How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Queen, Alpha, Spiral Tribe, Ash, Julian Lennon, My Life Story, Thievery Corporation, Jam & Spoon, The Black Crowes, Was [Not Was], Touch & Go, Peter Sellers
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (49/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which Queen track, penned by Brian May, was released shortly before Freddie Mercury’s passing?
- A “I Want It All”
- B “The Show Must Go On”
- C “Radio Ga Ga”
2. What style is Alpha’s song “Sometime Later” primarily associated with?
- A Post-trip hop
- B Synth-pop
- C Garage rock
3. What movement was Spiral Tribe’s EP “Forward The Revolution” closely linked to?
- A Punk revival
- B UK counterculture rave
- C New Romantic
4. Ash’s “Wildsurf” music video predominantly features footage of what?
- A The band in a garden
- B The band performing in front of TV screens
- C The band in outer space
5. What position did “Help Yourself” hold on Julian Lennon’s “Help Yourself” album?
- A Sixth track
- B Second track
- C Tenth track
6. “Sparkle” by My Life Story is a re-recorded version of which earlier song?
- A “Shine Bright Tonight”
- B “Spark of Joy”
- C “You Don’t Sparkle (In My Eyes)”
7. Thievery Corporation’s “Lebanese Blonde” originally featured on which album before its inclusion in *The Mirror Conspiracy*?
- A *Sounds From The Thievery Hi-Fi*
- B It was first released as a single
- C *Guardians of the Groove*
8. Which remix of Jam & Spoon’s “Angel (Ladadi O-Heyo)” is known for its high BPM?
- A 128 BPM Mix
- B 158 BPM Mix
- C 100 BPM Mix
9. What is a defining musical feature of “Hotel Illness” by The Black Crowes?
- A Its use of orchestral instruments
- B Its guitar-driven blues rock style
- C Its electronic beats
10. Was (Not Was) often infused their tracks with which musical style?
- A Ska
- B Classical
- C Funk
11. Touch and Go’s “Would You…?” lyrically draws inspiration from what study?
- A A psychological study
- B A market research survey
- C A historical text
12. How did Peter Sellers reinterpret “A Hard Day’s Night”?
- A As a country ballad
- B As a Shakespearean monologue
- C As a reggae tune
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 49/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Queen – The Show Must Go OnFeatured on the 1991 album “Innuendo”.
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2 . Alpha – Sometime LaterFeatured on the 1997 album “Come from Heaven”.
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3 . Spiral Tribe – Forward The Revolution
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4 . Ash – WildsurfFeatured on the 1998 album “Nu-Clear Sounds”.
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5 . Julian Lennon – Help YourselfFeatured on the 1991 album “Help Yourself”.
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6 . My Life Story – SparkleFeatured on the 1997 album “The Golden Mile”.
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7 . Thievery Corporation – Lebanese Blonde
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8 . Jam & Spoon – Angel [Ladadi O-Heyo]Featured on the 1995 album “Tripomatic Fairytales 2001”.
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9 . The Black Crowes – Hotel IllnessFeatured on the 1992 album “The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion”.
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10 . Was [Not Was] – I Feel Better Than James BrownFeatured on the 1990 album “Are You Okay?”.
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11 . Touch & Go – Would You…?Featured on the 1998 album “I Find You Very Attractive”. |
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12 . Peter Sellers – A Hard Day’s Night
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “The Show Must Go On,” released shortly before Mercury’s death, features metaphor-rich lyrics about perseverance. Brian May’s collaboration with Mercury produced an anthem of resilience during Mercury’s final days.
2. Alpha’s “Sometime Later” epitomizes the post-trip hop genre. The group emerged from Bristol’s vibrant music scene, known for its downtempo, beat-centric style.
3. “Forward The Revolution” by Spiral Tribe is emblematic of the UK counterculture rave movement. It supports the ethos of free parties and resistance to legislation that curtailed such gatherings.
4. The video for Ash’s “Wildsurf” shows the band performing amidst TV screens. This visual juxtaposition of analogue with digital complements the song’s alternative rock vibe.
5. Positioned as the sixth track, “Help Yourself” is found on Julian Lennon’s fourth studio album. This song marked the end of the first side of the original record.
6. “Sparkle” by My Life Story is a revamped take on their earlier track, “You Don’t Sparkle (In My Eyes).” The 1996 release added Britpop flair to their signature pop orchestral hybrid.
7. Originally a stand-alone single, “Lebanese Blonde” later appeared on Thievery Corporation’s album *The Mirror Conspiracy*. The song blended loungy beats with Pam Bricker’s vocals.
8. The 158 BPM Mix of “Angel (Ladadi O-Heyo)” by Jam & Spoon stands out. Jam & Spoon’s music often features high-energy remixes praised for their dancefloor appeal.
9. “Hotel Illness” showcases The Black Crowes’ guitar-driven blues rock sound. This style is a cornerstone of their acclaimed album *The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion*.
10. Funk is a staple in Was (Not Was) tracks. Their signature fusion of eclectic musical elements and tongue-in-cheek lyrics garners a dedicated following.
11. The lyrics for “Would You…?” by Touch and Go were inspired by a psychological study. The song cleverly uses sampled conversation starters to explore human behavior.
12. Peter Sellers hilariously transformed “A Hard Day’s Night” into a Shakespearean monologue. This version parodies serious theatrical deliveries, showcasing Sellers’ comedic genius.