How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Grinderman, Funeral for a Friend, The Prodigy, U2, We Are Scientists, Willy Mason, Mull Historical Society, Princess Superstar, Ladyhawke, The Cribs, Semisonic, Maximo Park
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 Noughties 2000s.
1. Which Mull Historical Society album reached number 19 on the UK Albums Chart?
- A “Loss”
- B “Us”
- C “Wellness”
2. What was notable about Princess Superstar’s track “Bad Babysitter”?
- A It reached number 1 in the US
- B It features a serious tone
- C It reached number 11 on the UK Singles Chart
3. What unusual elements are in the “Paris Is Burning” music video?
- A Falling confetti
- B Surreal elements like falling feathers
- C Helicopters
4. Which Cribs song marked one of their first chart entries?
- A “You Were Always The One”
- B “Men’s Needs”
- C “Mirror Kissers”
5. What chart position did Semisonic’s “Chemistry” achieve in the UK?
- A Number 21
- B Number 35
- C Number 47
6. Which Maxïmo Park single was part of their Top 40 hits from their debut album?
- A “I Want You To Stay”
- B “Books From Boxes”
- C “The Undercurrents”
7. What theme does “Secrets” by Regard and Raye explore?
- A Financial success
- B Hidden truths in relationships
- C Summer vacations
8. Which sample does Blue Boy’s “Remember Me” prominently feature?
- A Aretha Franklin
- B Diana Ross
- C Marlena Shaw
9. What is Jason Nevins’ 1997 remix of “It’s Like That” by Run-D.M.C. known for in the UK?
- A Hitting number one and blocking the Spice Girls
- B Being the year’s biggest album
- C Winning a Grammy
10. Which Shampoo single followed their breakthrough hit “Trouble”?
- A “Girl Power”
- B “Delicious”
- C “Bouffant Headbutt”
11. What innovative tech did Vengaboys’ “Up and Down” music video introduce?
- A Drones
- B Smart glass
- C VR glasses
12. Who produced Jamie J. Morgan’s “Walk on the Wild Side” cover?
- A Timbaland
- B Stock Aitken Waterman
- C Quincy Jones
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 09/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Grinderman – No Pussy Blues (w/ Nick Cave)Featured on the 2007 album “Grinderman”.
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2 . Funeral for a Friend – Roses For The DeadFeatured on the 2005 album “Hours”.
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3 . The Prodigy – OmenFeatured on the 2009 album “Invaders Must Die”.
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4 . U2 – Get On Your BootsFeatured on the 2009 album “No Line on the Horizon“.
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5 . We Are Scientists – It’s A HitFeatured on the 2005 album “With Love and Squalor”.
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6 . Willy Mason – Save MyselfFeatured on the 2007 album “If the Ocean Gets Rough”.
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7 . Mull Historical Society – The Final ArrearsFeatured on the 2003 album “Us”.
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8 . Princess Superstar – Bad BabysitterFeatured on the 2001 album “Princess Superstar Is”.
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9 . Ladyhawke – Paris Is BurningFeatured on the 2008 album “Ladyhawke”.
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10 . The Cribs – You Were Always The OneFeatured on the 2004 album “The Cribs”.
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11 . Semisonic – ChemistryFeatured on the 2001 album “All About Chemistry”. |
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12 . Maximo Park – I Want You To StayFeatured on the 2005 album “A Certain Trigger”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Us” by Mull Historical Society climbed to number 19 on the UK Albums Chart. This album was part of the Scottish band’s early success and followed their debut, “Loss”.
2. “Bad Babysitter” humorously solidified Princess Superstar’s presence, reaching number 11 on the UK Singles Chart. It helped her stand out in alternative rap.
3. Ladyhawke’s “Paris Is Burning” video features oddities like feathers and electric sparks—perhaps not your typical stroll through Paris.
4. “You Were Always The One” marked The Cribs’ foray into the charts at number 66, staking their claim in the indie scene.
5. Semisonic’s “Chemistry” hit number 35 on the UK Singles Chart, blending pop sensibilities with musings on relationships.
6. “I Want You To Stay” continued Maxïmo Park’s chart momentum, reaching 20 on the UK Singles Chart from their debut album.
7. Regard and Raye explore hidden truths in “Secrets”, a catchy track that delves into relationship introspections.
8. “Remember Me” famously lifts Marlena Shaw’s vocals, giving Blue Boy’s track its memorable hook, amidst some scat singing.
9. Jason Nevins’ remix of “It’s Like That” not only topped the UK charts but actually dethroned the reigning Spice Girls.
10. “Delicious” followed Shampoo’s “Trouble,” mixing pop-punk and cheeky themes, reaching number 21 on the UK charts.
11. The “Up and Down” video by Vengaboys showcased VR glasses, adding a tech twist to the Eurodance hit.
12. Jamie J. Morgan’s “Walk on the Wild Side” cover saw production from Stock Aitken Waterman, masters of pop gold.