How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Dub War, Terrorvision, Morrissey, Moby, Julian Lennon, Radiohead, Mark Owen, Tanya Donelly, R.E.M., Tori Amos, Infectious Grooves, Del Amitri
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (35/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which year featured the release of Dub War’s single “Cry Dignity” under Earache Records?
- A 1993
- B 1996
- C 1999
2. Which album featured Terrorvision’s single “Pretend Best Friend”?
- A Regular Urban Survivors
- B How to Make Friends and Influence People
- C Formaldehyde
3. Whose image appeared on the cover of Morrissey’s single “Dagenham Dave”?
- A Morrissey himself
- B Terry Venables
- C Mark Savage
4. Which element formed the basis of Moby’s single released from the album Play?
- A A blues recording by Bessie Jones
- B A gospel choir
- C An orchestral piece
5. What common theme is found in Julian Lennon’s song “I Don’t Wanna Know”?
- A Ignorance in relationships
- B Longing for adventure
- C Celebration of fame
6. Which UK chart position did Radiohead’s song from “The Bends” achieve?
- A Number 43
- B Number 19
- C Number 7
7. Which TV show featured a performance of Mark Owen’s single from his album Green Man?
- A Top of the Pops
- B Jools Holland
- C Later… with BBC
8. What facilitated the release of Tanya Donelly’s “Pretty Deep” as a single?
- A MTV Unplugged session
- B A dual CD and 7-inch single
- C A live concert recording
9. Which device is referenced in R.E.M.’s single title from New Adventures in Hi-Fi?
- A Theremin
- B EBow
- C Harmonium
10. Which feature distinguished Tori Amos’s “Hey Jupiter” single release?
- A Its lack of music video
- B It was paired as a double A-side
- C It was available only in vinyl format
11. What marked the debut of Infectious Grooves’ opening track?
- A MTV banned its video
- B Muir’s collaborative project with Trujillo
- C A live performance on VH1
12. What aspect does Del Amitri’s 1998 single represent?
- A A re-release from their biggest album
- B A new track for a compilation
- C A live recording from Glasgow
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 35/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Dub War – Cry DignityFeatured on the 1996 album “Wrong Side Of Beautiful”.
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2 . Terrorvision – Pretend Best FriendFeatured on the 1994 album “How To Make Friends And Influence People”.
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3 . Morrissey – Dagenham DaveFeatured on the 1995 album “Southpaw Grammar”.
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4 . Moby – HoneyFeatured on the 1999 album “Play“.
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5 . Julian Lennon – I Don’t Wanna KnowFeatured on the 1998 album “Photograph Smile”.
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6 . Radiohead – JustFeatured on the 1995 album “The Bends“.
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7 . Mark Owen – I Am What I AmFeatured on the 1997 album “Green Man”.
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8 . Tanya Donelly – Pretty DeepFeatured on the 1997 album “Lovesongs for Underdogs”.
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9 . R.E.M. – E-Bow The Letter (w/ Patti Smith)Featured on the 1996 album “New Adventures in Hi-Fi“.
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10 . Tori Amos – Hey JupiterFeatured on the 1996 album “Boys for Pele“.
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11 . Infectious Grooves – Punk It UpFeatured on the 1991 album “The Plague That Makes Your Booty Move… It’s the Infectious Grooves”. |
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12 . Del Amitri – Cry To Be Found
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The single “Cry Dignity” by Dub War was released in 1996. Its release on Earache Records fits into their mid-1990s catalog, during their brief two-album tenure under the label.
2. “Pretend Best Friend” is a single from the album “How to Make Friends and Influence People”. The track contributed to Terrorvision’s 1994 commercial ascent in the UK.
3. Morrissey’s “Dagenham Dave” single featured Terry Venables on the cover. This choice succeeded in catching the football-inclined audience’s eye.
4. Moby’s track from “Play” is built around samples of Bessie Jones’ 1960 recording. His ability to weave historical vocal fragments earned Moby critical acclaim.
5. The common theme in “I Don’t Wanna Know” by Julian Lennon is ignorance in relationships. It conveys a wish to remain uninformed about romantic betrayals.
6. Radiohead’s song from The Bends achieved number 19 on the UK Singles Chart. The release was pivotal for establishing their extensive 90s success.
7. Mark Owen’s single from Green Man was performed on “Top of the Pops”. The show featured prominently in the artist’s promotional cycle.
8. Tanya Donelly’s “Pretty Deep” was released on CDs and 7-inch formats. This strategic format choice supported its reach and visibility across channels.
9. R.E.M.’s track from “New Adventures in Hi-Fi” references the EBow. Its use layered haunting guitar effects in the song dedicated to River Phoenix.
10. Tori Amos’s “Hey Jupiter” single release was notable for being paired as a double A-side. Coupling it with “Professional Widow” proved impactful on charts.
11. Infectious Grooves debuted their record as a collaborative project by Muir and Trujillo. The band’s wild fusion of funk metal sound resonated with early 90s audiences.
12. Del Amitri’s 1998 single served as a new track for a compilation. It formed part of the retrospective “Hatful of Rain”, emphasizing the band’s chart legacy.