How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Blink, Status Quo, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, The Smokin’ Mojo Filters, Catatonia, Peter Gabriel, Terry Hall, L.A. Guns, Luciano Pavarotti, Chris De Burgh, Guns N’ Roses, Motörhead, Ice-T & Whitfield Crane
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (51/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which label released Blink’s single “Cello”?
- A Lime Records/Parlophone
- B Island Records
- C RCA Records
2. Who was the guest vocalist on Status Quo’s traditional folk tune from their 1996 covers album?
- A Sara Evans
- B Maddy Prior
- C Loreena McKennitt
3. What is “Something in the Air” by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers primarily about?
- A Love and heartbreak
- B Social change and revolution
- C Environmental conservation
4. What charitable purpose did The Smokin’ Mojo Filters’ recording of “Come Together” serve?
- A Education for underprivileged children
- B War Child charity support
- C Animal welfare advocacy
5. Which band released “Bleed” as a part of their debut album in 1996?
- A Catatonia
- B Manic Street Preachers
- C Super Furry Animals
6. What theme does “Shaking the Tree” by Youssou N’Dour and Peter Gabriel explore?
- A Economic inequality
- B Women’s emancipation
- C Environmental protection
7. Who co-wrote “Sense” that was released by The Lightning Seeds in 1992?
- A Noel Gallagher
- B Terry Hall and Ian Broudie
- C Damon Albarn
8. Which studio album includes L.A. Guns’ “Some Lie 4 Love”?
- A Cocked & Loaded
- B Hollywood Vampires
- C Vicious Circle
9. What kind of event did Eric Clapton perform “Holy Mother” with Luciano Pavarotti in 1996?
- A A Grammy Awards performance
- B A benefit concert
- C A private studio session
10. What imagery is central in Chris de Burgh’s “The Snows of New York” lyrics?
- A Ocean waves
- B Walking along the shore
- C Mountain peaks
11. For what award was Guns N’ Roses’ cover of “Live and Let Die” nominated in 1993?
- A Best Cover Song
- B Best Rock Performance
- C Best Hard Rock Performance
12. What film featured a re-recorded version of Motörhead’s “Born to Raise Hell”?
- A *Wayne’s World*
- B *Airheads*
- C *The Crow*
Tracklist
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1 . Blink – Cello
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2 . Status Quo – All Around My Hat (w/ Maddy Prior)Featured on the 1994 album “Don’t Stop”.
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3 . Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – Something In The AirFeatured on the 1996 album “Greatest Hits”.
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4 . The Smokin’ Mojo Filters – Come TogetherFeatured on the 1993 album “The Help Album”.
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5 . Catatonia – BleedFeatured on the 1996 album “Way Beyond Blue”.
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6 . Peter Gabriel – Shaking The TreeFeatured on the 1998 album “Shaking the Tree: Sixteen Golden Greats”.
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7 . Terry Hall – SenseFeatured on the 1990 album “Home”.
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8 . L.A. Guns – Some Lie For LoveFeatured on the 1992 album “Hollywood Vampires”.
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9 . Luciano Pavarotti – Holy Mother (w/ Eric Clapton, East London Gospel Choir)Featured on the 1991 album “Pavarotti & Friends for War Child”.
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10 . Chris De Burgh – The Snows Of New YorkFeatured on the 1996 album “This Way Up”.
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11 . Guns N’ Roses – Live And Let DieFeatured on the 1995 album “Use Your Illusion I“. |
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12 . Motörhead, Ice-T & Whitfield Crane – Born To Raise HellFeatured on the 1994 album “Airheads : Soundtrack”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Cello” was released by Lime Records/Parlophone. The Irish band Blink saw its music receive greater attention in the US after signing with EMI.
2. Status Quo recorded their take on a traditional folk tune with Maddy Prior’s vocal talents supporting the effort. Her contribution was part of the band’s 1996 covers album.
3. “Something in the Air” by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers calls for social change and collective action. Originally a Thunderclap Newman hit in 1969, its revolutionary spirit endures.
4. The Smokin’ Mojo Filters’ cover of “Come Together” was for the *Help* album, which supported the War Child charity. **All proceeds were directed toward areas affected by conflict**.
5. “Bleed” by Catatonia debuted as part of their 1996 album “Way Beyond Blue.” Spearheaded by Cerys Matthews, Catatonia’s sound mixed rock and pop sensibilities.
6. “Shaking the Tree” from Youssou N’Dour and Peter Gabriel encourages women’s emancipation. The lyrics intertwine motifs of work and achievement with women’s rights.
7. “Sense” was born out of the collaboration between Terry Hall and Ian Broudie, appearing first with The Lightning Seeds before Hall’s own rendition took shape.
8. L.A. Guns’ “Some Lie 4 Love” was featured on their “Hollywood Vampires” album. This 1991 record showcased the band’s distinct glam metal style.
9. Eric Clapton’s performance of “Holy Mother” at a benefit concert with Pavarotti served as a fundraiser for War Child. The event blended rock and classical voices.
10. “The Snows of New York” by Chris de Burgh delves into themes of separation with vivid imagery like walking along the shore. The song reflects on support and memory.
11. Guns N’ Roses’ cover of “Live and Let Die” earned a Grammy nomination for Best Hard Rock Performance. The track added a hard rock edge to the McCartney classic.
12. Motörhead’s “Born to Raise Hell” was part of the *Airheads* soundtrack. The raucous track included contributions from Ice-T and Whitfield Crane for the 1994 film.
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