How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Roxette, Status Quo, East 17, Bruce Springsteen, Republica, The Black Crowes, Motörhead, Bryan Adams, Backyard Babies, Rollins Band, A House, AC/DC
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (39/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. Which iconic Swedish castle features in the music video for Roxette’s “Dangerous”?
- A Drottningholm Palace
- B Kalmar Castle
- C Borgholm Castle
2. What prompted Status Quo to add the phrase “It’s Live Sonny” on their single sleeve?
- A A parody of Rolling Stones
- B To mimic Jive Bunny
- C A famous movie quote
3. What notable instrument sounds are featured in East 17’s “Steam”?
- A Bagpipes
- B Whistles
- C Steel drums
4. Who plays the harmonica in Bruce Springsteen’s “Spare Parts”?
- A James Wood
- B Max Weinberg
- C Danny Federici
5. Republica’s song “From Rush Hour With Love” plays homage to which James Bond film?
- A The Spy Who Loved Me
- B From Russia With Love
- C Live and Let Die
6. Which Black Crowes track topped the US Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart in 1992?
- A Remedy
- B Thorn in My Pride
- C Sting Me
7. “Ace of Spades” by Motörhead is a lyrical tribute to what theme?
- A Biker culture
- B Gambling metaphors
- C Heavy metal homages
8. In 1991, which Bryan Adams song topped the Canadian RPM Top Singles chart?
- A Can’t Stop This Thing We Started
- B Heaven
- C Run to You
9. Which punk act inspired the critical acclaim for Backyard Babies’ album “Total 13”?
- A The Stooges
- B New York Dolls
- C Sex Pistols
10. Rollins Band’s song “Tearing” was accompanied by which music video theme?
- A Romantic escapades
- B Stage mosh pit performance
- C Alien invasion storyline
11. What is the only A House song to enter the UK top 40?
- A Endless Art
- B Here Come the Good Times
- C Take It Easy on Me
12. “Hard as a Rock” by AC/DC reached number one in which Nordic country?
- A Denmark
- B Finland
- C Norway
For TWELVE “Look Ma, No Mike!” – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 39/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . Roxette – DangerousFeatured on the 1988 album “Look Sharp!”.
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2 . Status Quo – The Anniversary Waltz Part 1Featured on the 1990 album “Rocking All Over the Years”.
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3 . East 17 – SteamFeatured on the 1994 album “Steam”.
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4 . Bruce Springsteen – Spare PartsFeatured on the 1987 album “Tunnel of Love“.
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5 . Republica – From Rush Hour With LoveFeatured on the 1998 album “Speed Ballads”.
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6 . The Black Crowes – Sting MeFeatured on the 1992 album “The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion”.
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7 . Motörhead – Ace Of SpadesFeatured on the 1980 album “Ace Of Spades“.
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8 . Bryan Adams – Can’t Stop This Thing We StartedFeatured on the 1991 album “Waking Up the Neighbours”.
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9 . Backyard Babies – Highlights
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10 . Rollins Band – TearingFeatured on the 1992 album “End Of Silence”.
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11 . A House – Here Come The Good TimesFeatured on the 1994 album “Wide Eyed & Ignorant”. |
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12 . AC/DC – Hard As A RockFeatured on the 1995 album “Ballbreaker“.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Borgholm Castle is featured in the “Dangerous” video. Filmed on Öland, it combined rehearsal and live performance footage from the 1989 tour.
2. Status Quo’s single responded to Jive Bunny comparisons by adding “It’s Live Sonny” and a rabbit sketch to the sleeve.
3. East 17’s “Steam” is noted for its whistle sounds, alongside chord stabs and rap vocals by Tony Mortimer.
4. James Wood played harmonica on “Spare Parts.” His contribution added depth to the track’s rock sound and narrative.
5. Republica referenced “From Russia With Love” in their song title, a playful nod to the James Bond film.
6. “Sting Me” reached the top of the US Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart, maintaining its reign for two weeks.
7. “Ace of Spades” indulges in gambling metaphors, with its iconic bass intro symbolizing both thrill and demise.
8. “Can’t Stop This Thing We Started” by Bryan Adams topped the Canadian RPM, also reaching notable success in the US charts.
9. Backyard Babies’ “Total 13” was likened to New York Dolls, earning praise for its rock and punk influences.
10. The “Tearing” video by Rollins Band featured a mosh pit, capturing the song’s energetic and intense live performance vibe.
11. “Here Come the Good Times” entered the UK top 40, marking A House’s notable chart success.
12. In Finland, “Hard as a Rock” by AC/DC peaked at number one, showcasing their international appeal beyond English-speaking regions.
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