How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : R.E.M., Electribe 101, Jane’s Addiction, Erasure, Echo & The Bunnymen, They Might Be Giants, Phil Collins, Quartz, Queen, Inspiral Carpets, Fish, The Mission
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (13/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
1. Who played lead guitar on Phil Collins’ track “I Wish It Would Rain Down”?
- A David Gilmour
- B Eric Clapton
- C Brian May
2. Which genre transformation is central to Dina Carroll’s “It’s Too Late”?
- A Rock to hip-hop
- B Folk to dance
- C Soul to jazz
3. What unique headwear does Freddie Mercury sport in the “I’m Going Slightly Mad” video?
- A A sombrero
- B A banana-shaped wig
- C A pirate hat
4. “This Is How It Feels” by Inspiral Carpets features lyrics about what social issue?
- A Pollution
- B Unemployment
- C Education
5. Which of the following statements about Fish’s song “A Gentleman’s Excuse Me” is true?
- A It references his childhood home
- B It was a duet with Elton John
- C It’s about his relationship with his first wife
6. Which musical genre does “Deliverance” by The Mission primarily belong to?
- A Gothic rock
- B Heavy metal
- C Synth-pop
7. “Bad Intentions” by Dr. Dre includes a sample from which funk artist’s track?
- A Funkadelic
- B Parliament
- C Eleventh Hour
8. Simon Webbe’s “No Worries” was part of which album?
- A Fragments
- B Sanctuary
- C Thoughts
9. B2K’s song “Badaboom” is featured in which film soundtrack?
- A Step Up
- B Save the Last Dance
- C You Got Served
10. Where does Usher’s song “Caught Up” appear in relation to his album “Confessions”?
- A Lead single
- B Final single
- C Bonus track
11. What musical contribution does 7 Aurelius make on LL Cool J’s “Hush”?
- A Plays guitar
- B Provides additional vocals
- C Does live scratching
12. Which production feat is notable for Busta Rhymes’ song “Break Ya Neck”?
- A Written in a day
- B Features a children’s choir
- C Recorded in 48 hours
For TWELVE more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 13/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . R.E.M. – Losing My ReligionFeatured on the 1991 album “Out of Time“.
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2 . Electribe 101 – Talking With MyselfFeatured on the 1988 album “Electribal Memories”.
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3 . Jane’s Addiction – Been Caught StealingFeatured on the 1990 album “Ritual de lo habitual”.
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4 . Erasure – Blue SavannahFeatured on the 1989 album “Wild!”.
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5 . Echo & The Bunnymen – People Are StrangeFeatured on the 1987 album “The Lost Boys : Soundtrack”.
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6 . They Might Be Giants – Birdhouse In Your SoulFeatured on the 1990 album “Flood”.
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7 . Phil Collins – I Wish It Would Rain DownFeatured on the 1989 album “…But Seriously“.
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8 . Quartz – It’s too Late (w/ Dina Carroll)Featured on the 1991 album “Perfect Timing”.
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9 . Queen – I’m Going Slightly MadFeatured on the 1991 album “Innuendo”.
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10 . Inspiral Carpets – This Is How It FeelsFeatured on the 1990 album “Life”.
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11 . Fish – A Gentleman’s Excuse MeFeatured on the 1990 album “Vigil in a Wilderness of Mirrors”. |
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12 . The Mission – DeliveranceFeatured on the 1990 album “Carved in Sand”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Eric Clapton lent his legendary guitar skills to Phil Collins’ “I Wish It Would Rain Down.” Known for his bluesy style, Clapton added depth to the track. Despite being a solo Collins effort, Clapton was the standout feature.
2. Dina Carroll’s cover reimagined Carole King’s folk hit as a dance anthem. Released in 1991, it was among Carroll’s first major chart successes, setting the stage for her solo career.
3. Freddie Mercury sported a banana-shaped wig in Queen’s quirky video. The look added to the song’s playful portrayal of Mercury’s mental decline and showcased his sense of humor.
4. “This Is How It Feels” addresses unemployment and personal struggles. These themes are underscored by the band’s distinctive use of a vintage organ sound, becoming a defining track for Inspiral Carpets.
5. “A Gentleman’s Excuse Me” reflects on personal relationship woes. Inspired by Fish’s first marriage, it contrasts his other work with its poignant and introspective lyricism.
6. “Deliverance” presents a gothic rock sound, driven by Wayne Hussey’s impassioned vocals. The Mission crafted an ethereal yet intense hit in this critical genre.
7. “Bad Intentions” includes a sample from Eleventh Hour’s “Hollywood Hot.” This funky nod enriches the tapestry of the track, co-produced by Dr. Dre.
8. “No Worries” comes from Simon Webbe’s debut album, “Sanctuary.” This track helped solidify his transition from boyband fame to solo success, moving into the Top 10 charts in multiple countries.
9. B2K’s “Badaboom” is connected to the film “You Got Served.” Part of the soundtrack, this song supported the film’s dance-centric narrative, aligning with the early 2000s R&B scene.
10. “Caught Up” is the fifth and final single from “Confessions.” Usher’s track closed the album’s impressive chart run and highlighted his dominant presence in mid-2000s R&B.
11. In “Hush,” 7 Aurelius adds his own vocal flair. His contribution adds a layer of smoothness to LL Cool J’s track, complementing the rapper’s charismatic delivery.
12. Busta Rhymes’ “Break Ya Neck” was rapidly completed in 48 hours. This time crunch was due to overlapping commitments, yet it did not hinder the track’s intricate production.