How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Del Amitri, Joan Jett, a-ha, Robbie Williams, The Montrose Avenue, Ocean Colour Scene, Paw, Soul Asylum, Supergrass, The Posies, World Of Twist, Great White
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (12/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What is notable about Paw’s song “Jessie” in terms of its media exposure?
- A Included in a movie soundtrack
- B Part of a video game soundtrack
- C Featured in a reality TV show
2. Which significant achievement is associated with Soul Asylum’s “Somebody to Shove”?
- A Winning a Brit Award
- B Reaching number one on the Billboard Alternative Airplay Chart
- C Featuring in a Pixar film
3. How did Supergrass’s “Lose It” perform in the UK Singles Chart?
- A Number 10
- B Number 58
- C Number 75
4. What chart position did The Posies’ “Definite Door” reach in the UK when it was released?
- A Number 67
- B Number 46
- C Number 25
5. Which band was inspired by World of Twist’s “Sons of the Stage” when considering their name?
- A Blur
- B Oasis
- C Pulp
6. What is the notable length of Great White’s “Congo Square”?
- A 3:35
- B 6:57
- C 5:20
7. In what way did the composition of Loose Ends change before releasing “Cheap Talk” in 1991?
- A Complete lineup change
- B Addition of a new drummer
- C Departure of original members
8. What political theme does Jamiroquai’s “Too Young to Die” address?
- A War and death
- B Economic inequality
- C Environmentalism
9. Which category did Snap!’s “The Power” top on the US charts ahead of its Grammy nomination?
- A Hot Dance Club Play
- B Adult Contemporary
- C Country
10. What rhythmic feature does No Mercy’s “Where Do You Go” include?
- A 3/4 waltz
- B 7/8 time signature
- C 4/4 rhythm structure
11. What is the original release year of Xpansions’ track “Move Your Body\”?
- A 1990
- B 1995
- C 2001
12. Where did “It’s a Loving Thing” by CB Milton reach significant chart success outside Europe?
- A Canada
- B Israel
- C Brazil
Tracklist
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1 . Del Amitri – Kiss This Thing GoodbyeFeatured on the 1989 album “Waking Hours”.
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2 . Joan Jett – Dirty DeedsFeatured on the 1990 album “The Hit List”.
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3 . a-ha – Shapes That Go Together
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4 . Robbie Williams – StrongFeatured on the 1998 album “I’ve Been Expecting You“.
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5 . The Montrose Avenue – Where Do I StandFeatured on the 1998 album “Thirty Days Out”.
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6 . Ocean Colour Scene – Yesterday TodayFeatured on the 1992 album “Ocean Colour Scene”.
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7 . Paw – JessieFeatured on the 1993 album “Dragline”.
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8 . Soul Asylum – Somebody To ShoveFeatured on the 1992 album “Grave Dancers Union”.
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9 . Supergrass – Lose ItFeatured on the 1995 album “I Should Coco“.
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10 . The Posies – Definite DoorFeatured on the 1994 album “Frosting on the Beater”.
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11 . World Of Twist – Sons Of The StageFeatured on the 1991 album “Quality Street”. |
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12 . Great White – Congo SquareFeatured on the 1991 album “Hooked”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Paw’s “Jessie” gained media exposure by being part of the video game “Road Rash.” Its presence on various platforms like 3DO and PlayStation boosted its profile among gamers and music fans alike.
2. “Somebody to Shove” by Soul Asylum reached number one on the Billboard Alternative Airplay Chart. This achievement helped the band gain mainstream attention.
3. Supergrass’s “Lose It” reached number 75 on the UK Singles Chart. It maintained the momentum started with previous singles from their album “I Should Coco.”
4. The Posies’ “Definite Door” achieved a chart position of number 67 in the UK. It followed the success of “Dream All Day” in the US.
5. Oasis was inspired by “Sons of the Stage” when considering their band name. Noel Gallagher’s admiration influenced this potential name choice.
6. Great White’s “Congo Square” stands out at 6:57, making it the longest track on their album “Hooked,” showcasing extensive solos and blues-rock influence.
7. Loose Ends underwent a lineup change with the departure of original members Jane Eugene and Steve Nichol. They carried on with new personnel in releasing “Cheap Talk.”
8. Jamiroquai’s “Too Young to Die” deals with war and death. The lyrics critique political issues that endanger lives and push societal anxieties.
9. Snap!’s “The Power” topped the Hot Dance Club Play chart in the US. It was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording in 1991.
10. No Mercy’s “Where Do You Go” features a 4/4 rhythm structure. This straightforward tempo contributed to its dance-floor appeal and commercial success.
11. Xpansions released “Move Your Body” in 1990. The UK rave anthem became a landmark in early electronic music culture.
12. “It’s a Loving Thing” by CB Milton found success in Israel, peaking at number three. This marked its impact beyond European dance scenes.
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