How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Green Day, David Lee Roth, Mötley Crüe, Nirvana, Sting, Jennifer Paige, James, Tool, Deftones, Republica, The Jesus And Mary Chain, Paul McCartney
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (11/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which English rock band released the single “Destiny Calling” in 1998?
- A Radiohead
- B Blur
- C James
2. What is the controversial theme of Tool’s “Prison Sex”?
- A Cycle of abuse
- B Environmental destruction
- C Political corruption
3. Which city inspired Deftones’ “My Own Summer (Shove It)”?
- A Seattle
- B New York
- C Los Angeles
4. What did the original version of Republica’s “Ready to Go” sound like?
- A Techno-pop
- B Jazz fusion
- C Acoustic folk
5. Which sibling duo wrote “Far Gone and Out”?
- A Gallagher brothers
- B Reid brothers
- C Robinson brothers
6. Which famous producer collaborated with Paul McCartney on “C’Mon People”?
- A Quincy Jones
- B Phil Spector
- C George Martin
7. Which sample is used in Ginuwine’s “What’s So Different?”
- A The Monkees’ “Valleri”
- B The Beatles’ “Yesterday”
- C Elvis Presley’s “Can’t Help Falling in Love”
8. Which music era does Tony! Toni! Toné!’s “It Never Rains (In Southern California)” embody?
- A 1970s disco
- B 1990s neo-classic soul
- C 1980s synthpop
9. What occasion is significant for Tupac Shakur in “Same Song” by Digital Underground?
- A Film debut
- B Grammy award
- C Recording debut
10. Which ex-Soul II Soul member released “Through” as a solo single?
- A Victoria Wilson James
- B Caron Wheeler
- C Marcia Lewis
11. Which genre best describes Alison Limerick’s “Make It On My Own”?
- A House music
- B Heavy metal
- C Reggae
12. Whose familial musical lineage includes a gospel singer and an R&B artist?
- A Shawn Stockman
- B David Peaston
- C Aaron Neville
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 11/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Green Day – LongviewFeatured on the 1994 album “Dookie“.
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2 . David Lee Roth – Sensible ShoesFeatured on the 1991 album “A Little Ain’t Enough”.
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3 . Mötley Crüe – Hooligan’s HolidayFeatured on the 1994 album “Mötley Crüe”.
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4 . Nirvana – Come As You AreFeatured on the 1991 album “Nevermind“.
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5 . Sting – Let Your Soul Be Your PilotFeatured on the 1996 album “Mercury Falling“.
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6 . Jennifer Paige – SoberFeatured on the 1998 album “Jennifer Paige”.
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7 . James – Destiny CallingFeatured on the 1998 album “The Best Of”.
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8 . Tool – Prison SexFeatured on the 1993 album “Undertow”.
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9 . Deftones – My Own SummerFeatured on the 1997 album “Around The Fur”.
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10 . Republica – Ready to GoFeatured on the 1996 album “Republica”.
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11 . The Jesus And Mary Chain – Far Gone And OutFeatured on the 1992 album “Honey’s Dead”. |
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12 . Paul McCartney – C’Mon PeopleFeatured on the 1993 album “Off The Ground”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. James, the band from Manchester, is responsible for the 1998 single “Destiny Calling”. They had already achieved several UK Top 40 hits by its release.
2. “Prison Sex” by Tool tackles the dark and controversial theme of the cycle of abuse, showcasing the band’s early approach to heavy and complex lyrical content.
3. Deftones’ “My Own Summer (Shove It)” was inspired by a hot summer in Seattle. The lyrics reflect Chino Moreno’s apocalyptic dreams under scorching heat.
4. “Ready to Go” by Republica was originally recorded with a techno-pop sound. It’s the version that laid the foundation for the song’s remix success.
5. “Far Gone and Out” was penned by William and Jim Reid, brothers who anchor The Jesus and Mary Chain, known for their blend of noise rock and pop.
6. Paul McCartney’s “C’Mon People” features orchestral arrangements by George Martin, a nod to their longstanding Beatles partnership.
7. Ginuwine’s “What’s So Different?” incorporates a sample from The Monkees’ “Valleri”, resulting in a sound distinctively spiced by Timbaland’s production flair.
8. Tony! Toni! Toné!’s “It Never Rains (In Southern California)” harks back to the 1990s with its neo-classic soul flair while enjoying modern commercial success.
9. “Same Song” by Digital Underground marked Tupac Shakur’s recording debut, a platform that helped springboard him into hip hop prominence.
10. Former Soul II Soul vocalist Victoria Wilson James released “Through” as a manifestation of her powerful solo beginnings after leaving the group.
11. “Make It On My Own” by Alison Limerick is a vital piece of house music, produced by noted figures Frankie Knuckles and David Morales.
12. David Peaston, with his roots among gospel and R&B greats, followed a family tradition of illustrious musical careers, underscored by his own expressive talent.
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