How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Fall Out Boy, The Proclaimers, Linkin Park, Metro Station, Asher Roth, Goldie Lookin Chain, R.E.M., Busted, Blur, Travis, Rufus Wainwright, Sigur Rós
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 Noughties 2000s.
For TWENTY FOUR more 'Vous Avez Dit Bizarre' - Vintage 2000s Music Videos - week 20/52 - click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Fall Out Boy - Beat It (w/ John Mayer)Featured on the 2008 album "* * * * Live In Phoenix".
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2 . The Proclaimers - I'm Gonna Be [500 Miles]Featured on the 1988 album "Sunshine on Leith".
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3 . Linkin Park - Numb/Encore (w/ Jay Z)Featured on the 2004 album "Collision Course".
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4 . Metro Station - Shake ItFeatured on the 2007 album "Metro Station".
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5 . Asher Roth - I Love CollegeFeatured on the 2009 album "Asleep in the Bread Aisle".
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6 . Goldie Lookin Chain - Half Man Half MachineFeatured on the 2004 album "Greatest Hits".
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7 . R.E.M. - Imitation Of LifeFeatured on the 2001 album "Reveal".
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8 . Busted - Air HostessFeatured on the 2005 album "A Present for Everyone".
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9 . Blur - Out Of TimeFeatured on the 2003 album "Think Tank".
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10 . Travis - CloserFeatured on the 2007 album "The Boy with No Name".
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11 . Rufus Wainwright - Going To A TownFeatured on the 2006 album "Release the Stars". |
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12 . Sigur Rós - HoppípollaFeatured on the 2005 album "Takk...".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. John Mayer lent his guitar skills to Fall Out Boy’s cover of "Beat It", capturing the solo's intensity. His iconic style brought a fresh twist to the familiar riffs.
2. The Proclaimers' track was prominently featured in *Benny & Joon*, offering the band chart success and a place in pop culture lore well beyond its initial UK release.
3. The mash-up “Numb/Encore” combined Linkin Park's “Numb” with Jay-Z’s “Encore.” This unusual fusion became a standout in their collaborative EP, *Collision Course*.
4. Josh Forbes directed the music video for Metro Station’s single, highlighting the band's youthful energy. His video drew attention with its dynamic visuals.
5. “I Love College” includes a sample from MC Lyte's “10% Dis.” This nod to hip-hop history gives the track an extra layer of musical depth.
6. Goldie Lookin Chain's lyrics nod to 1980s technology, invoking nostalgic charm with mentions of systems like the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64.
7. *Imitation of Life* (1959) provided the thematic foundation for R.E.M.’s song, reflecting on the film’s views on identity and perception through a jangle pop lens.
8. Busted's video for “Air Hostess” features the unique setting of a Concorde, adding a touch of glamour to their high-energy pop punk vibe.
9. Blur's Graham Coxon was primarily absent from the *Think Tank* recording sessions. His departure marked a notable shift in the band's dynamic during that period.
10. Ben Stiller lent his comedic touch to the music video for “Closer,” where he portrayed a supermarket boss, enrichening Travis’s narrative with humor.
11. Rufus Wainwright released his single in the UK in 2007. The track surfaced first in the U.S. before making its way across the pond, showcasing his global appeal.
12. Sigur Rós’s “Hoppípolla” is Icelandic for "jumping into puddles,” promising whimsy and innocence that pervades this track’s sound and narrative.