This week In ‘2000s Throwback’ 46/52

How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.

The subjects du jour are : Diana Krall, Alicia Keys, Robbie Williams, Akon , Snoop Dogg, Missy Elliott, Beyoncé, Tori Amos, Sade, Norah Jones, Dolores O’Riordan, The Offspring

They are the ‘2000s Throwback’ artists selected among the 403 Posts we publish this week.

1. Which song from Diana Krall’s “Quiet Nights” features a bossa nova legend’s work?

  • A A Night in Tunisia
  • B Blue Skies
  • C The Boy from Ipanema

2. In which genre is Alicia Keys’ song “No One” primarily classified?

  • A Jazz
  • B R&B
  • C Rock

3. What song did Robbie Williams co-write with Guy Chambers for a 2002 release?

  • A Angels
  • B Feel
  • C Millennium

4. What notable change was made to the song “I Wanna Love You” for broader release?

  • A Removed Snoop Dogg
  • B Replaced explicit lyrics
  • C Added a new guitarist

5. Which production duo is behind Snoop Dogg’s “Drop It Like It’s Hot”?

  • A Timbaland and Magoo
  • B The Neptunes
  • C Dr. Dre and Scott Storch

6. Which song by Missy Elliott samples “Double Dutch Bus” by Frankie Smith?

  • A Work It
  • B Get Ur Freak On
  • C Gossip Folks

7. Which member of Beyoncé’s production team co-wrote “Broken-Hearted Girl”?

  • A Stargate
  • B Max Martin
  • C Timberlake

8. Tori Amos performed “Real Men” live on which TV show?

  • A Saturday Night Live
  • B Late Show with David Letterman
  • C The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn

9. Who directed the music video for Sade’s “King of Sorrow”?

  • A David Fincher
  • B Sophie Muller
  • C Hype Williams

10. Which album features Norah Jones’ “Young Blood”?

  • A Come Away With Me
  • B The Fall
  • C Day Breaks

11. Which song did Dolores O’Riordan perform at the AVO Session in 2007?

  • A Zombie
  • B Dreams
  • C Ordinary Day

12. Which album includes The Offspring’s “Original Prankster”?

  • A Americana
  • B Conspiracy of One
  • C Splinter

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Tracklist

1 . Diana Krall . Quiet Nights Video

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Diana Krall. ‘Diana, Quiet Star’

2 . Alicia Keys . No One

Lifted from : Alicia Keys releases her third album . ‘As . Am’ featuring ‘No One’ ‘Like You’ll Never See Me Again’ and ‘Superwoman’ (2007)

3 . Robbie Williams . Feel

Lifted from : Robbie Williams releases his fifth album . ‘Escapology’ featuring ‘Feel’ and ‘Come Undone’ (2002)

4 . Akon . I Wanna Love You (w/ Snoop Dogg)

Lifted from : Akon releases his second album . ‘Konvicted’ featuring ‘Smack That,’ ‘I Wanna Love You’ and ‘Don’t Matter’ (2006)

5 . Snoop Dogg . Drop It Like It’s Hot (w/ Pharrell Williams)

Lifted from : Snoop Dogg releases his seventh album . ‘R&G (Rhythm . Gangsta): The Masterpiece’ featuring ‘Drop It Like It’s Hot’ and ‘Signs’ (2004)

6 . Missy Elliott . Gossip Folks

Lifted from : Missy Elliott releases her fourth album . ‘Under Construction’ featuring ‘Work It’ and ‘Gossip Folks’ (2002)

7 . Beyoncé . Broken-Hearted Girl

Lifted from : Beyoncé releases her third album . ‘I Am… Sasha Fierce’ featuring ‘If . Were . Boy’ and ‘Single Ladies (Put . Ring on It)’ (2008)

8 . Tori Amos . Real Men

Lifted from : On TV today , Tori Amos with Craig Kilborn (2001)

9 . Sade . King Of Sorrow

Lifted from : Sade release their fifth album . ‘Lovers Rock’ featuring ‘By Your Side’ (2000)

10 . Norah Jones . Young Blood

Lifted from : Blue Note publish Norah Jones’ fourth album . ‘The Fall’ featuring ‘Chasing Pirates’ (2009)

11 . Dolores O’Riordan . Ordinary Day

Lifted from : Dolores O’Riordan holds . ‘Baloise Session’ (2007)

12 . The Offspring . Original Prankster

Lifted from : The Offspring release their sixth album . ‘Conspiracy of One’ featuring ‘Original Prankster’ and ‘Million Miles Away’ (2000)

And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:

1. “The Boy from Ipanema” is one of three Antonio Carlos Jobim songs on Diana Krall’s “Quiet Nights”. Its bossa nova flavor ties to Krall’s interpretation of jazz standards.

2. “No One” by Alicia Keys falls into the R&B category, highlighting her signature style that blends soulful melodies with contemporary rhythm.

3. Robbie Williams’ “Feel’’ was co-written with Guy Chambers and remains one of Williams’ most successful tracks from his album “Escapology”.

4. The original explicit lyrics of “I Wanna Love You” were replaced for the song’s radio-friendly version, broadening its commercial appeal.

5. The Neptunes, consisting of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, produced “Drop It Like It’s Hot,” helping it become a defining track of 2004.

6. “Gossip Folks” by Missy Elliott features a sample from Frankie Smith’s “Double Dutch Bus,” bringing a nostalgic funk element into Elliott’s hit.

7. Stargate co-wrote “Broken-Hearted Girl” with Beyoncé, delivering a track that captures emotional vulnerability and personal struggle.

8. “Real Men” was performed by Tori Amos on “The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn,” showcasing a unique rendition on live television.

9. The music video for “King of Sorrow” was directed by Sophie Muller, pairing visually rich storytelling with Sade’s poignant lyrics.

10. Norah Jones’ “Young Blood” is from the album “The Fall,” which experiments with jazz and soft rock influences, showcasing her versatile artistry.

11. At the AVO Session in 2007, Dolores O’Riordan performed “Ordinary Day,” exemplifying her post-Cranberries solo work.

12. “Original Prankster” appears on The Offspring’s album “Conspiracy of One” and was promoted through a notable free download campaign.

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