How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Freak Power, Elvis Costello, The Jesus Lizard, Gilbert O’Sullivan, Morrissey, The Afghan Whigs, The Christians, Veruca Salt, Metallica, Everlast, Alanis Morissette, Stereophonics
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (09/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
For TWENTY FOUR more 'Vous Avez Dit Bizarre' - Vintage 90s Music Videos - week 09/52 - click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Freak Power - RushFeatured on the 1994 album "Drive-Thru Booty".
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2 . Elvis Costello - Sulky GirlFeatured on the 1994 album "Brutal Youth".
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3 . The Jesus Lizard - Puss
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4 . Gilbert O'Sullivan - So WhatFeatured on the 1987 album "Frobisher Drive".
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5 . Morrissey - Our FrankFeatured on the 1991 album "Kill Uncle".
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6 . The Afghan Whigs - DebonairFeatured on the 1993 album "Gentlemen".
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7 . The Christians - The BottleFeatured on the 1992 album "Happy in Hell".
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8 . Veruca Salt - Volcano GirlsFeatured on the 1997 album "Eight Arms to Hold You".
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9 . Metallica - Whiskey In The JarFeatured on the 1998 album "Garage Inc.".
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10 . Everlast - What it's LikeFeatured on the 1998 album "Whitey Ford Sings the Blues".
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11 . Alanis Morissette - You LearnFeatured on the 1995 album "Jagged Little Pill". |
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12 . Stereophonics - Just LookingFeatured on the 1999 album "Performance and Cocktails".
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. "The Bottle" was originally penned by Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson. The Christians breathed new life into the track with their soulful 1993 rendition.
2. "Glass Onion" by The Beatles finds itself woven into the lyrics of Veruca Salt's hit "Volcano Girls," adding a splash of Fab Four flair.
3. The Dubliners and Thin Lizzy are noteworthy predecessors, but Metallica's rendition of "Whiskey in the Jar" gives the folk ballad a heavy metal twist.
4. Everlast brings together rock, hip-hop, and blues in "What It's Like," showcasing his versatility as he pivots from his hip-hop beginnings.
5. Alanis Morissette braved chilly 10° weather during the filming of "You Learn" in New York, adding literal coolness to the iconic music video.
6. Stuart Cable, troublemaker extraordinaire, offers his bandmates a Jelly Baby in the momentous "Just Looking" video, right before things go underwater.
7. "Never Miss the Water" by Chaka Khan flows at a breezy 110 BPM, setting the stage for its funk-infused sound alongside Meshell Ndegeocello.
8. Deni Hines snagged the Breakthrough Artist - Single ARIA Award in 1996 for "It's Alright," firmifying her solo acclaimed status.
9. SWV's sultry track "Downtown" climbed to the top of the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, solidifying their claim as R&B royalty.
10. George Clinton's "Atomic Dog" lends its unmistakable groove to Funkdoobiest's debut "Bow Wow Wow" with its catchy hook.
11. Sugababes resurrected Adina Howard's "Freak Like Me" in 2002, and the track promptly topped the UK Singles Chart, proving hits have lifetimes.
12. Grover Washington Jr.'s "Lock It in the Pocket" is sampled in Horace Brown's "Taste Your Love," adding smoothness to its provocative proposition.