How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Bloodhound Gang, Heather Nova, The Zutons, Devendra Banhart, Pj Harvey, Razorlight, Cobra Starship, Bryan Adams, Ian Brown, Guillemots, The Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster, White Lies
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (39/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Who among the Bloodhound Gang was involved in writing “Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilo”?
- A Jimmy Pop
- B Bam Margera
- C Jared ‘Evil’ Hasselhoff
2. Who played guitar on Heather Nova’s “I’m No Angel”?
- A Bernard Butler
- B Felix Tod
- C Heather Nova
3. What chart peak did “Oh Stacey (Look What You’ve Done!)” achieve in the UK?
- A Number 8
- B Number 24
- C Number 42
4. Which mobile phone service used “Little Yellow Spider” in a commercial?
- A Vodafone
- B Orange
- C T-Mobile
5. Which PJ Harvey song was featured on her sixth album “Uh Huh Her”?
- A Down By The Water
- B Shame
- C This Mess We’re In
6. What unexpected element is included in the lyrics of Razorlight’s “Vice”?
- A A phone number
- B A countdown
- C Animal noises
7. What theme was central to Cobra Starship’s debut single “Snakes on a Plane (Bring It)”?
- A Airplane turbulence
- B Snakes
- C Space travel
8. What position did Bryan Adams’ “Open Road” reach on the Canadian Singles Chart?
- A Number 1
- B Number 5
- C Number 10
9. Ian Brown directed the music video for which of his songs?
- A Corpses in Their Mouths
- B F.E.A.R.
- C Keep What Ya Got
10. What did the title “Trains to Brazil” reference?
- A Fyfe Dangerfield’s holiday
- B Jean Charles de Menezes
- C A famous rail disaster
11. Which brand used “Chicken” in a 2012 commercial?
- A Puma
- B Nike
- C Adidas
12. Which song by White Lies was featured in “Jennifer’s Body”?
- A Farewell to the Fairground
- B Death
- C Unfinished Business
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 39/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Bloodhound Gang – Foxtrot Uniform Charlie KiloFeatured on the 2005 album “Hefty Fine”.
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2 . Heather Nova – I’m No AngelFeatured on the 2002 album “South”.
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3 . The Zutons – Oh Stacey [Look What You’ve Done!]Featured on the 2006 album “Tired Of Hanging Around”.
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4 . Devendra Banhart – Little Yellow SpiderFeatured on the 2004 album “Nino Rojo”.
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5 . PJ Harvey – ShameFeatured on the 2004 album “Uh Huh Her“.
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6 . Razorlight – ViceFeatured on the 2004 album “Up All Night”.
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7 . Cobra Starship – Bring It! [Snakes On A Plane]Featured on the 2006 album “While the City Sleeps, We Rule the Streets “.
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8 . Bryan Adams – Open RoadFeatured on the 2004 album “Room Service”.
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9 . Ian Brown – F.E.A.R.Featured on the 2001 album “Music of the Spheres”.
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10 . Guillemots – Trains To BrazilFeatured on the 2006 album “Through the Windowpane”.
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11 . The Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster – ChickenFeatured on the 2002 album “Hörse of the Dög”. |
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12 . White Lies – DeathFeatured on the 2009 album “To Lose My Life…”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Jimmy Pop was intimately involved in crafting “Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilo”. With a cheeky code name like that, it’s not shocking he had a hand in the lyrics.
2. Bernard Butler, known for his time in Suede, lent his guitar skills to “I’m No Angel”. His collaboration with Heather Nova showcased his versatility.
3. “Oh Stacey (Look What You’ve Done!)” managed a respectable number 24 on the UK Singles Chart, solidifying The Zutons’ knack for memorable tunes.
4. Orange found the quaintness of “Little Yellow Spider” appealing enough for a commercial backdrop. It’s all in the charming eccentricity of Devendra Banhart.
5. PJ Harvey’s “Shame” was a highlight of her “Uh Huh Her” album. Lyrical introspection paired with minimalistic production was PJ at her best.
6. A phone number mysteriously appears in the lyrics of “Vice”. Razorlight’s Johnny Borrell seemed eager to get personal with unsuspecting listeners.
7. Snakes were obviously the thematic obsession in “Snakes on a Plane (Bring It)”. Who doesn’t love a well-executed reptilian airline caper?
8. In Canada, “Open Road” by Bryan Adams cruised comfortably to number 1. Nothing like a home-country advantage in the charts.
9. Ian Brown expanded his artistic vision by directing “F.E.A.R.” The reversed footage complemented the track’s deeper musings perfectly.
10. “Trains to Brazil” was written as a poignant nod to Jean Charles de Menezes, forever etching real-world tragedy into musical expression.
11. “Chicken” found its spotlight in a Nike commercial, proving that quirky indie tunes have a place amidst athletic ambition.
12. “Death” by White Lies fit the macabre tone of “Jennifer’s Body”. The track’s inherent darkness resonated with the film’s eerie atmosphere.