How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : 2 For Joy, Bruce Springsteen, Steve Winwood, Big Country, World Of Twist, The Charlatans, Travis, Shed Seven, The Black Crowes, Terry Hall, Runrig, David Bowie
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (45/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What genre does “Let The Bass Kick” by 2 For Joy belong to?
- A Classical
- B Jazz
- C Electronic
2. Which poetic figure inspired the title of Bruce Springsteen’s lead single from *The River*?
- A William Wordsworth
- B Alfred, Lord Tennyson
- C Emily Dickinson
3. “One And Only Man” marked which collaboration for the first time in 13 years?
- A Jagger/Richards
- B Lennon/McCartney
- C Winwood/Capaldi
4. On which album does Big Country’s “Perfect World” appear?
- A *The Crossing*
- B *Driving to Damascus*
- C *Steeltown*
5. Who described “Sweets” as the most horrible love song attempt?
- A Tony Ogden
- B Gordon King
- C Andy Hobson
6. Which pop culture element influenced The Charlatans’ track mentioned in the trivia?
- A Casablanca
- B The Aristocats
- C Star Wars
7. What position did “Happy” by Travis reach in the UK charts?
- A #10
- B #25
- C #38
8. How did Shed Seven’s “Ocean Pie” perform on the UK Singles Chart?
- A #33
- B #48
- C #61
9. Which album includes “Seeing Things” performed live by The Black Crowes, yet does not list the song explicitly?
- A *Warpaint Live*
- B *Live at the Greek*
- C *Sho’ Nuff EP*
10. Who co-wrote “Chasing a Rainbow” with Terry Hall?
- A Noel Gallagher
- B Damon Albarn
- C Graham Coxon
11. What heritage focus is featured in Runrig’s “Flower of the West”?
- A Welsh
- B Scottish
- C Irish
12. On which Bowie’s album was “Baby Universal” initially recorded but not released until later?
- A *Heathen*
- B *Earthling*
- C *Reality*
For TWELVE “Look Ma, No Mike!” – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 45/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . 2 For Joy – Let The Bass KickFeatured on the 1992 album “Let the Bass Kick”.
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2 . Bruce Springsteen – Hungry HeartFeatured on the 1980 album “The River“.
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3 . Steve Winwood – One And Only ManFeatured on the 1990 album “Refugees of the Heart”.
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4 . Big Country – Perfect WorldFeatured on the 1999 album “Driving To Damascus”.
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5 . World Of Twist – SweetsFeatured on the 1991 album “Quality Street”.
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6 . The Charlatans – Tellin’ StoriesFeatured on the 1997 album “Tellin’ Stories”.
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7 . Travis – HappyFeatured on the 1997 album “Good Feeling”.
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8 . Shed Seven – Ocean PieFeatured on the 1994 album “Change Giver”.
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9 . The Black Crowes – Seeing Things – LiveFeatured on the 1990 album “Shake Your Money Maker“.
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10 . Terry Hall – Chasing A RainbowFeatured on the 1996 album “Home”.
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11 . Runrig – Flower Of The WestFeatured on the 1990 album “The Big Wheel”. |
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12 . David Bowie – Baby UniversalFeatured on the 1991 album “Tin Machine >“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Let The Bass Kick” falls under the electronic genre, featuring breakbeat and house elements. Released on a three-track single, it exemplifies early ’90s electronic inspirations.
2. The title from Bruce Springsteen’s song draws from Tennyson’s “Ulysses.” The poetic roots add a hint of literary flair to the rock anthem.
3. Winwood and Capaldi’s collaboration revitalized their creative synergy after 13 years. “One And Only Man,” part of *Refugees of the Heart,* reflects this reunion.
4. Big Country’s “Perfect World” is on *Driving to Damascus.* The song showcases diverse instrumentation and appears in expanded editions.
5. Guitarist Gordon King revealed their ambition for “Sweets” was penning the “most horrible” love song, blending sweet lyrics with discordant guitar work.
6. The Charlatans’ track draws influence from lighter pop culture such as *The Aristocats.* The inclusion adds a whimsical touch to their Britpop anthology.
7. Travis’s “Happy” charted at #38 in the UK. Though modest, it secured a place in their live encore sets.
8. Shed Seven’s “Ocean Pie” achieved a position of #33 on the UK Singles Chart, showcasing their mid-’90s rock appeal.
9. *Warpaint Live* records multiple The Black Crowes performances; however, “Seeing Things” is absent from the explicit tracklist despite frequent live plays.
10. Terry Hall collaborated with Damon Albarn on “Chasing a Rainbow.” Their work blends Hall’s classic style with Albarn’s innovative pop approach.
11. Runrig’s “Flower of the West” showcases Scottish heritage, with themes of landscape and history integral to their music’s identity.
12. “Baby Universal” was initially recorded during sessions for Bowie’s *Earthling* but released much later. The track reflects Tin Machine’s collaborative spirit.
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