‘We Are Live’ N°83 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

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.

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Tracklist

1 . Paul McCartney – Fine Line Featured on the 2005 album “Chaos and Creation in the Backyard“. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

2 . Less Than Jake – Gainesville Rock City Featured on the 2000 album “Borders & Boundaries”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

3 . Simple Kid – The Average Man Featured on the 2003 album “1”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

4 . The Datsuns – MF From Hell Featured on the 2002 album “The Datsuns”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

5 . Fun Lovin’ Criminals – Too Hot Featured on the 2003 album “Welcome To Poppy’s”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

6 . The Bravery – Unconditional Featured on the 2005 album “The Bravery”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

7 . Lifehouse – Hanging By A Moment Featured on the 2000 album “No Name Face”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

8 . Natalie Imbruglia – Glorious Featured on the 2007 album “Glorious: The Singles 1997-2007”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

9 . Bodysnatcher – King Of The Rats Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

10 . The Cooper Temple Clause – Promises Promises Featured on the 2003 album “Kick Up the Fire, and Let the Flames Break Loose”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

11 . Cosmic Rough Riders – Revolution [In The Summertime?] Featured on the 2000 album “Enjoy the Melodic Sunshine”. Review >> More by the same : Official Site

12 . Feeder – Save Us Featured on the 2006 album “The Singles”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site

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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