This week In ’90s Throwback’ 47/52

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

The subjects du jour are : Radiohead, Pearl Jam, Björk, Metallica, The Cardigans, Bruce Springsteen, INXS, Leonard Cohen, Kanye West, Enrique Iglesias, Whitney Houston, Snoop Dogg, Nas

They are the ’90s Throwback’ artists selected among the 376 Posts we publish this week.

1. On which type of program did Radiohead notably perform “Nulle Part Ailleurs” in the 1990s?

  • A A reality show
  • B A cooking show
  • C A French television show

2. What was significant about Pearl Jam’s performance at the Bridge School Benefit in 1994?

  • A It marked the debut of their new drummer
  • B They released a live album
  • C The concert was cancelled

3. What is the theme of Björk’s song “Hunter” from her album “Homogenic”?

  • A Celebration
  • B Pursuit and transformation
  • C Childhood memories

4. What made Metallica’s performance of “Bleeding Me” during the S&M concert unique?

  • A An extended guitar solo
  • B New lyrics
  • C Orchestral accompaniment

5. Which band released the song “Carnival” as a part of their 1995 album “Life”?

  • A The Cardigans
  • B ABBA
  • C Roxette

6. What historical topic does Bruce Springsteen’s “Youngstown” primarily address?

  • A The Gold Rush
  • B Steel production in America
  • C The invention of the telephone

7. Which social issue was addressed with the use of INXS’s “Beautiful Girl” in a campaign?

  • A Climate change
  • B Anorexia awareness
  • C Education reform

8. Which event does Leonard Cohen’s “Closing Time” notably reference?

  • A Fall of the Berlin Wall
  • B Moon landing
  • C Signing of the Magna Carta

9. Who features in Kanye West’s “Amazing” from the album *808s & Heartbreak*?

  • A Drake
  • B Eminem
  • C Young Jeezy

10. Where did Whitney Houston and Enrique Iglesias originally record their vocals for “Could I Have This Kiss Forever”?

  • A Separated in different studios
  • B Together in a single studio
  • C During a live performance

11. What chart position did Snoop Dogg’s “Who Am I? (What’s My Name?)” achieve on the US Billboard Hot 100?

  • A Top 100
  • B Top 10
  • C Top 50

12. Who appeared in the music video for Nas and Ginuwine’s “You Owe Me”?

  • A Britney Spears
  • B Destiny’s Child
  • C Justin Timberlake

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1 . Radiohead . Creep

Lifted from : On French TV today, Radiohead at ‘Nulle Part ailleurs’ (1993)

2 . Pearl Jam . Immortality

Lifted from : Pearl Jam release their third album . ‘Vitalogy’ featuring ‘Spin the Black Circle’ ‘Not for You’ and ‘Immortality’ (1994)

3 . Björk . Hunter

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Björk. ‘Arty Of She’

4 . Metallica . Bleeding Me

Lifted from : Elektra publish Metallica’s ‘S&M,’ . live album recorded with The San Francisco Symphony (1999)

5 . The Cardigans . Carnival

Lifted from : The Cardigans are live in London (1996)

6 . Bruce Springsteen . Youngstown

Lifted from : Bruce Springsteen releases his eleventh album . ‘The Ghost of Tom Joad’ (1995)

7 . INXS . Beautiful Girl

Lifted from : We Remember Michael Hutchence

8 . Leonard Cohen . Closing Time

Lifted from : Columbia publish Leonard Cohen’s ninth album . ‘The Future’ (1992)

9 . Kanye West . Amazing (w/ Young Jeezy)

Lifted from : Kanye West releases ‘My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,’ his fifth album featuring ‘Power’ (2010)

10 . Enrique Iglesias, Whitney Houston . Could I Have This Kiss Forever

Lifted from : Enrique Iglesias releases his fourth album . ‘Enrique’ featuring ‘Bailamos,’ ‘Rhythm Divine’ and ‘Be with You’ (1999)

11 . Snoop Dogg . Who Am I (What’s My Name)?

Lifted from : Death Row Publish Snoop Doggy Dogg’s Debut Album . ‘Doggystyle’ Featuring ‘Who Am I? [What’s My Name?] (1993)

12 . Nas . You Owe Me (w/ Ginuwine)

Lifted from : Columbia publish Nas’ fourth album . ‘Nastradamus’ (1999)

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

1. Radiohead performed “Nulle Part Ailleurs” on a French television show. Their appearances on this Canal+ program were important for their early European exposure.

2. Pearl Jam’s 1994 Bridge School Benefit was Jack Irons’s debut, but he played hand percussion due to the acoustic set. The gig was added due to ticket demand.

3. “Hunter” by Björk explores pursuit and transformation. The song highlights electronic production and introspective themes central to “Homogenic”.

4. During S&M, Metallica’s “Bleeding Me” included orchestral accompaniment. This added a distinct symphonic layer unlike other performances.

5. The Cardigans released “Carnival” on their album “Life” in 1995. It featured their pop sensibilities and helped build international recognition.

6. “Youngstown” discusses America’s past in steel production. Springsteen depicted the city’s economic shifts and worker struggles.

7. INXS’s “Beautiful Girl” was used in a campaign about anorexia. This demonstrates the song’s broader cultural impact beyond simple entertainment.

8. Cohen’s “Closing Time” reflects Berlin Wall’s fall and era’s upheaval. The song’s lyrics delve into broader themes of change and endings.

9. Kanye West’s “Amazing” features Young Jeezy. This collaboration was part of the 2008 album noted for its hip hop and pop blend.

10. Houston and Iglesias originally recorded “Could I Have This Kiss Forever” separately. They later met to re-record the official single version.

11. Snoop Dogg’s “Who Am I? (What’s My Name?)” hit the Top 10 on the Billboard charts. It topped the Hot Rap Songs chart for three weeks.

12. The “You Owe Me” video featured Destiny’s Child and DMX. These appearances aligned with hip-hop and R&B fusion of the late 1990s.

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