How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Mercury Rev, Marion, Metallica, Echobelly, Slowdive, PJ Harvey, Genesis, The Afghan Whigs, Kitchens Of Distinction, The Sugarcubes, Stereolab, Corduroy
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (09/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
1. What position did Genesis’ “Not About Us” reach on the UK Singles Chart?
- A No. 81
- B No. 66
- C No. 23
2. Which chart position did The Afghan Whigs’ “Honky’s Ladder” reach on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart?
- A Number 29
- B Number 50
- C Number 10
3. Which additional tracks were included in the EP release of Kitchens of Distinction’s “Drive That Fast”?
- A “These Drinkers,” “Elephantiny,” and “Three to Beam Up”
- B “These Drinkers,” “Footloose,” and “Space Oddity”
- C “Elephantiny,” “Creep,” and “Breathe”
4. What was the peak position of The Sugarcubes’ “Planet” on the UK Independent Singles Chart?
- A Number 1
- B Number 10
- C Number 3
5. In what language is the entirety of Stereolab’s “Cybele’s Reverie” sung?
- A Spanish
- B French
- C German
6. Which musical genre did Corduroy’s cover of “Motorhead” incorporate?
- A Hip-hop
- B Retro-funk
- C Jazz fusion
7. Who wrote Simply Red’s hit “Never Never Love”?
- A Mick Hucknall
- B Elton John
- C Justin Timberlake
8. What inspired Crowded House’s “Weather with You”?
- A A dream
- B The Finn family’s move to Los Angeles
- C A famous painting
9. What musical style is prominent in Suzanne Vega’s song “No Cheap Thrill”?
- A Heavy metal
- B Folk-inspired sound blended with pop elements
- C Classical
10. With which artist did Space collaborate on “Ballad Of Tom Jones”?
- A Cerys Matthews
- B Tom Jones
- C David Bowie
11. What instrument is Mark Knopfler known for playing in The Notting Hillbillies’ “Your Own Sweet Way”?
- A Drums
- B Piano
- C Guitar
12. Which family band released “Runaway” as their debut single?
- A The Jacksons
- B The Corrs
- C Hanson
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 09/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
 |
1 . Mercury Rev – Delta Sun Bottleneck StompFeatured on the 1998 album “Deserter’s Songs”.
|
|
|
2 . Marion – SleepFeatured on the 1996 album “This World and Body”.
|
|
|
3 . Metallica – The Unforgiven IIFeatured on the 1997 album “Reload“.
|
|
|
4 . Echobelly – Dark TherapyFeatured on the 1995 album “On”.
|
|
|
5 . Slowdive – Morningrise
|
|
|
6 . PJ Harvey – Sheela-Na-GigFeatured on the 1992 album “Dry“.
|
|
|
7 . Genesis – Not About UsFeatured on the 1997 album “Calling All Stations”.
|
|
|
8 . The Afghan Whigs – Honky’s Ladder
|
|
|
9 . Kitchens Of Distinction – Drive That FastFeatured on the 1991 album “Strange Free World”.
|
|
|
10 . The Sugarcubes – PlanetFeatured on the 1989 album “Here Today, Tomorrow Next Week!”.
|
|
|
11 . Stereolab – Cybele’s ReverieFeatured on the 1996 album “Emperor Tomato Ketchup”. |
|
|
12 . Corduroy – MotorheadFeatured on the 1994 album “Out of Here”.
|
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. No. 66 was the position Genesis’ “Not About Us” reached on the UK Singles Chart, making it the last Genesis single featuring Ray Wilson.
2. “Honky’s Ladder” by The Afghan Whigs reached number 29 on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart, which was a significant achievement for the band’s alternative rock and soul-infused sound.
3. “Drive That Fast” by Kitchens of Distinction had an EP that included “These Drinkers,” “Elephantiny,” and “Three to Beam Up,” showcasing the band’s signature atmospheric sound.
4. The Sugarcubes’ “Planet” reached the number 1 spot on the UK Independent Singles Chart, underlining their popularity in the indie music scene.
5. “Cybele’s Reverie” by Stereolab is sung entirely in French, a feature that complements their avant-pop style with retro-futuristic sounds.
6. Corduroy’s cover of “Motorhead” incorporated retro-funk into the speed metal original, offering a humorous yet musically entertaining take.
7. Mick Hucknall wrote Simply Red’s “Never Never Love,” contributing to its soulful sound and success as part of their album “Life.”
8. Crowded House’s “Weather with You” was inspired by the Finn family’s move to Los Angeles, highlighting the emotional journey behind the song.
9. Suzanne Vega’s “No Cheap Thrill” features a folk-inspired sound blended with pop elements, consistent with her mid-1990s work’s emotional complexity.
10. Space collaborated with Welsh singer Cerys Matthews on “Ballad Of Tom Jones,” which humorously narrates a couple’s argument interrupted by Tom Jones.
11. Mark Knopfler is known for his guitar work in “Your Own Sweet Way” by The Notting Hillbillies, a track that blends country, blues, and rock influences.
12. “Runaway” was the debut single by The Corrs, an Irish family band known for combining pop rock with traditional Irish music.