How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Michael Jackson, U2, Tina Turner, Wilco, David Bowie, Massive Attack, Bette Midler, Mary J. Blige, blin, Nick Cave, The Bad Seeds, Guns N’ Roses, George Michael
They are the ’90s Throwback’ artists selected among the 369 Posts we publish this week.
1. Who co-wrote and co-produced “Jam” alongside Michael Jackson?
- A Quincy Jones
- B Teddy Riley
- C Babyface
2. Which U2 song from the “Zoo TV: Live from Sydney” concert is known for its danceable rhythms?
- A Mysterious Ways
- B With or Without You
- C One
3. Which 1995 James Bond film features Tina Turner’s title track?
- A Tomorrow Never Dies
- B The World Is Not Enough
- C GoldenEye
4. What was Wilco’s debut album following the breakup of Uncle Tupelo?
- A Mermaid Avenue
- B A.M.
- C Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
5. Which David Bowie song was influenced by his brother’s tragic death?
- A Heroes
- B Jump They Say
- C Lazarus
6. What is significant about Massive Attack’s “Live In Amsterdam 1999” concert?
- A It was their first concert
- B It was their final performance for over three years
- C It included a full orchestra
7. Bette Midler’s “My One True Friend” is the theme for which film?
- A Beaches
- B One True Thing
- C The First Wives Club
8. Mary J. Blige’s “Be Without You” achieved what significant chart record?
- A Longest Top Ten streak
- B Longest run on the R&B chart
- C Most award nominations
9. What was the original title of blink-182’s “What’s My Age Again?”?
- A Young at Heart
- B Peter Pan Complex
- C Growing Up
10. What dual references are in Nick Cave’s “The Mercy Seat”?
- A Power and corruption
- B Mercy and justice
- C Ark of the Covenant and electric chair
11. Guns N’ Roses performed their only concert in Chile during which year?
- A 1990
- B 1992
- C 1994
12. Which artist performed “One More Try” at the 1993 Concert of Hope?
- A Elton John
- B George Michael
- C k.d. lang
Tracklist
1 . Michael Jackson . Jam |
2 . U2 . Mysterious Ways |
3 . Tina Turner . Goldeneye |
4 . Wilco . I Must Be High |
5 . David Bowie . Jump They Say |
6 . Massive Attack . Risingson |
7 . Bette Midler . My One True Friend |
8 . Mary J. Blige . Be Without YouMary J. Blige releases her second album . ‘My Life’ featuring ‘Be Happy’ and ‘I’m Goin’ Down’ (1994) |
9 . blink-182 . What’s My Age Again? |
10 . Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds . The Mercy Seat |
11 . Guns N’ Roses . November Rain |
12 . George Michael . One More Try |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Teddy Riley is the collaborator with Michael Jackson on “Jam.” The track is a blend of new jack swing, and features a verse from Heavy D.
2. “Mysterious Ways” stands as the danceable highlight in U2’s “Zoo TV” concert, showcasing their innovative blend of rock and multimedia.
3. “GoldenEye,” the James Bond film’s title track sung by Tina Turner, was released synchronously with the film’s 1995 premiere.
4. “A.M.” is Wilco’s debut album, following Uncle Tupelo’s end and serving as the foundation of their alt-country origins.
5. “Jump They Say,” inspired by David Bowie’s brother’s death, delves into themes of pressure and mental illness through its jazz-infused sound.
6. Massive Attack’s 1999 Amsterdam concert was notable for being their last live show for over three years, capping their Mezzanine tour.
7. Bette Midler’s “My One True Friend” was the theme for “One True Thing,” complementing the film starring Meryl Streep with its emotive balladry.
8. Mary J. Blige’s “Be Without You” shattered records as the longest-running single on the R&B chart, highlighting her influence in music.
9. “What’s My Age Again?” originally bore the less catchy title “Peter Pan Complex,” reflective of the song’s themes of immaturity.
10. “The Mercy Seat” channels dual themes through references to both the Ark of the Covenant’s seat of mercy and the grim electric chair.
11. Guns N’ Roses’ sole Chilean concert took place in 1992, amidst notable crowd unrest and a delayed start, cemented in broadcast history.
12. George Michael’s “One More Try” rendition at the Concert of Hope underscored his dedication to AIDS awareness and activism.
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