How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Nickelback, Delays, Finger Eleven, Paul Weller, Bruce Springsteen, Lostprophets, Status Quo, Babyshambles, Embrace, Puddle Of Mudd, The Corrs, U2
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (50/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What event influenced the song “Never Again” by Nickelback?
- A Personal experiences of band members
- B Narrative from a true crime book
- C Observations on domestic violence
2. Which chart position did Delays’ “Lost in a Melody” achieve in the UK?
- A Number 5
- B Number 50
- C Number 28
3. Where was the music video for “Good Times” by Finger Eleven filmed?
- A At a Las Vegas Casino
- B The Ice Hotel in Quebec
- C A beach in Malibu
4. Who co-directed the music video for “Here’s The Good News” by Paul Weller?
- A Lawrence Watson and Stuart Watson
- B Martin Scorsese
- C Guy Ritchie
5. What year was the widely recognized live version of “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town” by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band recorded?
- A 1975
- B 1981
- C 1965
6. What inspired the title of Lostprophets’ song “Shinobi vs. Dragon Ninja”?
- A Arcade games
- B A famous anime series
- C A martial arts competition
7. What distinguishes the single version of Pete Doherty’s “Albion” from the album version?
- A A guitar solo
- B A noise introduction
- C Additional lyrics
8. In what setting is the music video for The Corrs’ “Long Night” primarily filmed?
- A A bustling city square
- B Chicheley Hall, Buckinghamshire
- C A remote desert
9. What natural disaster influenced U2 and Green Day’s collaboration on “The Saints Are Coming”?
- A Hurricane Katrina
- B The 2011 Tohoku tsunami
- C The Australian bushfires
10. Which song contains lyrics about betrayal and substance abuse?
- A “Away from Me” by Puddle of Mudd
- B “I Can’t Come Down” by Embrace
- C “Here’s The Good News” by Paul Weller
11. What was unique about the release of Status Quo’s “It’s Christmas Time”?
- A It featured a live orchestra
- B It included a “Quo-eoke Mix”
- C It was a charity single
12. What B-side accompanied Embrace’s “I Can’t Come Down”?
- A “She Will Be Loved”
- B “Bohemian Rhapsody”
- C “Heart and Soul”
Tracklist
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1 . Nickelback – Never AgainFeatured on the 2001 album “Silver Side Up”.
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2 . Delays – Lost In A MelodyFeatured on the 2004 album “Lost In A Melody”.
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3 . Finger Eleven – Good TimesFeatured on the 2003 album “Finger Eleven”.
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4 . Paul Weller – Here’s The Good NewsFeatured on the 2005 album “As Is Now”.
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5 . Bruce Springsteen – Santa Claus Is Coming To TownFeatured on the 1985 album “A Very Special Christmas”.
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6 . Lostprophets – Shinobi Vs. Dragon NinjaFeatured on the 2001 album “The Fake Sound of Progress”.
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7 . Status Quo – It’s Christmas TimeFeatured on the 2008 album “In Search of the Fourth Chord”.
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8 . Babyshambles – AlbionFeatured on the 2005 album “Down in Albion”.
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9 . Embrace – I Can’t Come DownFeatured on the 2006 album “This New Day”.
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10 . Puddle Of Mudd – Away From MeFeatured on the 2001 album “Come Clean”.
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11 . The Corrs – Long NightFeatured on the 2004 album “Borrowed Heaven”. |
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12 . U2 – The Saints Are ComingFeatured on the 2006 album “U218 Singles”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Never Again” by Nickelback addresses domestic violence, though it’s not drawn from personal experience. The song aims to highlight the issue through a narrative perspective.
2. Delays’ “Lost in a Melody” peeked at number 28 on the UK Singles Chart. The track remains notable as a standalone single in their discography.
3. “Good Times” by Finger Eleven was filmed at the Ice Hotel in Quebec, adding a chilly backdrop to its music video.
4. The video for “Here’s The Good News” was co-directed by Lawrence Watson and Stuart Watson. Their collaboration brought the visual to life.
5. The recognized version of Springsteen’s “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town” is from a 1975 live recording. It was later released in 1981.
6. Lostprophets’ “Shinobi vs. Dragon Ninja” draws its title from nostalgic arcade games, specifically *Shinobi* and *Bad Dudes vs. DragonNinja*.
7. The single version of “Albion” by Pete Doherty includes a minute-long noise introduction not present in the album cut.
8. The Corrs’ “Long Night” video was filmed at Chicheley Hall in Buckinghamshire, with scenes depicting backward progression.
9. U2 and Green Day’s “The Saints Are Coming” was influenced by Hurricane Katrina. It supported musicians affected by the disaster.
10. “Away from Me” by Puddle of Mudd explores themes of betrayal and substance abuse, reflecting experiences of deception.
11. Status Quo’s “It’s Christmas Time” is noted for its “Quo-eoke Mix,” adding a karaoke twist to the release.
12. Embrace’s “I Can’t Come Down” included “Heart and Soul” as a B-side, providing additional content for fans.
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