How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Iggy Pop, Weird Al Yankovic, Robert Palmer, L7, Eric Clapton, Gun, Blur, Blind Melon, Beastie Boys, The Beautiful South, Everlast, Tori Amos
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (27/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
For TWELVE more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 27/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Iggy Pop – HomeFeatured on the 1990 album “Brick by Brick“.
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2 . Weird Al Yankovic – Smells Like NirvanaFeatured on the 1992 album “Off the Deep End”.
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3 . Robert Palmer – Girl U WantFeatured on the 1994 album “Honey”.
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4 . L7 – AndresFeatured on the 1994 album “Hungry for Stink”.
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5 . Eric Clapton – PretendingFeatured on the 1989 album “Journeyman“.
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6 . Gun – Word UpFeatured on the 1994 album “Swagger”.
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7 . Blur – Chemical WorldFeatured on the 1993 album “Modern Life Is Rubbish“.
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8 . Blind Melon – ChangeFeatured on the 1992 album “Blind Melon”.
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9 . Beastie Boys – SabotageFeatured on the 1994 album “Ill Communication“.
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10 . The Beautiful South – Everybody’s Talkin’Featured on the 1994 album “Miaow”.
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11 . Everlast – EndsFeatured on the 1999 album “Whitey Ford Sings the Blues”. |
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12 . Tori Amos – CrucifyFeatured on the 1992 album “Little Earthquakes“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Slash played electric guitar on “Home.” His distinctive style contributed to the track’s gritty rock sound, showcasing the collaboration with other major artists like Duff McKagan and Kenny Aronoff.
2. Nirvana was gearing up for an appearance on Saturday Night Live when “Weird Al” Yankovic reached out for parody approval. Cobain appreciated the humor and considered it a sign of success.
3. Devo originally recorded “Girl U Want.” Robert Palmer’s cover in 1994 brought a new flavor while paying homage to the band’s distinctive style.
4. “Andres” by L7 features an apology to a real-life friend. Lyrically, it addresses the band’s guilt about a personal introduction gone awry, blended with the band’s signature aggressive sound.
5. Eric Clapton’s track from *Journeyman* features a guitar with a wah-wah pedal. This effect adds texture and expressiveness to the song, leaning into Clapton’s iconic guitar work.
6. Gun’s cover of “Word Up” by Cameo won the Best Cover Version at the MTV Europe Music Awards. Their hard rock rendition turned the funk original into a rock anthem.
7. The title of Blur’s song on *Modern Life Is Rubbish* was inspired by London graffiti. Damon Albarn saw it as a significant reflection on society and culture in the early 1990s.
8. Shannon Hoon dedicated the song “Change” to Kurt Cobain on the Late Show with David Letterman. The dedication boosted the song’s emotional appeal shortly after Cobain’s passing.
9. “Sabotage” expresses the Beastie Boys’ frustration with Mario Caldato Jr., their producer. Lyrics highlight the tension and urgency felt during the recording of their 1994 album.
10. The Beautiful South’s “Everybody’s Talkin'” covers Harry Nilsson’s version closely. It maintains the original’s melancholic and folk-pop tone with updated vocal arrangements.
11. Everlast’s “Ends” samples Wu-Tang Clan’s “C.R.E.A.M.” The sampling connects to the themes of financial struggle pervasive in both tracks, adding depth and familiarity.
12. Tori Amos’s video includes costumes reminiscent of Anne Boleyn. The visual themes add a historical, dramatic layer to her performance on the track from *Little Earthquakes.*