How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Gogol Bordello, Chicks on Speed, The Lightning Seeds, Andrew W.K., Robbie Williams, Pet Shop Boys, Good Charlotte, Peter Doherty, Björk , Kings Of Leon, Hard-Fi, Gomez, Morning Runner
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 Noughties 2000s.
1. What is the notable video location for Peter Doherty’s “Last of the English Roses”?
- A Hyde Park
- B Wembley Stadium
- C Filmed on Notting Hill streets
2. In Björk’s “Triumph of a Heart” video, what unusual role does the cat character play?
- A Concert promoter
- B Her husband
- C Band conductor
3. What paradoxical instruction is given in Kings of Leon’s “Waste a Moment” chorus?
- A “Light a fire to feel the cold”
- B “Take some time to waste a moment”
- C “Run still to move faster”
4. Hard-Fi’s “I Shall Overcome” started as a tribute to whom?
- A Richard Archer’s late father
- B A famous boxer
- C A local football hero
5. What unique instrumentation is featured in Gomez’s “Shot Shot”?
- A Theremin
- B Banjo
- C Harpsichord
6. What campaign featured Morning Runner’s “Burning Benches”?
- A Olympic Games
- B Adidas ‘Impossible is Nothing’
- C Apple iPod
7. What mix-up occurred with Sash!’s “Encore Une Fois” on its initial release?
- A Lyrics were printed in reverse
- B Track listings were swapped
- C Wrong album cover printed
8. What theme is central to The Adventures of Stevie V’s “Jealousy”?
- A Love and betrayal
- B Envy and materialism
- C Friendship and loyalty
9. What unique chart distinction did Technotronic achieve with “Get Up!”?
- A First top 10 vinyl-only single
- B First UK top 3 with non-UK/US acts
- C First song to sell over a million copies online
10. What unusual setting is featured in M People’s “Open Your Heart” video?
- A A rotating restaurant
- B Inside an elevator
- C An underwater hotel
11. What is a key characteristic of Gat Decor’s “Passion” piano break?
- A A unique rhythm absent in other tracks
- B It’s a semitone higher than the bassline
- C It includes randomly generated notes
12. What inspired The Gap Band’s “Early in the Morning” storyline?
- A A band’s tour mishap
- B A song about a group roadie’s breakup
- C A record label executive’s early life
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 11/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Gogol Bordello – Start Wearing PurpleFeatured on the 2006 album “Gypsy Punks: Underdog World Strike.”.
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2 . Chicks on Speed – Wordy RappinghoodFeatured on the 2003 album “99 Cents”.
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3 . The Lightning Seeds – Sweetest Soul SensationsFeatured on the 1999 album “Tilt”.
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4 . Andrew W.K. – She Is BeautifulFeatured on the 2001 album “I Get Wet”.
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5 . Robbie Williams , Pet Shop Boys – She’s MadonnaFeatured on the 2006 album “Rudebox“.
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6 . Good Charlotte – Keep Your Hands Off My GirlFeatured on the 2007 album “Good Morning Revival”.
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7 . Peter Doherty – Last Of The English RosesFeatured on the 2009 album “Grace/Wastelands”.
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8 . Björk – Triumph Of A HeartFeatured on the 2004 album “Medúlla“.
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9 . Kings Of Leon – Waste a MomentFeatured on the 2016 album “Walls”.
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10 . Hard-Fi – I Shall OvercomeFeatured on the 2007 album “Once Upon a Time in the West “.
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11 . Gomez – Shot ShotFeatured on the 2002 album “In Our Gun”. |
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12 . Morning Runner – Burning BenchesFeatured on the 2006 album “Wilderness Is Paradise Now”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Filmed in Notting Hill streets, the video captures urban visuals typical of a London backdrop. Doherty’s lyrical style pairs well with the familiar streetscene.
2. Björk’s cat co-stars as her husband, adding a surreal twist in the video narrative. This eccentricity aligns with her inventive video style.
3. Kings of Leon’s chorus instructs listeners to pause, weaving contradiction into a rhythmic reflection. The lyrical paradox invites contemplation amid chaos.
4. Richard Archer’s tribute to his late father adds emotional depth. Personal lyrics meld family memories with musical aspirations.
5. The theremin enriches “Shot Shot” with its electronic effects. This novel choice reflects Gomez’s exploration of dynamic soundscapes.
6. Adidas featured “Burning Benches” in a campaign highlighting aspirations and sporting theme. The band gained both commercial visibility and critical acclaim.
7. “Encore Une Fois” experienced a track listing switch due to a pressing-plant error. This mix-up unintentionally boosted the Future Breeze edit’s popularity.
8. Envy and materialism drive “Jealousy” with dance energy. Despite subdued chart reception, themes strikingly addressed societal concerns.
9. Technotronic made UK chart history, achieving an all-foreign top 3. This unique occurrence reflected the global dance music influence.
10. An elevator forms the unusual backdrop for “Open Your Heart.” This costly video setting aligns with the track’s metaphorical ascent narrative.
11. Gat Decor’s piano break distinctively rises semitone above bassline. This detail enriches “Passion” with an engaging harmonic layering.
12. Inspired by real heartbreak, “Early in the Morning” storylines mirror past hits. The tune continued a narrative impulse driven by personal events.