How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Scorpions, Teenage Fanclub, Embrace, Little Angels, Everclear, Reef, Cold, Grant Lee Buffalo, The Rolling Stones, L7, Gay Dad, The Lightning Seeds
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (22/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
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Tracklist
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1 . Scorpions – Wind Of ChangeFeatured on the 1990 album “Crazy World”.
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2 . Teenage Fanclub – Sparky’s DreamFeatured on the 1995 album “Grand Prix”.
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3 . Embrace – Come Back To What You KnowFeatured on the 1998 album “The Good Will Out”.
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4 . Little Angels – Young Gods [Stand Up Stand Up]Featured on the 1991 album “Young Gods”.
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5 . Everclear – Heartspark DollarsignFeatured on the 1995 album “Sparkle and Fade”.
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6 . Reef – SweetyFeatured on the 1999 album “Rides”.
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7 . Cold – Go AwayFeatured on the 1998 album “Cold”.
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8 . Grant Lee Buffalo – HomespunFeatured on the 1996 album “Copperopolis”.
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9 . The Rolling Stones – Ruby Tuesday [Live]Featured on the 1991 album “Flashpoint”.
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10 . L7 – EvergladeFeatured on the 1992 album “Bricks Are Heavy”.
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11 . Gay Dad – Joy !Featured on the 1999 album “Leisure Noise”. |
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12 . The Lightning Seeds – SenseFeatured on the 1992 album “Sense”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Moscow is part of the Scorpions’ exploration of political change, referenced in both the lyrics and as a nod to visits during perestroika. The city’s landmarks play a symbolic role in the track.
2. Gerard Love, the bassist, takes the mic for this track on “Grand Prix”. Known for their jangly sound, the band excels in harmonizing the distinct voices within its lineup.
3. The video for the Embrace song was directed by Olly Blackburn. It was part of a mixed-media approach that helped enhance their album’s presence in 1998.
4. Little Angels’ “Young Gods” turns the spotlight on youthful ambitions. Toby Jepson wrote the lyrics as a tribute to seizing life’s opportunities and challenges.
5. Everclear originally wrote the song as “Colorblind”. This reflected songwriter Art Alexakis’ experiences, later revamped for their 1995 album “Sparkle and Fade”.
6. Gary Stringer penned the words for Reef’s “Sweety”. His contribution helped define the track’s standout quality on the album “Rides”.
7. The lyrical force of “Go Away” lies in its refrain “go away”. This phrase captures the angst and desire for emotional boundaries, highlighted in Cold’s intense delivery.
8. “Homespun” takes its place on “Copperopolis”. Grant Lee Buffalo’s album continues to record mid-90s Americana, shaped by Grant-Lee Phillips’ historical reflections.
9. Brian Jones showcased his versatility playing the recorder on “Ruby Tuesday”. The 1967 broadcasts of the track featured this unique arrangement to popular acclaim.
10. Butch Vig produced “Bricks Are Heavy”. Known for his influential production style, he contributed to L7’s sound that resonated in the ’90s grunge scene.
11. “Joy!” was part of FIFA 2000’s soundtrack. Its inclusion highlighted Gay Dad’s crossover appeal from music releases to popular culture and gaming.
12. Terry Hall, not just a collaborator but also an interpreter, released his own version of “Sense”. The partnership with Ian Broudie marked a creative synergy.
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