highlighted the band’s evolving lineup.
6. “On the Road” by Jack Kerouac inspired “Ms. Moriarty”. The Webb Brothers drew from its themes of freedom and existential quests.
7. Ryan Adams’ “New York, New York” music video prominently features the Twin Towers. It was filmed days before the 9/11 attacks, lending it a poignant historical context.
8. “Hanging Around the Day” is structured in two parts: an instrumental followed by a vocal section. The contrasting styles showcase The Polyphonic Spree’s unique sound.
9. “Morning Has Broken” first appeared in “Songs of Praise” in 1931. Eleanor Farjeon penned the lyrics, paired with a traditional Scottish melody.
10. The Choirboys came together through a talent search across various UK cathedral choirs. Their rendition of “Tears in Heaven” brings a classical choral touch to the modern classic.
11. “From the Sky” is Blackbud’s debut album. “Heartbeat” is a key track that illustrates the band’s early artistic vision under Independiente Records.
12. “Renaissance Kid” ranked at No. 42 in the 2003 Festive Fifty, reflecting The Golden Virgins’ niche appeal and critical acclaim within indie music circles.
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