How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The Charlatans, Gus Gus, Beck, Belly, Shakespears Sister, Rage Against The Machine, Airhead, Bryan Ferry, China Drum, Madonna, Monster Magnet, Skunk Anansie
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (10/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which recording year did Bryan Ferry’s “I Put A Spell On You” cover get released?
- A 1992
- B 1993
- C 1994
2. What song did China Drum include as a high-tempo B-side cover for “Can’t Stop These Things”?
- A Kate Bush’s “Wuthering Heights”
- B David Bowie’s “Starman”
- C Blondie’s “Heart of Glass”
3. Which artist contributed to Madonna’s shift in musical style on the track “Frozen”?
- A Timbaland
- B William Orbit
- C Pharrell Williams
4. Which 1998 music video famously aired as the first ever on MTV’s Total Request Live?
- A Britney Spears’ “…Baby One More Time”
- B Monster Magnet’s “Space Lord”
- C NSYNC’s “Tearin’ Up My Heart”
5. Which element opens Skunk Anansie’s “Charlie Big Potato”?
- A A solo guitar riff
- B A synth-laden drum and bass beat
- C A vocal harmony
6. What genre best describes Incognito’s track “Pieces Of A Dream”?
- A Heavy metal
- B Acid jazz
- C Classical
7. What award did Lynden David Hall win following the release of “Do I Qualify”?
- A Mercury Prize
- B Brit Award for Best Male Artist
- C MOBO Best Newcomer
8. Which iconic groove does Simon Harris sample in “Ragga House (All Night Long)”?
- A Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition”
- B James Brown’s “Get on the Good Foot”
- C Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September”
9. Who provides chorus vocals for Scarface’s “Hand of the Dead Body”?
- A Snoop Dogg
- B Tupac Shakur
- C Devin the Dude
10. Which rap group did Stereo MC’s tour with around the release of “Lost in Music”?
- A Run-D.M.C.
- B Public Enemy
- C De La Soul
11. “Colour My Life” featured vocals from which member of M People as their debut with the band?
- A Heather Small
- B Melanie Chisholm
- C Siobhan Fahey
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 10/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . The Charlatans – WeirdoFeatured on the 1992 album “Between 10th and 11th”.
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2 . Gus Gus – LadyshaveFeatured on the 1999 album “This Is Normal”.
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3 . Beck – The New PollutionFeatured on the 1996 album “Odelay“.
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4 . Belly – Now They’ll SleepFeatured on the 1995 album “King”.
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5 . Shakespears Sister – Dirty MindFeatured on the 1989 album “Sacred Heart”.
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6 . Rage Against The Machine – Killing In the NameFeatured on the 1992 album “Rage Against The Machine“.
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7 . Airhead – Right NowFeatured on the 1991 album “Boing!!”.
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8 . Bryan Ferry – I Put A Spell On YouFeatured on the 1993 album “Taxi”.
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9 . China Drum – Can’t Stop These ThingsFeatured on the 1996 album “Goosefair”.
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10 . Madonna – FrozenFeatured on the 1998 album “Ray of Light“.
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11 . Monster Magnet – Space LordFeatured on the 1998 album “Powertrip”. |
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12 . Skunk Anansie – Charlie Big PotatoFeatured on the 1999 album “Post Orgasmic Chill”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Bryan Ferry’s version of “I Put A Spell On You” was released in 1993. It was notable for hitting No. 18 on the UK Singles Chart, marking Ferry’s first top 20 UK hit since 1988, with performances on Top of the Pops.
2. China Drum’s “Can’t Stop These Things” included a cover of Kate Bush’s “Wuthering Heights” as its B-side. Their punk rendition became a fan favorite, highlighting the band’s spirited covers.
3. Madonna’s musical shift on “Frozen” was significantly influenced by producer William Orbit. Together with Patrick Leonard, they crafted a new downtempo electronica style.
4. Monster Magnet’s “Space Lord” was the first video aired on MTV’s Total Request Live. The music video parodied popular rap video aesthetics, featuring scenes filmed in Las Vegas.
5. Skunk Anansie’s “Charlie Big Potato” opens with a synth-laden drum and bass beat. The song incorporates heavy guitar riffs and showcases the band’s blend of rock and electronic elements.
6. Incognito’s “Pieces Of A Dream” is quintessential acid jazz. It blends jazz, funk, and soul in their signature style, featuring smooth vocals and intricate arrangements.
7. Lynden David Hall won the MOBO Best Newcomer award after releasing “Do I Qualify”. His neo-soul style and smooth vocals solidified his rising star status in the UK R&B scene.
8. Simon Harris’s “Ragga House (All Night Long)” samples James Brown’s “Get on the Good Foot”. The blend of funk and dance elements contributed to the track’s success on the UK charts.
9. Devin the Dude provides the chorus vocals for Scarface’s “Hand of the Dead Body”. The track critically examines the controversial link between gangsta rap and violence.
10. Around the release of “Lost in Music”, Stereo MC’s toured with De La Soul. Their blend of rap and electronic music helped establish them in the British hip-hop scene.
11. “Colour My Life” marked Heather Small’s first recording with M People. It’s a notable single from their debut album “Northern Soul”, capturing their house-oriented sound.