How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Cranes, Belinda Carlisle, The Smashing Pumpkins, David Bowie, Peter Gabriel, Sting, Catatonia, Roxette, Supergrass, Marillion, Suede, PJ Harvey
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (38/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which single by Cranes features Alison Shaw on vocals?
- A Wings
- B Jewel
- C Everywhere
2. What alternative title was given to Belinda Carlisle’s song outside the UK?
- A It’s Too Real (Big Scary Animal)
- B Real Animal
- C Big Scary Love
3. What was unique about the video for The Smashing Pumpkins’ “Perfect”?
- A It was animated
- B It continued a storyline
- C It was shot in one take
4. What challenge did “The Hearts Filthy Lesson” face upon its release?
- A Radio restrictions
- B Lyric controversy
- C MTV ban
5. Which award did the video for “Kiss That Frog” win?
- A Grammy
- B MTV Video Music Award
- C Brit Award
6. Which artist played harmonica on Sting’s “Brand New Day”?
- A Elton John
- B Stevie Wonder
- C Eric Clapton
7. What lyric edit was made to Catatonia’s song for radio play?
- A Removed a reference to tequila
- B Removed a reference to London eateries
- C Removed a reference to weather
8. Which of Roxette’s singles was released in both August and September 1994?
- A Dangerous
- B Fireworks
- C Listen to Your Heart
9. Which music video depicted the monotony of touring?
- A Moving
- B Traveling
- C Arriving
10. What recording technique contributed to the sound of Marillion’s “These Chains”?
- A Use of an old piano
- B Vocals via a cassette walkman
- C Recorded in a garage
11. Which Suede song was released amid guitarist Bernard Butler’s departure?
- A Trash
- B Metal Mickey
- C Suedehead
12. From which story does PJ Harvey’s “A Perfect Day Elise” derive thematic elements?
- A The Catcher in the Rye
- B A Perfect Day for Bananafish
- C Nine Stories
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 38/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Cranes – JewelFeatured on the 1993 album “Forever”.
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2 . Belinda Carlisle – Big Scary AnimalFeatured on the 1993 album “Real”.
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3 . The Smashing Pumpkins – PerfectFeatured on the 1998 album “Adore”.
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4 . David Bowie – The Hearts Filthy LessonFeatured on the 1995 album “Outside“.
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5 . Peter Gabriel – Kiss That FrogFeatured on the 1992 album “Us”.
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6 . Sting – Brand New DayFeatured on the 1999 album “Brand New Day“.
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7 . Catatonia – LondiniumFeatured on the 1999 album “Equally Cursed And Blessed”.
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8 . Roxette – FireworksFeatured on the 1994 album “Crash! Boom! Bang!”.
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9 . Supergrass – MovingFeatured on the 1999 album “Supergrass”.
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10 . Marillion – These ChainsFeatured on the 1998 album “Radiation”.
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11 . Suede – We Are The PigsFeatured on the 1994 album “Dog Man Star”. |
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12 . PJ Harvey – A Perfect Day EliseFeatured on the 1998 album “Is This Desire?”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Jewel” features Alison Shaw on vocals, highlighting Cranes’ classic lineup. The single showcases their signature ethereal sound.
2. In the U.S. and Japan, Belinda Carlisle’s song was called “It’s Too Real (Big Scary Animal).” It maintained consistent airplay across these markets.
3. The video for “Perfect” continued the narrative from “1979,” creating a unique visual storyline. Directors Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris extended this thematic link.
4. “The Hearts Filthy Lesson” faced an MTV ban due to its provocative imagery. The video, directed by Samuel Bayer, pushed boundaries with industrial vibes.
5. “Kiss That Frog” won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Visual Effects. The clever mix of live-action and CGI secured its win in 1994.
6. Stevie Wonder lent his harmonica skills to “Brand New Day,” enhancing its allure. This collaboration also contributed to the track’s Grammy win.
7. Catatonia’s song had London-specific lyrics edited for radio. The line about sushi bars was particularly targeted for being potentially inflammatory.
8. “Fireworks” by Roxette was released in August 1994, reaching the U.S. in September. The pop rock track reflects their dynamic sound during that era.
9. “Moving” by Supergrass depicts touring’s monotony through its video. This visual portrayal matched the song’s reflective nature on the challenges faced by bands.
10. Marillion recorded “These Chains” vocals on a cassette walkman. This technique contributed to its unique sound and raw emotion.
11. Suede released their track amid Bernard Butler’s exit. The timing added a layer of depth to the song’s reception amid internal band changes.
12. “A Perfect Day Elise” by PJ Harvey draws from J.D. Salinger’s “A Perfect Day for Bananafish.” Themes of isolation and critique run through the song’s narrative.