How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Nick Heyward, The B-52’s, The Breeders, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Simply Red, Faith No More, Aerosmith, Collective Soul, Super Furry Animals, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, Sponge, Morrissey & Siouxie
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (33/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
1. What chart position did Nick Heyward’s “Kite” reach on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart?
- A Number 10
- B Number 4
- C Number 1
2. Which phrase is repeatedly mentioned in the B-52’s political song from their album “Cosmic Thing”?
- A Static
- B Standstill
- C Silence
3. Which duo directed the music video for The Breeders’ “Cannonball”?
- A The Russos
- B Kim Gordon and Spike Jonze
- C The Wachowskis
4. Who directed the music video for the Red Hot Chili Peppers track released in August 1992?
- A Stéphane Sednaoui
- B Tarsem Singh
- C David Fincher
5. Simply Red’s song on the album “Blue” samples which John Mellencamp track?
- A Jack and Diane
- B Small Town
- C Cherry Bomb
6. Which feature of the Faith No More single’s sleeve art referenced Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo”?
- A Its color palette
- B Its typography style
- C Its original poster art style
7. Which Aerosmith single, released in 1975, includes a backward chant when played in reverse?
- A Walk This Way
- B Sweet Emotion
- C Dream On
8. Which band’s debut single led to an eight-week run at number one on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart in 1994?
- A Oasis
- B Nirvana
- C Collective Soul
9. The music video for a 1999 Super Furry Animals single depicts the band waiting to leave which location?
- A The Moon
- B Mars
- C The Sun
10. OMD’s “Walking on the Milky Way” featured which orchestral element in a Top of the Pops performance?
- A A full choir
- B A full string orchestra
- C A brass band
11. Which song by Sponge reached the number 5 spot on Billboard’s Modern Rock Tracks chart in the ’90s?
- A Candy Corn
- B Molly (16 Candles)
- C Rotting Piñata
12. “Interlude,” a duet by Morrissey and Siouxsie, was originally performed by which artist in 1968?
- A Timi Yuro
- B Nancy Sinatra
- C Dusty Springfield
For TWELVE more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 33/52 – click here
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1 . Nick Heyward – KiteFeatured on the 1993 album “From Monday to Sunday”.
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2 . The B-52’s – Channel ZFeatured on the 1989 album “Cosmic Thing”.
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3 . The Breeders – CannonballFeatured on the 1993 album “Last Splash“.
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4 . Red Hot Chili Peppers – Breaking The GirlFeatured on the 1991 album “Blood Sugar Sex Magik“.
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5 . Simply Red – The Air That I BreatheFeatured on the 1998 album “Blue”.
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6 . Faith No More – Last Cup Of SorrowFeatured on the 1997 album “Album of the Year”.
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7 . Aerosmith – Sweet EmotionFeatured on the 1975 album “Toys in the Attic“.
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8 . Collective Soul – ShineFeatured on the 1993 album “Hints Allegations and Things Left Unsaid”.
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9 . Super Furry Animals – Fire In My HeartFeatured on the 1999 album “Guerrilla “.
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10 . Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark – Walking On The Milky WayFeatured on the 1996 album “Universal”.
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11 . Sponge – PlowedFeatured on the 1994 album “Rotting Piñata”. |
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12 . Morrissey & Siouxie – InterludeFeatured on the 1994 album “Interlude”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Kite” by Nick Heyward reached number 4 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. It was one of his most recognized releases in the 1990s.
2. The B-52’s song from “Cosmic Thing” frequently mentions “static” and “Channel Z,” reflecting the song’s political tone.
3. The Breeders’ “Cannonball” music video was directed by Kim Gordon and Spike Jonze, highlighting the band’s unique performance style.
4. The Red Hot Chili Peppers’ music video released in 1992 was directed by Stéphane Sednaoui. It featured visual storytelling aligned with the album’s style.
5. Simply Red’s track on “Blue” samples “Jack and Diane” by John Mellencamp, adding a familiar rock layer to the mix.
6. The sleeve art of Faith No More’s single paid homage to the original poster art for Hitchcock’s “Vertigo,” matching the video’s thematic inspiration.
7. “Sweet Emotion” by Aerosmith includes a backward chant when played in reverse, a signature of its production era.
8. Collective Soul’s debut single dominated the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart for eight weeks in 1994, marking their rise in alternative rock.
9. The music video for the Super Furry Animals single depicts the band on Mars after a concert, adding a whimsical sci-fi touch.
10. OMD’s “Walking on the Milky Way” featured a full string orchestra during their Top of the Pops performance, enriching its live presentation.
11. Sponge’s song “Molly (16 Candles)” reached number 5 on Billboard’s Modern Rock Tracks chart with its engaging hooks and 90s grunge style.
12. “Interlude,” performed by Morrissey and Siouxsie, was originally sung by Timi Yuro in 1968, later reinterpreted as a chamber pop duet.