How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Lenny Kravitz, Ether, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, UB40, James, Kiss, Neds Atomic Dustbin, Ash, Def Leppard, Manic Street Preachers, David Sylvian
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (13/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Lenny Kravitz – Always On The RunFeatured on the 1991 album “Mama Said“.
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2 . Ether – Watching YouFeatured on the 1998 album “Strange”.
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3 . The Rolling Stones – HighwireFeatured on the 1991 album “Flashpoint”.
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4 . Eric Clapton – My Father’s EyesFeatured on the 1998 album “Pilgrim“.
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5 . UB40 – Kingston TownFeatured on the 1990 album “Labour of Love II”.
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6 . James – Sit Down
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7 . Kiss – ForeverFeatured on the 1990 album “Hot in the Shade”.
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8 . Neds Atomic Dustbin – Kill Your TelevisionFeatured on the 1991 album “God Fodder”.
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9 . Ash – Kung FuFeatured on the 1996 album “1977”.
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10 . Def Leppard – Lets Get RockedFeatured on the 1992 album “Adrenalize”.
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11 . Manic Street Preachers – Slash ‘N’ BurnFeatured on the 1992 album “Generation Terrorists”. |
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12 . David Sylvian – I SurrenderFeatured on the 1999 album “Dead Bees on a Cake”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Watching You” by Ether reached No. 74 in the UK singles chart in 1998. The single was released on Parlophone Records and later featured on their album *Strange*.
2. “Highwire” by the Rolling Stones addresses the Persian Gulf War. The song critiques the arms trade and political motivations of the time.
3. Eric Clapton’s “My Father’s Eyes” addresses his father. Clapton never met his father in life, which influenced the reflective lyrics.
4. “Kingston Town” by UB40 celebrates Kingston, Jamaica. The song highlights the city’s landmarks and its cultural significance.
5. The song “Sit Down” by James was inspired by Doris Lessing. The lyrics pay homage to her influence on lead singer Tim Booth.
6. Bruce Kulick played the acoustic guitar solo in “Forever” by Kiss. The track was co-written by Paul Stanley and Michael Bolton.
7. The title “Kill Your Television” comes from a sticker. It was seen by bass player Alex Griffin, sparking the song’s creation.
8. Ash’s “Kung Fu” was written in five minutes. The quick creation happened at Belfast International Airport by Tim Wheeler.
9. Bart Simpson inspired “Let’s Get Rocked” by Def Leppard. Joe Elliott drew upon Bart’s rebellious attitude for the lyrics.
10. “Slash ‘n’ Burn” references U.S. Army policy in Vietnam. The Manic Street Preachers drew from the controversial historical tactics.
11. The opening line of “I Surrender” by David Sylvian is “I opened up the pathway of the heart.” The song explores themes of personal reflection and surrender.
12. R.E.M.’s “Losing My Religion” title comes from a Southern U.S. phrase. It means losing one’s temper or becoming frustrated, not related to actual religion.
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