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 Wonder Stuff, The Cult, The Grid, Bruce Dickinson, Amanda Marshall, Longpigs, China Drum, Mike Oldfield, Mansun, Paradise Lost, Tears For Fears, Body Count
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (40/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 40/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . The Wonder Stuff – Sleep AloneFeatured on the 1991 album “Never Loved Elvis”.
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2 . The Cult – Coming DownFeatured on the 1994 album “The Cult”.
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3 . The Grid – HeartbeatFeatured on the 1992 album “456”.
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4 . Bruce Dickinson – Shoot All The ClownsFeatured on the 1994 album “Balls to Picasso”.
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5 . Amanda Marshall – Let It RainFeatured on the 1995 album “Amanda Marshall”.
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6 . Longpigs – Blue SkiesFeatured on the 1999 album “Mobile Home”.
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7 . China Drum – Fall Into PlaceFeatured on the 1995 album “Rolling Hills And Soaking Gills”.
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8 . Mike Oldfield – SentinelFeatured on the 1992 album “Tubular Bells II”.
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9 . Mansun – Being A Girl [Part One]Featured on the 1998 album “Six”.
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10 . Paradise Lost – Forever FailureFeatured on the 1995 album “Draconian Times”.
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11 . Tears For Fears – Raoul And The Kings Of SpainFeatured on the 1995 album “Raoul And The Kings Of Spain”. |
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12 . Body Count – Born DeadFeatured on the 1994 album “Born Dead”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Sleep Alone” showcases the Wonder Stuff’s evolution beyond indie-pop with alternative rock elements. It was a part of their third studio album “Never Loved Elvis”.
2. The Cult’s album from which “Coming Down” is taken is known as the “Black Sheep” album, due to its cover art featuring a Manx Loaghtan sheep.
3. “Heartbeat” by The Grid reached number 72 on the UK Singles Chart, while it was more successful in France reaching number 7.
4. Bruce Dickinson’s “Shoot All the Clowns” was notably enhanced by a horn section, adding an energetic swing to the track.
5. Kristen Hall originally recorded the track later released by Amanda Marshall as her debut single in Canada.
6. “Blue Skies” by Longpigs peaked at number 21 on the UK Singles Chart in October 1999.
7. China Drum’s “Fall Into Place” was featured during a John Peel session broadcasted on August 24, 1996.
8. Mike Oldfield’s “Sentinel” prominently features the tubular bells, lending the track its distinctive sound.
9. Mansun’s “Being a Girl (Part One)” delves into the theme of male insecurity and the facade of masculinity.
10. “Forever Failure” by Paradise Lost opens with Charles Manson’s voice, adding a haunting element to the track.
11. “Raoul and the Kings of Spain” references Roland Orzabal’s birth name Raoul, highlighting his Spanish-Basque heritage.
12. On Body Count’s album “Born Dead”, “Hey Joe” is a cover tracked influenced by Jimi Hendrix’s version.