How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Billy Ray Cyrus, Flowered Up, Morrissey, Arkarna, Elton John, R.E.M., Fields Of The Nephilim, Fishbone, The Boo Radleys, New Kids On The Block, Buffalo Tom, Sex Pistols
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (31/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which earlier band declined to record “Achy Breaky Heart” due to its quirky phrase?
- A Oak Ridge Boys
- B Alabama
- C Brooks & Dunn
2. Which former member of The Clash played drums on Flowered Up’s “It’s On”?
- A Topper Headon
- B Terry Chimes
- C Paul Simonon
3. What was the unique musical style of Morrissey’s “Pregnant for the Last Time”?
- A Symphony
- B Rockabilly-glam
- C Jazz
4. For what television series did Arkarna’s “So Little Time” serve as the theme song?
- A Full House
- B So Little Time
- C Two of a Kind
5. On which movie soundtrack does Elton John’s “Runaway Train” appear?
- A Mission Impossible
- B Die Hard 2
- C Lethal Weapon 3
6. In what type of vocal style does Michael Stipe sing in R.E.M.’s “Tongue”?
- A Baritone
- B Falsetto
- C Soprano
7. Which mythology is invoked in Fields of the Nephilim’s “For Her Light”?
- A Greek
- B Norse
- C Sumerian
8. Which song by Fishbone discusses youth and societal critique?
- A Everyday Sunshine
- B Fight the Youth
- C Ma and Pa
9. What unique feature characterizes the Boo Radleys’ song “It’s Lulu”?
- A A choral ending
- B An a cappella intro
- C A drum solo
10. Which past band achievements are referenced in New Kids on the Block’s “Tonight”?
- A Earlier hits
- B Grammy wins
- C Sold-out tours
11. Buffalo Tom’s “Summer” belongs to which musical genre?
- A Heavy metal
- B Alternative rock
- C K-pop
12. What was controversial about the delivery of the word “vacant” in the Sex Pistols’ “Pretty Vacant”?
- A Incorrect pitch
- B Sounded like a profanity
- C Overused echo effect
For TWELVE “Look Ma, No Mike!” – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 31/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Billy Ray Cyrus – Achy Breaky HeartFeatured on the 1992 album “Some Gave All”.
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2 . Flowered Up – It’s OnFeatured on the 1991 album “A Life with Brian”.
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3 . Morrissey – Pregnant For The Last Time
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4 . Arkarna – So Little TimeFeatured on the 1997 album “Fresh Meat”.
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5 . Elton John – Runaway Train (w/ Eric Clapton)Featured on the 1992 album “The One“.
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6 . R.E.M. – TongueFeatured on the 1994 album “Monster“.
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7 . Fields Of The Nephilim – For Her LightFeatured on the 1990 album “Elizium”.
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8 . Fishbone – Fight The YouthFeatured on the 1991 album “The Reality of My Surroundings”.
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9 . The Boo Radleys – It’s LuluFeatured on the 1995 album “Wake Up!”.
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10 . New Kids On The Block – TonightFeatured on the 1990 album “Step by Step”.
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11 . Buffalo Tom – SummerFeatured on the 1995 album “Sleepy Eyed”. |
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12 . Sex Pistols – Pretty Vacant
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The Oak Ridge Boys passed on the song due to objections to “achy breaky.” Despite its quirkiness, the song soared in popularity for Billy Ray Cyrus.
2. Topper Headon, once a drummer for The Clash, lent his skills to Flowered Up’s early tracks, including “It’s On.”
3. Morrissey fused rockabilly and glam into this single, setting the stage for future collaborations with guitarist Boz Boorer.
4. Arkarna’s “So Little Time” became synonymous with the Olsen twins’ sitcom, gaining additional exposure for the band.
5. “Runaway Train” found a place on the *Lethal Weapon 3* soundtrack, with Clapton and John’s artistry augmenting its appeal.
6. Michael Stipe’s falsetto delivery creates an ethereal tone for R.E.M.’s “Tongue,” diversifying their sound on *Monster*.
7. Fields of the Nephilim interwove Sumerian mythology into “For Her Light,” echoing their signature esoteric themes.
8. Fishbone captured the defiant energy of youth in “Fight the Youth,” juxtaposing funk and punk elements.
9. “It’s Lulu” captivates listeners from its first moments with an engaging a cappella intro, setting the tone for buoyant rhythms.
10. Nostalgic nods to past hits make “Tonight” a memorable part of New Kids on the Block’s repertoire.
11. Buffalo Tom’s “Summer” exemplifies the alternative rock style, marking their presence in the 90s music scene.
12. Lydon intentionally enunciated “vacant” to provoke listeners, adding to the track’s rebellious spirit.
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