This week In ’90s Throwback’ 37/52

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

The subjects du jour are : Lenny Kravitz, Eric Clapton, Sheryl Crow, Barenaked Ladies, Prince, Buena Vista Social Club, Mariah Carey, LL Cool J, Blur, Fiona Apple, Aerosmith, Sonic Youth, Harry Connick, Jr.

They are the ’90s Throwback’ artists selected among the 424 Posts we publish this week.

1. What was the peak position of Lenny Kravitz’s “Rock and Roll Is Dead” on the US Billboard Hot 100?

  • A 20
  • B 75
  • C 50

2. Whose duet vocal replaced Tina Turner’s during Eric Clapton’s live rendition of “Tearing Us Apart” at the 69th Regiment Armory in 1996?

  • A Sheryl Crow
  • B Bonnie Raitt
  • C Stevie Nicks

3. At Farm Aid ’99, which Barenaked Ladies song might have resonated with the event’s focus on perseverance?

  • A Alcohol
  • B Brian Wilson
  • C One Week

4. During Prince’s guest appearance on Muppets Tonight, which unexpected piano performance did he add?

  • A Raspberry Beret
  • B Purple Rain
  • C She Gave Her Angels

5. What worldwide hit features “Chan Chan” as its opening track?

  • A Buena Vista Social Club
  • B Abraxas
  • C Santana III

6. What was the 1997 song “Honey” by Mariah Carey notable for besides its chart success?

  • A Winning a Grammy
  • B Its narrative music video
  • C Featuring a saxophone solo

7. Which song earned LL Cool J a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance in 1992?

  • A Mama Said Knock You Out
  • B Going Back to Cali
  • C Doin’ It

8. Which Blur music video was directed by Damien Hirst and features a board game pastiche?

  • A Parklife
  • B Country House
  • C Song 2

9. What theme does Fiona Apple explore in her 1997 single, according to her own description?

  • A Unrequited love
  • B The pitfalls of fame
  • C Using sexuality to gain advantage

10. What Aerosmith song features Alicia Silverstone and Liv Tyler in its official music video?

  • A Crazy
  • B Cryin’
  • C Amazing

11. Which band performed “Self-Obsessed and Sexxee” on The Jon Stewart Show in 1994?

  • A Pearl Jam
  • B Sonic Youth
  • C Nirvana

12. What instrument does Russell Malone play on Harry Connick Jr.’s song “I’ll Dream of You Again”?

  • A Piano
  • B Guitar
  • C Drums

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Tracklist

1 . Lenny Kravitz . Rock And Roll Is Dead

Lifted from : Virgin Records publish Lenny Kravitz’ fourth album . ‘Circus’ (1995)

2 . Eric Clapton & Sheryl Crow . Tearing Us Apart

Lifted from : Giorgio Armani invites Eric . Sheryl (1996)

3 . Barenaked Ladies . Brian Wilson

Lifted from : Willie, Neil, Keb et al are at Farm Aid (1999)

4 . Prince . Starfish and Coffee (w/ Muppets)

Lifted from : On TV today, Prince sits in with the Muppets (1997)

5 . Buena Vista Social Club . Chan Chan

Lifted from : World Circuit publish ‘Buena Vista Social Club’ featuring Ry Cooder and Cuban musicians (1997)

6 . Mariah Carey . Honey

Lifted from : Mariah Carey releases her sixth album . ‘Butterfly’ featuring ‘Honey’ and ‘My All’ (1997)

7 . LL Cool J – Mama Said Knock You Out

Lifted from : Def Jam publish LL Cool J’s fourth album . ‘Mama Said Knock You Out’ featuring ‘Around the Way Girl’ (1990)

8 . Blur . Country House

Lifted from : Food publish Blur’s fourth album . ‘The Great Escape’ featuring ‘Country House’ (1995)

9 . Fiona Apple . Criminal

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Fiona Apple

10 . Aerosmith . Crazy

Lifted from : As we wish Joe Perry, . Happy Birthday, the day is perfect for an ‘Aerosmith At their Bests’ Post

11 . Sonic Youth . Self-Obsessed And Sexxee

Lifted from : On TV today, Sonic Youth with Jon Stewart (1994)

12 . Harry Connick, Jr. . I’ll Dream Of You Again

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Harry Connick Jr. ‘Older Junior’

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

1. Kravitz’s “Rock and Roll Is Dead” climbed no higher than number 75 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Despite this modest chart success, it earned Kravitz a Grammy nomination.

2. Sheryl Crow stepped in for Tina Turner on “Tearing Us Apart” during Clapton’s live show in 1996. She joined following Tina’s original duet recording.

3. “Brian Wilson” might have matched Farm Aid’s resilient spirit, given its themes of perseverance and acknowledgment of mental health battles.

4. Prince improvised a performance of “She Gave Her Angels” on Muppets Tonight. The addition required extra filming time but became an iconic moment.

5. “Chan Chan” opens the celebrated album Buena Vista Social Club. The song highlights Cuban cultural heritage and irresistible rhythms.

6. The music video for “Honey” features Carey escaping captivity, adding intrigue to its chart-topping success. The visuals were as vibrant as the song.

7. LL Cool J earned a Grammy for “Mama Said Knock You Out” thanks to its lyrical prowess and cultural impact. It’s a classic of the rap genre.

8. Blur’s “Country House” video, directed by Damien Hirst, cleverly integrates a mock board game. It captures the song’s satirical lifestyle critique.

9. Fiona Apple’s single remarks on using sexuality as a tool, a reflection of conflicted emotions around power and identity.

10. The song “Crazy” is accompanied by a music video featuring Liv Tyler and Alicia Silverstone. Their appearance added star appeal alongside the band’s charisma.

11. Sonic Youth performed “Self-Obsessed and Sexxee” on The Jon Stewart Show. The band was a staple of the alternative scene of the ’90s.

12. Guitarist Russell Malone contributed to “I’ll Dream of You Again”. His play complements Connick’s orchestral vibe on the “We Are in Love” album.

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