How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Bob Dylan, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Raveonettes, Stereophonics, McFly, Michael Bublé, The Zutons, Lady Gaga, Billy Mack, Bill Nighy, The Killers, Scott Matthews, Glassjaw
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in the UK charts, this week (51/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 51/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
1 . Bob Dylan – Must Be Santa |
‘Who’s got a beard that’s long and white?’
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| The music video is directed by Nash Edgerton. |
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Featured on the 1999 album “Christmas in the Heart”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Heads Will Roll |
| The music video is directed by Richard Ayoade. |
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Featured on the 2009 album “It’s Blitz!“. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . The Raveonettes – Attack Of The Ghost Riders |
‘Ain’t gonna smile no more’
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| The music video is directed by Peder Pedersen. |
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Featured on the 2009 album “Whip It On”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Stereophonics – My Friends |
‘Your lust for life just turns me on’
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| The music video is directed by Charles Mehling. |
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Featured on the 2002 album “Pull the Pin”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . McFly – Sorry’s Not Good Enough |
‘I can’t fight this feeling that this is the end’
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Featured on the 2007 album “Motion in the Ocean”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Michael Bublé – Feeling Good |
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| The music video is directed by Noble Jones. |
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Featured on the 2006 album “It’s Time“. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . The Zutons – Confusion |
| The music video is directed by Chris Hopewell. |
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Featured on the 2005 album “Who Killed…… The Zutons”. |
8 . Lady Gaga – Speechless |
‘I can’t believe how you looked at me’
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Featured on the 2004 album “The Fame Monster”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Billy Mack, Bill Nighy – Christmas Is All Around |
‘Christmas is all around me And so the feeling grows’
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Featured on the 2009 album “Love Actually: Soundtrack”. |
10 . The Killers – Joseph Better You Than Me (w/ Elton John, Neil Tennant) |
| The music video is directed by Danny Drysdale & Tyler Trautman. |
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Featured on the 2006 album “Passing Stranger”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Scott Matthews – Dream Song |
‘I’m gonna sleep with the peaceful moon again’
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Featured on the 2002 album “Worship And Tribute”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Glassjaw – Cosmopolitan Blood Loss |
| The music video is directed by Patrick Hoelck. |
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Featured on the 2009 album “Worship and Tribute”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Must Be Santa” by Bob Dylan creatively includes U.S. presidents in its lyrics. These historical figures appear alongside Santa’s reindeer names, adding a unique twist to the holiday track.
2. The haunting track “Heads Will Roll” features a video with a werewolf displaying both superior dance moves and dangerous tendencies. Perfect for an underground atmosphere.
3. “Attack of the Ghost Riders” by The Raveonettes uses just three chords. A minimalist approach reinforces the band’s raw sound, staying true to their debut mini-album’s style.
4. Stereophonics’ “My Friends” charted lower than their previous singles. The 2007 track saw niche success but didn’t repeat former chart glories.
5. McFly’s music video for a track off “Motion in the Ocean” ends with a woman dramatically freeing herself from restraints and an emotional confrontation follows.
6. Michael Bublé’s “Feeling Good” originated in a 1964 musical. His version retains the original drama while suited to modern listeners, often popping up in diverse soundtracks.
7. “Confusion” by The Zutons was mixed at a different studio from the rest of the album. This song benefited from RAK Studios’ distinct sound engineering.
8. Gaga penned “Speechless” with her father in mind, aiming to highlight the importance of family relationships. A personal lyric reflecting health fears and familial emotions.
9. Bill Nighy, as Billy Mack, humorously sang “Christmas Is All Around” in *Love Actually*, parodying The Troggs’ classic with festive flair.
10. Proceeds from The Killers’ “Joseph, Better You Than Me” were donated to the charity Red. A musical collaboration with an altruistic twist.
11. Scott Matthews’s “Dream Song” includes a tabla—a nod to diverse musical influences enriching his debut album. A cultural blend supports his introspective lyrics.
12. Glassjaw’s “Cosmopolitan Bloodloss” was included in both *Legends of Wrestling II* and *Project Gotham Racing 2*. The aggressive track found a broader audience through gaming.
For THE FULL ‘VOUS AVEZ DIT BIZARRE’ COLLECTION click here
NB . You may wonder what are these “Quotes” attached to certain photos above. Well! For a specific song, we select a still image from the video on one side and choose a lyric from the song on the other side. We ensure that the lyric has a connection to the image, although sometimes the connection may be far-fetched or based on a double entendre, creating a humorous or meme-like combination when the two are merged together. Et voilà!
Bizarre Quotes • Who’s got a beard that’s long and white? (Bob Dylan) • Ain’t gonna smile no more (The Raveonettes) • Your lust for life just turns me on (Stereophonics) • I can’t fight this feeling that this is the end (McFly) • I can’t believe how you looked at me (Lady Gaga) • Christmas is all around me And so the feeling grows (Billy Mack, Bill Nighy) • I’m gonna sleep with the peaceful moon again (Scott Matthews) •
Music-wise : Pop, Rock
