How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Lighthouse Family, No Doubt, Hot Chip, Idlewild, The Fratellis, The Hoosiers, Duffy, P!nk, We Are Scientists, Manic Street Preachers, Ian Brown, Six by Seven
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 Noughties 2000s.
1. Which track by Duffy peaked at number 21 on the UK Singles Chart?
- A Mercy
- B Warwick Avenue
- C Stepping Stone
2. Who directed the music video for Pink’s “God Is a DJ”?
- A Sophie Muller
- B Jake Scott
- C David Fincher
3. What inspired the lyrics of We Are Scientists’ “After Hours”?
- A Love for London nightlife
- B Touring reunions with friends
- C A lost romance
4. Which artist covered Rihanna’s “Umbrella,” reaching number 82 on the UK Downloads Chart?
- A We Are Scientists
- B Manic Street Preachers
- C Ian Brown
5. Ian Brown’s “Dolphins Were Monkeys” features which musical blend?
- A Jazz and classical
- B Electronic and rock
- C Pop and country
6. How did Six by Seven’s “I.O.U. Love” chart on the UK Singles Chart?
- A Number 48
- B Number 74
- C Number 12
7. What year was Kid Loco’s song “She’s My Lover” released?
- A 1995
- B 1997
- C 2000
8. Which album originally intended to feature Queen’s “Too Much Love Will Kill You”?
- A Made in Heaven
- B The Miracle
- C Back to the Light
9. What was unique about the music video for Guns N’ Roses’ “November Rain” in 2018?
- A First to feature a 3D format
- B First 1990s video to hit 1 billion YouTube views
- C First video shot entirely using drones
10. John Alford’s “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” was released as a cover in which style?
- A Reggae
- B Jazz
- C Classical
11. U2’s song “One” originates from which studio album?
- A The Joshua Tree
- B Achtung Baby
- C All That You Can’t Leave Behind
12. What biblical tale inspired Sting’s “Mad About You”?
- A David and Goliath
- B David and Bathsheba
- C Samson and Delilah
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 10/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Lighthouse Family – RunFeatured on the 2001 album “Whatever Gets You Through the Day”.
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2 . No Doubt – Hey BabyFeatured on the 2001 album “Rock Steady”.
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3 . Hot Chip – Over and OverFeatured on the 2006 album “The Warning”.
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4 . Idlewild – Love Steals Us From LonelinessFeatured on the 2005 album “Warnings/Promises”.
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5 . The Fratellis – Chelsea DaggerFeatured on the 2006 album “Costello Music”.
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6 . The Hoosiers – Goodbye Mr AFeatured on the 2007 album “The Trick to Life”.
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7 . Duffy – Stepping StoneFeatured on the 2008 album “Rockferry“.
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8 . P!nk – God Is A DJFeatured on the 2003 album “Try This”.
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9 . We Are Scientists – After HoursFeatured on the 2008 album “Brain Thrust Mastery”.
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10 . Manic Street Preachers – Umbrella
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11 . Ian Brown – Dolphins Were MonkeysFeatured on the 1999 album “Golden Greats”. |
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12 . Six by Seven – IOU LoveFeatured on the 2002 album “The Way I Feel Today”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Stepping Stone” peaked at number 21. Despite the success of her earlier singles, its chart performance was more subdued. The accompanying video suggested themes of unrequited love.
2. Jake Scott directed the video for “God Is a DJ.” The portrayal of nightlife enhanced its success, especially with its feature in the film “Mean Girls.”
3. “After Hours” isn’t about death but reuniting with friends after long journeys. The rush to maximize quality time in London nightlife inspired its lyrics.
4. The Manic Street Preachers covered “Umbrella.” Appearing on an NME compilation, it showed their experimental side, achieving chart presence despite differing styles.
5. “Dolphins Were Monkeys” combined electronic and rock elements. It showcased Ian Brown’s evolution from his Stone Roses days to a more solo electronic sound.
6. “I.O.U. Love” reached number 48 on the UK Singles Chart. This marked one of Six by Seven’s more commercially successful singles.
7. Kid Loco’s “She’s My Lover” came out in 1997. Its mix of trip-hop and electronic styles established his presence in the burgeoning French electronic scene.
8. “Too Much Love Will Kill You” was meant for “The Miracle.” Legal issues delayed its release until “Made in Heaven,” posthumously featuring Freddie Mercury’s vocals.
9. The “November Rain” video became the first 1990s video to reach 1 billion YouTube views. Its orchestral rock ballad style remains iconic.
10. Alford’s version of “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” used a reggae style, riding his acting popularity into music, albeit briefly.
11. “One” was part of U2’s “Achtung Baby.” It came during a rough patch for the band, yet emerged as a unifying and enduring track.
12. Sting’s “Mad About You” draws from David and Bathsheba. This biblical inspiration is wrapped in Eastern Mediterranean instrumentation.