How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Foals, Robbie Williams, Busted, Braund Reynolds, Razorlight, Electric Six, A1, Ronan Keating, Yusuf, Paramore, Starsailor, Newton Faulkner, Depeche Mode
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in the UK charts, this week (52/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Which producer is associated with Foals’ track “Balloons”?
- A Nigel Godrich
- B Rick Rubin
- C Dave Sitek
2. Which famous song is interpolated in Robbie Williams’ “Supreme”?
- A Staying Alive
- B I Will Survive
- C Dancing Queen
3. Busted’s single is loosely based on which 1967 film?
- A The Graduate
- B Bonnie and Clyde
- C Cool Hand Luke
4. What genre does Braund Reynolds’ “Rocket (A Natural Gambler)” prominently feature?
- A Disco
- B Jazz
- C Dance
5. Razorlight’s “Before I Fall to Pieces” featured a cameo from which TV series?
- A Gladiators
- B Doctor Who
- C EastEnders
6. Which Queen member reportedly expressed disappointment with Electric Six’s “Radio Ga Ga” video?
- A Brian May
- B Roger Taylor
- C John Deacon
7. “Take On Me” by a-ha was initially unsuccessful but later topped the charts in which country?
- A Canada
- B Norway
- C United States
8. Which charitable cause benefited from Ronan Keating’s “Father and Son” duet with Yusuf Islam?
- A Band Aid Trust
- B UNICEF
- C Red Cross
9. Which film’s soundtrack includes Paramore’s song “Decode”?
- A Harry Potter
- B Twilight
- C The Hunger Games
10. Starsailor’s “Lullaby” was recorded at which iconic studio?
- A Abbey Road Studios
- B Rockfield Studios
- C Electric Lady Studios
11. Newton Faulkner covered which Massive Attack song?
- A Angel
- B Unfinished Sympathy
- C Teardrop
12. Who directed the music video for Depeche Mode’s single from *Playing the Angel*?
- A Uwe Flade
- B Anton Corbijn
- C Michel Gondry
Tracklist
1 . Foals – Balloons |
‘Why don’t you take a chair?’
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| The music video is directed by Dave Ma. |
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Featured on the 1998 album “Antidotes”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Robbie Williams – Supreme |
‘Oh, what are you really looking for?’
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| The music video is directed by Vaughan Arnell. |
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Featured on the 2007 album “Sing When You’re Winning“. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Busted – Crashed The Wedding |
‘It’s the best thing that I ever did Cause true love lasts forever’
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| The music video is directed by Max Giwa, Dania Pasquini. |
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Featured on the 2000 album “A Present for Everyone”. |
4 . Braund Reynolds – Rocket [A Natural Gambler] |
| The music video is directed by Duncan Skiles. |
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Featured on the 2003 album “Rocket”. More by the same : . |
5 . Razorlight – Before I Fall To Pieces |
‘Now I’m just waiting for something that might never come’
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| The music video is directed by John Hillcoat. |
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Featured on the 2002 album “Razorlight”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Electric Six – Radio Ga Ga |
| The music video is directed by Tom Kuntz & Mike Maguire. |
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Featured on the 2005 album “Senor Smoke”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . A1 – Take on Me |
‘I don’t know what I’m to say I’ll say it anyway’
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| The music video is directed by Stuart Gosling. |
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Featured on the 2000 album “The A List”. |
8 . Ronan Keating, Yusuf – Father And Son |
| The music video is directed by Kevin Godley. |
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Featured on the 1999 album “10 Years of Hits”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Paramore – Decode |
‘But you think that I can’t see What kind of man that you are’
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| The music video is directed by Shane C. Drake. |
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Featured on the 2004 album “Twilight: Soundtrack”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Starsailor – Lullaby |
| The music video is directed by Nick Gordon. |
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Featured on the 2008 album “Love Is Here”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Newton Faulkner – Teardrop |
| The music video is directed by Walter Stern. |
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Featured on the 2001 album “Hand Built by Robots”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Depeche Mode – A Pain That I’m Used To |
‘Devils thrive on the drive that is fueled’
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| The music video is directed by Uwe Flade. |
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Featured on the 2007 album “Playing the Angel“. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Dave Sitek, also known for work with TV on the Radio, produced “Balloons”. This debut single from Foals’ *Antidotes* launched their indie fame.
2. Robbie Williams’ “Supreme” cleverly borrows from “I Will Survive”. This interpolation helped it chart in multiple countries.
3. Busted drew inspiration from “The Graduate” for their cheeky single. An additional nod to “Wayne’s World 2” spices up the lyrics.
4. “Rocket (A Natural Gambler)” thrives on its dance genre roots. Braund Reynolds’ use of samples and live instruments highlights its mid-2000s appeal.
5. A Gladiators cameo enlivens the music video for Razorlight’s indie hit. It adds visual flair to a single noted for its catchy riffs.
6. Roger Taylor voiced disappointment over the “Radio Ga Ga” video. Despite the backlash, Brian May found the Electric Six version intriguing.
7. “Take On Me” reached number one in the United States. This feat marked a-ha’s breakthrough in international pop culture.
8. The Band Aid Trust benefitted from Keating’s “Father and Son”. This duet blends the new with the classic for a good cause.
9. “Twilight” featured Paramore’s “Decode” on its soundtrack. The song matched the film’s brooding, romantic theme.
10. Starsailor’s “Lullaby” emerged from sessions at Rockfield Studios. Their debut album showcases the band’s melodic indie soundscapes.
11. Newton Faulkner’s rendition of “Teardrop” showcases his skill. By using just his guitar, he covers Massive Attack’s intricate arrangements.
12. Uwe Flade directed Depeche Mode’s video from *Playing the Angel*. Visuals mirrored the song’s electronic and introspective tones.
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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 • Why don’t you take a chair? (Foals) • Oh, what are you really looking for? (Robbie Williams) • It’s the best thing that I ever did Cause true love lasts forever (Busted) • Now I’m just waiting for something that might never come (Razorlight) • I don’t know what I’m to say I’ll say it anyway (A1) • But you think that I can’t see What kind of man that you are (Paramore) • Devils thrive on the drive that is fueled (Depeche Mode)
Music-wise : Pop, Indie Rock, Rock
