This week In ’90s Throwback’ 40/52

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

The subjects du jour are : Sting, Radiohead, R.E.M., Toni Braxton, Joe Cocker, Mariah Carey, The Cranberries, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Pearl Jam, Prince, Oasis, Paul Westerberg

They are the ’90s Throwback’ artists selected among the 347 Posts we publish this week.

QUIZ QUESTIONS
QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. Which folk-inspired artist covered Sting's "I Hung My Head" in 2002, adding to its enduring legacy?

  • A Bob Dylan
  • B Johnny Cash
  • C Willie Nelson

2. During which live performance setting did Radiohead's "Creep" showcase their growing presence post-debut release?

  • A Coachella
  • B Reading Festival
  • C Woodstock '94

3. What was notable about the recording process for R.E.M.'s "Drive" in the context of the band's evolving style?

  • A It featured a children's choir
  • B It marked a stylistic shift
  • C It was entirely live

4. Which acclaimed photographer directed the music video for Toni Braxton's "Let It Flow"?

  • A Herb Ritts
  • B David LaChapelle
  • C Annie Leibovitz

5. At which notable venue did Joe Cocker deliver a soulful performance of "Night Calls" during his tour?

  • A Royal Albert Hall
  • B Madison Square Garden
  • C Westfalenhalle

6. In Mariah Carey's "Always Be My Baby" music video, what narrative element is prominently featured?

  • A A dramatic breakup
  • B A runaway elopement
  • C A mystery adventure

7. Which conflict inspired The Cranberries' song "Zombie" in 1994?

  • A The Falklands War
  • B The Troubles
  • C The Gulf War

8. Which actress appeared in Tom Petty's "Mary Jane's Last Dance" music video, adding to its memorable visuals?

  • A Kim Basinger
  • B Sharon Stone
  • C Michelle Pfeiffer

9. Where did Pearl Jam deliver an acoustic set as part of the 1994 Bridge School Benefit?

  • A The Hollywood Bowl
  • B Shoreline Amphitheatre
  • C Carnegie Hall

10. Which major event featured an alternative video version of Prince's "Willing And Able"?

  • A Grammy Awards
  • B Super Bowl
  • C MTV VMAs

11. Oasis's "Wonderwall" was first live performed where, preceding its release and immense success?

  • A Woodstock
  • B Glastonbury Festival
  • C Reading Festival

12. On which U.S. late-night show did Paul Westerberg perform "You Ain't Got Me" in 1996?

  • A The Late Show with David Letterman
  • B Saturday Night Live
  • C The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

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Tracklist

1 . Sting . I Hung My Head

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Sting. 'Sumner Time'

2 . Radiohead . Creep

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Thom Yorke. '[in . T.Y.] State Of Mind'

3 . R.E.M. . Drive

Lifted from : R.E.M. release their eighth album . 'Automatic for the People' featuring 'Drive' and 'Everybody Hurts' (1992)

4 . Toni Braxton . Let It Flow

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Toni Braxton. 'The Queen Of Heart'

5 . Joe Cocker . Night Calls

Lifted from : Capitol publish Joe Cocker's thirteenth album . 'Night Calls' (1991)

6 . Mariah Carey . Always Be My Baby

Lifted from : Mariah Carey releases 'Daydream,' her fifth album featuring 'Fantasy,' 'One Sweet Day' and 'Always Be My Baby' (1995)

7 . The Cranberries . Zombie

Lifted from : The Cranberries release their second album . 'No Need to Argue' featuring 'Zombie' and 'Ode to My Family' (1994)

8 . Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers . Mary Jane's Last Dance

Lifted from : We remember Tom Petty. 'Heartbroken'

9 . Pearl Jam . Not For You

Lifted from : Pearl Jam attend 'Bridge School Benefit' (1994)

10 . Prince . Willing and Able

Lifted from : Prince and the New Power Generation release 'Diamonds and Pearls' his thirteenth album featuring 'Cream' and 'Insatiable' (1991)

11 . Oasis . Wonderwall

Lifted from : Oasis release their second album . '(What's the Story) Morning Glory?' featuring 'Wonderwall' and 'Don't Look Back in Anger' (1995)

12 . Paul Westerberg . Ain't Got Me

Lifted from : On TV today, Paul Westerberg with Jay Leno (1996)

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

1. Johnny Cash covered "I Hung My Head," further cementing its narrative strength. His interpretation followed Sting's original and added a different layer to its Western-influenced story.

2. The Reading Festival in 1994 witnessed Radiohead's "Creep" as part of their evolving live showcase. This setting upheld their trajectory following debut success.

3. "Drive" highlighted R.E.M.'s stylistic evolution; its recording followed previous sessions, departing from earlier sounds and setting a new mood for the album.

4. Herb Ritts directed the visual vibe of "Let It Flow." His collaboration with Toni Braxton was part of the song's successful run in music and video channels.

5. Westfalenhalle hosted Joe Cocker's moving rendition of "Night Calls." This 1992 concert is remembered for his deep, emotive delivery in Dortmund, Germany.

6. The narrative in "Always Be My Baby" music video features an elopement. Mariah Carey channels young love with her unique, catchy midtempo ballad.

7. "Zombie" reacts to The Troubles. The Cranberries confronted the Northern Ireland conflict's impact through their 1994 release, marked by poignant lyrics and visuals.

8. Kim Basinger starred in the "Mary Jane's Last Dance" video, playing a corpse. Her role in Tom Petty's video remains an iconic element of the song's eerie storytelling.

9. Shoreline Amphitheatre was the acoustic setting for Pearl Jam in 1994. Their performance aligned with the Bridge School Benefit’s tradition of acoustic charity sets.

10. A unique version of "Willing And Able" premiered during the Super Bowl. This 1992 broadcast featured a special live-in-studio take by Prince.

11. Glastonbury Festival marked the first live performance of "Wonderwall." Oasis presented the track to eager festival goers, setting the stage for its later success.

12. "You Ain't Got Me" was performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in 1996. Paul Westerberg showcased this track from his solo work, promoting his *Eventually* album.

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