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.
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.