How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Uncle Kracker, Paolo Nutini, Travis, Good Charlotte, The Streets, Oasis, The Killers, Lostprophets, Underworld, Marilyn Manson, Elbow, Turin Brakes
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in the UK charts, this week (44/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which song by Uncle Kracker achieved number one status in eight countries, including Australia?
- A “Follow Me”
- B “Smile”
- C “Drift Away”
2. What is the lyrical theme of Paolo Nutini’s second single from his debut album *These Streets*?
- A Personal growth
- B Age deception in romance
- C Overcoming addiction
3. Which Travis song emphasizes themes of self-acceptance and perseverance?
- A “Coming Around”
- B “Sing”
- C “Walking in the Sun”
4. Which movie inspired the music video for Good Charlotte’s “Predictable”?
- A *The Nightmare Before Christmas*
- B *The Goonies*
- C *Edward Scissorhands*
5. In which song from “A Grand Don’t Come for Free” does a night out go awry, depicting the protagonist’s disorientation?
- A “Blinded by the Lights”
- B “Fit but You Know It”
- C “Dry Your Eyes”
6. What inspired the title of an Oasis song written and sung by Noel Gallagher from *Don’t Believe the Truth*?
- A Old newspaper headline
- B Book found in a garage
- C Vintage record sleeve
7. Which song won Best International Alternative/Indie Track at NME’s first USA awards?
- A “Smile Like You Mean It”
- B “Tranquilize”
- C “All These Things That I’ve Done”
8. Which band’s single was played on EastEnders in 2010, featuring themes of it’s not the end of the world?
- A Stereophonics
- B Feeder
- C Lostprophets
9. What distinction does “Born Slippy .NUXX” by Underworld have, boosting its popularity?
- A First performance at Glastonbury
- B Inclusion in *Trainspotting*
- C Winning a Grammy
10. What book inspired the lyrics of Depeche Mode’s “Personal Jesus” covered by Marilyn Manson?
- A *The Rosary* by Florence Barclay
- B *Elvis and Me* by Priscilla Presley
- C *Jesus Calling* by Sarah Young
11. Which Elbow song from the album *Cast of Thousands* has a duration of 5 minutes and 51 seconds?
- A “Fallen Angel”
- B “Fugitive Motel”
- C “Not a Job”
12. What theme does the Turin Brakes single “Long Distance” explore?
- A High school nostalgia
- B Emotional vulnerability
- C Thriving independence
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 44/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
1 . Uncle Kracker – Follow Me |
| Co-written with Michael Bradford and produced alongside Kid Rock, “Follow Me,” the debut single by Uncle Kracker, digs into a dual-meaning: drugs and infidelity. The music video was directed by Nick Egan. |
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Featured on the 2000 album “Double Wide”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Paolo Nutini – Jenny Don’t Be Hasty |
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Featured on the 2006 album “These Streets”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Travis – Walking In The Sun |
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Featured on the 2004 album “Singles”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Good Charlotte – Predictable |
‘You would come back, but I know the ending of this story’
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| Good Charlotte’s “Predictable” comes with a music video that shows band’s frontman Benji Madden walking a suburban street, between clips of the band performing in a room with dark walls and distorted windows. |
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Featured on the 2004 album “The Chronicles of Life and Death”. |
5 . The Streets – Blinded By The Lights |
‘I wish that bar lady’d appear And come serve over here’
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| Crafted with a wobbly synth and menacing 808 beat, The Streets’ “Blinded by the Lights” unfolds a nightmarish club scene where Skinner’s character yearns for Simone’s attention amidst dodgy ecstasy and alcohol. The narrative extends into the accompanying music video directed by Adam Smith. |
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Featured on the 2004 album “A Grand Don’t Come for Free”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Oasis – The Importance Of Being Idle |
‘It ain’t no place to be killing time I guess I’m just lazy’
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| Oasis’ track “The Importance of Being Idle,” a Noel Gallagher’s composition, shows a recognizable “Kinks” influence. The music video, directed by Dawn Shadforth, stands out as a mini-film in black and white, starring Welsh actor Rhys Ifans alongside a brief cameo by the band and closing with a whimsical dance of undertakers lip-synced to the song. |
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Featured on the 2005 album “Don’t Believe the Truth“. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . The Killers – Tranquilize (w/ Lou Reed) |
‘We began the weeping and wailing’
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| The Killers’ track “Tranquilize” juxtaposes the distinct and grouchy vocal texture of Lou Reed with the voice of Brandon Flowers navigating through various moods from grandiloquent to melodious. The music video is directed by Anthony Mandler. |
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Featured on the 2007 album “Sawdust”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Lostprophets – It’s Not The End Of The World |
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Featured on the 2010 album “The Betrayed”. |
9 . Underworld – Born Slippy |
‘Shouting, Lager, lager, lager, lager’
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| Remixed in 2003, Underworld’s “Born Slippy” transitions from a serene intro to a potent house anthem filled with rhythmic synth pulses and drum beats. Inspired by a greyhound race, it found iconic status through its inclusion in the 1996 film “Trainspotting,” directed by Danny Boyle, who also crafted two music videos along with Graham Wood. |
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Featured on the 1995 album “Trainspotting : Soundtrack”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Marilyn Manson – Personal Jesus |
‘Someone to hear your prayers, someone who cares’
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| Marilyn Manson’s “Personal Jesus” is a heavier and distorted guitar rendition of Depeche Mode’s classic, recorded at Manson’s Doppelherz Blood Treatment Facility, with Tim Skold on instrumentation and arrangement, and mixed by Mark “Spike” Stent. The music video is directed by Nathan “Karma” Cox. |
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Featured on the 2004 album “Lest We Forget: The Best Of”. |
11 . Elbow – Fugitive Motel |
‘You always look tired, she said’
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| The music video is directed by Dave Mould. |
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Featured on the 2003 album “Cast of Thousands”. |
12 . Turin Brakes – Long Distance |
| The music video is directed by Robin King. |
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Featured on the 2003 album “Ether Song”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Follow Me” was a global hit for Uncle Kracker, topping charts in several countries. The song benefited from wide radio play and catchy melody, highlighting Shafer’s successful pivot to solo stardom.
2. Paolo Nutini’s debut captures youthful ambition colliding with harsh reality. The song reveals the awkwardness of age deception, leaving the protagonist rejected yet wiser.
3. “Walking in the Sun” by Travis is about embracing one’s true self. The song’s lyrics encourage overcoming criticism and remaining resilient in the face of adversity.
4. Inspired by *Edward Scissorhands*, Good Charlotte’s video brings a whimsical Tim Burton-esque aesthetic to “Predictable”. The band’s playful homage includes stark suburban scenes.
5. “Blinded by the Lights” portrays a chaotic night out gone wrong. The track captures the protagonist’s fragmented experiences amidst a haze of substances and confusion.
6. An old book sparked Noel Gallagher’s muse for this Oasis track. The title captured the everyday magic and elusive inspirations lurking in mundane places.
7. “Tranquilize” by The Killers with Lou Reed impressed critics and fans alike, earning the NME accolade. The unique collaboration reflects an artful, alternative spirit.
8. The Lostprophets’ track reached audiences beyond music charts. Its inclusion in a TV show underscores the song’s thematic resonance and cultural reach.
9. “Born Slippy .NUXX” soared in popularity due to its iconic use in *Trainspotting*. The track became synonymous with looming nightlife and echoes emotional tumult.
10. Manson’s cover of “Personal Jesus” draws from *Elvis and Me*. His irreverent take contrasts deeply with the sincere undertones of the original lyrics.
11. “Fugitive Motel” unspools its narrative across nearly six minutes in *Cast of Thousands*. Elbow’s track pairs Garvey’s storytelling with elaborate instrumentation.
12. “Long Distance” dives into the complexity of opening oneself up emotionally. Turin Brakes deliver a reflective exploration, showcasing their evolution beyond acoustic roots.
For THE FULL ‘VOUS AVEZ DIT BIZARRE’ COLLECTION click here
NB . You may wonder what are these “Quotes” attached to certain photos above. Well! For a specific song, we select a still image from the video on one side and choose a lyric from the song on the other side. We ensure that the lyric has a connection to the image, although sometimes the connection may be far-fetched or based on a double entendre, creating a humorous or meme-like combination when the two are merged together. Et voilà!
Bizarre Quotes • If you see me hit the ground Don’t come near, don’t make a sound (Travis) • You would come back, but I know the ending of this story (Good Charlotte) • I wish that bar lady’d appear And come serve over here (The Streets) • It ain’t no place to be killing time I guess I’m just lazy (Oasis) • We began the weeping and wailing (The Killers) • Shouting, Lager, lager, lager, lager (Underworld) • Someone to hear your prayers, someone who cares (Marilyn Manson) • You always look tired, she said (Elbow) •
Music-wise : Pop, Dance Pop, Rock, R&B
