How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Ace Of Base, The Cure, Shakin’ Stevens, Madness, Status Quo, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, Meat Loaf, Alanis Morissette, Phil Collins, LeAnn Rimes, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, Elton John, Luciano Pavarotti
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (50/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What genre influenced the Ace of Base track released on their album “Flowers”?
- A R&B
- B Motown
- C Disco
2. What unique feature is notable in The Cure’s song “Gone!”?
- A Jazz elements
- B Heavy Metal influences
- C Traditional folk instruments
3. Which Shakin’ Stevens song reached number 19 on the UK Official Singles Chart during Christmas 1990?
- A “Merry Christmas Everyone”
- B “Blue Christmas”
- C “The Best Christmas of Them All”
4. Madness performed “The Harder They Come” live at a notable event in which location?
- A Madison Square Garden
- B Finsbury Park
- C Red Rocks Amphitheatre
5. Status Quo’s medley single from 1990 references which novelty act?
- A Alvin and the Chipmunks
- B Jive Bunny
- C The Muppets
6. Who provided additional vocals on OMD’s single “Call My Name”?
- A Nigel Ipinson
- B Andy McCluskey
- C Several artists
7. Which E Street Band member contributed to Meat Loaf’s “Bat Out of Hell”?
- A Clarence Clemons
- B Roy Bittan
- C Steven Van Zandt
8. Alanis Morissette’s song “All I Really Want” makes a literary reference to which character?
- A Holden Caulfield
- B Estella
- C Elizabeth Bennet
9. What inspired the narrative in Phil Collins’ song “Do You Remember?”?
- A A marital dispute
- B Childhood nostalgia
- C A failing relationship
10. LeAnn Rimes released a cover of which Patsy Cline classic for her 1999 album?
- A “I Fall to Pieces”
- B “Crazy”
- C “Walkin’ After Midnight”
11. “Gallows Pole” by Led Zeppelin ends with which of the following outcomes?
- A Freedom for the protagonist
- B The protagonist’s execution
- C A successful escape
12. In Elton John and Luciano Pavarotti’s duet “Live Like Horses,” which genre did Pavarotti bring to the collaboration?
- A Folk
- B Jazz
- C Opera
For TWELVE “Look Ma, No Mike!” – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 50/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Ace Of Base – Always Have Always WillFeatured on the 2001 album “Flowers”.
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2 . The Cure – Gone!Featured on the 1998 album “Wild Mood Swings”.
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3 . Shakin’ Stevens – The Best Christmas Of Them AllFeatured on the 1996 album “Merry Christmas Everyone”.
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4 . Madness – The Harder They ComeFeatured on the 1992 album “Madstock!”.
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5 . Status Quo – The Anniversary Waltz Part 2
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6 . Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark – Call My NameFeatured on the 1990 album “Sugar Tax”.
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7 . Meat Loaf – Bat Out Of HellFeatured on the 1991 album “Bat Out Of Hell“.
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8 . Alanis Morissette – All I Really WantFeatured on the 1977 album “Jagged Little Pill“.
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9 . Phil Collins – Do You Remember?Featured on the 1995 album “…But Seriously“.
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10 . LeAnn Rimes – CrazyFeatured on the 1990 album “Everybody’s Sweetheart”.
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11 . Jimmy Page, Robert Plant – Gallows PoleFeatured on the 1991 album “No Quarter: Unledded“. |
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12 . Elton John, Luciano Pavarotti – Live Like HorsesFeatured on the 1994 album “The Big Picture”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The Ace of Base track on “Flowers” is marked by Motown influences. It samples the Supremes and the Four Tops, showcasing a signature 1960s sound.
2. The Cure’s “Gone!” features jazz elements. This style is evident in the horn arrangements and keyboard parts.
3. “The Best Christmas of Them All” by Shakin’ Stevens reached number 19 on the UK Singles Chart in December 1990, during the holiday season.
4. Madness recorded “The Harder They Come” live in Finsbury Park. This performance followed their reunion concert.
5. The sleeve artwork for Status Quo’s medley features a nod to Jive Bunny. This reflects the medley’s comparison to Jive Bunny releases.
6. Additional vocals on OMD’s “Call My Name” were by several artists, not just the main members. This added depth to the single.
7. Roy Bittan of the E Street Band contributed to “Bat Out of Hell.” His keyboard work added to the track’s operatic rock style.
8. “All I Really Want” by Alanis Morissette references Estella from *Great Expectations.* This reflects themes of confrontation in relationships.
9. Phil Collins explores a failing relationship in “Do You Remember?” The lyrics reflect neglect rather than nostalgia or disputes.
10. LeAnn Rimes covered “Crazy” by Patsy Cline in 1999. Her version opened her self-titled sixth studio album.
11. “Gallows Pole” by Led Zeppelin ends with the protagonist’s execution. This version deviates from the usual release in folk ballads.
12. Luciano Pavarotti’s operatic style stands out in the “Live Like Horses” duet. His vocals blend with Elton John’s pop sensibilities.
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