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 Offspring, Dirty Heads, K.D. Lang, Soundgarden, Suede, Betty Boo, Robbie Williams, Depeche Mode, Sixpence None The Richer, The Smashing Pumpkins, The Prodigy, The Cranberries
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (39/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
1. Who sings the phrase “you gotta keep ’em separated” in The Offspring’s “Come Out and Play”?
- A Dexter Holland
- B Jason “Blackball” McLean
- C Thom Wilson
2. What unique element is featured in the music video for Dirty Heads’ track from *Swim Team*?
- A A principal lip-syncing
- B A reggae dance competition
- C A live band performance
3. Which chart did k.d. lang’s “If I Were You” reach number one on?
- A RPM Adult Contemporary
- B US Hot Dance Club Play
- C Canadian RPM 100 Hit Tracks
4. Where was the music video for Soundgarden’s single featuring Chris Cornell filmed?
- A The Arches, Glasgow
- B The Great Salt Lake Desert
- C Kelso Dunes, Mojave Desert
5. Which musical influences were mentioned by Bernard Butler for Suede’s “Metal Mickey”?
- A Nirvana and Pearl Jam
- B The Shoop Shoop Song and The Kinks
- C The Rolling Stones and The Smiths
6. Which Four Tops song is sampled in Betty Boo’s 1992 single?
- A “It’s All in the Game”
- B “I Can’t Help Myself”
- C “Reach Out I’ll Be There”
7. How was the character’s name altered in Robbie Williams’ “South of the Border” single version?
- A From “No fame Katie” to “Cocaine Katie”
- B From “Cocaine Katie” to “No shame Katie”
- C From “Fame Katie” to “No pain Katie”
8. Who shares production credits with Depeche Mode on their 1998 single?
- A Stephen Hilton
- B Tim Simenon
- C Philip Bagenal
9. What unique feature marks Sixpence None the Richer’s cover release of “There She Goes”?
- A Certified diamond in Canada
- B Acoustic versions with each release
- C Platinum in New Zealand and double platinum in the UK
10. Which event inspired the lyrics of The Smashing Pumpkins’ “Today”?
- A A friendship breakup
- B Billy Corgan’s contemplation of life’s futility
- C A romantic relationship gone awry
11. What 1970s band’s music influenced the guitar riff in The Prodigy’s “Voodoo People”?
- A Pink Floyd
- B Nirvana
- C The Rolling Stones
12. What catalyzed The Cranberries’ “Zombie” composition?
- A The fall of the Berlin Wall
- B The Warrington bombings
- C The Good Friday Agreement
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 39/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . The Offspring – Come Out And PlayFeatured on the 1994 album “Smash“.
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2 . Dirty Heads – Vacation
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3 . K.D. Lang – If I Were YouFeatured on the 1995 album “All You Can Eat”.
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4 . Soundgarden – Burden In My HandFeatured on the 1996 album “Down on the Upside”.
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5 . Suede – Metal MickeyFeatured on the 1992 album “Suede“.
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6 . Betty Boo – Let Me Take You ThereFeatured on the 1992 album “GRRR! It’s Betty Boo”.
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7 . Robbie Williams – South Of The BorderFeatured on the 1997 album “Life thru a Lens“.
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8 . Depeche Mode – Only When I Lose MyselfFeatured on the 1998 album “The Singles 86-98”.
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9 . Sixpence None The Richer – There She GoesFeatured on the 1997 album “Sixpence None the Richer”.
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10 . The Smashing Pumpkins – TodayFeatured on the 1993 album “Siamese Dream“.
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11 . The Prodigy – Voodoo PeopleFeatured on the 1994 album “Music for the Jilted Generation“. |
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12 . The Cranberries – ZombieFeatured on the 1994 album “No Need to Argue“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Jason “Blackball” McLean provided the iconic shout in “Come Out and Play”. It was inspired by Dexter Holland’s chemistry work, enhancing the song’s infectious hook.
2. The Dirty Heads’ music video showcases Dennis Haskins as the principal grooving through a deserted school. A delightful twist guided by Wayne Isham’s direction.
3. k.d. lang’s “If I Were You” secured her last number one on the US Hot Dance Club Play chart, proving her versatility beyond country and pop.
4. Soundgarden’s filming escapade for their track unfolded at Kelso Dunes, adding extraterrestrial vastness to their grunge offering.
5. Bernard Butler channeled “The Shoop Shoop Song” and The Kinks when crafting “Metal Mickey,” bringing a familiar catchiness to Suede’s surge.
6. Betty Boo’s characteristic energy dances with “It’s All in the Game,” a Four Tops hit, marrying nostalgia with her vibrant charm.
7. In Robbie Williams’ single version of “South of the Border,” “Cocaine Katie” was creatively toned down to “No shame Katie.”
8. Tim Simenon co-produced with Depeche Mode for their 1998 release, supporting a rich production with his expertise.
9. Sixpence None the Richer’s take on “There She Goes” found sweet recognition, clinching platinum in New Zealand and double platinum in the UK.
10. “Today’s” contrast of joy and darkness mirrored Billy Corgan’s internal turmoil, expressing lyrical irony over spirited instrumentals.
11. The Prodigy’s “Voodoo People” borrowed Nirvana’s vibe, amplifying its rock essence and expanding Liam Howlett’s experimental arsenal.
12. The Cranberries’ “Zombie,” a poignant response to the Warrington bombings, intensified the band’s stance on political violence.