How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Bloodhound Gang, Shampoo, Talk Talk, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stone Temple Pilots, The Sisters of Mercy, Stretch N Vern, The Seahorses, Aimee Mann, Smashing Pumpkins, Placebo, Suede
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (35/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which classic track is notably sampled in the composition of the song from “One Fierce Beer Coaster” released by Bloodhound Gang?
- A “Spooky” by Classics IV
- B “Never Let Me Down Again” by Depeche Mode
- C “Stormy” by Gábor Szabó
2. What film’s soundtrack featured the British duo Shampoo’s debut single?
- A Jurassic Park
- B Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie
- C Space Jam
3. During which album’s transition period was the 1986 track by Talk Talk released?
- A Spirit of Eden
- B The Colour of Spring
- C Laughing Stock
4. For what purpose was the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ track from “Californication” edited in 2007?
- A A video game
- B A Disney ride
- C A movie trailer
5. What award did Stone Temple Pilots’ track from “Core” win following its release?
- A Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance
- B MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist
- C American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Album
6. Who is the featured vocalist on the new song included in The Sisters of Mercy’s compilation “A Slight Case of Overbombing: Greatest Hits Vol. 1”?
- A Teri Nunn
- B Siouxsie Sioux
- C Belinda Carlisle
7. Which spoken-word piece is sampled in “Get Up! Go Insane!” by Stretch & Vern?
- A “So Get Up” by Ithaka
- B “Jump Around” by House of Pain
- C “Everybody’s Free” by Rozalla
8. Which prominent guitarist re-arranged Chris Helme’s composition in The Seahorses’ single from “Do It Yourself”?
- A Bernard Butler
- B John Squire
- C Graham Coxon
9. What marks Aimee Mann’s track from “Whatever” as significant in her career?
- A First solo album release
- B Last performance with ‘Til Tuesday
- C Highest-charting UK single
10. For which iconic franchise was a 1997 single by a band led by Billy Corgan recognized?
- A Batman
- B James Bond
- C Star Wars
11. What unusual manner does Brian Molko use to move in Placebo’s music video filmed at Savoy Street?
- A Crawls backwards
- B Walks on building facade
- C Floats on air
12. Which significant milestone does Suede’s track released in 1996 represent?
- A First song without Bernard Butler
- B First album with Neil Codling
- C First international hit
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 35/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Bloodhound Gang – Why’s Everybody Always Pickin’ On Me?Featured on the 1996 album “One Fierce Beer Coaster”.
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2 . Shampoo – TroubleFeatured on the 1994 album “We Are Shampoo”.
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3 . Talk Talk – Life’s What You Make ItFeatured on the 1986 album “The Colour Of Spring“.
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4 . Red Hot Chili Peppers – Around The WorldFeatured on the 1999 album “Californication“.
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5 . Stone Temple Pilots – PlushFeatured on the 1992 album “Core”.
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6 . The Sisters of Mercy – Under The GunFeatured on the 1993 album “A Slight Case of Overbombing”.
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7 . Stretch N Vern – Get Up Go Insane
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8 . The Seahorses – Blinded By The SunFeatured on the 1997 album “Do It Yourself”.
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9 . Aimee Mann – I Should’ve KnownFeatured on the 1993 album “Whatever“.
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10 . Smashing Pumpkins – The End is the Beginning is the EndFeatured on the 1997 album “Music from and Inspired by the Batman & Robin Motion Picture”.
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11 . Placebo – Pure MorningFeatured on the 1998 album “Without You I’m Nothing”. |
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12 . Suede – TrashFeatured on the 1996 album “Coming Up“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “One Fierce Beer Coaster” features “Spooky” by Classics IV as one of its sampled tracks. This borrowing echoes across genres, giving the song a spirited kick.
2. Shampoo’s debut single was included in the soundtrack for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie. This association likely amplified its bubblegum pop charm.
3. Talk Talk’s track from 1986 belongs to the transition period during “The Colour of Spring.” The release shifted the band from synth-pop to a more acoustic ambiance.
4. Edited for a Disney ride, the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ song accompanied the Rockin’ California Screamin’ attraction. This is one way to rock a rollercoaster.
5. Stone Temple Pilots’ “Core” track not only topped charts but also snagged a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance. Hard rock indeed.
6. Terri Nunn features as a vocalist on the new track from The Sisters of Mercy compilation. Her duet adds a fresh layer to the collection.
7. Stretch & Vern’s “Get Up! Go Insane!” samples “So Get Up” by Ithaka. This spoken-word snippet energizes the track beyond measure.
8. Chris Helme’s composition was re-arranged by John Squire for The Seahorses. His influence shaped the track’s ultimate sound.
9. Aimee Mann’s track from “Whatever” stands as a keystone in her solo chronology. It marked her artistic evolution post-‘Til Tuesday.
10. Billy Corgan’s single, associated with the Batman franchise, earned a Grammy and extensive coverage. Corgan’s dark, dynamic sound suited the Caped Crusader.
11. In Placebo’s video, Brian Molko walks down a building’s facade. It’s a feat not everyone can manage but lends well to the song’s surreal mood.
12. Suede’s 1996 release was the first major track written without Bernard Butler. The single represented a new phase with fresh musical energy.