How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Adam Ant, Roni Size Reprazent, Soundgarden, Depeche Mode, Pop Will Eat Itself, The Cranberries, Savage Garden, The Beatles, Julee Cruise, Muse, Madonna, Elton John
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (10/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which iconic lyric from Savage Garden’s “I Want You” became a notable feature?
- A “Softly whispering I’m here”
- B “Chic-a-cherry cola”
- C “Moonlight on your face”
2. Whose voice completed “Free As A Bird” when it was released by The Beatles?
- A John Lennon’s ghost
- B Paul McCartney
- C Yoko Ono
3. Which television series helped cement the association of Julee Cruise’s “Rockin’ Back Inside My Heart”?
- A Twin Peaks
- B The X-Files
- C Stranger Things
4. Which coffee company did Muse sue over an unauthorized “Feeling Good” commercial use?
- A Starbucks
- B Dunkin’
- C Nescafé
5. Madonna’s “Nothing Really Matters” music video was inspired by which novel?
- A The Great Gatsby
- B Memoirs of a Geisha
- C Pride and Prejudice
6. Which specific person inspired the poignant line in Elton John’s “Believe”?
- A Bernie Taupin’s father
- B Elton John’s mother
- C His record label executive
7. What achievement marked “Weight of the World” on the UK Singles Chart for Lemar?
- A Entered the top 40
- B Reached number 31
- C Won a Grammy
8. Which element of “Superstar” by Lupe Fiasco drew comparisons to Coldplay?
- A The rap verses
- B The chord progression
- C Matthew Santos’s chorus
9. What was Blazin’ Squad’s last top 10 hit in the UK?
- A Flip Reverse
- B Here 4 One
- C Crossroads
10. “Irreplaceable” by Beyoncé was originally written with which genre in mind?
- A Jazz
- B Country
- C Heavy Metal
11. Who were featured alongside Joe on the single “Ride wit U”?
- A The Roots
- B G-Unit
- C Destiny’s Child
12. The song “Things I’ve Seen” by Spooks is associated with which movie?
- A Once in the Life
- B Pulp Fiction
- C The Matrix
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 10/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Adam Ant – Room At The TopFeatured on the 1990 album “Manners & Physique”.
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2 . Roni Size Reprazent – Watching WindowsFeatured on the 1997 album “New Forms“.
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3 . Soundgarden – SpoonmanFeatured on the 1994 album “Superunknown“.
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4 . Depeche Mode – Enjoy The SilenceFeatured on the 1990 album “Violator“.
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5 . Pop Will Eat Itself – Ich Bin Ein AuslanderFeatured on the 1994 album “Dos Dedos Mis Amigos”.
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6 . The Cranberries – I Can’t Be With YouFeatured on the 1994 album “No Need to Argue“.
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7 . Savage Garden – I Want YouFeatured on the 1997 album “Savage Garden”.
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8 . The Beatles – Free As A BirdFeatured on the 1995 album “Anthology”.
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9 . Julee Cruise – Rockin’ Back Inside My HeartFeatured on the 1989 album “Floating Into The Night”.
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10 . Muse – Feeling GoodFeatured on the 2001 album “Origin of Symmetry“.
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11 . Madonna – Nothing Really MattersFeatured on the 1998 album “Ray of Light“. |
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12 . Elton John – BelieveFeatured on the 1995 album “Made in England”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The lyric “chic-a-cherry cola” became synonymous with “I Want You.” Its rapid delivery intrigued listeners, giving the song a unique touch.
2. “Free As A Bird” was brought to completion with vocals from Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, using John Lennon’s demo as the foundation.
3. “Rockin’ Back Inside My Heart” gained cult status after featuring in a pivotal scene in the TV series Twin Peaks, enhancing its surreal aura.
4. Muse successfully sued Nescafé for using “Feeling Good” in an ad. Their legal victory redirected funds to Oxfam.
5. The music video for “Nothing Really Matters” took visual cues from “Memoirs of a Geisha,” adding a cinematic flair to Madonna’s hit.
6. Bernie Taupin wrote a line in “Believe” about his father’s illness, a poignant touch amidst Elton John’s declarations of love and faith.
7. “Weight of the World” by Lemar reached number 31 on the UK Singles Chart, a respectable chart placement for his work.
8. Matthew Santos’s chorus in “Superstar” was compared to Chris Martin’s style, adding a melodic contrast to Fiasco’s verses.
9. Blazin’ Squad’s last top 10 UK hit was “Here 4 One.” The group’s urban ensemble defined early 2000s UK hip-hop.
10. “Irreplaceable” started as a country song concept. Beyoncé’s rendition transformed it into an R&B anthem.
11. G-Unit featured with Joe on “Ride wit U,” blending hip-hop’s edginess with Joe’s R&B smoothness.
12. “Things I’ve Seen” by Spooks was featured in “Once in the Life,” complementing the film’s gritty narrative.