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.
1. What is notable about Fiona Apple’s song “Fast As You Can” regarding the Billboard Hot 100 chart?
- A It stayed at number one for two months
- B It broke a record for the longest time between entries
- C It was never on the chart
2. What societal aspects does Lily Allen’s “The Fear” critique?
- A Celebrity culture and materialism
- B Political corruption
- C Environmental issues
3. Where was Richard Ashcroft’s “Break the Night with Colour” first performed on television?
- A Saturday Night Live
- B Top of the Pops
- C Later… with Jools Holland
4. What marked the significance of Tears for Fears’ single “Closest Thing to Heaven”?
- A Reunion of original members after a long separation
- B First use of electronic synthesizers
- C Departure from traditional band lineup
5. What was the significance of the release of Turin Brakes’ EP “The Door”?
- A Introduced the band to larger record labels
- B Became top-charting single instantly
- C Won a Grammy Award
6. With whom did Jean-Michel Jarre collaborate for the song “C’est la vie”?
- A Femi Kuti
- B Natacha Atlas
- C Enya
7. Which natural event is mentioned in Belinda Carlisle’s “California”?
- A 1992 Hurricane
- B 1994 Northridge earthquake
- C 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake
8. Where was “Fury Eyes” by The Creatures recorded?
- A Stone barn in Jerez, Spain
- B Abbey Road Studios
- C RCA Studio B, Nashville
9. What musical genre is associated with Edwyn Collins’ single “Keep On Burning”?
- A Electronic dance
- B Indie pop
- C Rock and pop
10. What unique performance milestone is associated with Bis?
- A First unsigned band on Top of the Pops
- B First band to play at Wembley Stadium
- C First band to sell an album via MySpace
11. How did Runrig make history with their single “An Ubhal as Àirde”?
- A First Scottish Gaelic song on UK Singles Chart
- B First number one on Billboard Chart
- C First rock song with a bagpipe solo
12. Who wrote Julia Fordham’s “Hope, Prayer & Time”?
- A Gary Clark
- B Tracy Chapman
- C Billy Joel
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.