How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Newton Faulkner, New Young Pony Club, Sheryl Crow, Fall Out Boy, The Rifles, Billy Talent, Weezer, Peaches, The Last Shadow Puppets, Blur, Boys Like Girls, The Beta Band
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (28/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Who co-wrote ‘Gone in the Morning’ with Newton Faulkner?
- A Toby Faulkner
- B Henry Scholfield
- C Andy McKim
2. What genre best categorizes New Young Pony Club’s ‘Ice Cream’ ?
- A Pop
- B Rock
- C Electronic
3. Which film’s chase scenes are reenacted in Sheryl Crow’s music video for ‘Steve McQueen’ ?
- A The Great Escape
- B Mad Max
- C Fast & Furious
4. Fall Out Boy’s single borrowed its name from which film title?
- A Breakfast Club
- B Sixteen Candles
- C Pretty in Pink
5. What’s unique about the vinyl format for ‘She’s Got Standards’ by The Rifles?
- A Contains a demo of ‘Hard to Say’
- B Features a remix on the B-side
- C Includes a lyric poster
6. What style does ‘River Below’ by Billy Talent incorporate to create its rhythm?
- A Ska
- B Reggae
- C Jazz
7. Which bassist debuted on Weezer’s ‘Hash Pipe’ ?
- A Mikey Welsh
- B Scott Shriner
- C Matt Sharp
8. In ‘Downtown’ by Peaches, the music video ends with which character’s transformation?
- A A woman in a blue dress
- B The androgynous character
- C A businessman
9. Who directed the music video for ‘Standing Next To Me’ by The Last Shadow Puppets?
- A Miles Kane
- B Richard Ayoade
- C Andrew Hewitt
10. Where was Blur’s ‘Crazy Beat’ recorded?
- A Abbey Road Studios
- B Marrakesh, Morocco
- C Studio 13, London
11. What subject do the lyrics of ‘The Great Escape’ by Boys Like Girls address?
- A A failed relationship
- B High school graduation
- C A road trip
12. ‘Broke’ by The Beta Band is part of which genre?
- A Jazz
- B Hip hop
- C Rock
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 28/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Newton Faulkner – Gone In The MorningFeatured on the 2007 album “Hand Built by Robots”.
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2 . New Young Pony Club – Ice CreamFeatured on the 2007 album “Fantastic Playroom”.
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3 . Sheryl Crow – Steve McQueenFeatured on the 1993 album “C’mon, C’mon“.
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4 . Fall Out Boy – A Little Less Sixteen Candles A Little More Touch MeFeatured on the 2005 album “From Under the Cork Tree”.
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5 . The Rifles – She’s Got StandardsFeatured on the 2006 album “No Love Lost”.
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6 . Billy Talent – River BelowFeatured on the 2003 album “Billy Talent”.
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7 . Weezer – Hash PipeFeatured on the 2001 album “Weezer >“.
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8 . Peaches – DowntownFeatured on the 2003 album “Impeach My Bush”.
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9 . The Last Shadow Puppets – Standing Next To MeFeatured on the 2008 album “The Age of the Understatement“.
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10 . Blur – Crazy BeatFeatured on the 2003 album “Think Tank“.
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11 . Boys Like Girls – The Great EscapeFeatured on the 2006 album “Boys Like Girls”. |
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12 . The Beta Band – BrokeFeatured on the 1997 album “Hot Shots II”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Toby Faulkner collaborated with Newton Faulkner on this track. The song deals with the ephemeral nature of dreams, leaving listeners to ponder its whimsical lyrics.
2. The electronic genre captures the essence of ‘Ice Cream.’ New Young Pony Club’s blend of synthesized sounds offers a catchy groove synonymous with their style.
3. ‘Steve McQueen’ nods to classics like The Great Escape. Crow captures the adrenaline of McQueen’s famous scenes with a modern twist in her video.
4. Sixteen Candles inspired Fall Out Boy’s eclectic title. The song reflects youthful nostalgia with a rebellious edge.
5. The 7-inch black vinyl of ‘She’s Got Standards’ includes a demo of ‘Hard to Say.’ This adds collectible uniqueness for fans of The Rifles.
6. ‘River Below’ features a reggae backbeat. This rhythmic foundation distinguishes the track and highlights Billy Talent’s signature sound.
7. Mikey Welsh made his album debut with Weezer on ‘Hash Pipe.’ His introduction marked a new era for the band’s sound.
8. The music video for ‘Downtown’ ends with the androgynous character’s makeup removal. This visual concludes Peaches’ exploration of identity and transformation.
9. Richard Ayoade directed ‘Standing Next To Me.’ His visual creativity complements the song’s narrative tension and vintage appeal.
10. ‘Crazy Beat’ emerged from Marrakesh, Morocco. Blur embraced local influences, enhancing the song’s exotic feel.
11. ‘The Great Escape’ narrates high school graduation sentiments. Boys Like Girls penned it as a nostalgic farewell to teenage years.
12. ‘Broke’ by The Beta Band fits snugly within the rock genre. The band’s unique sound melds various influences into a cohesive track.