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, Shakespears Sister, New Model Army, Terrorvision, Deep Forest, Great White, Babylon Zoo, Moby, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Right Said Fred, Robbie Williams, The All Seeing I
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (08/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
1. What advertising campaign helped propel Babylon Zoo’s “Spaceman” to fame?
- A Nike
- B Levis
- C Pepsi
2. Which artist features in “Everytime You Touch Me” by Moby?
- A Tina Turner
- B Rozz Morehead
- C Michael Stipe
3. Why was The Jesus and Mary Chain’s song “Reverence” banned from BBC TV?
- A Length issues
- B Controversial lyrics
- C Explicit cover art
4. “Stick It Out” was released by Right Said Fred for what purpose?
- A A movie soundtrack
- B Comic Relief
- C A political campaign
5. Which classic film theme is sampled in Robbie Williams’ “Millennium”?
- A “Mission: Impossible”
- B “You Only Live Twice”
- C “Casablanca”
6. What did Tony Christie sing about in The All Seeing I’s “Walk Like a Panther”?
- A Internet culture
- B Past hits
- C Political scandals
7. How did Akon and Eminem first meet before collaborating on “Smack That”?
- A Social media
- B Concert backstage
- C Recording session
8. Who played Omarion’s love interest in the “Ice Box” music video?
- A Solange Knowles
- B Alicia Keys
- C Rihanna
9. What TV show used Obie Trice’s “Got Some Teeth” as a theme song?
- A “The Simpsons”
- B “Viva la Bam”
- C “Friends”
10. What song does “Got Ur Self A Gun” by Nas sample?
- A “Woke Up This Morning”
- B “Hotel California”
- C “Billie Jean”
11. Which award did Nelly’s “Dilemma” win in 2003?
- A Best New Artist
- B Best Rap Album
- C Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
12. What unique concept was featured in the music video for WC’s “The Streets”?
- A Ghetto Olympics
- B Underwater shoot
- C Stop motion animation
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 08/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Radiohead – Street Spirit [Fade Out]Featured on the 1995 album “The Bends“.
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2 . Shakespears Sister – StayFeatured on the 1992 album “Hormonally Yours”.
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3 . New Model Army – Here Comes the WarFeatured on the 1993 album “The Love of Hopeless Causes”.
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4 . Terrorvision – Some People SayFeatured on the 1994 album “How to Make Friends and Influence People”.
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5 . Deep Forest – Sweet LullabyFeatured on the 1992 album “Deep Forest”.
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6 . Great White – House Of Broken LoveFeatured on the 1989 album “…Twice Shy”.
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7 . Babylon Zoo – SpacemanFeatured on the 1996 album “The Boy with the X-Ray Eyes”.
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8 . Moby – Everytime You Touch MeFeatured on the 1995 album “Everything Is Wrong“.
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9 . The Jesus and Mary Chain – ReverenceFeatured on the 1992 album “Honey’s Dead”.
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10 . Right Said Fred – Stick It Out
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11 . Robbie Williams – MillenniumFeatured on the 1998 album “I’ve Been Expecting You“. |
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12 . The All Seeing I – Walk Like A PantherFeatured on the 1999 album “Pickled Eggs and Sherbet”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The Levi’s jeans advertisement featured Babylon Zoo’s “Spaceman,” leveraging the sped-up vocals for mass appeal. It launched the song to spectacular popularity.
2. Moby’s track “Everytime You Touch Me” includes vocals by Rozz Morehead. Their collaboration was one of several that contributed to the song’s distinctive sound.
3. “Reverence” by The Jesus and Mary Chain was banned from BBC TV due to its controversial lyrics about Jesus and JFK. Despite this, it received radio play.
4. Right Said Fred’s “Stick It Out” was performed for Comic Relief. Numerous British celebrities joined, demonstrating their dedication to charity through music.
5. “Millennium” by Robbie Williams samples the Bond classic “You Only Live Twice.” This sample earned it critical and commercial interest alike.
6. In “Walk Like a Panther,” Tony Christie references past musical triumphs, appealing to both nostalgia and contemporary tastes in collaboration with The All Seeing I.
7. Akon and Eminem first encountered each other during a recording session. This meeting facilitated their future work on “Smack That,” a commercial hit.
8. Solange Knowles starred as Omarion’s love interest in the “Ice Box” video, adding notable star power and character to the production.
9. “Got Some Teeth” by Obie Trice found a thematic home in MTV’s “Viva la Bam,” fitting the show’s unconventional tone.
10. Nas’s “Got Ur Self A Gun” samples “Woke Up This Morning” by Alabama 3. It’s recognizable as The Sopranos’ theme song, adding a gritty edge to Nas’s track.
11. Nelly’s “Dilemma” won a Grammy for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. Its blend of rap and R&B remains an influential example in the genre.
12. WC’s “The Streets” video featured the unique “Ghetto Olympics” concept, showcasing everyday street skills with a humorous twist in a memorable visual format.