How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Aqua, The Beloved, Bob Geldof, Genesis, Skunk Anansie, Jamiroquai, Ash, Voice Of The Beehive, Jah Wobble, The Chemical Brothers, The Cranberries, The Bluetones
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (32/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
1. What instrument does the song “My Oh My” by Aqua feature prominently?
- A Harpsichord
- B Violin
- C Trumpet
2. What genre transition is notable in The Beloved’s music by the time of “Outerspace Girl”?
- A Jazz to R&B
- B Pop to Metal
- C Post-punk to dance
3. Who co-wrote “Love or Something” with Bob Geldof?
- A Paul McCartney
- B David A. Stewart
- C Elton John
4. Which societal group does “Jesus He Knows Me” by Genesis satirize?
- A Politicians
- B Televangelists
- C Celebrities
5. In the music video for “Lately,” what natural phenomenon approaches Earth?
- A Earthquake
- B Comet
- C Tornado
6. For which movie was Jamiroquai’s “Deeper Underground” created?
- A Inception
- B Godzilla
- C Jurassic Park
7. What inspired the sci-fi lyrics in Ash’s “Girl From Mars”?
- A A book series
- B Teenage infatuation
- C A historical event
8. What was the debut peak position for “Monsters and Angels” on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100?
- A 50
- B 74
- C 16
9. What unique feature does the limited “Merry Go Round” release boast?
- A Colored vinyl
- B A hidden track
- C A dub version
10. What sample is used in The Chemical Brothers’ “Hey Boy Hey Girl”?
- A “The Roof Is on Fire”
- B “Born to be Wild”
- C “Sweet Dreams”
11. Which actor appears in the music video for “Ridiculous Thoughts” by The Cranberries?
- A Leonardo DiCaprio
- B Elijah Wood
- C Brad Pitt
12. What is the mood of The Bluetones’ “Sleazy Bed Track”?
- A Joyful
- B Melancholic
- C Aggressive
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 32/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Aqua – My Oh MyFeatured on the 1997 album “rium“.
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2 . The Beloved – Outerspace GirlFeatured on the 1993 album “Conscience”.
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3 . Bob Geldof – Love Or SomethingFeatured on the 1994 album “The Vegetarians of Love”.
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4 . Genesis – Jesus He Knows MeFeatured on the 1991 album “We Can’t Dance“.
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5 . Skunk Anansie – LatelyFeatured on the 1999 album “Post Orgasmic Chill”.
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6 . Jamiroquai – Deeper UndergroundFeatured on the 1997 album “Godzilla: Soundtrack”.
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7 . Ash – Girl From MarsFeatured on the 1995 album “1977“.
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8 . Voice Of The Beehive – Monsters And AngelsFeatured on the 1991 album “Honey Lingers”.
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9 . Jah Wobble – Merry Go Round
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10 . The Chemical Brothers – Hey Boy Hey GirlFeatured on the 1999 album “Surrender”.
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11 . The Cranberries – Ridiculous ThoughtsFeatured on the 1994 album “No Need to Argue“. |
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12 . The Bluetones – Sleazy Bed TrackFeatured on the 1998 album “Return To The Last Chance Saloon”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “My Oh My” by Aqua features the harpsichord, blending it with other elements to complement the song’s baroque-inspired style.
2. The Beloved moved from post-punk to dance, defining their transition on the album that includes “Outerspace Girl.”
3. “Love or Something” credits David A. Stewart as co-writer with Bob Geldof, marking his collaboration on Geldof’s solo album.
4. “Jesus He Knows Me” satirizes televangelists, underlining discrepancies in their public and personal lives.
5. A comet approaches Earth in the “Lately” video by Skunk Anansie, connecting to Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun” motif.
6. Jamiroquai’s “Deeper Underground” was created for “Godzilla,” with its video featuring cinema pandemonium due to unexpected flooding.
7. Ash’s “Girl From Mars” drew inspiration from teenage infatuation, mingling these themes with science fiction imagery.
8. “Monsters and Angels” reached number 74 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, marking Voice of the Beehive’s American chart debut.
9. Jah Wobble’s “Merry Go Round” was released with a unique dub version, adding creative depth for Record Store Day.
10. The Chemical Brothers’ track samples “The Roof Is on Fire,” embedding it within the big beat club scenes of 1999.
11. Elijah Wood stars in the “Ridiculous Thoughts” video, contributing to its visual narrative directed by Samuel Bayer.
12. “Sleazy Bed Track” by The Bluetones bears a melancholic mood, blending lyrical introspection with melodic riffs.