How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Wilco, The Trash Can Sinatras, The Quireboys, David Devant And His Spirit Wife, The Presidents Of The United States Of America, Bennet, Audioweb, Gift, Portishead, The Wedding Present, Redd Kross, American Music Club
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (16/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 16/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Wilco – Outtasite [Outta Mind]Featured on the 1996 album “Being There“.
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2 . The Trash Can Sinatras – HayfeverFeatured on the 1993 album “I’ve Seen Everything”.
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3 . The Quireboys – Brother LouieFeatured on the 1993 album “Bitter Sweet & Twisted”.
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4 . David Devant And His Spirit Wife – GingerFeatured on the 1998 album “Work, Lovelife, Miscellaneous”.
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5 . The Presidents Of The United States Of America – PeachesFeatured on the 1995 album “The Presidents of the United States of America”.
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6 . Bennet – Mums Gone To IcelandFeatured on the 1996 album “Super Natural”.
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7 . Audioweb – Policeman Skank…[The Story Of My Life]Featured on the 1998 album “Fireworks City”.
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8 . Gift – Share The Present
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9 . Portishead – Sour TimesFeatured on the 1994 album “Dummy“.
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10 . The Wedding Present – Silver Shorts
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11 . Redd Kross – Mess AroundFeatured on the 1997 album “Show World”. |
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12 . American Music Club – Johnny Mathis’ FeetFeatured on the 1993 album “Mercury”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. John Douglas not only played guitar for the band but also contributed the sleeve painting for “Hayfever.” The song charted modestly yet remains a fan favorite.
2. The Quireboys covered “Brother Louie,” originally a hit by Hot Chocolate. The song explores an interracial relationship and its societal challenges.
3. David Devant & His Spirit Wife added spectacle to their performances by featuring roadies grating carrots, enhancing the ginger-themed antics of their song “Ginger.”
4. “Peaches” was inspired by Chris Ballew’s musing under a peach tree, coincidentally while waiting to confess his feelings to a crush after an LSD trip. It’s a quirky alt-rock gem.
5. In “Mum’s Gone To Iceland,” the band Bennet repeats the whimsical line “Thank God, Mum’s gone to Iceland,” capturing the quirky and humorous tone of their music.
6. Audioweb, with their eclectic indie sound, supported U2 during tours. “Policeman Skank…(The Story Of My Life)” stands as one of their notable releases.
7. Andrew Gibson directed “Share The Present” for GIFT, adding to the song’s introspective vibe with motorik riffs and vibrant visuals.
8. “Sour Times” by Portishead peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart. Its haunting melodies and trip-hop essence left a mark in the ’90s music scene.
9. The Wedding Present paired “Silver Shorts” with a cover of Julee Cruise’s “Falling” as the B-side, part of their ambitious single-a-month release strategy in 1992.
10. Prior to “Mess Around,” Redd Kross appeared on the Posh Boy compilation, The Siren. They were part of the early Southern California punk scene.
11. American Music Club’s bonus live CD was recorded at Slim’s in San Francisco, capturing their raw and emotive live performance style.
12. The View’s “Same Jeans” was Jo Whiley’s record of the week on Radio 1 due to its catchy, everyman appeal, embracing mundane yet widely relatable themes.