How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Good Charlotte, One Night Only, Empire of the Sun, Eels, Eminem, Planet Funk, Black Eyed Peas, First Aid Kit, Death In Vegas, The Prodigy, OneRepublic, Coldplay
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 Noughties 2000s.
1. Which year did the Black Eyed Peas release “Meet Me Halfway” as a single?
- A 2008
- B 2009
- C 2010
2. What genre blend is notable in First Aid Kit’s “My Silver Lining”?
- A Folk and jazz
- B Jazz and rock
- C Folk and country
3. In “Aisha” by Death in Vegas, who provides the haunting spoken-word performance?
- A David Bowie
- B Iggy Pop
- C Morrissey
4. What notable setting is featured in the music video for The Prodigy’s “Take Me to the Hospital”?
- A An amusement park
- B A chaotic hospital
- C A beach party
5. Which OneRepublic track includes a guitar solo during live bridge performances?
- A Apologize
- B Stop and Stare
- C Counting Stars
6. Coldplay’s “Talk” is inspired by which band’s 1981 track?
- A Kraftwerk
- B Daft Punk
- C The Chemical Brothers
7. Which song by George Michael is known for its jazz-inflected production?
- A Older
- B Careless Whisper
- C Freedom! ’90
8. Van Morrison’s “Have I Told You Lately” was originally written as what?
- A A folk ballad
- B A romantic ballad
- C A prayer
9. At which event did Nick Cave perform “Into My Arms” at a friend’s funeral?
- A Without cameras
- B During a live broadcast
- C At a music awards ceremony
10. Which band member of Prefab Sprout wrote “Cowboy Dreams” for Jimmy Nail?
- A Paddy McAloon
- B Wendy Smith
- C Martyn Ware
11. What milestone did Dina Carroll’s album “So Close” achieve?
- A 2x Platinum certification
- B 4x Platinum certification
- C 6x Platinum certification
12. What unique vocal contribution is featured in Hootie & the Blowfish’s “Hold My Hand”?
- A Elton John
- B David Crosby
- C Stevie Nicks
For TWELVE more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 08/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Good Charlotte – I Just Wanna LiveFeatured on the 2004 album “The Chronicles of Life and Death”.
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2 . One Night Only – Just For TonightFeatured on the 2008 album “Started a Fire”.
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3 . Empire of the Sun – Walking On A DreamFeatured on the 2008 album “Walking on a Dream”.
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4 . Eels – Mr. E’s Beautiful BluesFeatured on the 2000 album “Daisies of the Galaxy”.
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5 . Eminem – BusinessFeatured on the 2002 album “The Show“.
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6 . Planet Funk – Chase the SunFeatured on the 2002 album “Non Zero Sumness”.
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7 . Black Eyed Peas – Meet Me HalfwayFeatured on the 2009 album “The E.N.D.”.
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8 . First Aid Kit – My Silver Lining
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9 . Death In Vegas – AishaFeatured on the 1999 album “The Contino Sessions”.
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10 . The Prodigy – Take Me to the HospitalFeatured on the 2009 album “Invaders Must Die”.
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11 . OneRepublic – Stop And StareFeatured on the 2014 album “Dreaming Out Loud”. |
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12 . Coldplay – TalkFeatured on the 2005 album “X&Y“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Released in September 2009, “Meet Me Halfway” climbed to number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100. The track became a chart-topping single in countries including the UK and Australia.
2. “My Silver Lining” fuses First Aid Kit’s harmonies with an intricate mix of folk and country tones. It reached notable chart positions in Belgium and France.
3. Iggy Pop delivers the chilling narrative in “Aisha,” enhancing the track’s haunting feel. The song marked a peak for Death in Vegas on the UK Singles Chart.
4. The Prodigy’s “Take Me to the Hospital,” true to its name, features a hospital setting in its high-energy music video. The chaotic vibe matched the band’s signature sound.
5. During live performances, OneRepublic’s guitarist Drew Brown plays a tremolo solo in “Stop and Stare.” The track was a major hit from their debut album.
6. Coldplay borrowed from Kraftwerk’s “Computer Love” for the leading guitar riff in “Talk.” The song became a hit, most notably in the Netherlands.
7. “Older” by George Michael showcases a moody jazz vibe. It’s notable for being the final single from its album to chart in the UK top three.
8. Van Morrison’s “Have I Told You Lately” initially served as a prayer. Over time, it has won acclaim as a romantic ballad and received multiple airplay recognitions.
9. Nick Cave performed “Into My Arms” at Michael Hutchence’s funeral privately, with no cameras. The track is a notable love ballad in his discography.
10. Paddy McAloon of Prefab Sprout penned “Cowboy Dreams” for Jimmy Nail. Inspired by Western motifs, it added depth to the “Crocodile Shoes” soundtrack.
11. Dina Carroll’s album “So Close” reached 4x Platinum status. “This Time” helped maintain her strong chart presence in the UK during the 1990s.
12. “Hold My Hand” by Hootie & the Blowfish features backing vocals from David Crosby. This song, among others, propelled their album to monumental sales figures.