‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°167 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.

The subjects du jour are : Gareth Gates, Ironik, Sublime, Katy Perry, Kaiser Chiefs, Lenka, P!nk, Sugababes, Green Day, The Killers, Miley Cyrus, Linkin Park

They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (21/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.

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Tracklist

1 . Gareth Gates - Spirit In The Sky (w/ The Kumars) Featured on the 2003 album "Go Your Own Way". Lyrics >> More by the same : Twitter

2 . Ironik - Tiny Dancer (w/ Chipmunk & Elton John) Featured on the 2009 album "No Point in Wasting Tears". Lyrics >> More by the same : Twitter

3 . Sublime - What I Got Featured on the 1996 album "Sublime". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Instagram

4 . Katy Perry - Waking Up In Vegas Featured on the 2008 album "One of the Boys". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Twitter

5 . Kaiser Chiefs - Everything Is Average Nowadays Featured on the 2007 album "Yours Truly, Angry Mob". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

6 . Lenka - The Show Featured on the 2008 album "Lenka". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Instagram

7 . P!nk - Stupid Girls Featured on the 2006 album "I'm Not Dead". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

8 . Sugababes - Run for Cover Featured on the 2000 album "One Touch". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Twitter

9 . Green Day - Boulevard Of Broken Dreams Featured on the 2004 album "American Idiot". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Twitter

10 . The Killers - Smile Like You Mean It Featured on the 2004 album "Hot Fuss". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Twitter

11 . Miley Cyrus - The Climb Featured on the 2009 album "Hannah Montana: The Movie". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Twitter

12 . Linkin Park - Crawling Featured on the 2001 album "Hybrid Theory". Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:

1. Gareth Gates's cover of "Spirit in the Sky" features guest vocals from British comedy characters, The Kumars, adding a quirky twist to the Comic Relief charity single.

2. Elton John contributed his iconic piano skills to the 2009 "Tiny Dancer" reworking, emphasizing the classic feel amidst new rap verses.

3. Sublime’s song integrates elements from the dancehall genre, notably drawing on Jamaican artist Half Pint's work.

4. The music video for "Waking Up in Vegas" was directed by Joseph Kahn, blending fun visuals with Perry's catchy tune.

5. "Everything Is Average Nowadays" by Kaiser Chiefs fits the pop/rock and alternative rock categories, reflecting a typical British rock structure.

6. Lenka’s debut single was initially released as a digital download, signaling her fresh start in the music industry via Epic Records.

7. Dave Meyers directed the music video for P!nk's "I'm Not Dead" lead single, known for his innovative and attention-grabbing style.

8. The Sugababes' third single landed at number 13 on the UK Singles Chart, showcasing their continued success in the British pop scene.

9. "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" by Green Day derives its title from a Gottfried Helnwein painting, reflecting the iconic visage of Hollywood legends.

10. The Killers wrote their song in about eight minutes, showcasing their spontaneous creative process.

11. Miley Cyrus's country pop ballad is a pivotal performance in Hannah Montana: The Movie, aligning well with the film's storyline.

12. Linkin Park’s "Crawling" earned them a Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance, underscoring their impact on the early 2000s rock scene.

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