How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Kate Bush, 10,000 Maniacs, Duran Duran, Extreme, Inxs, Manic Street Preachers, Sophie B. Hawkins, Pet Shop Boys, Suede, Silverchair, Nine Inch Nails, Sonic Youth
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (37/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which musical instrument is prominently played by Chris Martin in Coldplay’s “In My Place”?
- A Drums
- B Organ
- C Saxophone
2. “Dream About You” by D’Bora gained popularity due to its inclusion on which compilation?
- A Now Dance 91
- B Pure 90s
- C 90s Club Hits
3. What is unique about The Shamen’s “Ebeneezer Goode” video?
- A It features an underwater ballet
- B TV channels issued epilepsy warnings
- C Animated cartoon characters
4. Which sports network used Thirty Seconds to Mars’ “Walk on Water” as a promotional theme?
- A NBC Sports
- B ESPN
- C Fox Sports
5. “Nina Cried Power” by Hozier features which gospel legend on vocals?
- A Mavis Staples
- B Aretha Franklin
- C Mahalia Jackson
6. What musical genre is Less Than Jake’s “Gainesville Rock City” mainly associated with?
- A Ska-Punk
- B Reggae
- C Blues
7. 10,000 Maniacs’ song was notable for reaching which position on the Billboard’s Modern Rock Tracks chart?
- A Number 1
- B Number 10
- C Number 25
8. What is the inspiration behind A$AP Rocky’s use of a headscarf in his music video for the 2019 single?
- A Cultural reference
- B Facial injury
- C Religious symbolism
9. The lyrics for Stereophonics’ “A Thousand Trees” are influenced by which real-life community issue?
- A School closure
- B Football coach scandal
- C Illegal logging
10. Megadeth’s track features which famous comic book character in its title?
- A Wolverine
- B The Punisher
- C Batman
11. What year did Tina Turner’s hit song spend three weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard chart?
- A 1980
- B 1984
- C 1990
12. Roxette’s song features a melody change in the chorus to which key?
- A E♭ major
- B A minor
- C G major
For TWELVE more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 37/52 – click here
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1 . Kate Bush – Rubberband GirlFeatured on the 1993 album “The Red Shoes”.
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2 . 10,000 Maniacs – These Are DaysFeatured on the 1992 album “Our Time in Eden”.
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3 . Duran Duran – Too Much InformationFeatured on the 1993 album “Duran Duran”.
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4 . Extreme – Rest In PeaceFeatured on the 1992 album “III Sides to Every Story”.
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5 . INXS – Suicide BlondeFeatured on the 1990 album “X“.
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6 . Manic Street Preachers – Little Baby NothingFeatured on the 1992 album “Generation Terrorists”.
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7 . Sophie B. Hawkins – California Here I ComeFeatured on the 1992 album “Tongues And Tails”.
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8 . Pet Shop Boys – Yesterday When I Was MadFeatured on the 1993 album “Very“.
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9 . Suede – Everything Will FlowFeatured on the 1999 album “Head Music”.
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10 . Silverchair – TomorrowFeatured on the 1994 album “Frogstomp”.
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11 . Nine Inch Nails – The Perfect DrugFeatured on the 1997 album “Lost Highway”. |
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12 . Sonic Youth – Kool ThingFeatured on the 1990 album “Goo“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Chris Martin plays the organ in “In My Place,” adding a signature layer to Coldplay’s ballad. His vocals accompany Jonny Buckland’s distinctive guitar line.
2. “Dream About You” features on “Now Dance 91,” showcasing its club appeal with remixes like Maurice’s Classic Mix.
3. The Shamen’s “Ebeneezer Goode” received epilepsy warnings due to rapid flashing images in its music video depicting club scenes.
4. ESPN utilized “Walk on Water” as a theme for their 2017 College Football season broadcasts. The pairing emphasized the song’s energetic tone.
5. Mavis Staples lent her powerful voice to “Nina Cried Power,” recognizing musical icons and raising the track’s gospel intensity.
6. “Gainesville Rock City” blends ska-punk elements with insights into life in Gainesville, giving Less Than Jake’s song its distinctive energy.
7. Topping charts, 10,000 Maniacs’ song hit number 1 on Billboard’s Modern Rock Tracks, emphasizing its radio success.
8. A$AP Rocky donned a babushka after a facial injury, using it as a thematic element in his creatively styled music video portrayal.
9. “A Thousand Trees” by Stereophonics was inspired by a local scandal involving a football coach, highlighting reputational damage.
10. Megadeth’s track features “The Punisher” in its title, reflecting on justice themes with references to global conflicts.
11. Tina Turner’s track charted three weeks at number 1 in 1984, cementing her comeback following a tumultuous career period.
12. Roxette’s song shifts to E♭ major in the chorus, demonstrating the band’s knack for dynamic and catchy pop structures.