How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Woolpackers, Genesis, UB40, The Corrs, Happy Mondays, Bryan Adams, Eric Clapton, Prince, Deep Blue Something, Passengers, Michael Bolton, The Cranberries
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (49/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What inspired The Woolpackers’ song “Hillbilly Rock Hillbilly Roll”?
- A The Nashville music scene
- B A line dancing craze
- C A soap opera storyline
2. What influence from Sheila E. can be heard in Genesis’s “Invisible Touch”?
- A Synthesized drums
- B Lyrical themes
- C Funky guitar riffs
3. Which member of UB40 sang lead vocals on “Impossible Love”?
- A Robin Campbell
- B Ali Campbell
- C Astro
4. Where was The Corrs’ “Radio” recorded?
- A Ardmore Studios
- B Abbey Road Studios
- C Studio 54
5. What lyrical content features in Happy Mondays’ “Judge Fudge”?
- A Legal proceedings
- B An odd daydream
- C Political commentary
6. What theme song did Bryan Adams’ “There Will Never Be Another Tonight” reportedly inspire?
- A *Survivor: Redemption Island*
- B *Battle of the Blades*
- C *American Idol*
7. Which guitar did Eric Clapton use to write “Wonderful Tonight”?
- A Gibson Les Paul
- B Fender Stratocaster
- C Martin D-28
8. What format was used to release Prince’s single “Gold” in a special edition?
- A Vinyl disc
- B Gold CD
- C Cassette tape
9. What is a notable song from Deep Blue Something known alongside “Josey”?
- A “Saturday Morning”
- B “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”
- C “Halo”
10. What inspired the track “Miss Sarajevo” by Passengers?
- A The Fall of the Berlin Wall
- B A wartime beauty pageant
- C A historic peace treaty
11. Which instrumental solo was replaced in Michael Bolton’s “Georgia on My Mind” single?
- A Saxophone solo
- B Guitar solo
- C Drum solo
12. Which childhood theme did The Cranberries explore in “Ode to My Family”?
- A Homesickness
- B Teenage rebellion
- C Traveling adventures
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Tracklist
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1 . Woolpackers – Hillbilly Rock Hillbilly RollFeatured on the 1996 album “Emmerdance”.
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2 . Genesis – Invisible TouchFeatured on the 1986 album “Invisible Touch“.
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3 . UB40 – Impossible LoveFeatured on the 1989 album “Labour Of Love II”.
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4 . The Corrs – RadioFeatured on the 1999 album “The Corrs Unplugged”.
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5 . Happy Mondays – Judge Fudge
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6 . Bryan Adams – There Will Never Be Another TonightFeatured on the 1991 album “Waking Up the Neighbours”.
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7 . Eric Clapton – Wonderful TonightFeatured on the 1977 album “Slowhand“.
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8 . Prince – GoldFeatured on the 1995 album “The Gold Experience”.
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9 . Deep Blue Something – JoseyFeatured on the 1995 album “Home”.
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10 . Passengers – Miss SarajevoFeatured on the 1995 album “Original Soundtracks 1”.
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11 . Michael Bolton – Georgia On My MindFeatured on the 1989 album “Soul Provider”. |
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12 . The Cranberries – Ode To My FamilyFeatured on the 1994 album “No Need to Argue“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song was part of a storyline in the soap opera *Emmerdale* that capitalized on the popularity of line dancing in the 1990s. The Woolpackers, composed of actors from the show, achieved chart success due to this timely trend.
2. Phil Collins, inspired by Sheila E.’s style, infused the song with lyrical themes speaking to the magnetic influence of a mysterious person, bridging pop and contemporary dance elements.
3. Ali Campbell led the track with his distinctive vocals, contributing to the reggae band’s unique sound in “Impossible Love” amidst their covers on “Labour of Love II”.
4. The Corrs recorded “Radio” at Ardmore Studios during their MTV Unplugged session. This acoustic version was part of their artistic experimentation before further production efforts.
5. “Judge Fudge” features imaginative and abstract lyrical content, characteristic of Happy Mondays’ blend of funk, soul, and Manchester dance vibes. The content avoided literal interpretations of legal or political topics.
6. Since 2009, “There Will Never Be Another Tonight” has been linked to “Battle of the Blades,” serving as its theme. Its spirited energy suited the competitive, dramatic atmosphere of the show.
7. Eric Clapton used a Martin D-28 guitar, creating the intimate ballad “Wonderful Tonight” while awaiting Pattie Boyd. The song remains a testament to Clapton’s melodic simplicity and lyrical warmth.
8. Prince’s single “Gold” was released in a limited edition gold CD within a gold jewel case, complementing the album *The Gold Experience* and embracing the title’s opulence.
9. Deep Blue Something, particularly known for “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” included “Josey” in their lineup. The former cemented their place in 90s American rock culture.
10. The song “Miss Sarajevo” reflects on a real beauty contest during the Siege of Sarajevo, highlighted by operatic elements from Pavarotti, emphasizing the resilience and spirit of the people involved.
11. For the single release of “Georgia on My Mind,” Michael Bolton replaced Michael Brecker’s saxophone solo with one by Kenny G. This change was part of a marketing strategy for broader appeal.
12. “Ode to My Family” speaks to Dolores O’Riordan’s homesickness and nostalgia for her childhood, a recurring theme as she navigated fame while longing for simpler times. The song resonated internationally.
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