How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Richie Sambora, Inspiral Carpets, Suzanne Vega, Status Quo & The Beach Boys, Longpigs, Billy Joel, Smoking Popes, Van Morrison, Urusei Yatsura, Screaming Trees, Baby Chaos, The Stone Roses
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (09/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which song by Smoking Popes gained significant attention due to its feature in a 1995 film?
- A Need You Around
- B Angelina
- C Let’s Hear It for Love
2. What is the primary theme of Van Morrison’s “The Healing Game” as stated by Morrison himself?
- A Street singing tradition
- B A personal romantic experience
- C Political struggles
3. What inspired the name “Urusei Yatsura” for the Scottish indie rock band?
- A A Japanese dish
- B A manga series
- C A historic event
4. What unusual circumstance contributed to the creation of Screaming Trees’ “Nearly Lost You”?
- A Acid trip
- B Unplanned recording session
- C Random generator
5. Which song by Baby Chaos gained attention from US radio play despite its British origins?
- A Buzz
- B Hello
- C Happy
6. What notable role did John Squire play in the production of The Stone Roses’ “Elephant Stone”?
- A Lyricist
- B Painter
- C Drummer
7. What common theme does Grinderman’s “No Pussy Blues” humorously explore?
- A Wealth accumulation
- B Sexual frustration
- C World politics
8. Who is the producer known for contributing to Funeral for a Friend’s track “Roses for the Dead”?
- A Rick Rubin
- B Terry Date
- C Phil Spector
9. Which Noisia contribution made The Prodigy’s “Omen” track notable?
- A Remix
- B Lyric writing
- C Instrumental piece
10. What inspired the thematic chant in U2’s “Get On Your Boots”?
- A Bon Jovi’s lyrics
- B Bono’s family vacation
- C The Edge’s journey
11. We Are Scientists infused humor in the music video for which track?
- A It’s a Hit
- B Nobody Move
- C Lousy Reputation
12. Which artist’s song became the B-side for Willy Mason’s “Save Myself” 7″ vinyl?
- A David Bowie’s “Space Oddity”
- B George Michael’s “Careless Whisper”
- C Prince’s “Purple Rain”
For TWELVE “Look Ma, No Mike!” – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 09/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Richie Sambora – Hard Times Come EasyFeatured on the 1998 album “Undiscovered Soul”.
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2 . Inspiral Carpets – Dragging Me DownFeatured on the 1992 album “Revenge of the Goldfish”.
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3 . Suzanne Vega – When Heroes Go DownFeatured on the 1992 album “99.9F°”.
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4 . Status Quo & The Beach Boys – Fun Fun FunFeatured on the 1996 album “Don’t Stop”.
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5 . Longpigs – FarFeatured on the 1996 album “The Sun Is Often Out”.
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6 . Billy Joel – I Go To ExtremesFeatured on the 1989 album “Storm Front”.
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7 . Smoking Popes – Need You AroundFeatured on the 1994 album “Born to Quit”.
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8 . Van Morrison – The Healing GameFeatured on the 1997 album “The Healing Game”.
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9 . Urusei Yatsura – Hello TigerFeatured on the 1998 album “Slain”.
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10 . Screaming Trees – Nearly Lost YouFeatured on the 1992 album “Sweet Oblivion”.
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11 . Baby Chaos – BuzzFeatured on the 1994 album “Safe Sex Designer Drugs & The Death Of Rock ‘N’ Roll”. |
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12 . The Stone Roses – Elephant Stone
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Need You Around” by Smoking Popes gained popularity after being featured in the film “Clueless”. This exposure helped the track become their most commercially successful song.
2. Van Morrison’s “The Healing Game” reflects the street singing tradition he admired, marking his return to musical roots despite life’s detours.
3. Urusei Yatsura, the band, named themselves after a Japanese manga series, an unusual inspiration for Scottish indie rock.
4. Screaming Trees’ “Nearly Lost You” was inspired by an acid trip experienced by bassist Van Conner, leading to its distinctive sound and success.
5. “Buzz” by Baby Chaos, part of their debut album, caught attention in the US, showcasing the band’s energetic sound beyond their British origins.
6. John Squire contributed a Jackson Pollock-inspired painting to the cover of “Elephant Stone,” adding a visual dimension to The Stone Roses’ single.
7. Grinderman’s “No Pussy Blues” humorously dives into the theme of sexual frustration, a recurrent topic in Nick Cave’s gritty narratives.
8. “Roses for the Dead” was produced by Terry Date, known for working with notable bands like Pantera and Deftones, enhancing its appeal.
9. Noisia’s remix of “Omen” by The Prodigy added a fresh twist to the track, blending their style with the signature sound of the electronic music group.
10. The “let me in the sound” chant in U2’s “Get On Your Boots” was inspired by warplanes seen by Bono during a vacation, adding urgency to the track.
11. We Are Scientists added humor to the music video for “It’s a Hit,” aligning with their reputation for witty content and catchy rhythms.
12. Willy Mason featured a cover of George Michael’s “Careless Whisper” as the B-side for “Save Myself,” an artistic nod to blending old with new.
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