How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Level 42, Sting, U2, Joe Jackson, Billy Joel, Dire Straits, Iron Maiden, David Bowie, Oasis, Pete Townshend, Paul Weller, Bruce Springsteen
They are the ’90s Throwback’ artists selected among the 351 Posts we publish this week.
1. What year was Level 42’s hit ‘Something About You’ released?
- A 1985
- B 1987
- C 1990
2. Which song did Sting dedicate to a friend suffering from AIDS?
- A If You Love Somebody Set Them Free
- B Fragile
- C Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot
3. On which U2 tour leg was ‘Zoo TV: Live from Sydney’ filmed?
- A Zoomerang
- B Zooropa
- C Outside Broadcast
4. What was Joe Jackson’s ‘Obvious Song’ mainly about?
- A Love and Relationships
- B Social Commentary
- C Personal Fame
5. Which notable sports team’s event used ‘All About Soul’ as an unofficial theme?
- A Los Angeles Lakers
- B New York Knicks
- C Chicago Bulls
6. Which mythical figure do Dire Straits reference in ‘Calling Elvis’ ?
- A The Phantom
- B The Wizard
- C The King
7. What distinct theme does Iron Maiden’s ‘Wasting Love’ explore?
- A War
- B Loneliness
- C Mythology
8. For which album was ‘Looking For Satellites’ by David Bowie released?
- A Earthling
- B Blackstar
- C Tin Machine
9. How many fans attended each Oasis concert at Knebworth Park in 1996?
- A 50,000
- B 125,000
- C 250,000
10. Who was the spiritual influence behind Pete Townshend’s ‘Let My Love Open The Door’ ?
- A Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
- B Meher Baba
- C George Harrison
11. What metaphor inspired Paul Weller’s song ‘Broken Stones’ ?
- A Weathering and erosion
- B Stars and constellations
- C Pebbles’ origins
12. ‘Back In Your Arms’ by Bruce Springsteen was included in which collection?
- A Born to Run
- B Tracks
- C Nebraska
Tracklist
1 . Level 42 . Something About You |
2 . Sting . If You Love Somebody Set Them Free |
3 . U2 . Mysterious WaysAs we wish The Edge . Happy Birthday, the time has come to do . ‘U2 at Their BESTS’ post |
4 . Joe Jackson . Obvious Song |
5 . Billy Joel . All About SoulBilly Joel releases his twelfth album . ‘River of Dreams’ (1993) |
6 . Dire Straits . Calling Elvis |
7 . Iron Maiden . Wasting LoveAs we wish Bruce Dickinson, . Happy Birthday, the day is perfect for . ‘Best Of Iron Maiden’ post |
8 . David Bowie . Looking For Satellites |
9 . Oasis . Columbia |
10 . Pete Townshend . Let My Love Open The Door |
11 . Paul Weller . Broken Stones |
12 . Bruce Springsteen . Back In Your Arms |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song ‘Something About You’ by Level 42 was released in 1985. It became a major hit, securing a spot in the top 10 of both UK and US charts, and remains one of the band’s most recognizable tracks.
2. Sting’s ‘Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot’ was inspired by soul music and dedicated to a friend with AIDS. The song reflects themes of hope and support amid life’s challenges.
3. U2’s ‘Zoo TV: Live from Sydney’ was filmed during the Zoomerang leg of their Zoo TV Tour in 1993, marking a highlight with its elaborate production and pivotal setlist.
4. Joe Jackson’s “Obvious Song” is noted for its social commentary. Released in 1991, it addresses chaos and the need for peace, a contrast to typical personal themes.
5. The New York Knicks unofficially used Billy Joel’s ‘All About Soul’ during their 1994 NBA Finals run. The song later became his last charting top-40 single.
6. ‘Calling Elvis’ by Dire Straits references ‘The King,’ or Elvis Presley, blending lyrical nods to Presley’s songs with a fan’s belief in his legend.
7. Iron Maiden’s ‘Wasting Love’ distinctively explores loneliness. Composed by Bruce Dickinson and Janick Gers, it marked a shift from the band’s usual storytelling.
8. Released as part of the Earthling album, David Bowie’s ‘Looking For Satellites’ stands out for its experimental sound and its exploration of cosmic themes.
9. Each Oasis concert at Knebworth Park in 1996 saw over 125,000 attendees. These shows became iconic, capturing Britpop’s peak era.
10. Meher Baba greatly influenced Pete Townshend’s spirituality, directly inspiring ‘Let My Love Open The Door’ with its hopeful and healing lyrics.
11. The origin of pebbles inspired Paul Weller’s ‘Broken Stones.’ The song uses this metaphor for personal growth and unity, enhanced by its soulful delivery.
12. Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Back In Your Arms’ features on the Tracks box set. The song showcases his emotive performance style and became a fan-favorite outtake.
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