How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The Supernaturals, Erasure, Bruce Springsteen, Korn, Billy Idol, Morrissey, Groove Armada, Sepultura, Enigma, Stone Temple Pilots, Crowded House, Lucid
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (33/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
1. What UK chart position did “I Wasn’t Built to Get Up” by The Supernaturals achieve with its debut album It Doesn’t Matter Anymore?
- A Top 10
- B Top 20
- C Top 30
2. Which music video director was behind the visuals for Erasure’s 1991 single?
- A Michael Bay
- B David Mallet
- C David Fincher
3. Which famous live event did Bruce Springsteen debut his song at before its release?
- A Woodstock
- B Christic Benefit
- C Glastonbury
4. What notable achievement did the Korn music video directed by McG accomplish upon release?
- A Most expensive video
- B First to be “retired” on TRL
- C Longest video
5. Which director was responsible for Billy Idol’s 1990 cover of a Doors track?
- A Tim Burton
- B David Fincher
- C Spike Jonze
6. What film is referenced in Morrissey’s single title from 1997?
- A A Taste of Honey
- B Saturday Night Fever
- C Gone with the Wind
7. Which element from Patti Page’s music was sampled in Groove Armada’s debut album single?
- A Instrumental hook
- B Vocal hook
- C Drum loop
8. Last Sepultura single featuring Max Cavalera includes which guest musician?
- A Carlos Santana
- B Carlinhos Brown
- C Dave Grohl
9. In which New York setting was the sepia-toned music video for Enigma’s 1994 single shot?
- A Rooftop party
- B Underground club
- C New York City
10. What unusual object features in one of Stone Temple Pilots’ “Vasoline” music video openings?
- A An astronaut
- B A butterfly-catching girl
- C A grand piano
11. Which instrument did Neil Finn use in his 1996 homage to The Beatles, according to his statement?
- A Melotron
- B Optigan
- C Theremin
12. What was the highest UK chart position achieved by Lucid’s 1998 dance single?
- A No. 7
- B No. 5
- C No. 10
For TWELVE more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 33/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . The Supernaturals – I Wasn’t Built To Get UpFeatured on the 1997 album “A Tune a Day”.
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2 . Erasure – ChorusFeatured on the 1991 album “Chorus”.
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3 . Bruce Springsteen – 57 Channels [And Nothin’ On]Featured on the 1992 album “Human Touch“.
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4 . Korn – Got The LifeFeatured on the 1998 album “Follow The Leader“.
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5 . Billy Idol – L.A. WomanFeatured on the 1990 album “Charmed Life”.
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6 . Morrissey – Alma MattersFeatured on the 1997 album “Maladjusted”.
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7 . Groove Armada – At the RiverFeatured on the 1999 album “Vertigo”.
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8 . Sepultura – RatamahattaFeatured on the 1996 album “Roots“.
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9 . Enigma – Age Of LonelinessFeatured on the 1993 album “The Cross of Changes”.
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10 . Stone Temple Pilots – VasolineFeatured on the 1994 album “Purple”.
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11 . Crowded House – Not The Girl You Think You AreFeatured on the 1996 album “Recurring Dream”. |
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12 . Lucid – I Can’t Help Myself
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The Supernaturals’ album It Doesn’t Matter Anymore, featuring “I Wasn’t Built to Get Up,” reached the UK Top 10 in 1997. Subsequent recognition came from its use in a Direct Debit ad campaign.
2. David Mallet directed the music video for Erasure’s 1991 single. His work helped the track gain further popularity across various charts.
3. Bruce Springsteen first played his song live at the Christic Benefit in November 1990. The track was later released with alternate dance remixes.
4. Korn’s music video directed by McG became the first video on MTV’s Total Request Live to be officially “retired” due to its frequent requests.
5. David Fincher directed the music video for Billy Idol’s 1990 cover of a Doors track. The track was part of the album Charmed Life, which achieved significant certifications.
6. Morrissey’s single from 1997 humorously references the film A Taste of Honey in its title. The song stands out for its clever wordplay and thematic depth.
7. Groove Armada sampled the vocal hook from Patti Page’s “Old Cape Cod” in their debut album single. The sample added a classic touch to the modern composition.
8. Sepultura’s last single with Max Cavalera featured Brazilian musician Carlinhos Brown. The track also included percussion by Korn’s drummer, David Silveria.
9. Enigma’s sepia-toned music video was set against the bustling backdrop of New York City. It features people floating weightlessly, unnoticed by others.
10. One version of Stone Temple Pilots’ “Vasoline” music video opens with a butterfly-catching girl. Each version used different openings, making them unique.
11. Neil Finn used an Optigan for his 1996 single, which paid homage to The Beatles. The song became part of the Recurring Dream greatest-hits compilation.
12. Lucid’s dance single reached No. 7 on the UK Singles Chart in 1998. It topped the Official Dance Singles Chart for one week and appeared on several compilations.