How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Massive Attack, Cowboy Junkies, Rolling Stones, 3 Colours Red, Finley Quaye, Sinead O’Connor, No Doubt, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, The Charlatans, Wet Wet Wet, Idlewild, Savage Garden
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (29/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
1. What unique feature is present in the music video for Massive Attack’s ‘Angel’ ?
- A A car race
- B A man walking through a supermarket
- C A growing crowd follows the protagonist
2. Which recording venue posed challenges for Cowboy Junkies during the making of ”Cause Cheap Is How I Feel’ ?
- A An abandoned barn
- B Sharon Temple
- C Abbey Road Studios
3. Which Rolling Stones member contributed to the line ‘waitresses with broken noses’ in ‘I Go Wild’ ?
- A Ronnie Wood
- B Mick Jagger
- C Keith Richards
4. What year was 3 Colours Red’s ‘Copper Girl’ released as a single?
- A 1999
- B 1997
- C 1995
5. What musical style is not associated with Finley Quaye’s ‘Sunday Shining’ ?
- A Ambient
- B Classical
- C Reggae
6. Which fairy tale does Sinéad O’Connor reference in her song “The Emperor’s New Clothes”?
- A Sleeping Beauty
- B The Emperor’s New Clothes
- C Little Red Riding Hood
7. Who co-wrote ‘Just a Girl’ with Gwen Stefani?
- A Tom Dumont
- B Eric Stefani
- C Tony Kanal
8. What inspired Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark’s ‘Pandora’s Box’ ?
- A A Greek myth
- B Louise Brooks’ life
- C A 19th-century painting
9. Which producer is credited for The Charlatans’ “Tremelo Song”?
- A George Martin
- B Nigel Godrich
- C Flood
10. What musical genre does Wet Wet Wet’s ‘Lip Service’ primarily belong to?
- A Heavy metal
- B Pop
- C Jazz
11. Which band influenced Idlewild’s ‘Everyone Says You’re So Fragile’ ?
- A Nirvana
- B Archers of Loaf
- C Green Day
12. For which film’s soundtrack was Savage Garden’s ‘The Animal Song’ written?
- A *The Matrix*
- B *The Other Sister*
- C *American Beauty*
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 29/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Massive Attack – AngelFeatured on the 1998 album “Mezzanine“.
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2 . Cowboy Junkies – ‘Cause Cheap Is How I FeelFeatured on the 1993 album “The Caution Horses”.
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3 . Rolling Stones – I Go WildFeatured on the 1994 album “Voodoo Lounge“.
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4 . 3 Colours Red – Copper GirlFeatured on the 1999 album “Pure”.
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5 . Finley Quaye – Sunday ShiningFeatured on the 1997 album “Maverick A Strike“.
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6 . Sinead O’Connor – The Emperor’s New ClothesFeatured on the 1990 album “I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got“.
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7 . No Doubt – Just A GirlFeatured on the 1995 album “Tragic Kingdom“.
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8 . Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark – Pandora’s BoxFeatured on the 1991 album “Sugar Tax”.
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9 . The Charlatans – Tremelo SongFeatured on the 1991 album “Between 10th and 11th”.
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10 . Wet Wet Wet – Lip ServiceFeatured on the 1992 album “High on the Happy Side”.
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11 . Idlewild – Everyone Says You’re So FragileFeatured on the 1998 album “Hope Is Important”. |
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12 . Savage Garden – The Animal SongFeatured on the 1999 album “Affirmation”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The video for ‘Angel’ features Daddy G being followed through a car park by band members and a growing crowd, leading to a confrontation. This narrative complements the song’s atmospheric tension.
2. Cowboy Junkies faced acoustic challenges recording at Sharon Temple, a venue known for its unique acoustic properties but not necessarily intended for conventional studio sessions.
3. The line about ‘waitresses with broken noses’ in ‘I Go Wild’ was inspired by Ronnie Wood’s colorful anecdotes. Mick Jagger used these stories to add edgy scenarios to the lyrics.
4. ‘Copper Girl’ by 3 Colours Red was released in 1997 as part of their debut album *Pure*. The band was known for its energetic rock style in the 1990s.
5. Reggae and ambient influences are prominent in ‘Sunday Shining,’ but classical music doesn’t feature in the track’s sound profile.
6. ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’ references the Hans Christian Andersen tale, reflecting Sinéad O’Connor’s introspective lyricism and critical view of societal expectations.
7. Tom Dumont co-wrote ‘Just a Girl’ with Gwen Stefani. Their collaboration marked a pivotal moment for No Doubt, propelling them into mainstream success.
8. ‘Pandora’s Box’ by OMD was inspired by the life of silent film star Louise Brooks, particularly her cinematic role that dealt with themes of fame and its discontents.
9. Known for his distinctive production style, Flood produced ‘Tremelo Song,’ merging brit-rock sensibilities with dance-inspired elements.
10. ‘Lip Service’ from Wet Wet Wet falls squarely into the pop genre. The band achieved success with its blend of catchy melodies and polished vocals.
11. Idlewild’s track was influenced by American indie bands such as Archers of Loaf, blending punk energy with melodic hooks to avoid pigeonholing into any one genre.
12. ‘The Other Sister’ serves as the soundtrack inspiration for ‘The Animal Song,’ providing a thematic backdrop for the film’s exploration of personal challenges.