How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Donald Fagen, Suede, The Cure, Better Than Ezra, Echobelly, Aerosmith, The Charlatans, Blur, Metallica, The Divine Comedy, Beck
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (26/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 26/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – Learning To FlyFeatured on the 1991 album “Into the Great Wide Open“.
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2 . Donald Fagen – Tomorrows GirlsFeatured on the 1993 album “Kamakiriad“.
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3 . Suede – She’s In FashionFeatured on the 1999 album “Head Music”.
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4 . The Cure – Mint CarFeatured on the 1996 album “Wild Mood Swings”.
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5 . Better Than Ezra – GoodFeatured on the 1995 album “Deluxe”.
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6 . Echobelly – I Can’t Imagine The World Without MeFeatured on the 1994 album “Everyone’s Got One”.
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7 . Aerosmith – Eat The RichFeatured on the 1993 album “Get a Grip“.
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8 . The Charlatans – How HighFeatured on the 1997 album “Tellin’ Stories”.
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9 . Blur – On Your OwnFeatured on the 1997 album “Blur“.
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10 . Metallica – FuelFeatured on the 1997 album “Reload“.
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11 . The Divine Comedy – Something For The WeekendFeatured on the 1996 album “Casanova“. |
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12 . Beck – Where It’s AtFeatured on the 1996 album “Odelay“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. C. Petty’s lyrics were indeed stirred by a TV interview with a pilot. This anecdote gave metaphoric wings to the song’s theme of learning amidst challenges.
2. A. Walter Becker not only played the solo guitar and bass for the track but also took on the role of producer, enriching the album with his trademark sound.
3. B. The track from Suede’s *Head Music* secured the 13th spot on the UK Singles Chart, highlighting its moderate commercial success within the band’s discography.
4. B. The Cure’s release offered different mixes, namely “Busker’s Mix” and “Electric Mix”, providing fans with diverse listening experiences.
5. C. Better Than Ezra’s energetic track surged to the top spot on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks, marking a peak in the band’s early career.
6. B. The single benefited from the production and mixing talents of Alan Moulder, Nick Addison, and Dick Meaney, contributing to its polished finish.
7. C. Aerosmith’s second single from *Get a Grip* underwent recording at Little Mountain Sound Studios in Vancouver, complementing its hard rock vibe.
8. B. The Charlatans’ music video used a crow to honor Rob Collins, acknowledging his instrumental influence and legacy within the band.
9. A. Blur utilized both Mayfair Studios and a Reykjavik location, adding a diverse geographical texture to the recording process.
10. C. Metallica’s early demo, later known as “Fuel for Fire”, fueled the *NASCAR on NBC* theme, revving up racing broadcasts between 2001 and 2004.
11. B. In a twist, the woman’s accomplices deceptively thieve his car and money, underscoring the darkly humorous narrative of The Divine Comedy’s lyrics.
12. B. Beck’s singular vocal style on this track brought him the Grammy for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance, a testament to his eclectic music approach.