‘We Are Live’ N°104 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.

The subjects du jour are : The Long Blondes, McFly, The Calling, Courteeners, Idlewild, The Rifles, Graham Coxon, Oasis, Test Icicles, Mick Jagger, Kings Of Leon, Pure Reason Revolution

They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (44/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.

1. What is featured on the cover art of The Long Blondes’ single “Once And Never Again”?

• A A painting of Gene Pitney and Dusty Springfield
• B A photograph of Sheffield
• C An abstract geometric design

2. What inspired the lyrics of McFly’s “Star Girl”?

• A A dream about an alien woman
• B A classic sci-fi film
• C A childhood comic book

3. Why did The Calling choose the title “Adrienne” for their single?

• A A mysterious woman in Alex Band’s life
• B To avoid legal issues
• C Inspired by a Hollywood actress

4. Which record label released the single “Acrylic” by Courteeners?

• A Rough Trade Records
• B A&M Records
• C Domino Records

5. What is the recurring theme in Idlewild’s song “Live in a Hiding Place”?

• A Urban exploration
• B Safety and introspection
• C Romantic escapades

6. Which chart position did “Local Boy” by The Rifles reach on the UK Singles Chart?

• A Number 29
• B Number 14
• C Number 36

7. In addition to “All Over Me,” how was Graham Coxon’s “Freakin’ Out” re-released?

• A As a double A-side
• B As a live acoustic version
• C As a remixed dance track

8. “Lord Don’t Slow Me Down” was the first non-album single for Oasis since which prior release?

• A “Whatever”
• B “Songbird”
• C “The Hindu Times”

9. Which musical style characterizes Test Icicles’ single “Circle. Square. Triangle”?

• A Dance-pop
• B Dance-punk
• C Funk rock

10. Who provided lead vocals for the song “Old Habits Die Hard”?

• A Mick Jagger
• B Dave Stewart
• C Sheryl Crow

11. What is the song “The Bucket” by Kings of Leon notably about?

• A Transition to adulthood
• B Handling fame
• C Summer road trips

12. “The Intention Craft” by Pure Reason Revolution explores themes related to which concept?

• A Virtual reality
• B The boundary between dreaming and wakefulness
• C Artificial intelligence

Tracklist

1 . The Long Blondes – Once & Never Again Featured on the 2006 album “Someone to Drive You Home”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

2 . McFly – Star Girl Featured on the 2006 album “Motion in the Ocean”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

3 . The Calling – Adrienne Featured on the 2001 album “Camino Palmero”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

4 . Courteeners – Acrylic Featured on the 2008 album “St. Jude”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

5 . Idlewild – Live In A Hiding Place Featured on the 2002 album “The Remote Part”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

6 . The Rifles – Local Boy Featured on the 2006 album “No Love Lost”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

7 . Graham Coxon – Freakin’ Out Featured on the 2004 album “Happiness in Magazines”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

8 . Oasis – Lord Don’t Slow Me Down Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

9 . Test Icicles – Circle Square Triangle Featured on the 2005 album “For Screening Purposes Only”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

10 . Mick Jagger – Old Habits Die Hard (w/ Dave Stewart) Featured on the 2004 album “Alfie : Soundtrack”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

11 . Kings Of Leon – The Bucket Featured on the 2004 album “Aha Shake Heartbreak“. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

12 . Pure Reason Revolution – The Intention Craft Featured on the 2006 album “The Dark Third”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:

1. The cover art for “Once And Never Again” features a painting of Gene Pitney and Dusty Springfield. This nods to pop icons and hints at the band’s stylistic influences.

2. “Star Girl” was inspired by Tom Fletcher’s dream about an alien woman. The concepts of love and extraterrestrial intrigue are cleverly combined.

3. The title “Adrienne” was chosen to avoid legal issues as the original people were too identifiable. A generic name did the trick.

4. “Acrylic” was released by A&M Records. A non-album single promoting tour dates, it showcases the band’s early vigor.

5. “Live in a Hiding Place” delves into feelings of safety and introspection. The acoustic track complements these overarching themes.

6. “Local Boy” by The Rifles charted at number 36 on the UK Singles Chart. It fared better on the Independent Singles Chart at number 5.

7. “Freakin’ Out” saw a re-release as a double A-side with “All Over Me.” Graham Coxon knows how to keep things fresh.

8. Oasis released “Lord Don’t Slow Me Down” as their first non-album single since “Whatever.” History apparently loves a good repeat.

9. “Circle. Square. Triangle” is defined by its dance-punk style. Test Icicles knew how to combine aggression with a beat.

10. Mick Jagger provided lead vocals for “Old Habits Die Hard.” A proven formula winning a Golden Globe, yet again.

11. “The Bucket” centers on handling fame, especially bassist Jared Followill’s experience at age 17. Young fame is rarely simple.

12. “The Intention Craft” explores the boundary between dreaming and wakefulness. Themes blend psyche with ethereal soundscapes.

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