How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Justin Timberlake, Amy Winehouse, Jamiroquai, Macy Gray, Christina Aguilera, Pink, Beyoncè, Evanescence, Joss Stone, Ryan Adams, Muse, John Maye
They are the ‘2000s Throwback’ artists selected among the posts we publish this week.
1. What is the unique feature of Justin Timberlake’s “LoveStoned/I Think She Knows”?
- A A duet with Madonna
- B Live interlude called “I Think She Knows”
- C Hidden track after five minutes of silence
2. Where did Amy Winehouse perform “Stronger Than Me” in 2004?
- A New York
- B London
- C Baden-Baden
3. Which guest vocalist performed “Main Vein” live with Jamiroquai?
- A Beverley Knight
- B Joss Stone
- C Amy Winehouse
4. On which show did Macy Gray perform “She Ain’t Right For You”?
- A The Ellen Show
- B The Graham Norton Show
- C Saturday Night Live
5. Which song won “Video of the Year” at the 2001 MTV VMAs?
- A “Lady Marmalade”
- B “Survivor”
- C “Bye Bye Bye”
6. At which event did P!NK perform “Sober” in 2008?
- A Grammy Awards
- B MTV EMAs
- C American Music Awards
7. Who co-wrote Beyoncé’s “Irreplaceable”?
- A Adele
- B Ne-Yo
- C Taylor Swift
8. On which live album/DVD is Evanescence’s “Going Under” featured?
- A Live in Berlin
- B Anywhere but Home
- C Paris Nights
9. What household imagery is used in Joss Stone’s “Dirty Man”?
- A Vacuuming the floor
- B Washing dishes
- C Sweeping with a broom
10. Which album contains Ryan Adams’s “To Be the One”?
- A Ashes & Fire
- B Heartbreaker
- C Gold
11. Where did Muse hold the “Seaside Rendezvous” concerts in 2009?
- A Brighton
- B Teignmouth
- C Blackpool
12. What was the theme behind John Mayer’s song “Wheel”?
- A The cycle of life
- B Becoming a father
- C Love lost and found
Tracklist
1 . Justin Timberlake . Love Stoned/I Think She Knows |
2 . Amy Winehouse . Stronger Than Me |
3 . Jamiroquai . Main VeinJamiroquai release their fifth album . ‘A Funk Odyssey’ (2001) |
4 . Macy Gray . She Ain’t Right For You |
5 . Christina Aguilera . Lady Marmalade |
6 . Pink . Sober |
7 . Beyoncé . Irreplaceable |
8 . Evanescence . Going UnderAmi Lee . Evanescence serenade Orlando (2003) |
9 . Joss Stone . Dirty Man |
10 . Ryan Adams . To Be The OneRyan Adams Releases His Debut Solo Album . ‘Heartbreaker’ (2000) |
11 . Muse . Starlight |
12 . John Mayer– WheelColumbia publish John Mayer’s second album . ‘Heavier Things’ featuring ‘Daughters . (2003) |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song features a transition from the main track “LoveStoned” to the instrumental section known as “I Think She Knows.” This live transition was part of the track’s structure during performances.
2. Amy Winehouse performed “Stronger Than Me” at the SWR3 New Pop Festival in Baden-Baden, Germany, in 2004. It was one of her live gigs promoting her debut album.
3. Beverley Knight performed the song “Main Vein” with Jamiroquai during their live shows, including a 2002 concert in Verona. Her guest vocals added a unique timbre to the live rendition.
4. Macy Gray performed “She Ain’t Right For You” on The Graham Norton Show. The performance aligned with her mid-2000s live setlists.
5. The collaborative “Lady Marmalade” won “Video of the Year” at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards. This award highlighted its impact in the Moulin Rouge! campaign.
6. P!NK performed “Sober” at the 2008 American Music Awards. It was part of a series of live renditions promoting the song.
7. Ne-Yo co-wrote Beyoncé’s hit song “Irreplaceable.” The track combined elements of pop and R&B to resonate with a wide audience.
8. “Going Under” by Evanescence is featured on the live album/DVD “Anywhere but Home,” recorded in Paris. This version captures the band’s intense live energy.
9. Joss Stone’s “Dirty Man” uses the motif of sweeping with a broom. The lyrics metaphorically address clearing out an unfaithful partner.
10. Ryan Adams’s “To Be the One” is from his album “Heartbreaker.” Released in 2000, it marked the launch of his solo career.
11. Muse held their 2009 “Seaside Rendezvous” concerts in Teignmouth. This was a hometown return for the band marked by celebratory performances.
12. John Mayer’s “Wheel” explores themes of the inevitable cycles of life and acceptance. It was introduced in his early 2000s live sessions.
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