How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Columbo, Olive, The Bluebells, The Bluetones, Candy Flip, ZZ Top, The Cranberries, Texas, Skunk Anansie, Air, Oasis, Orbital
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (20/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
For TWENTY FOUR more 'Vous Avez Dit Bizarre' - Vintage 90s Music Videos - week 20/52 - click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Columbo - Rockabilly Bob
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2 . Olive - You'Re Not AloneFeatured on the 1997 album "Extra Virgin".
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3 . The Bluebells - Young At HeartFeatured on the 1984 album "Sisters".
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4 . The Bluetones - IfFeatured on the 1998 album "Return to the Last Chance Saloon".
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5 . Candy Flip - Strawberry Fields ForeverFeatured on the 1990 album "Madstock...".
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6 . ZZ Top - BreakawayFeatured on the 1994 album "Antenna".
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7 . The Cranberries - DreamsFeatured on the 1993 album "Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?".
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8 . Texas - HaloFeatured on the 1997 album "White on Blonde".
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9 . Skunk Anansie - SecretlyFeatured on the 1999 album "Post Orgasmic Chill".
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10 . Air - Kelly Watch The StarsFeatured on the 1998 album "Moon Safari".
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11 . Oasis - Live ForeverFeatured on the 1994 album "Definitely Maybe". |
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12 . Orbital - StyleFeatured on the 1999 album "The Middle of Nowhere".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Lionel Blair, the renowned British entertainer, is spotted in the promotional video for Columbo's 1999 track. His presence adds a nostalgic twist to the music video.
2. Olive’s debut single granted Tim Kellett and Robin Taylor-Firth the Best Dance Music prize at the 1997 Ivor Novello Awards. It was a feather in the cap for the musicians.
3. The Bluebells reissued their 1984 song in 1993, subsequently seeing a resurgence on the charts thanks to its use in a Volkswagen Golf commercial.
4. "If..." by The Bluetones resides on their album "Return to the Last Chance Saloon." The track reflects the charm of the late '90s Britpop era.
5. Candy Flip transformed "Strawberry Fields Forever" into an electronic dance track. Their version aligns with the Madchester scene's electronic approach rather than the original's psychedelic rock style.
6. Fairuza Balk appears in the music video for ZZ Top's "Breakaway." The video, directed by Marty Callner, aligns with the band's signature visual flair.
7. Prior to their fame, The Cranberries operated under the name The Cranberry Saw Us. This early name nods to their acoustic roots.
8. The song by Texas found its sonic home within the walls of London's famed Abbey Road Studios, cementing a classic production environment.
9. "Secretly" by Skunk Anansie is seamlessly woven into the closing credits of the film "Cruel Intentions," contributing to its emotive conclusion.
10. Air's single channels inspiration from Kelly Garrett, a character from the iconic series "Charlie's Angels," known for her sharp wit and sleuth skills.
11. The Oasis track was birthed as Noel Gallagher traversed the globe with Inspiral Carpets, an experience that proved a pivotal songwriting milestone.
12. Orbital's "Style" favors the stylophone, lending the track its distinctive electronic groove. It's a nod to retro instrumentation amidst modern electronica.