How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Paul Weller, The Kooks, Iglu & Hartly, Spandau Ballet, Chris Cornell, The View, Idlewild, Feeder, Doves, Young Soul Rebels, The Saw Doctors, Turin Brakes
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (43/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. Who co-produced “It’s Written in the Stars” by Paul Weller?
- A Simon Dine
- B Paul Garred
- C Brandon Flowers
2. What was the peak chart position achieved by The Kooks’ “Sofa Song” in the UK?
- A 15
- B 28
- C 35
3. Which city does “In This City” by Iglu & Hartly reference in its lyrics?
- A New York
- B Los Angeles
- C Chicago
4. Why is “Once More” by Spandau Ballet significant in the band’s history?
- A It was their first single
- B It marked their reunion
- C It was their farewell single
5. Chris Cornell’s cover of “Billie Jean” was noted for what distinct characteristic?
- A A duet with Michael Jackson
- B A completely different arrangement
- C It was performed only once live
6. What theme is prominently featured in The View’s “Superstar Tradesman”?
- A Romantic love
- B Happiness over money
- C Explorations in geographies
7. Which director is associated with Idlewild’s “Roseability” music video?
- A Grant Gee
- B Marco Sandeman
- C Danton Supple
8. Feeder’s “Find the Colour” used footage intended for what other song?
- A Sofa Song
- B Once More
- C Godzilla
9. What technical issue affected the Doves’ single “Caught By The River” upon its release?
- A Incorrect track listing
- B Missing music video
- C Skipped the chorus section
10. Which original band’s song does Young Soul Rebels’ “I Got Soul” cover?
- A U2
- B The Killers
- C Red Hot Chili Peppers
11. “Stars Over Cloughanover” by The Saw Doctors highlights which theme?
- A Space exploration
- B Irish experiences
- C Lost love
12. Why was the title “Emergency 72” shortened for the Turin Brakes single?
- A Avoidance of controversy
- B To fit on album cover
- C Due to the events of September 11, 2001
Tracklist
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1 . Paul Weller – Its Written In The StarsFeatured on the 2002 album “Illumination”.
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2 . The Kooks – Sofa SongFeatured on the 2006 album “Inside In/Inside Out “.
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3 . Iglu & Hartly – In This CityFeatured on the 2008 album “And Then Boom”.
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4 . Spandau Ballet – Once MoreFeatured on the 2009 album “Once More”.
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5 . Chris Cornell – Billie JeanFeatured on the 2007 album “Carry On”.
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6 . The View – Superstar TradesmanFeatured on the 2007 album “Hats Off to the Buskers”.
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7 . Idlewild – RoseabilityFeatured on the 1998 album “100 Broken Windows”.
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8 . Feeder – Find The ColourFeatured on the 2002 album “Comfort in Sound”.
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9 . Doves – Caught By The RiverFeatured on the 2002 album “The Last Broadcast”.
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10 . Young Soul Rebels – I Got SoulFeatured on the 2009 album “I Got Soul”.
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11 . The Saw Doctors – Stars Over CloughanoverFeatured on the 2005 album “The Cure”. |
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12 . Turin Brakes – Emergency 72Featured on the 2001 album “The Optimist”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Simon Dine co-produced “It’s Written in the Stars,” alongside Paul Weller. This track was an integral part of promoting Weller’s album “Illumination” in the UK.
2. “Sofa Song” by The Kooks charted at number 28 in the UK. The single was a critical piece in the success of their debut album “Inside In/Inside Out.”
3. The lyrics of “In This City” reference Los Angeles, drawing from the realities and allure of moving to the city of angels and adapting to its lifestyle.
4. “Once More” is notable as it followed Spandau Ballet’s reunion after a decade-long separation and legal disputes. The track’s release was part of an album featuring acoustic versions of their past hits.
5. Chris Cornell’s cover of “Billie Jean” shifted the song’s style with a distinct arrangement. It was a fixture in his live performances from 2006 to 2012.
6. The song “Superstar Tradesman” by The View highlights choosing happiness over monetary success. It’s a resonant theme in their portrayal of life in Scotland.
7. Grant Gee directed the music video for Idlewild’s “Roseability.” Known for his work with various iconic bands, Gee brought a unique visual touch to their single.
8. The video for Feeder’s “Find the Colour” repurposed footage from another track called “Godzilla,” meticulously edited to fit the song’s aesthetics.
9. A mispressing issue omitted the video from the initial release of “Caught By The River” by Doves. The error prompted a recall and later correct distribution.
10. Young Soul Rebels’ “I Got Soul” covers The Killers’ “All These Things That I’ve Done,” emphasizing the theme of children’s struggles in conflict zones.
11. “Stars Over Cloughanover” by The Saw Doctors weaves references to Irish places and experiences, maintaining the band’s folk-rock storytelling essence.
12. The title “Emergency 72” was shorted to “72” due to September 11, 2001’s sensitivity. The single was part of Turin Brakes’ debut album “The Optimist LP.”
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