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 Bluetones, Moist, The Go-Go’s, Coldcut & Hexstatic, Thunder, David Lee Roth, Eve 6, Sparklehorse, James, Galaxie 500, Rod Stewart, Public Image Limited
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (08/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which TV channel helped boost the popularity of Eve 6’s song “Leech” in the late 1990s?
- A VH1
- B MTV
- C BET
2. What was the original name of Mark Linkous’s band before it became Sparklehorse?
- A The Sparkles
- B Salt Chunk Mary
- C The Johnson Family
3. “She’s a Star” by James was inspired by which renowned film director’s work?
- A Scorsese
- B Fellini
- C Hitchcock
4. What instrument was added to the single version of Galaxie 500’s “Blue Thunder” that was absent in the album version?
- A Flute
- B Saxophone
- C Harpsichord
5. Rod Stewart’s “Ruby Tuesday” is a cover of which band’s original song?
- A The Beatles
- B The Rolling Stones
- C The Animals
6. Who provided the guitar work on Public Image Limited’s song “Cruel”?
- A Jimmy Page
- B John McGeoch
- C Keith Richards
7. Which notable event was Good Charlotte’s “I Just Wanna Live” unexpectedly entangled in?
- A Grammy nomination upset
- B Payola scandal
- C MTV Unplugged series
8. The song “Just for Tonight” by One Night Only was notably used as the theme for which TV show?
- A Nearly Famous
- B Skins
- C Misfits
9. In 2016, which commercial caused a resurgence in popularity for Empire of the Sun’s “Walking on a Dream”?
- A Honda Civic
- B Toyota Camry
- C Ford Focus
10. “Mr. E’s Beautiful Blues” by Eels was included in which 2000 film against the band’s initial wishes?
- A Charlie’s Angels
- B Road Trip
- C American Pie
11. Eminem compares himself to which fictional character duo in “Business”?
- A Sherlock Holmes & Watson
- B Batman & Robin
- C Laurel & Hardy
12. The melody of Planet Funk’s “Chase the Sun” originally comes from a piece by which composer?
- A Ennio Morricone
- B John Williams
- C Hans Zimmer
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 08/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . The Bluetones – Solomon Bites The WormFeatured on the 1998 album “Return to the Last Chance Saloon”.
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2 . Moist – SilverFeatured on the 1994 album “Silver”.
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3 . The Go-Go’s – The Whole World Lost It’s HeadFeatured on the 1994 album “Return to the Valley of The Go-Go’s”.
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4 . Coldcut & Hexstatic – TimberFeatured on the 1997 album “Let Us Play!”.
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5 . Thunder – River Of PainFeatured on the 1995 album “Behind Closed Doors”.
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6 . David Lee Roth – She’s My MachineFeatured on the 1994 album “Your Filthy Little Mouth”.
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7 . Eve 6 – LeechFeatured on the 1998 album “Eve 6”.
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8 . Sparklehorse – Someday I’Ll Treat You GoodFeatured on the 1995 album “Vivadixiesubmarinetransmissionplot”.
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9 . James – She’s A StarFeatured on the 1997 album “Whiplash”.
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10 . Galaxie 500 – Blue ThunderFeatured on the 1989 album “On Fire”.
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11 . Rod Stewart – Ruby Tuesday
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12 . Public Image Limited – CruelFeatured on the 1992 album “That What Is Not”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. MTV played a crucial role in boosting “Leech” by Eve 6. The song received significant airplay on the channel, which was instrumental in promoting the band’s debut album.
2. Before becoming Sparklehorse, Mark Linkous’s band was known as Salt Chunk Mary. This name, along with The Johnson Family, were part of his musical past.
3. The music video for “She’s a Star” by James was inspired by the work of Fellini. The video reflects a party scene with artistic homage to the Italian director’s style.
4. The single version of “Blue Thunder” by Galaxie 500 includes a saxophone. This addition differentiated it from the original album version.
5. Rod Stewart’s cover of “Ruby Tuesday” is derived from The Rolling Stones. The original was penned by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards in 1967.
6. John McGeoch, a post-punk pioneer, contributed the guitar work on PiL’s “Cruel.” His technique complemented John Lydon’s distinctive vocals.
7. “I Just Wanna Live” by Good Charlotte was involved in a payola scandal. Sony paid radio stations to play the song, boosting its chart performance controversially.
8. “Just for Tonight” by One Night Only was the theme for “Nearly Famous.” The show’s association increased the track’s visibility and contributed to its success.
9. A Honda Civic commercial in 2016 boosted “Walking on a Dream” by Empire of the Sun. The ad reintroduced the track to audiences, prompting a new wave of chart success.
10. “Mr. E’s Beautiful Blues” was in the film “Road Trip.” Eels’ frontman initially resisted its use but acquiesced due to label pressure.
11. In “Business,” Eminem and Dr. Dre are compared to Batman and Robin. This superhero duo metaphor is part of the song’s playful, cartoonish vibe.
12. Planet Funk’s “Chase the Sun” borrows from Ennio Morricone’s work. The melody originates from his piece “Alla luce del giorno” used in a 1969 film.