How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Green Day, Sum 41, Mirwais, Goldie Lookin Chain, Franz Ferdinand, Basement Jaxx, Morrissey, Röyksopp, Natalie Imbruglia, Rihanna, MEW, Damien Rice
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (51/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which music video features a character named John Earle engaging in risky behaviors?
- A Warning by Green Day
- B In Too Deep by Sum 41
- C Naïve Song by Mirwais
2. What film’s diving scene is parodied in Sum 41’s “In Too Deep” music video?
- A Back to School
- B Jaws
- C Saturday Night Fever
3. Which track served as the theme song for the French series *Clara Sheller*?
- A Naïve Song by Mirwais
- B Walk Away by Franz Ferdinand
- C I Have Forgiven Jesus by Morrissey
4. Goldie Lookin Chain’s “You Knows I Loves You” is a parody of what music genre?
- A 1980s rock
- B 1980s love songs
- C R&B
5. Which Franz Ferdinand single from their second album is set in a film noir style music video?
- A Do You Want To
- B Walk Away
- C The Fallen
6. “Where’s Your Head At” samples tracks by which artist?
- A Gary Numan
- B David Bowie
- C The Beatles
7. The single “I Have Forgiven Jesus” was released by which artist?
- A Morrissey
- B Robbie Williams
- C Bob Dylan
8. Which Röyksopp song sampled tracks by The Drifters and Jericho?
- A Remind Me
- B What Else Is There?
- C Eple
9. “That Day” by Natalie Imbruglia reached number 10 on which chart?
- A UK Singles Chart
- B Australian Charts
- C US Billboard
10. Which artist had a song titled “Russian Roulette” characterized by dark and atmospheric elements?
- A Eminem
- B Rihanna
- C Lady Gaga
11. The music video for which song features a “good” fairy and a man in a bear suit?
- A Naïve Song
- B She Came Home for Christmas
- C 9 Crimes
12. In the music video inspired by *The Red Balloon*, which song does it accompany?
- A 9 Crimes by Damien Rice
- B That Day by Natalie Imbruglia
- C Walk Away by Franz Ferdinand
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 51/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Green Day – WarningFeatured on the 1998 album “Warning“.
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2 . Sum 41 – In Too DeepFeatured on the 2000 album “All Killer No Filler”.
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3 . Mirwais – Naive SongFeatured on the 2001 album “Production”.
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4 . Goldie Lookin Chain – You Knows I Love YouFeatured on the 2000 album “Greatest Hits”.
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5 . Franz Ferdinand – Walk AwayFeatured on the 2004 album “You Could Have It So Much Better”.
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6 . Basement Jaxx – Where’s Your Head AtFeatured on the 2005 album “Rooty”.
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7 . Morrissey – I Have Forgiven JesusFeatured on the 2001 album “You Are the Quarry”.
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8 . Röyksopp – What Else Is There ?Featured on the 2004 album “The Understanding”.
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9 . Natalie Imbruglia – That DayFeatured on the 2005 album “White Lilies Island”.
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10 . Rihanna – Russian RouletteFeatured on the 2001 album “Rated R“.
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11 . MEW – She Came Home for ChristmasFeatured on the 2009 album “A Triumph for Man”. |
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12 . Damien Rice – 9 CrimesFeatured on the 1997 album “9”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The video for “Warning” by Green Day, directed by Francis Lawrence, features John Earle engaging in unconventional behaviors. The song, from their sixth studio album, was released as the second single.
2. Sum 41’s “In Too Deep” music video parodies the diving scene from *Back to School*. The video complements the song’s carefree, nostalgic vibe.
3. “Naïve Song” by Mirwais Ahmadzaï served as the theme for *Clara Sheller*. The song charted well in dance music, underscoring its catchy rhythm.
4. Goldie Lookin Chain’s “You Knows I Loves You” parodies 1980s love songs. The track infuses humor and satire into the genre’s sentimental tropes.
5. Franz Ferdinand’s “Walk Away” features a film noir inspired music video. Released in 2005, it includes iconic noir motifs like mystery and suspense.
6. “Where’s Your Head At” by Basement Jaxx samples “M.E.” and “This Wreckage” by Gary Numan. Both tracks contribute to its dynamic electronic style.
7. Morrissey released “I Have Forgiven Jesus” as a single from *You Are the Quarry*. The track mixes confessional lyrics with elements of black humor.
8. Röyksopp’s “What Else Is There?” samples The Drifters and Jericho. Karin Dreijer’s vocals add a haunting touch to the electronic track.
9. Natalie Imbruglia’s “That Day” charted at number 10 in Australia. RCA opted not to release it in the US, focusing instead on “Wrong Impression”.
10. Rihanna’s “Russian Roulette” exemplifies R&B with dark atmospheric elements. Its themes touch on risky relationships, gaining global commercial success.
11. Mew’s “She Came Home for Christmas” video features whimsical elements, including fairies and a bear. Its curious narrative complements the melancholic tone.
12. Damien Rice’s “9 Crimes” video draws inspiration from *The Red Balloon*. Lisa Hannigan’s vocals add to the single’s emotional depth.