How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The Wonder Stuff, Bis, That Petrol Emotion, The Lemonheads, Paul McCartney, Sting, Del Amitri, The Boo Radleys, Stereophonics, Cornershop, Elo Part 2, Marion
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (19/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
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Tracklist
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1 . The Wonder Stuff – Circle Square
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2 . Bis – Everybody Thinks That They’re Going To Get TheirsFeatured on the 1997 album “The New Transistor Heroes”.
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3 . That Petrol Emotion – SensitizeFeatured on the 1990 album “Chemicrazy”.
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4 . The Lemonheads – Big Gay HeartFeatured on the 1993 album “Come on Feel the Lemonheads”.
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5 . Paul McCartney – Young BoyFeatured on the 1997 album “Flaming Pie“.
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6 . Sting – You Still Touch MeFeatured on the 1996 album “Mercury Falling“.
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7 . Del Amitri – Always The Last To KnowFeatured on the 1992 album “Change Everything”.
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8 . The Boo Radleys – Find The Answer WithinFeatured on the 1995 album “Wake Up!”.
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9 . Stereophonics – Pick A Part That’s NewFeatured on the 1999 album “Performance and Cocktails”.
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10 . Cornershop – Sleep On The Left SideFeatured on the 1997 album “When I Was Born For The 7th Time“.
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11 . Elo Part 2 – Honest MenFeatured on the 1991 album “Electric Light Orchestra Part Two”. |
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12 . Marion – Toys For BoysFeatured on the 1996 album “This World and Body”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The violin took center stage as Martin Bell’s involvement grew in “Circle Square.” Miles Hunt’s introspective lyrics paired well with the folkish vibes. Bell’s addition was timely after Rob “The Bass Thing” Jones’ exit.
2. The 1997 song reemerged solo on bis’s Bandcamp page, stepping out of the album framework it first appeared in. This digital standalone release happened years later in 2021.
3. Scott Litt produced “Sensitize,” during his tenure with That Petrol Emotion. His knack for rock with an edge resonated with the track’s electric vibe.
4. Evan Dando penned this one for “gay truckers,” blending wit with political undertones. Imagined audiences mixed comedy and activism in harmony.
5. Paul McCartney kicked off “Poor Boy,” later renamed, at Pierre Franey’s home. Not a feast but a creative surge as Linda whipped up culinary surprises nearby.
6. Vivid dreams dominate the song’s lyrics as Sting narrates visions of a seemingly unforgettable figure. Nightly images remain bold despite solitude.
7. Del Amitri explored breadth with a multi-track single for “Always the Last to Know.” Its original album release stood alone before several covers followed.
8. Martin Carr penned “Find the Answer Within,” solidifying his reputation as The Boo Radleys’ songwriting force. The 1995 track showed his rhythmic prowess.
9. Stereophonics first put “Pick a Part That’s New” out in Japan, preluding its UK appearance. The global strategy primed it for chart success.
10. Tjinder Singh mentioned a personal touch: he intertwined reflections on his mother’s passing into the song’s lyrical fabric. The connection is one of depth.
11. Eric Troyer’s lyrical touch crystallized “Honest Men,” cutting through public deceit. His voice anchored the profession of disillusionment.
12. Marion’s album later revived a BBC Radio 1 session from 1995. The session captured its energy afresh, adding historical depth to reissues.
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