How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Michael Hutchence, The Jesus And Mary Chain, Alison Moyet, Deep Purple, Level 42, Billy Joel, The Railway Children, Hothouse Flowers, The Kelly Family, 10,000 Maniacs, The Boo Radleys, Counting Crows
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (42/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Michael Hutchence – A Straight LineFeatured on the 1999 album “Michael Hutchence”.
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2 . The Jesus And Mary Chain – Come OnFeatured on the 1994 album “Stoned and Dethroned”.
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3 . Alison Moyet – Ode To BoyFeatured on the 1983 album “You and Me Both”.
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4 . Deep Purple – King Of DreamsFeatured on the 1990 album “Slaves and Masters”.
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5 . Level 42 – OvertimeFeatured on the 1991 album “Guaranteed”.
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6 . Billy Joel – All About SoulFeatured on the 1993 album “River of Dreams“.
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7 . The Railway Children – So RightFeatured on the 1990 album “Native Place”.
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8 . Hothouse Flowers – MoviesFeatured on the 1990 album “Home”.
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9 . The Kelly Family – An AngelFeatured on the 1994 album “Over the Hump”.
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10 . 10,000 Maniacs – Because The NightFeatured on the 1993 album “MTV Unplugged”.
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11 . The Boo Radleys – C’Mon KidsFeatured on the 1996 album “C’mon Kids”. |
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12 . Counting Crows – Angels Of The SilencesFeatured on the 1996 album “Recovering the Satellites”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Andy Gill, known for his work with Gang of Four, co-wrote the track with Hutchence. It reflects personal themes drawn from Hutchence’s life.
2. The song “Come On” appears on “Stoned & Dethroned,” highlighting a softer side of the band.
3. Alison Moyet’s single featured a remix titled as “Ode to Boy II” released with a shortened title for commercial appeal.
4. Joe Lynn Turner, previously of Rainbow, provided vocals, marking his only album with Deep Purple.
5. Level 42’s video is set in a factory, filmed in black and white, aligning with the song’s themes.
6. Billy Joel’s song became tied to the New York Knicks, serving as their unofficial anthem during the 1994 NBA Finals.
7. “So Right” was released with extended remixes, refining their jangly pop sound.
8. “Movies” peaked at 68 on the UK chart, reflecting the band’s blend of styles.
9. Paddy Kelly wrote “An Angel” in memory of his mother, Barbara, metaphorically exploring themes of courage and comfort.
10. Patti Smith first released the track, achieving a significant commercial success in the late ’70s.
11. “C’Mon Kids” showcased more experimental elements compared to the pop success of “Wake Up!”
12. Gil Norton produced the track, contributing to the heavier sound of the album.
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