How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Paul McCartney, Less Than Jake, Simple Kid, The Datsuns, Fun Lovin’ Criminals, The Bravery, Lifehouse, Natalie Imbruglia, Bodysnatcher, The Cooper Temple Clause, Cosmic Rough Riders, Feeder
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (36/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What was the primary lyrical theme of Mýa’s “My Love Is Like…Wo”?
- A Romantic love
- B Heartbreak
- C Self-love
2. Which Lil Tecca song entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number 100?
- A We Love You Tecca
- B Ransom
- C The track referenced here
3. What is the real name of the artist known as Simple Kid?
- A Kieran Mac Feely
- B James Bolden
- C Jacques Pepino
4. Where does “MF From Hell” by The Datsuns fit into their discography?
- A Fourth album
- B Debut album
- C Live album
5. Which band combined rap rock and funk in their song “Too Hot”?
- A Fun Lovin’ Criminals
- B The Cooper Temple Clause
- C The Datsuns
6. Under what pseudonym did David Christie sometimes write?
- A MF From Hell
- B James Bolden
- C Jacques Pepino
7. What distinguished the single release of Busted’s “Sleeping with the Light On” from its album version?
- A Added guitar solo
- B Dynamic first chorus
- C Longer outro
8. Which piece of equipment influenced the sound of Blancmange’s “What’s Your Problem”?
- A LinnDrum
- B Roland TR-909
- C Moog synthesizer
9. What chart position did Ray J’s song reach in the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart?
- A Number 100
- B Number 30
- C Number 8
10. Which included a live version on a bonus DVD?
- A Cosmic Rough Riders
- B Feeder
- C The Cooper Temple Clause
11. What helped Cosmic Rough Riders gain mainstream attention?
- A A famous collaboration
- B Poptones’ compilation
- C Winning a music award
12. When did Feeder’s “Save Us” enter the UK charts?
- A July 2006
- B May 2001
- C August 1985
For TWELVE “Look Ma, No Mike!” – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 36/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Paul McCartney – Fine LineFeatured on the 2005 album “Chaos and Creation in the Backyard“.
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2 . Less Than Jake – Gainesville Rock CityFeatured on the 2000 album “Borders & Boundaries”.
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3 . Simple Kid – The Average ManFeatured on the 2003 album “1”.
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4 . The Datsuns – MF From HellFeatured on the 2002 album “The Datsuns”.
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5 . Fun Lovin’ Criminals – Too HotFeatured on the 2003 album “Welcome To Poppy’s”.
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6 . The Bravery – UnconditionalFeatured on the 2005 album “The Bravery”.
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7 . Lifehouse – Hanging By A MomentFeatured on the 2000 album “No Name Face”.
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8 . Natalie Imbruglia – GloriousFeatured on the 2007 album “Glorious: The Singles 1997-2007”.
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9 . Bodysnatcher – King Of The Rats
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10 . The Cooper Temple Clause – Promises PromisesFeatured on the 2003 album “Kick Up the Fire, and Let the Flames Break Loose”.
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11 . Cosmic Rough Riders – Revolution [In The Summertime?]Featured on the 2000 album “Enjoy the Melodic Sunshine”. |
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12 . Feeder – Save UsFeatured on the 2006 album “The Singles”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. C. The mid-tempo track by Mýa centers on self-love, lyrically depicting themes of confidence and self-assuredness.
2. C. This track from Lil Tecca’s debut mixtape reached number 100 on the Billboard Hot 100 before peaking at 64.
3. A. Simple Kid is the stage name of Irish singer Kieran Mac Feely, known for his solo musical projects.
4. B. “MF From Hell” is included on The Datsuns’ self-titled debut album, released to critical acclaim in 2002.
5. A. Fun Lovin’ Criminals, a band known for their genre-blending style, released “Too Hot” in 2003.
6. B. David Christie, also known as Jacques Pepino, wrote under pseudonyms including James Bolden.
7. B. Busted’s single version of “Sleeping with the Light On” featured a more forceful first chorus than the album track.
8. B. The Roland TR-909 drum machine was crucial in achieving the distinctive sound in Blancmange’s “What’s Your Problem”.
9. C. Ray J’s track climbed to number 8 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart with prominent features and production.
10. C. The Cooper Temple Clause’s “Promises, Promises” appeared on a bonus DVD with live performances and a segment.
11. B. Cosmic Rough Riders gained broader audience reach through Poptones’ compilation, enhancing their visibility.
12. A. Feeder’s “Save Us” entered the UK charts in July 2006, reflecting ongoing popularity and chart success.
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