How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Cake, Stone Temple Pilots, David Bowie, Goo Goo Dolls, Echo and The Bunnymen, Live, Tori Amos, Bernard Butler, Skunk Anansie, R.E.M., Judas Priest, MC Sar & The Real McCoy
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (12/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which real-life person’s story inspired Tori Amos’s “Pretty Good Year”?
- A A famous novelist
- B A 23-year-old named Greg from England
- C Amos’s childhood friend
2. What is notable about Bernard Butler’s song “Not Alone” in terms of instrumentation?
- A It’s a capella
- B It features an elaborate drum solo
- C It includes a string arrangement
3. What differentiates Skunk Anansie’s “Selling Jesus” from typical commercial tracks?
- A It’s a critique of religion and politics
- B It’s narrated by a religious figure
- C It’s composed entirely in Latin
4. Which iconic band’s sound did R.E.M. intentionally channel in “At My Most Beautiful”?
- A The Beach Boys
- B The Rolling Stones
- C The Beatles
5. What aspect of Judas Priest’s “A Touch of Evil” gives it a unique sound?
- A Synthesizers by Don Airey
- B Acoustic guitar solos
- C Folk melodies
6. Which chart-topping position did Real McCoy’s “Another Night” not achieve?
- A UK Singles Chart number one
- B Canada dance chart number one
- C Billboard Hot 100 number one
7. What was one singular impact of Des’ree’s “Mind Adventures” in the US?
- A It was part of her second album
- B It won a Grammy Award
- C It topped the Billboard chart
8. How did the “Inspirational Remix Edit” of Eric Benét’s “Spiritual Thang” benefit the single?
- A Extended its chart run
- B Made it a floor filler
- C Broadened its appeal
9. Patra’s “Worker Man” achieved what position on the US Billboard Hot R&B chart?
- A #50
- B #21
- C #60
10. “Good Thing” by Eternal marked their transition to what band format?
- A A duo
- B A trio
- C A solo project
11. Which Isley Brothers track was sampled by Ice Cube for “It Was a Good Day”?
- A “Footsteps in the Dark”
- B “That Lady”
- C “Between the Sheets”
12. P.M. Dawn’s “Looking Through Patient Eyes” prominently samples which artist?
- A Elton John
- B George Michael
- C Madonna
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 12/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Cake – The DistanceFeatured on the 1996 album “Fashion Nugget”.
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2 . Stone Temple Pilots – Sex Type ThingFeatured on the 1993 album “Core”.
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3 . David Bowie – Jump They SayFeatured on the 1993 album “Black Tie White Noise“.
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4 . Goo Goo Dolls – SlideFeatured on the 1998 album “Dizzy Up the Girl”.
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5 . Echo and The Bunnymen – RustFeatured on the 1999 album “What Are You Going to Do with Your Life?”.
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6 . Live – Lakini’s JuiceFeatured on the 1997 album “Secret Samadhi”.
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7 . Tori Amos – Pretty Good YearFeatured on the 1994 album “Under the Pink“.
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8 . Bernard Butler – Not AloneFeatured on the 1998 album “People Move On”.
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9 . Skunk Anansie – Selling JesusFeatured on the 1995 album “Paranoid & Sunburnt”.
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10 . R.E.M. – At My Most BeautifulFeatured on the 1999 album “Up“.
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11 . Judas Priest – A Touch of EvilFeatured on the 1990 album “Painkiller”. |
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12 . MC Sar & The Real McCoy – Another NightFeatured on the 1995 album “Another Night”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Greg, a 23-year-old from England, inspired Amos’s track. His story of lost youth prompted the song’s melancholic tone and poignant lyrics.
2. Featuring a string section similar to “Yes,” “Not Alone” stands out on Butler’s debut solo album. This element contributed to its positive critical reception.
3. “Selling Jesus” critiques organized religion and politics. An unusual stance for a rock single, it invites listeners to question these institutions.
4. Intentional nods to The Beach Boys influence “At My Most Beautiful.” R.E.M. embraced this homage, especially through its harmonies and piano work.
5. Don Airey’s synthesizers lend “A Touch of Evil” its distinctive atmosphere. The chilling sound is coupled with metaphorical lyrics about demonic possession.
6. While “Another Night” topped several charts, it never reached number one on the UK Singles Chart. It did peak at number two, showcasing its popularity.
7. “Mind Adventures” itself did not impact US charts; however, its single “Feel So High” from Des’ree’s second album achieved recognition stateside.
8. The remix of “Spiritual Thang” expanded the single’s audience. Its soulful blend of R&B and gospel vibes reached wider listening demographics.
9. “Worker Man” reached #21 on the US Billboard Hot R&B chart, reflecting its strong reception in the genre within a competitive musical landscape.
10. After Louise Nurding’s departure, Eternal continued as a trio. “Good Thing” highlighted their ability to maintain chart success under this new lineup.
11. Ice Cube wonderfully sampled “Footsteps in the Dark” by The Isley Brothers in “It Was a Good Day,” reinforcing the track’s mellow, introspective feel.
12. George Michael’s “Father Figure” significantly shaped “Looking Through Patient Eyes.” P.M. Dawn utilized its bassline to enrich their soulful track.
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