How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The Rolling Stones, Van Morrison, The Stone Roses, Big Country, Jason Donovan, Jesus Jones, Radiohead, Aztec Camera, Paul Weller, Pulp, Spin Doctors, Melanie C
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (40/52) BUT … in the Nineties 90s.
1. What is the tempo of the Rolling Stones’ track “Terrifying”?
- A 120 BPM
- B 143 BPM
- C 100 BPM
2. Van Morrison excluded a song from *Common One* due to its tempo. Which track was this?
- A Real Real Gone
- B Moondance
- C Brown Eyed Girl
3. Which song’s riff was allegedly inspired by playing The Beatles’ “Taxman” backwards?
- A Sugar Spun Sister by The Stone Roses
- B I Am the Resurrection by The Stone Roses
- C Love Spreads by The Stone Roses
4. P. J. O’Rourke’s essay collection inspired which Big Country track?
- A Wonderland
- B Republican Party Reptile
- C Peace In Our Time
5. Which song marked Jason Donovan’s shift from Stock Aitken Waterman’s collaborations?
- A Too Many Broken Hearts
- B Sealed with a Kiss
- C All Around The World
6. Which historic event does Jesus Jones’s “Right Here, Right Now” reflect upon?
- A Revolutions of 1989
- B Fall of the Roman Empire
- C America’s Great Depression
7. Which EP marked Radiohead’s first collaboration with producer Nigel Godrich?
- A My Iron Lung
- B Creep
- C High and Dry
8. Which Aztec Camera song features Mick Jones?
- A Somewhere in My Heart
- B Jump
- C Good Morning Britain
9. Which artist’s album inspired Paul Weller’s *Heavy Soul* title?
- A James Brown
- B Ike Quebec
- C Marvin Gaye
10. Which Pulp song’s release was controversial due to its rave culture references?
- A Disco 2000
- B Common People
- C Sorted for E’s & Wizz
11. Which comic character’s perspective is portrayed in a Spin Doctors’ song?
- A Lex Luthor
- B Jimmy Olsen
- C Lois Lane
12. From which band did Melanie C draw inspiration for “Goin’ Down”?
- A Blur
- B Oasis
- C The Beatles
For TWELVE “Look Ma, No Mike!” – Vintage 90s Music Videos – week 40/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . The Rolling Stones – TerrifyingFeatured on the 1989 album “Steel Wheels“.
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2 . Van Morrison – Real Real GoneFeatured on the 1990 album “Enlightenment”.
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3 . The Stone Roses – I Am The ResurrectionFeatured on the 1989 album “The Stone Roses“.
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4 . Big Country – Republican Party ReptileFeatured on the 1991 album “No Place Like Home”.
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5 . Jason Donovan – All Around The WorldFeatured on the 1993 album “All Around the World”.
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6 . Jesus Jones – Right Here Right NowFeatured on the 1990 album “Doubt”.
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7 . Radiohead – My Iron LungFeatured on the 1994 album “The Bends“.
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8 . Aztec Camera – Good Morning BritainFeatured on the 1990 album “Stray”.
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9 . Paul Weller – BrushedFeatured on the 1997 album “Heavy Soul”.
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10 . Pulp – Sorted For E’s and WizzFeatured on the 1995 album “Different Class“.
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11 . Spin Doctors – Jimmy Olsen’s BluesFeatured on the 1991 album “Pocket Full of Kryptonite”. |
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12 . Melanie C – Goin’ DownFeatured on the 1999 album “Northern Star”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. At 143 beats per minute, “Terrifying” is faster than a casual stroll and far more rocking, aligning more with its title than an afternoon nap.
2. “Real Real Gone” missed the *Common One* party thanks to its livelier beat. It later found its place on *Enlightenment* and sparkled with rhythm and blues flair.
3. “I Am the Resurrection” owes an unorthodox debt to “Taxman” played in reverse, transforming a cheeky sound check into a Madchester anthem.
4. The song “Republican Party Reptile” owes more than just its name to P. J. O’Rourke’s essays – it integrates political humor with a catchy chorus penned by Watson.
5. With “All Around The World,” Jason Donovan diversified his sound palette, embracing indie vibes and stepping away from his iconic pop roots.
6. “Right Here, Right Now” captures the spirit of the Revolutions of 1989, channeling global political shifts with a modern rock twist.
7. “My Iron Lung” EP not only showcases Radiohead’s distinctive sound but also marks Nigel Godrich’s debut as a key collaborator in their future projects.
8. “Good Morning Britain” features Mick Jones and critically examines UK social issues, combining pop sensibilities with political punch.
9. Inspired by Ike Quebec’s work, *Heavy Soul* echoes the soul music era but with a Weller twist, blending rock and blues into new forms.
10. “Sorted for E’s & Wizz,” grounded in rave culture, cleverly reminds that even innocent observations can spark tabloid fury.
11. The Spin Doctors’ track gives voice to Superman’s friend Jimmy Olsen, capturing his bittersweet admiration and third-wheel status.
12. Blur’s energetic “Song 2” riff inspired “Goin’ Down,” channeling a vibrant, albeit rocky, transformation for Melanie C post-Spice Girls.
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