How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Lady Gaga, Noisettes, The Killers, Robbie Williams, Kaiser Chiefs, Stereophonics, The Temper Trap, Kaiser Chiefs, UNKLE, Coldplay, Slipknot, Linkin Park
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (48/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which singer ended up featuring in Lady Gaga’s song originally intended for Britney Spears?
- A Beyoncé
- B Katy Perry
- C Rihanna
2. What unique advertising campaign featured Noisettes’ song “Don’t Give Up” in 2009?
- A Nike’s “Just Do It”
- B Timberland’s “Bait”
- C Adidas’ “Impossible Is Nothing”
3. Who directed the music video for The Killers’ “Bones”?
- A Michael Bay
- B Tim Burton
- C Quentin Tarantino
4. Which French artist’s song provided the basis for Robbie Williams’ “You Know Me”?
- A Serge Gainsbourg
- B Françoise Hardy
- C Édith Piaf
5. Which Kaiser Chiefs song drew lyrical inspiration from club disturbances in Leeds?
- A “Oh My God”
- B “Ruby”
- C “I Predict a Riot”
6. What narrative does the music video for Stereophonics’ “Rewind” extend from their previous single?
- A Devil
- B Dakota
- C Bartender
7. The Temper Trap’s “Sweet Disposition” ended up on the soundtrack of which film?
- A *(500) Days of Summer*
- B *Juno*
- C *Garden State*
8. Which band member of Kaiser Chiefs took a directorial role in the video for “Modern Way”?
- A Ricky Wilson
- B Andrew White
- C Simon Rix
9. Vocalist Ian Brown features in a collaboration with which musical act?
- A Gorillaz
- B UNKLE
- C Massive Attack
10. For which song did Coldplay receive an MTV award for Best Art Direction in its U.S. version?
- A “Trouble”
- B “Yellow”
- C “Shiver”
11. Slipknot’s “Left Behind” was produced by whom?
- A Ross Robinson
- B Rick Rubin
- C Steve Albini
12. During which tour did Linkin Park first perform “Shadow of the Day”?
- A Hybrid Theory Tour
- B Projekt Revolution
- C A Thousand Suns Tour
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 48/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Lady Gaga – Telephone (w/ Beyoncé)Featured on the 2009 album “The Fame Monster “.
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2 . Noisettes – Don’t Give UpFeatured on the 2007 album “What’s The Time Mr. Wolf”.
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3 . The Killers – BonesFeatured on the 2006 album “Sam’s Town”.
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4 . Robbie Williams – You Know MeFeatured on the 2009 album “Reality Killed the Video Star“.
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5 . Kaiser Chiefs – I Predict A RiotFeatured on the 2005 album “Employment “.
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6 . Stereophonics – RewindFeatured on the 2005 album “Language.Sex.Violence.Other?”.
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7 . The Temper Trap – Sweet DispositionFeatured on the 2008 album “Conditions”.
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8 . Kaiser Chiefs – Modern WayFeatured on the 2005 album “Employment”.
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9 . UNKLE – Reign (w/ Ian Brown)Featured on the 2004 album “Never, Never, Land”.
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10 . Coldplay – TroubleFeatured on the 2000 album “Parachutes“.
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11 . Slipknot – Left BehindFeatured on the 2001 album “Iowa”. |
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12 . Linkin Park – Shadow Of The DayFeatured on the 2007 album “Minutes to Midnight“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Beyoncé was the featured artist in this track. Initially a demo for Britney Spears, the collaboration took a different turn, marrying Gaga’s distinctive production with Beyoncé’s presence.
2. The song “Don’t Give Up” was used in Timberland’s “Bait” campaign. Its energetic vibe complemented promotions for their Mountain Athletic Series across key markets.
3. Tim Burton made his music video directorial debut with “Bones.” Featuring cinematic references and CGI skeletons, the video stands out in The Killers’ discography.
4. The song “You Know Me” was based on Françoise Hardy’s “Voilà.” Williams infused it with reflective lyrics, maintaining the essence of the original piece.
5. “I Predict a Riot” captures nightlife disturbances in Leeds. Tracing its roots to drummer Nick Hodgson’s experiences, the song propelled the band onto the UK charts.
6. The video for “Rewind” extends the narrative from “Devil.” Continuing visual storytelling, it reveals band narratives through creative exploration of earlier themes.
7. “Sweet Disposition” gained wider recognition from its inclusion in *500 Days of Summer.* The song’s ethereal tones blended seamlessly with the film’s poignant scenes.
8. Ricky Wilson made his directorial debut for “Modern Way.” Balancing band duties and storyline, he co-directed the video, adding layers to the song’s presentation.
9. Ian Brown collaborated with UNKLE on this track. His vocals enrich an album that delved into electronic music, marking a pivotal phase for UNKLE.
10. “Trouble” by Coldplay was awarded for its U.S. video by MTV. Meticulous art direction contributed to a visually compelling representation of the song.
11. Slipknot’s “Left Behind” came to life under Ross Robinson’s production. Initially developed as “Lust Disease,” it echoes Taylor’s personal struggles in Iowa.
12. “Shadow of the Day” was first performed during the Projekt Revolution tour. The track eventually secured its place in Linkin Park’s live repertoire.