How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Lily Allen, Five, Scouting For Girls, Kylie Minogue, blink-182, MIKA, The Bravery, The Killers, Chocolate Puma, OK Go, Phil Collins, Massive Wagons
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 Noughties 2000s.
For TWENTY FOUR more 'Vous Avez Dit Bizarre' - Vintage 2000s Music Videos - week 13/52 - click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Lily Allen - AlfieFeatured on the 2006 album "Alright, Still".
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2 . Five - Don't Wanna Let You Go
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3 . Scouting For Girls - HeartbeatFeatured on the 2007 album "Scouting for Girls".
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4 . Kylie Minogue - Red Blooded WomanFeatured on the 2003 album "Body Language".
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5 . blink-182 - All The Small ThingsFeatured on the 1999 album "Enema of the State".
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6 . MIKA - Grace KellyFeatured on the 2007 album "Life in Cartoon Motion".
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7 . The Bravery - An Honest MistakeFeatured on the 2005 album "The Bravery".
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8 . The Killers - HumanFeatured on the 2008 album "Day & Age".
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9 . Chocolate Puma - I Wanna Be You
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10 . OK Go - Get Over ItFeatured on the 2002 album "OK Go".
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11 . Phil Collins - Wake Up CallFeatured on the 2002 album "Testify". |
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12 . Massive Wagons - Red Dress
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Jason "J" Brown of Five faced a severe mental breakdown during the production of the "Don't Wanna Let You Go" music video. His history of insomnia complicated the filming experience in a supernatural-themed mansion setting.
2. "Heartbeat," a catchy track by Scouting for Girls, hit number 10 on the UK Singles Chart. Its infectious chorus led the song to receive a nomination for Best British Single.
3. "Red Blooded Woman," with its distinctive vocoded "Boy! Boy!" hook, showcases Kylie Minogue's shift towards a hip hop, synthpop, and R&B blend, emphasizing her vocal versatility.
4. "All the Small Things" by Blink-182 cleverly spoofs boy band and pop artist videos, particularly in scenes filmed at Van Nuys Airport and Santa Monica State Beach.
5. Mika's "Grace Kelly" was scribbled in response to advice from a record executive who suggested he mimic Craig David. Instead, Mika channeled his frustration into a chart-topping hit.
6. In the video for "An Honest Mistake" by The Bravery, a Rube Goldberg machine dominates, ending with an arrow that humorously overshoots its mark, embodying the "mistake" theme.
7. The music video for "Human" by the Killers features breathtaking desert visuals, complemented by cougar footage, adding a wild touch to the cinematic portrayal of the track.
8. Chocolate Puma, known for their hit "I Wanna Be U," is the creative moniker for René ter Horst and Gaston Steenskist, Dutch producers with a flair for electronic beats.
9. OK Go's energetic "Get Over It" found a spot in the soundtrack for Madden NFL 2003, complementing its presence on Triple Play 2002 and Guitar Hero 5's downloadable content.
10. Phil Collins urges a wakeful state in "Wake Up Call," weaving themes of alertness and realization throughout the lyrics, encouraging listeners not to miss life's vivid moments.
11. The track "Red Dress" opens Massive Wagons' album *Fight the System*. The song, alongside its title track, highlights the band's signature hard rock energy.
12. The duet "I Wanna Get Back with You" features Tom Jones and Tori Amos, blending their unique vocal styles in a track with both radio and album versions, showcasing their versatility.