How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Kula Shaker, Girls Against Boys, Neil Young, Candlebox, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Anthrax, Gomez, The Wannadies, Cuba, Slayer, The Jesus And Mary Chain, Moby
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (36/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
1. What initially inspired XTC’s song “Grass”?
- A Cannabis use
- B A park in Swindon
- C A Beatles song
2. Which genre best describes Girls Against Boys’ “Cruise Yourself” single?
- A Jazz
- B Indie rock
- C Classical
3. What film featured the Cranes’ song “Shining Road”?
- A Eye for an Eye
- B Scarborough Ahoy
- C The Godfather
4. Which artist collaborated with Steve Aoki and Angger Dimas on a track from “Wonderland (Remixed)”?
- A Iggy Azalea
- B Snoop Dogg
- C Madonna
5. “Be Thankful” by Omar features a cover of a song originally by whom?
- A Otis Redding
- B Marvin Gaye
- C William DeVaughn
6. Which artist was featured on the Beatmasters’ “Hey DJ/I Can’t Dance (To That Music You’re Playing)”?
- A MC Betty Boop
- B Madonna
- C Celine Dion
7. Who provided the verse vocals for Gomez’s “Rhythm & Blues Alibi”?
- A Ben Ottewell
- B Ian Ball
- C Tom Gray
8. In what year did the song “Someone Somewhere” by The Wannadies chart in the UK?
- A 1995
- B 1996
- C 1997
9. Who provided the vocals for Cuba’s “Black Island”?
- A Björk
- B Shara Nelson
- C Dido
10. Which Slayer album features “Serenity in Murder”?
- A Haunting the Chapel
- B Show No Mercy
- C Divine Intervention
11. What format was The Jesus and Mary Chain’s “Rollercoaster” EP released on?
- A Digital download
- B Vinyl
- C 8-track
12. Mica Paris’s “Young Soul Rebels” contributed to which 1991 film?
- A The Bodyguard
- B Young Soul Rebels
- C Jurassic Park
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 36/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Kula Shaker – Hey DudeFeatured on the 1996 album “K”.
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2 . Girls Against Boys – [I] Don’t Got A PlaceFeatured on the 1994 album “Cruise Yourself”.
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3 . Neil Young – DowntownFeatured on the 1995 album “Mirror Ball”.
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4 . Candlebox – Far BehindFeatured on the 1993 album “Candlebox”.
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5 . Red Hot Chili Peppers – Higher GroundFeatured on the 1989 album “Mother’s Milk”.
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6 . Anthrax – Black LodgeFeatured on the 1993 album “Sound of White Noise”.
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7 . Gomez – Rhythm And Blues AlibiFeatured on the 1998 album “Bring It On”.
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8 . The Wannadies – Someone SomewhereFeatured on the 1996 album “Bagsy Me”.
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9 . Cuba – Black IslandFeatured on the 1997 album “Leap of Faith”.
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10 . Slayer – Serenity In MurderFeatured on the 1994 album “Divine Intervention”.
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11 . The Jesus And Mary Chain – Rollercoaster
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12 . Moby – That’s When I Reach For My RevolverFeatured on the 1996 album “Animal Rights”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Grass” by XTC was inspired by Seven Fields, a parkland in Swindon. It’s a common misconception that cannabis was the muse.
2. The Girls Against Boys single falls under the post-hardcore and indie rock genres, creating an electrifying soundscape.
3. Cranes’ “Shining Road” was featured in the film “Eye for an Eye,” adding a touch of ethereal atmosphere to the movie.
4. Iggy Azalea collaborated with Steve Aoki and Angger Dimas for the track, blending vibrant dance and hip-hop elements.
5. Omar and Angie Stone covered William DeVaughn’s classic, maintaining its soulful essence while adding contemporary flair.
6. MC Betty Boop, also known as Betty Boo, was featured on the Beatmasters’ energetic track, riding the late 80s hip-house wave.
7. Ian Ball originally sang the verses for “Rhythm & Blues Alibi,” showcasing his talent and distinctive voice.
8. The Wannadies’ “Someone Somewhere” charted in the UK in 1996, highlighting the band’s international appeal.
9. Shara Nelson lent her iconic vocals to “Black Island,” the 1999 single by the duo Cuba, fitting seamlessly into the track.
10. “Serenity in Murder” is a Slayer track from their album “Divine Intervention,” representing their mid-90s metal prowess.
11. The “Rollercoaster” EP by The Jesus and Mary Chain was released on multiple formats, including 7-inch and 12-inch vinyl.
12. Mica Paris contributed “Young Soul Rebels” to the 1991 film of the same name, capturing the soulful essence of the era.