How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Madonna, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Gallows, Lostprophets, McFly, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Little Man Tate, Take That, Fields, The White Stripes, Band Aid 20, Céline Dion
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (48/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Madonna – Miles AwayFeatured on the 2008 album “Hard Candy”.
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2 . Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – BreathlessFeatured on the 2004 album “Abattoir Blues / The Lyre of Orpheus“.
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3 . Gallows – Staring At The Rude Bois (w/ Lethal Bizzle)Featured on the 2007 album “Orchestra of Wolves”.
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4 . Lostprophets – Goodbye TonightFeatured on the 2004 album “Start Something”.
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5 . McFly – Do YaFeatured on the 2008 album “Radio:ACTIVE”.
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6 . Red Hot Chili Peppers – Snow [Hey Oh]Featured on the 2006 album “Stadium Arcadium“.
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7 . Little Man Tate – Man I Hate Your BandFeatured on the 2007 album “About What You Know”.
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8 . Take That – Never ForgetFeatured on the 1995 album “Nobody Else”.
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9 . Fields – If You Fail We All FailFeatured on the 2007 album “Everything Last Winter”.
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10 . The White Stripes – JoleneFeatured on the 2000 album “White Blood Cells“.
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11 . Band Aid 20 – Do They Know It’s Christmas?
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12 . Céline Dion – AloneFeatured on the 2008 album “Taking Chances”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Miles Away” combines electronica and reggae with personal influences from Madonna’s relationship with Guy Ritchie. This mixture of sounds complements the song’s theme of long-distance love.
2. Warren Ellis’ flute performance in “Breathless” enhances its serene, nature-influenced atmosphere. These elements intertwine with Nick Cave’s poetic lyrics and baritone delivery.
3. “Staring At The Rudebois” revamps The Ruts’ classic, with Gallows and Lethal Bizzle infusing contemporary lyrics reflecting 2007 street life.
4. Mikey Way of My Chemical Romance appears in the “Goodbye Tonight” video. His cameo adds a cross-band nod within the rock community.
5. McFly’s double A-side single supported Children in Need 2008. This charity fundraising further cemented the band’s role in supporting various causes.
6. “Snow (Hey Oh)” by Red Hot Chili Peppers was heard at WWE’s WrestleMania XXIV. Its melody was also a television theme.
7. Little Man Tate saw “Man I Hate Your Band” reach number 26 on the UK chart. Their sound resonated with the indie scene’s digital expansion.
8. Verdi’s “Requiem” preludes Take That’s “Never Forget.” The dramatic start precedes its thematic ode to remembrance.
9. Fields’ single “If You Fail We All Fail” blends atmospheric rock with layered guitars. It captures the post-Britpop essence.
10. Dolly Parton wrote “Jolene,” a plea capturing vulnerability and jealousy. The White Stripes echoed these emotions in their cover.
11. The Band Aid 20 single commemorated 20 years since the original’s release. It gathered prominent musicians to revitalize fundraising efforts.
12. Céline Dion covered “Alone” for her 2007 album. Her rendition, with orchestral layers, introduced the song to a new audience.
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