How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Lady Gaga, Gwen Stefani, The Roots, Alicia Keys, Randy Newman, John Goodman, 50 Cent, Avril Lavigne, Robbie Williams, The Avalanches, Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, Noel Gallagher
They are the ‘2000s Throwback’ artists selected among the 345 Posts we publish this week.
1. During which song did Lady Gaga experience technical issues and slip on stage at the Montreal Monster Ball concert?
- A Bad Romance
- B Poker Face
- C Just Dance
2. “What You Waiting For?” by Gwen Stefani is primarily inspired by which theme?
- A Romantic relationships
- B Artistic self-doubt
- C Social media
3. Who directed the music video for The Roots’ “The Seed (2.0)?”
- A Michel Gondry
- B Hype Williams
- C Jesse Peretz
4. Alicia Keys’ live performance of “Karma” took place at which significant event?
- A BET Awards
- B MTV Unplugged
- C Grammy Awards
5. Randy Newman’s Academy Award win for “If I Didn’t Have You” was notable for what reason?
- A First win after many nominations
- B Newman performed with Billy Crystal
- C It was voted best Disney song ever
6. 50 Cent showcased “Baby By Me” live on a TV broadcast in which country?
- A United States
- B France
- C United Kingdom
7. What is a primary theme of Avril Lavigne’s “Complicated”?
- A Fashion
- B Authenticity
- C Adventure
8. “Since I Left You” by The Avalanches prominently features a sample from which song?
- A “Everyday” by The Main Attraction
- B “Yesterday” by The Beatles
- C “Let’s Stay Together” by Al Green
9. Where did Mariah Carey perform “Through The Rain” for the first time on Japanese television?
- A NHK
- B Music Station
- C Fuji TV
10. Which song is known for its dance and choreography, as performed by Beyoncé on the Tyra Banks Show?
- A Halo
- B Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)
- C Crazy In Love
11. Who joined Noel Gallagher for an acoustic performance in Paris in 2006?
- A Liam Gallagher
- B Gem Archer
- C Richard Ashcroft
12. What challenges are addressed in “If I Didn’t Have You” from Monsters, Inc.?
- A Friendship
- B Identity
- C Adventure
Tracklist
1 . Lady Gaga . Poker Face |
2 . Gwen Stefani . What You Waiting For? |
3 . The Roots . The Seed [2.0] |
4 . Alicia Keys . Karma |
5 . Randy Newman & John Goodman . If I Didn’t Have You |
6 . 50 Cent . Baby By Me |
7 . Avril Lavigne . ComplicatedOn German TV today, Avril Lavigne at ‘Harald Schmidt Show’ (2002) |
8 . Robbie Williams . Advertising Space |
9 . The Avalanches . Since I Left YouThe Avalanches release “Since . Left You,” their debut album in Australia (2000) |
10 . Mariah Carey . Through The RainOn Japanese TV today, Mariah Carey at ‘Music Station’ (2002) |
11 . Beyoncé . Single Ladies [Put A Ring on It] |
12 . Noel Gallagher . The Importance Of Being Idle |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. During the 2009 Monster Ball concert, Lady Gaga performed “Poker Face” despite technical difficulties and slippery conditions causing her to fall. The event marked a live debut amidst unique challenges.
2. Gwen Stefani’s “What You Waiting For?” reflects artistic self-doubt and career anxiety. The song portrays her internal struggle and the urgency of embarking on a solo path.
3. Directed by Jesse Peretz, the music video for The Roots’ “The Seed (2.0)” creatively juxtaposes band performance with mansion exploration, earning it an MTV2 Award nomination.
4. Alicia Keys’ rendition of “Karma” occurred at her MTV Unplugged concert. This marked her as the initial female artist with an Unplugged album debuting at number one, a notable achievement.
5. Randy Newman’s win for “If I Didn’t Have You” at the Oscars was his first after fifteen nominations, performed live with John Goodman. The song is featured in *Monsters, Inc.*.
6. On Grand Journal in France, 50 Cent performed “Baby By Me” live in November 2009. The song promotes his album *Before I Self Destruct*, marking its European relevance.
7. “Complicated” by Avril Lavigne addresses themes of authenticity and misunderstanding. This 2002 debut single established her pop punk identity internationally.
8. The Avalanches’ track “Since I Left You” samples The Main Attraction’s “Everyday”, recontextualizing it into a story of break-up, achieved largely through sophisticated sample techniques.
9. Mariah Carey first appeared on Music Station in Japan to perform “Through The Rain,” promoting her single outside the US. This appearance was part of her outreach for *Charmbracelet*.
10. Beyoncé performed “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” on the Tyra Banks Show in 2008. The song is well-known for its choreography and significant cultural impact.
11. Noel Gallagher’s acoustic set with Gem Archer in Paris highlighted their collaborative work beyond Oasis, featuring a stripped-down approach broadcast across Japanese TV.
12. Written for *Monsters, Inc.*, “If I Didn’t Have You” explores themes of friendship and loyalty in animated form. Randy Newman’s first Oscar win followed, celebrating this significant achievement.
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