How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Alisha’s Attic, Clawfinger, The Almighty, Money Mark, Juliana Hatfield, The Lightning Seeds, Monaco, Fountains Of Wayne, Third Eye Blind, Luscious Jackson, Silverchair, Monster Magnet
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (11/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
1. Who formed the band Monaco with Peter Hook in 1995?
- A Stephen Morris
- B David Potts
- C Bernard Sumner
2. In Fountains of Wayne’s song “Denise,” what color is Denise’s car?
- A Lavender
- B Red
- C Blue
3. What unique instrument led to the creation of Third Eye Blind’s “How’s It Going to Be”?
- A Autoharp
- B Harpsichord
- C Theremin
4. Which decade’s style of carpeting is used as a metaphor in “Deep Shag” by Luscious Jackson?
- A 1960s
- B 1970s
- C 1980s
5. Which band did Silverchair cover as a B-side for “Anthem for the Year 2000”?
- A The Clash
- B Ramones
- C Buzzcocks
6. Which film first featured an initial version of Monster Magnet’s “Negasonic Teenage Warhead”?
- A S.F.W.
- B Clerks
- C Empire Records
7. What was Julian Cope’s claimed state during The Teardrop Explodes’ “Reward” performance on “Top of the Pops”?
- A Meditation
- B Under the influence of LSD
- C Sleepwalking
8. In which year did Eurythmics’ “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” top the US Billboard Hot 100 chart?
- A 1981
- B 1982
- C 1983
9. “Inner City Blues” by Working Week adds which musical style to Marvin Gaye’s original composition?
- A Jazz-funk
- B Reggae
- C Blues
10. What is the origin of the name Voice of the Beehive?
- A Mythological story
- B Translation of a sister’s name
- C A famous poem
11. What inspired Rick Springfield to finally complete “Rock of Life”?
- A Summer holiday
- B Becoming a father
- C A dream
12. What is notable about Dead or Alive’s “That’s the Way (I Like It)” cover from “Sophisticated Boom Boom”?
- A Punk reinterpretation
- B Disco-funk essence with new wave sound
- C Acoustic version
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 11/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Alisha’s Attic – IndestructibleFeatured on the 1996 album “Alisha Rules the World”.
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2 . Clawfinger – WarfairFeatured on the 1993 album “Deaf Dumb Blind”.
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3 . The Almighty – All Sussed OutFeatured on the 1996 album “Just Add Life”.
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4 . Money Mark – Hand In Your HeadFeatured on the 1998 album “Push the Button”.
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5 . Juliana Hatfield – Universal Heart-BeatFeatured on the 1995 album “Only Everything”.
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6 . The Lightning Seeds – The Life Of RileyFeatured on the 1992 album “Sense”.
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7 . Monaco – What Do You Want From MeFeatured on the 1997 album “Music for Pleasure”.
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8 . Fountains Of Wayne – DeniseFeatured on the 1999 album “Utopia Parkway”.
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9 . Third Eye Blind – How’s It Going To BeFeatured on the 1997 album “Third Eye Blind”.
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10 . Luscious Jackson – Deep ShagFeatured on the 1994 album “Natural Ingredients”.
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11 . Silverchair – Anthem For The Year 2000Featured on the 1999 album “Neon Ballroom”. |
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12 . Monster Magnet – Negasonic Teenage WarheadFeatured on the 1995 album “Dopes to Infinity”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The band Monaco was formed by New Order bassist Peter Hook and David Potts in 1995. The collaboration flourished during New Order’s hiatus, ultimately producing two studio albums.
2. In the song “Denise,” Fountains of Wayne describe the titular character driving a lavender Lexus. The song plays on the band’s knack for blending catchy melodies with whimsical narratives.
3. Third Eye Blind’s “How’s It Going to Be” took inspiration from Kevin Cadogan’s experimentation with an autoharp. The instrument’s nostalgic tones inspired the song’s reflective lyrics.
4. Luscious Jackson’s song “Deep Shag” uses the thick, colorful carpeting of the 1970s as a metaphor. It serves as a lyrical journey through themes of complicated relationships.
5. As a B-side for “Anthem for the Year 2000,” Silverchair covered The Clash’s “London’s Burning.” This nod to punk roots complemented the song’s youthful rebellious spirit.
6. The initial version of “Negasonic Teenage Warhead” by Monster Magnet was recorded for the film “S.F.W.” The song was later re-recorded for their album “Dopes to Infinity.”
7. Julian Cope claimed to have been under the influence of LSD during The Teardrop Explodes’ “Reward” performance on “Top of the Pops.” Despite this, the song became their biggest hit.
8. Eurythmics’ “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart on September 3, 1983. This synth-pop classic also became their signature track.
9. Working Week’s version of “Inner City Blues” infused Marvin Gaye’s original with a jazz-funk style. Their interpretation maintained the song’s social commentary while adding new texture.
10. The band Voice of the Beehive derived its name from the Greek translation of Melissa, which means “honey bee.” This reflects Tracey Bryn and Melissa Brooke Belland’s roots.
11. Rick Springfield derived inspiration to complete “Rock of Life” from becoming a father. The song reflects his new life perspectives and the responsibilities that followed.
12. The cover of “That’s the Way (I Like It)” by Dead or Alive retained the original’s disco-funk vibe. Their rendition also infused the song with the band’s signature new wave sound.
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