How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Sophie Ellis~Bextor, Aqua, The Darkness, Klaxons, Girls Aloud, L.L.A.M.A, Ne~Yo, Carmen DeLeon, Fiona Apple, Lily Allen, Richard Ashcroft, Tears For Fears, Turin Brakes, Jean Michel Jarre
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (09/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
For TWENTY FOUR more 'Vous Avez Dit Bizarre' - Vintage 2000s Music Videos - week 09/52 - click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Sophie Ellis~Bextor - Catch YouFeatured on the 2007 album "Trip the Light Fantastic".
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2 . Aqua - Cartoon HeroesFeatured on the 2000 album "Aquarius".
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3 . The Darkness - Is It Just Me?Featured on the 2005 album "One Way Ticket to Hell... and Back".
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4 . Klaxons - Golden SkansFeatured on the 2007 album "Myths of the Near Future".
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5 . Girls Aloud - Can't Speak FrenchFeatured on the 2007 album "Tangled Up".
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6 . L.L.A.M.A, Ne-Yo, Carmen DeLeon - Shake
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7 . Fiona Apple - Fast As You CanFeatured on the 1999 album "When the Pawn...".
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8 . Lily Allen - The FearFeatured on the 2009 album "It's Not Me, It's You".
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9 . Richard Ashcroft - Break The Night With ColourFeatured on the 2006 album "Keys to the World".
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10 . Tears For Fears - Closest Thing To HeavenFeatured on the 2004 album "Everybody Loves a Happy Ending".
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11 . Turin Brakes - The DoorFeatured on the 2001 album "The Optimist LP". |
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12 . Jean Michel Jarre - C'est la vie (w/ Natacha Atlas)Featured on the 2000 album "Métamorphoses".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. "Fast As You Can" by Fiona Apple returned to the Billboard Hot 100 in 2020, setting a record for the longest time between chart re-entries. This was indicative of the song's enduring appeal.
2. "The Fear" by Lily Allen takes a humorous stab at celebrity culture and materialism, wrapped in electropop packaging. It’s a cheeky reflection on consumerism woes.
3. "Break the Night with Colour" was performed on "Later... with Jools Holland" in May 2006, showcasing Richard Ashcroft's continuing presence in the live music scene.
4. "Closest Thing to Heaven" was significant for Tears for Fears, as it marked the reunion of Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith after a 15-year separation, bringing the original sound back to fans.
5. Turin Brakes' EP "The Door" was pivotal as it caught the attention of major labels and led to their eventual signing with Source Records, launching their career.
6. Jean-Michel Jarre collaborated with Natacha Atlas on "C'est la vie," blending electronic music with Atlas's distinctive vocal style to create an eclectic sound.
7. Belinda Carlisle's song "California" mentions the 1994 Northridge earthquake, capturing moments that are distinctly tied to the Californian experience.
8. "Fury Eyes" by The Creatures was uniquely recorded in a stone barn in Jerez, Spain, adding a rustic ambience to its production.
9. "Keep On Burning" by Edwyn Collins is predominantly rock and pop in genre, continuing Collins’ exploration of these musical styles post-Orange Juice.
10. Bis made history as the first unsigned band to appear on the UK’s "Top of the Pops," a testament to their cult following and rising indie profile in the 90s.
11. Runrig's "An Ubhal as Àirde" stands out for charting as the first Scottish Gaelic song on the UK Singles Chart, marking a cultural milestone.
12. Julia Fordham’s "Hope, Prayer & Time" was penned by Gary Clark, adding to the song’s depth with his experienced songwriting touch.