How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Busted, Brian Harvey, Bel’s Boys, Matt Willis, Afro Celt Sound System, Glassjaw, Chikinki, Thirteen:13, Remy Zero, Stephen Malkmus, a-ha, Sia
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (17/52) BUT… in the Noughties 2000s.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 17/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Busted – You Said NoFeatured on the 2003 album “Busted”.
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2 . Brian Harvey – Straight UpFeatured on the 2001 album “Solo”.
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3 . Bel’s Boys – Today’s The Day
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4 . Matt Willis – CrashFeatured on the 2007 album “Mr. Bean’s Holiday : Soundtrack”.
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5 . Afro Celt Sound System – Release (w/ Sinéad O’Connor)Featured on the 1999 album “Volume 2: Release”.
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6 . Glassjaw – Ape Dos MilFeatured on the 2002 album “Worship and Tribute”.
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7 . Chikinki – Like It Or Leave ItFeatured on the 2005 album “Lick Your Ticket”.
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8 . Thirteen:13 – 50 Stories
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9 . Remy Zero – Save MeFeatured on the 2001 album “The Golden Hum”.
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10 . Stephen Malkmus – Discretion GroveFeatured on the 2001 album “Stephen Malkmus”.
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11 . a-ha – Cosy PrisonsFeatured on the 2006 album “Analogue”. |
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12 . Sia – Breathe MeFeatured on the 2004 album “Colour the Small One”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Straight Up (No Bends)” marked Brian Harvey’s solo debut in 2001. Leaving East 17 controversies behind, Harvey embraced his solo career with new material.
2. “Today’s The Day” was originally performed by Sean Maguire in 1997. Bel’s Boys gave it a sprightly sixties-style makeover.
3. Rowan Atkinson appears in the “Crash” music video as Mr. Bean, bringing comedic flair to Matt Willis’s cover supporting *Mr. Bean’s Holiday*.
4. Sinéad O’Connor was inspired by Jo Bruce’s passing to contribute poignant lyrics to the Afro Celt Sound System’s “Release.”
5. “Ape Dos Mil” from *Worship and Tribute* features ominous lyrics and introspective themes, delivered via Daryl Palumbo’s distinctive crooning.
6. Chikinki’s “Like It Or Leave It” debuted on a blue 7-inch vinyl, offering a nostalgic touch reminiscent of their early recording style.
7. Thirteen:13’s “50 Stories” reached No. 81 on the UK charts, making a modest but memorable impact before the band’s disbandment.
8. “Save Me” by Remy Zero featured as the theme for *Smallville*, imparting an alternative rock sound to the superhero drama.
9. “Discretion Grove” by Stephen Malkmus includes references to sneaking around like French freedom fighters, adding a touch of historical intrigue.
10. Graham Nash lent his vocals to A-ha’s “Cosy Prisons,” adding harmonics typically associated with classic rock to the Norwegian band’s sound.
11. The music video for Sia’s “Breathe Me” was innovatively shot with over 2500 Polaroid stills, creating a striking visual narrative.
12. “Check It Out [Everybody]” by B.M.R. featuring Felicia was released under Peppermint Jam Records, known for its house and electronic focus.