How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Radiohead, Savage Garden, George Michael, Depeche Mode, The Smashing Pumpkins, Roger Waters, Apollo 440, DJ Shadow, Blur, The Smiths, World Party, The Cure
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (37/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which artist directed the music video for Radiohead’s “Knives Out”?
- A Mark Romanek
- B Michel Gondry
- C Spike Jonze
2. In which film soundtrack was Shane Filan’s “Everything to Me” featured?
- A Postman Pat: The Movie
- B Despicable Me 3
- C The Secret Life of Pets
3. What social issue is addressed in George Michael’s song “Spinning the Wheel”?
- A Climate change
- B Sexual promiscuity during the AIDS epidemic
- C Homelessness
4. Which compilation album features Seal’s “Get It Together”?
- A Seal Best: 1991–2004
- B Greatest Hits
- C Platinum Collection
5. Which band’s song title did The Killers adapt as their band name?
- A Joy Division
- B New Order
- C Depeche Mode
6. What unique distinction did Cherish’s song have on BET’s 106 & Park countdown?
- A Retired without reaching number one
- B Longest-running at number one
- C First to debut at number one
7. What was the original title for Suede’s “Beautiful Ones”?
- A Dead Leg
- B Sweet Talk
- C Glamour Boys
8. What film is associated with Case’s 1996 R&B single?
- A Waiting to Exhale
- B The Nutty Professor
- C Bad Boys
9. What award did Blur’s “Parklife” win at the 1995 Brit Awards?
- A British Single of the Year
- B Best New Artist
- C Album of the Year
10. Where did The Rolling Stones record “Mixed Emotions”?
- A Nassau
- B Montserrat
- C London
11. What does World Party’s “Way Down Now” musically nod to?
- A “Stairway to Heaven”
- B “Sympathy for the Devil”
- C “Hey Jude”
12. Which song by You Me at Six includes a cover of “Poker Face” as an additional track?
- A Gossip
- B Finders Keepers
- C Kiss and Tell
For TWELVE more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 37/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Radiohead – Karma PoliceFeatured on the 1997 album “OK Computer“.
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2 . Savage Garden – To The Moon & BackFeatured on the 1997 album “Savage Garden”.
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3 . George Michael – Spinning The WheelFeatured on the 1996 album “Older“.
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4 . Depeche Mode – HomeFeatured on the 1997 album “Ultra“.
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5 . The Smashing Pumpkins – PerfectFeatured on the 1998 album “Adore”.
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6 . Roger Waters – What God Wants Pt. 1Featured on the 1992 album “Amused to Death”.
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7 . Apollo 440 – Stop the RockFeatured on the 1999 album “Gettin’ High on Your Own Supply”.
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8 . DJ Shadow – Midnight In A Perfect WorldFeatured on the 1996 album “Endtroducing…..“.
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9 . Blur – ParklifeFeatured on the 1994 album “Parklife“.
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10 . The Smiths – How Soon Is Now?Featured on the 1984 album “Hatful of Hollow”.
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11 . World Party – Way Down NowFeatured on the 1990 album “Goodbye Jumbo”. |
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12 . The Cure – Hot Hot Hot!!!Featured on the 1987 album “Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Michel Gondry, known for his distinctive visual style, directed the music video for “Knives Out.” The video features surreal, dream-like sequences.
2. Shane Filan’s “Everything to Me” was part of the soundtrack for “Postman Pat: The Movie,” adding a pop touch to the animated film.
3. George Michael’s “Spinning the Wheel” addresses the fear and anxiety surrounding sexual promiscuity during the AIDS epidemic, capturing the emotional tension of the era.
4. Seal’s “Get It Together” is included in the compilation album “Best: 1991–2004,” a collection of the artist’s hit tracks from over a decade.
5. The Killers’ name is derived from the fictional band mentioned in New Order’s music video for “Crystal,” demonstrating their admiration for the band.
6. Cherish’s song was retired from the BET 106 & Park countdown without reaching number one, a rare occurrence that year.
7. Suede initially humorously titled “Beautiful Ones” as “Dead Leg,” a nod to band in-jokes before settling on a title more reflective of its Britpop ambitions.
8. Case’s 1996 R&B single has ties to “The Nutty Professor,” featuring prominently in the film’s soundtrack and aiding its chart success.
9. “Parklife” clinched the British Single of the Year and British Video of the Year awards at the 1995 Brit Awards, highlighting Blur’s cultural impact.
10. The Rolling Stones recorded “Mixed Emotions” in Montserrat, returning to form after tensions between Jagger and Richards with a renewed creative unity.
11. “Way Down Now” echoes The Rolling Stones’ “Sympathy for the Devil” in its musicality, blending rock nostalgia with contemporary commentary.
12. “Kiss and Tell” by You Me at Six includes a cover of “Poker Face,” illustrating the band’s affinity for blending pop influences with their punk sound.