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 Stone Roses, The Wannadies, Sonic Youth, Buffalo Tom, Richard Marx, Jellyfish, Dig, H-Blockx, Mutha’s Day Out, The Mission, Elvis Costello, Electronic
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 Nineties 90s.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 17/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . The Stone Roses – Fools GoldFeatured on the 1986 album ” Hear N’ Aid”.
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2 . The Wannadies – HitFeatured on the 1989 album “The Stone Roses“.
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3 . Sonic Youth – Little Trouble GirlFeatured on the 1998 album ” Bagsy Me”.
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4 . Buffalo Tom – I’m Allowed HdFeatured on the 1995 album “Washing Machine”.
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5 . Richard Marx – Silent ScreamFeatured on the 1992 album ” Big Red Letter Day”.
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6 . Jellyfish – The Ghost At #1Featured on the 1994 album “Paid Vacation”.
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7 . Dig – BelieveFeatured on the 1993 album “Spilt Milk”.
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8 . H-Blockx – Little GirlFeatured on the 1993 album “Dig”.
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9 . Mutha’s Day Out – LockedFeatured on the 1994 album “Time to Move”.
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10 . The Mission – Never AgainFeatured on the 1994 album “My Soul Is Wet”.
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11 . Elvis Costello – 13 Steps Lead DownFeatured on the 1992 album “Masque”. |
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12 . Electronic – Get The MessageFeatured on the 1994 album “Brutal Youth“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The Wannadies’ “Hit” reached number 20 on the UK Singles Chart. It gained popularity despite the delays with its international release.
2. Sonic Youth’s “Little Trouble Girl” features Kim Deal, adding vocal layers to this distinct track from the *Washing Machine* album.
3. Buffalo Tom’s debut album was co-produced by J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr., showcasing the tight-knit Massachusetts music scene.
4. Kiefer Sutherland directed the music video for Richard Marx’s “Silent Scream.” Known primarily as an actor, Sutherland lent his directorial touch to this project.
5. “The Ghost at Number One” by Jellyfish peaked at number 43 on the UK Singles Chart, accompanying their album *Spilt Milk*.
6. Dig formed in the bustling music scene of Los Angeles in 1991, contributing to the wave of alternative rock bands from the city.
7. “Little Girl” by H-Blockx is from their debut album *Time to Move*, achieving significant chart success in Germany.
8. The music video for “Locked” by Mutha’s Day Out aired on *Beavis and Butt-Head*, increasing the visibility of the band with comedic commentary.
9. “Never Again” by The Mission is included on the album *Masque*, which was reissued in 2008, adding this track to their nuanced collection.
10. Elvis Costello used his birth name, Declan Patrick MacManus, for the songwriting credit of “13 Steps Lead Down,” fusing rock and signature lyrical complexity.
11. Electronic first performed “Get the Message” live at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles during a concert with Depeche Mode in 1990.
12. “Voices” followed Ann Lee’s successful single “2 Times,” sustaining her presence in the Eurodance scene with its catchy rhythm and lyrics.