How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Army Of Lovers, Eric Idle, The Mike Flowers Pops, Cuban Boys, Tom Jones, Manic Street Preachers, Guano Apes, Spice Girls, Suede, Björk, Soundgarden, R.E.M.
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (52/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
1. What song by Army of Lovers credits its lyrical inspiration to Laurie Anderson’s “O Superman”?
- A “Crucified”
- B “Obsession”
- C “King Midas”
2. Which British comedian wrote and performed the theme song for the sitcom “One Foot in the Grave”?
- A John Cleese
- B Rowan Atkinson
- C Eric Idle
3. Which easy listening group jokingly promoted their cover of Oasis’ “Wonderwall” as the original version?
- A The Mike Flowers Pops
- B The Lounge Lizards
- C Enoch Light and the Light Brigade
4. Who is the photographer memorialized in Manic Street Preachers’ song “Kevin Carter”?
- A Robert Capa
- B Kevin Carter
- C Ansel Adams
5. Which German band’s debut single “Open Your Eyes” addresses themes like political corruption and environmental issues?
- A Die Toten Hosen
- B Guano Apes
- C Beatsteaks
6. Which British band’s 1998 song became their third consecutive Christmas chart-topper in the UK?
- A Spice Girls
- B Westlife
- C Take That
7. On the single “The Wild Ones” by Suede, what unusual location was used for recording parts of the guitar track?
- A An underground metro station
- B A hotel balcony
- C The roof of a car
8. Which Björk music video, directed by Michel Gondry, won an MTV award for Best Art Direction?
- A “All Is Full of Love”
- B “Bachelorette”
- C “Human Behaviour”
9. “Blow Up the Outside World” by Soundgarden incorporates influences from which classic band’s style?
- A The Beatles
- B The Rolling Stones
- C Led Zeppelin
10. Which song by R.E.M. describes the life of a night shift worker?
- A “Night Swimming”
- B “Daysleeper”
- C “The One I Love”
11. What song originally planned for a Bernardo Bertolucci film later appeared on Björk’s *Homogenic*?
- A “Jóga”
- B “Hunter”
- C “Bachelorette”
12. Which song did Tom Jones cover in 1994, originally released by Rise Robots Rise?
- A “If I Only Knew”
- B “Kiss”
- C “Delilah”
Tracklist
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1 . Army Of Lovers – ObsessionFeatured on the 1981 album “Massive Luxury Overdose”.
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2 . Eric Idle – One Foot In The Grave (w/ Richard Wilson)
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3 . The Mike Flowers Pops – WonderwallFeatured on the 1993 album “A Groovy Place”.
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4 . Cuban Boys – Cognoscenti vs IntelligentsiaFeatured on the 2000 album “Eastwood”.
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5 . Tom Jones – If I Only KnewFeatured on the 1994 album “The Lead And How To Swing It”.
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6 . Manic Street Preachers – Kevin CarterFeatured on the 1999 album “Everything Must Go“.
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7 . Guano Apes – Open Your EyesFeatured on the 1996 album “Proud Like a God”.
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8 . Spice Girls – GoodbyeFeatured on the 2000 album “Forever”.
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9 . Suede – The Wild OnesFeatured on the 1998 album “Dog Man Star”.
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10 . Björk – BacheloretteFeatured on the 1994 album “Homogenic“.
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11 . Soundgarden – Blow Up The Outside WorldFeatured on the 1997 album “Down on the Upside”. |
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12 . R.E.M. – DaysleeperFeatured on the 1996 album “Up“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Obsession” by Army of Lovers nods to Laurie Anderson’s “O Superman” through its looped backing track. This homage helped the song gain traction on various European charts.
2. Eric Idle not only provided the theme song for “One Foot in the Grave,” but performed it alongside Richard Wilson. The show enjoyed a strong fan base during its runtime.
3. The Mike Flowers Pops turned their version of “Wonderwall” into a joke about its origins, adding a lounge twist that stood out in the UK charts.
4. Kevin Carter, the song’s namesake, captured a harrowing photo that earned him a Pulitzer Prize but was also fraught with moral dilemmas.
5. “Open Your Eyes” by Guano Apes emerged as a breakout single calling listeners to confront various global issues, underlined by an energetic rock sound.
6. The Spice Girls’ “Goodbye” declared their presence on holiday playlists once more with a warm farewell track that doubled as a strong chart performer.
7. Suede’s guitarist Bernard Butler chose the roof of a car as his recording spot for “The Wild Ones.” The move added a unique acoustic texture to the track.
8. Directed by Michel Gondry, Björk’s “Bachelorette” music video visually captivated audiences, bagging awards for its innovative art direction.
9. Soundgarden fused blues influences with an echo of The Beatles’ sound in “Blow Up the Outside World,” a staple of 90s rock.
10. R.E.M.’s “Daysleeper” steps into the weary shoes of night workers, highlighting their struggles through haunting lyrical imagery.
11. The dramatic tones of “Bachelorette” were cinematically intended for Bernardo Bertolucci’s shelved project, later included in Björk’s album, *Homogenic*.
12. Tom Jones covered “If I Only Knew” and successfully introduced the song to a broader audience, showcasing his signature vocal style.