How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The Sisters Of Mercy, Suzanne Vega, No Doubt, Levellers, U2, Throwing Muses, Lenny Kravitz, Nicolette, Westlife, Morrissey, The Wedding Present, James
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (51/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
1. What cultural reference is NOT mentioned in The Sisters of Mercy’s “Doctor Jeep”?
- A I Love Lucy
- B Mickey Mouse
- C Pee Wee
2. How does Suzanne Vega describe the source of the percussion sound in “Blood Makes Noise”?
- A Like a heartbeat
- B Like internal sounds of anxiety
- C Like footsteps in a tunnel
3. Which genre does NOT influence No Doubt’s “Sunday Morning”?
- A Ska
- B Reggae
- C Blues
4. Who played piano on the notable version of Levellers’ “Just the One”?
- A Joe Strummer
- B Mark Chadwick
- C Simon Friend
5. Where was the music video for U2’s “If God Will Send His Angels” filmed?
- A A Detroit restaurant
- B An Irish pub
- C A Paris cafe
6. What is Throwing Muses’ “Bright Yellow Gun” notable for being?
- A Their only single from the album University
- B The lead track on a film soundtrack
- C A late addition to the band’s discography
7. Which notable chart position did Lenny Kravitz’s “Circus” achieve?
- A Number 85 on the Canadian RPM chart
- B Number 10 on the US Billboard chart
- C Number 3 on the Australian charts
8. Which film features Nicolette’s “No Government” on its soundtrack?
- A Trainspotting
- B Mission: Impossible
- C Pulp Fiction
9. What achievement is noted for Westlife’s cover of “I Have a Dream”?
- A Included in a Beatles medley
- B Reached UK number-one on charts
- C Featured in a Broadway musical
10. How was Morrissey’s “Sunny” initially intended to be released?
- A As part of an album
- B As a B-side
- C As a film soundtrack
11. What is peculiar about The Wedding Present’s release of “No Christmas”?
- A It was released in July
- B It was released alongside a cover
- C It was their debut single
12. What is the concept behind James’ “We’re Going To Miss You” lyrics?
- A A journey through space
- B A protective spell
- C A forgotten dream
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 51/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . The Sisters Of Mercy – Dr JeepFeatured on the 2000 album “Vision Thing”.
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2 . Suzanne Vega – Blood Makes NoiseFeatured on the 1990 album “99.9F”.
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3 . No Doubt – Sunday MorningFeatured on the 1992 album “Tragic Kingdom“.
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4 . Levellers – Just The OneFeatured on the 1995 album “Zeitgeist”.
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5 . U2 – If God Will Send His AngelsFeatured on the 1995 album “Pop“.
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6 . Throwing Muses – Bright Yellow GunFeatured on the 1997 album “University”.
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7 . Lenny Kravitz – CircusFeatured on the 1995 album “Circus“.
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8 . Nicolette – No GovernmentFeatured on the 1995 album “Now Is Early”.
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9 . Westlife – I Have A DreamFeatured on the 1992 album “Westlife“.
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10 . Morrissey – Sunny
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11 . The Wedding Present – No ChristmasFeatured on the 1995 album “Hit Parade 1”. |
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12 . James – We’re Going To Miss YouFeatured on the 1992 album “Millionaires”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Mickey Mouse gets a break. “Doctor Jeep” mentions pop culture and global issues, but Mickey dodges the spotlight. The track wrapped its attitude around media references and military motifs.
2. Suzanne Vega crafts an imitation of anxiety’s inner clamor. The song replicates those private, unsettling rhythms experienced during tense moments.
3. Blues shakes free of “Sunday Morning”‘s musical medley. No Doubt’s tune marries ska, rock, and reggae but leaves blues at the altar.
4. Joe Strummer guests on the ivory for a special version of “Just the One.” His collaboration with Levellers was a nod to musical camaraderie.
5. A Detroit restaurant provided U2 the backdrop for an angelic inquiry. There, urban authenticity and divine musings intermix.
6. Throwing Muses’ “Bright Yellow Gun” stands as the solo single from University. The song marked a peak point in Hersh’s creative streak.
7. Lenny Kravitz’s “Circus” performance is quieter in Canada at number 85. Despite its whirl on the charts, the song explores fame’s dizzying tricks.
8. “Mission: Impossible” enlisted Nicolette’s “No Government” for its high-stake thrills. The track’s mechanical allure fits the film’s covert heist themes.
9. Westlife’s “I Have a Dream” dreams big enough to hit top UK charts. Their version continues ABBA’s legacy with a choral crescendo.
10. Morrissey’s “Sunny” shines unexpectedly as an A-side after nearly settling as a B-side. Record decisions flipped midway, spotlighting its melancholic tones.
11. Releasing “No Christmas” alongside Elton John’s hit rings in The Wedding Present’s knack for unexpected duets. Their spirited covers add a twist to traditions.
12. James’ “We’re Going To Miss You” weaves a spell of protection. The song’s charm-based lyrics cast calm against an ordinary fabric.