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.
1. Which famous musician co-wrote “A Straight Line” with Michael Hutchence?
- A Andy Gill
- B Bono
- C John Lennon
2. Which album by The Jesus and Mary Chain features “Come On”?
- A Automatic
- B Stoned & Dethroned
- C Psychocandy
3. What was unique about Alison Moyet’s “Ode to Boy” single release strategy?
- A Included a duet version
- B Released solely as a live version
- C Shortened remix title
4. Who was the vocalist for Deep Purple’s “King of Dreams”?
- A Ian Gillan
- B David Coverdale
- C Joe Lynn Turner
5. What kind of setting was used in the music video for Level 42’s “Overtime”?
- A Desert landscape
- B Factory
- C Nightclub
6. Billy Joel’s song from the “River of Dreams” album gained unexpected popularity with which sports team?
- A New York Knicks
- B Boston Celtics
- C Los Angeles Lakers
7. What distinguishes The Railway Children’s “So Right” in terms of its release format?
- A Only available on cassette
- B Contains extended remixes
- C Released only digitally
8. What peak position did Hothouse Flowers’ “Movies” achieve on the UK Singles Chart?
- A 42
- B 68
- C 9
9. What was the primary inspiration behind The Kelly Family’s “An Angel”?
- A A fictional story
- B Paddy Kelly’s mother
- C A historical event
10. Which artist originally released “Because the Night”, co-written by Bruce Springsteen?
- A Patti Smith
- B Joan Jett
- C Blondie
11. How did “C’Mon Kids” by The Boo Radleys differ from their previous album’s sound?
- A Faster tempo
- B Acoustic focus
- C More experimental
12. Who was the producer for Counting Crows’ song from “Recovering the Satellites”?
- A Rick Rubin
- B Gil Norton
- C Jim Abbiss
For TWELVE “Look Ma, No Mike!” – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 42/52 – click here
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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