How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Jellyfish, Bruce Dickinson, Roxette, Motley Crue, Sonic Youth, Faith No More, Barenaked Ladies, Silverchair, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Queensryche, Massive Attack, Fun Lovin’ Criminals
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (29/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 29/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Jellyfish – New MistakeFeatured on the 1990 album “Spilt Milk”.
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2 . Bruce Dickinson – All The Young DudesFeatured on the 1997 album “Tattooed Millionaire”.
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3 . Roxette – June AfternoonFeatured on the 1999 album “Don’t Bore Us – Get to the Chorus! Roxette’s Greatest Hits”.
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4 . Motley Crue – AfraidFeatured on the 1997 album “Generation Swine”.
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5 . Sonic Youth – 100%Featured on the 1992 album “Dirty“.
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6 . Faith No More – Falling To PiecesFeatured on the 1989 album “The Real Thing“.
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7 . Barenaked Ladies – Call And AnswerFeatured on the 1998 album “Stunt”.
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8 . Silverchair – Abuse MeFeatured on the 1997 album “Freak Show”.
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9 . Red Hot Chili Peppers – My FriendsFeatured on the 1995 album “One Hot Minute”.
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10 . Queensryche – Best I CanFeatured on the 1990 album “Empire”.
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11 . Massive Attack – RisingsonFeatured on the 1998 album “Mezzanine“. |
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12 . Fun Lovin’ Criminals – Scooby SnacksFeatured on the 1996 album “Come Find Yourself”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Andy Sturmer not only lent his creative talents to Jellyfish but also co-produced “New Mistake” alongside Roger Manning. The duo’s intricate production style is evident throughout the track.
2. Janick Gers provides the chugging riffs that lay the foundation for Bruce Dickinson’s rendition of ‘All the Young Dudes.’ His signature guitar work complements Dickinson’s vocal power.
3. Renowned for his vivid visual storytelling, Jonas Åkerlund directed the music video for Roxette’s “June Afternoon.” His style complements the song’s upbeat energy.
4. Nikki Sixx drew inspiration from his relationship with actress Donna D’Errico when writing the lyrics for ‘Afraid.’ The personal connection imbues the track with authentic emotion.
5. The song ‘100%’ by Sonic Youth was inspired by the tragic murder of Joe Cole, a close friend of the band. The track captures the emotional fallout from this traumatic event.
6. ‘Falling to Pieces’ charted at number 92 on the Billboard Hot 100, highlighting Faith No More’s experimental style at the dawn of the ’90s. Despite its unique sound, live performances were scarce post-release.
7. During Barenaked Ladies’ live performances of “Call And Answer,” Jim Creeggan, alongside Ed Robertson, provided the backing vocals. This live dynamic offered a fuller sound.
8. Australian rock legacy Deniz Tek of Radio Birdman contributed his guitar expertise to Silverchair’s cover of “Undecided” on the ‘Abuse Me’ single, adding a distinct flair to the track.
9. Red Hot Chili Peppers produced two official music videos for ‘My Friends’ —a surreal boat-themed version and another shot in a recording studio, providing contrasting aesthetic experiences.
10. ‘Best I Can’ by Queensrÿche focuses on overcoming adversity, detailing a young boy’s resilience after a life-altering accident. It’s a powerful narrative of determination.
11. Massive Attack’s ‘Risingson’ incorporates a sample from “I Found a Reason” by The Velvet Underground, enriching its layered sound with classic rock undertones.
12. ‘Scooby Snacks’ in Fun Lovin’ Criminals’ track refers to diazepam, linking the name humorously to the street slang. The song humorously merges crime themes with drug culture.