How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : UB40, Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, That Petrol Emotion, Gin Blossoms, Elliott Smith, Faithless, EMF, AC/DC, Robbie Williams, Manic Street Preachers, Ash, The Offspring
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (17/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
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Tracklist
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1 . UB40 – The Train Is ComingFeatured on the 1975 album “The Best Years of Our Lives”.
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2 . Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel – Make Me Smile [Come Up And See Me]Featured on the 1990 album “Chemicrazy”.
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3 . That Petrol Emotion – SensitizeFeatured on the 1996 album “Congratulations I’m Sorry”.
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4 . Gin Blossoms – Follow You DownFeatured on the 1998 album “XO“.
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5 . Elliott Smith – Baby BritainFeatured on the 1999 album “Sunday 8PM”.
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6 . Faithless – Bring My Family BackFeatured on the 1991 album “Schubert Dip”.
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7 . EMF – ChildrenFeatured on the 1990 album “The Razors Edge”.
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8 . AC/DC – Are You ReadyFeatured on the 1997 album “Life thru a Lens“.
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9 . Robbie Williams – Old Before I DieFeatured on the 1996 album “Everything Must Go“.
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10 . Manic Street Preachers – A Design For LifeFeatured on the 1996 album “1977“.
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11 . Ash – GoldfingerFeatured on the 1997 album “Ixnay on the Hombre”. |
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12 . The Offspring – Gone Away
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)” features a flamenco-inspired guitar solo that was originally played during a soundcheck. The impromptu creativity elevated the track’s distinct style, complementing its chart-topping success.
2. That Petrol Emotion’s “Sensitize” marks a shift towards a more straightforward alternative rock sound. The song displays a cleaner, pop-oriented rock style compared to the band’s previous eclectic efforts.
3. “Follow You Down” by Gin Blossoms was added to their album at the end of the recording process. It was suggested by A&R executive David Anderle, based on songwriter Jesse Valenzuela’s late-stage demo.
4. Elliott Smith demonstrated his multi-instrumental talents on “Baby Britain,” playing vocals, piano, bass, drums, and mandolin. This level of involvement became a hallmark of Smith’s distinctive sound.
5. Faithless featured Sabrina Setlur in “Bring My Family Back.” Her presence in various versions adds a unique layer to the song’s appeal, extending its dynamic reach.
6. EMF’s “Children” reached number 26 on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart. The track’s popularity marked it as a standout release from the band’s debut album, *Schubert Dip*.
7. The video for AC/DC’s “Are You Ready” features a prison mini-concert, conceptualized and filmed at Bray Studios. This fittingly gritty setting mirrors the band’s high-energy performance style.
8. Robbie Williams ironically contemplates the hope to “be old before I die” in his song. The lyrics of “Old Before I Die” reflect on life’s complexities with an offbeat twist.
9. “A Design for Life” by Manic Street Preachers was partly inspired by libraries. These settings symbolized thought-provoking societal contrasts, as noted by band member Nicky Wire.
10. Ash began recording “Goldfinger” on New Year’s Day 1996. This timing coincided with a year of creative flourishing at Rockfield Studios, producing some of their best-known tracks.
11. The Offspring’s “Gone Away” was inspired by a near-violent incident in an ice cream shop. This reflection on mortality and grief captured listeners and claimed top charts positions.
12. The songwriting duo Ashford & Simpson penned “Babies.” Their careers included producing iconic songs such as “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” and performing their own celebrated releases.
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