How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Sinéad O’Connor, Paul McCartney, Genesis, Pearl Jam, Day One, Enya, World Of Twist, Teenage Fanclub, The Grid, Levellers, Aerosmith, Helen Love
They are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (51/52) BUT… in the Nineties 90s.
1. Sinéad O’Connor’s “Silent Night” is unique for what lyrical change?
- A “All is calm, all is bright”
- B “All you need is love”
- C “All is love, we see all in right”
2. Who did Paul McCartney collaborate with for his recording of “All My Trials” in 1989?
- A Eric Clapton
- B Linda McCartney and band members
- C George Harrison
3. Which single released by Pearl Jam in 1993 features Eddie Vedder’s lyrics?
- A “Daughter”
- B “Alive”
- C “Black”
4. What is the main theme of Day One’s “I’m Doin’ Fine”?
- A Self-reliance and independence
- B Political change
- C Romantic love
5. Which Enya song, known for multi-layered vocals, was released in 1997?
- A “Only If…”
- B “Orinoco Flow”
- C “Caribbean Blue”
6. What TV program featured World of Twist’s track “The Storm” in a notable performance?
- A Top of the Pops
- B The Word
- C Later… with Jools Holland
7. Which band’s EP features the track “God Knows It’s True”?
- A The Jesus and Mary Chain
- B Teenage Fanclub
- C Primal Scream
8. Which album features The Grid’s track “Diablo”?
- A *Evolver*
- B *Music for Dancing*
- C *456*
9. “Dog Train” by Levellers was released as a single from which album?
- A *Levelling the Land*
- B *Mouth to Mouth*
- C *Zeitgeist*
10. What award did Aerosmith’s song “Pink” win at the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards?
- A Best Group Video
- B Best Rock Video
- C Best Editing
11. Which song is characterized by Helen Love’s critique of the Britpop era?
- A “Does Your Heart Go Boom”
- B “Long Live The UK Music Scene”
- C “Debbie Loves Joey”
12. What notable feature is included in Sinéad O’Connor’s rendition of “Silent Night”?
- A Extended instrumental solos
- B Whispered vocals and subtle changes
- C Choral backing vocals
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 51/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
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1 . Sinéad O’Connor – Silent Night
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2 . Paul McCartney – All My TrialsFeatured on the 1991 album “Tripping the Live Fantastic”.
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3 . Genesis – ShipwreckedFeatured on the 1990 album “Calling All Stations”.
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4 . Pearl Jam – DaughterFeatured on the 1997 album “Vs.“.
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5 . Day One – I’m Doin’ FineFeatured on the 1993 album “Ordinary Man”.
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6 . Enya – Only IfFeatured on the 2000 album “Paint the Sky with Stars”.
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7 . World Of Twist – The StormFeatured on the 1997 album “Quality Street”.
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8 . Teenage Fanclub – God Knows It’s True
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9 . The Grid – DiabloFeatured on the 1996 album “Music For Dancing”.
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10 . Levellers – Dog TrainFeatured on the 1997 album “Green Blade Rising”.
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11 . Aerosmith – PinkFeatured on the 2002 album “Nine Lives“. |
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12 . Helen Love – Long Live The Uk Music Scene
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Sinéad O’Connor’s version of “Silent Night” includes the lyric “All is love, we see all in right,” a notable departure from the traditional words. Her rendition is further distinguished by whispered vocals and variations in lyrical phrasing.
2. During Paul McCartney’s recording of “All My Trials,” he was accompanied by Linda McCartney and several band members, including Paul ‘Wix’ Wickens and Robbie McIntosh, creating a collaborative live performance.
3. Released in 1993, Pearl Jam’s “Daughter” features Eddie Vedder’s reflective lyrics and Stone Gossard’s acoustic guitar composition. The song achieved chart success and became a staple of the band’s live repertoire.
4. Day One’s track “I’m Doin’ Fine” explores themes of self-reliance and independence. The lyrics highlight personal growth and the acceptance of one’s own journey without reliance on others.
5. Enya’s “Only If…” was released in 1997 and features her signature multi-layered vocals. It served as the lead single from her greatest hits compilation *Paint the Sky with Stars*.
6. World of Twist made a memorable appearance on the TV show “The Word,” performing their track “The Storm,” noted for its energy and unique fusion of indie and dance influences.
7. “God Knows It’s True” is a track from Teenage Fanclub’s 1990 EP of the same name. The song was co-produced by Don Fleming and became a key song in the band’s early catalogue.
8. The track “Diablo” by The Grid is included on their remix album *Music for Dancing*. It was the only new composition on the album, released in 1995 through Deconstruction Records.
9. “Dog Train” by Levellers was released as a single from their 1997 album *Mouth to Mouth*, which reached number 5 on the UK Albums Chart and showcased the band’s folk rock style.
10. Aerosmith’s “Pink” won the award for Best Rock Video at the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards, praised for its innovative CGI visuals and lively portrayal of the band.
11. Helen Love’s “Long Live The UK Music Scene” humorously critiques the late Britpop era and the commercial aspects of the music industry, delivering catchy melodies with pointed commentary.
12. Sinéad O’Connor’s “Silent Night” is notable for its whispered vocals and subtle changes to the lyrics, adding innovative elements to the traditional carol while preserving its poignant essence.