How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : CUD, Status Quo, The Icicle Works, 3 Colours Red, The Mutton Birds, Big Country, Mike + The Mechanics, The Telescopes, Kent, Nitzer Ebb, Mansun, Sarah McLachlan
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (11/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What unique sound characteristic defines Mike + The Mechanics’ song “Word of Mouth”?
- A Bagpipes and didgeridoos
- B Harmonized cowbells
- C Layered hand claps and audience effects
2. What influenced the change in musical style in The Telescopes’ song “Celeste”?
- A A shift towards shoegaze
- B A return to classical roots
- C A collaboration with a jazz legend
3. What is notable about the duration of Kent’s song “747”?
- A It matches its title exactly at 7:47
- B It changes tempo to 747 beats per minute
- C It has a 47-second interlude of silence
4. Which aspect of Nitzer Ebb’s “Kick It” represents a departure from their traditional sound?
- A Introduction of classical violin solos
- B Incorporation of guitar-driven industrial rock
- C Utilizing bird sounds for texture
5. Which TV platform featured Mansun’s “She Makes My Nose Bleed” as a career milestone?
- A MTV Unplugged
- B Top of the Pops
- C Late Night with Jools Holland
6. Who inspired Sarah McLachlan’s poignant ballad “Angel”?
- A A fictional angel novel
- B Jonathan Melvoin’s tragic story
- C A famous saint’s biography
7. Who wrote and produced Cliff Richard’s “A Little in Love”?
- A Bernie Taupin
- B Elton John
- C Alan Tarney
8. What was distinct about Phil Fearon & Galaxy’s approach, exemplified by “What Do I Do?”
- A As a studio project
- B As a live band only
- C As a touring orchestra
9. What visual theme is featured in the music video for Howard Jones’ “Everlasting Love”?
- A An ancient Egyptian setting
- B A futuristic utopia
- C A medieval village
10. Which chart milestone did Bryan Adams’ “This Time” achieve in his home country of Canada?
- A It reached the top 10
- B It topped the chart
- C It peaked at number 32
11. How did Paul Young’s version of “Everytime You Go Away” differ from Daryl Hall’s original?
- A It incorporated a reggae beat
- B It was a massive international hit
- C It featured a jazz trio
12. In how many languages did Julio Iglesias record “Yours”?
- A Just Spanish
- B Two languages
- C Several, including French and Italian
For TWELVE “Look Ma, No Mike!” – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 11/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . CUD – MagicFeatured on the 1990 album ” Leggy Mambo”.
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2 . Status Quo – The Way It GoesFeatured on the 1999 album “Under the Influence”.
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3 . The Icicle Works – Motorcycle RiderFeatured on the 1990 album “Permanent Damage”.
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4 . 3 Colours Red – Sixty Mile SmileFeatured on the 1997 album “Pure”.
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5 . The Mutton Birds – Come AroundFeatured on the 1996 album “Envy of Angels”.
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6 . Big Country – AloneFeatured on the 1993 album “The Buffalo Skinners”.
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7 . Mike + The Mechanics – Word Of MouthFeatured on the 1991 album “Word of Mouth”.
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8 . The Telescopes – Celeste
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9 . Kent – 747Featured on the 1997 album “Isola”.
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10 . Nitzer Ebb – Kick ItFeatured on the 1995 album “Big Hit”.
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11 . Mansun – She Makes My Nose BleedFeatured on the 1997 album “Attack of the Grey Lantern”. |
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12 . Sarah McLachlan – AngelFeatured on the 1997 album “Surfacing”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. C. The song “Word of Mouth” features a stadium rock sound with layered hand clap and audience effects, giving it a live concert feel.
2. A. “Celeste” marked The Telescopes’ shift to a shoegaze-influenced sound after their earlier noise rock style.
3. A. The song “747” runs 7 minutes and 47 seconds, cleverly matching its title.
4. B. “Kick It” incorporates more guitar-driven industrial rock, diverging from Nitzer Ebb’s traditional electronic style.
5. B. Mansun’s performance of “She Makes My Nose Bleed” on Top of the Pops marked a milestone for the band.
6. B. “Angel” by Sarah McLachlan was inspired by the tragic story of Jonathan Melvoin’s death.
7. C. Alan Tarney wrote and produced “A Little in Love,” showcasing Cliff Richard’s softer rock sound.
8. A. Phil Fearon & Galaxy approached their music as a studio project rather than a live band, generating their hit “What Do I Do?”.
9. A. The music video for “Everlasting Love” features an ancient Egyptian theme with humorous modern twists.
10. C. In Canada, Bryan Adams’ “This Time” reached number 32 on the Singles Chart, contributing to his international rise.
11. B. Paul Young’s version of “Everytime You Go Away” became a massive international hit, reaching number one in the US.
12. C. Julio Iglesias recorded “Yours” in several languages, expanding its international appeal.
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