How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Miguel, Adele, Kings Of Leon, The Chainsmokers, Only The Young, Jessie Ware, Rita Ora, Calvin Harris, Anne-Marie, Carly Rae Jepsen, Cheryl, Charlie Puth
They are the performers of twelve love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (33/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. What inspired Miguel to write and record his hit single from “Kaleidoscope Dream”?
- A Recurring dreams and his girlfriend
- B A famous novel
- C A world tour
2. What notable instruments did Greg Kurstin play in Adele’s track from the album “25”?
- A Violin and cello
- B Bass and piano
- C Trumpet and saxophone
3. Which record label released the second single from Kings of Leon’s album “Mechanical Bull”?
- A Warner Music
- B RCA and Sony
- C Island Records
4. Which certification did The Chainsmokers’ hit single featuring Daya receive in the US in 2022?
- A Gold
- B Platinum
- C Diamond
5. What noteworthy milestone did Only The Young’s debut single achieve in the UK upon release?
- A Most digitally downloaded song of the week
- B Most physically purchased song of the week
- C The highest streamed track during release week
6. Which show first aired Jessie Ware’s single as the “Hottest Record”?
- A The X Factor
- B The Voice
- C BBC Radio 1
7. Which artist collaborated with Rita Ora on a 2015 single with Chris Brown?
- A Calvin Harris
- B Fetty Wap
- C Ed Sheeran
8. What style influences are noted in the collaboration between Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa?
- A Jazz and classical
- B Diva house and tropical house
- C Reggae and blues
9. Who encouraged Anne-Marie to release a single from her album “Speak Your Mind”?
- A Ed Sheeran
- B Adele
- C George Ezra
10. What was the original music style intended for Carly Rae Jepsen’s breakthrough single?
- A Folk
- B Classical
- C Rock
11. Which director conceptualized the 1950s-themed music video for Cheryl’s single?
- A Colin Tilley
- B Anthony Mandler
- C Marc Klasfeld
12. What musical influence is referenced in Charlie Puth’s duet single with the phrase “Let’s Marvin Gaye and get it on”?
- A Elvis Presley
- B Stevie Wonder
- C Marvin Gaye
Tracklist
1 . Miguel – Adorn |
‘Would you be my friend, my freak?’
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| Miguel unveils an artsy, dream-inspired video for his song ‘Adorn.’ The video features surreal visuals like ladies in mesh masks, water leaking from suitcases, and underwater singing. The lyrics, inspired by his girlfriend Nazanin Mandi, dig into the depth of love and still have a raw, unfinished feel. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Kaleidoscope Dream”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Adele – Hello |
| In the Xavier Dolan-directed video, captured with IMAX cameras and casting Tristan Wilds from “The Wire” as her ex, Adele looks back at a past heartbreak she has obviously initiated. Upon the release of the clip, the question has been asked: if you call someone “a thousand times,” why do you have to call him “at home” and on his landline? It is 2015, after all. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “25“. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Kings Of Leon – Wait For Me |
‘It’s all better now, it’s all better now’
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| Kings of Leon’s “Wait For Me” is a warm, passionate song sitting on Southern syncopated rhythms and crooned by Caleb Followill, the kind of song that wishes to bring some comfort to a lover, before ending in a Pearl Jam-esque finale. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Mechanical Bull”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . The Chainsmokers – Don’t Let Me Down |
‘Yeah, I need you right now So don’t let me down’
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| “Don’t Let Me Down,” featuring vocals from Daya, is a pop track with a synth-driven drop that’s perfect for both dancefloors and personal listening. The song’s official music video, directed by Marcus Kuhne and shot in L.A., showcases The Chainsmokers vs. Daya in a bizarre and quite bumpy confrontation in the woods. |
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5 . Only The Young – I Do |
‘I would always put you first like that’
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| The band, Only the Young, consisting of Betsy-Blue English, Charlie George, Michael Bromley, and Parisa Tarjomani, have one single, “I Do,” before splitting. Too bad! |
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6 . Jessie Ware – Tough Love |
| Jessie Ware merges electronica with a refreshing blend of clear pop and sophisticated soul. “Tough Love” (both the single and the eponymous album) addresses love and loss, transforming sorrow into therapeutic melodies. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Tough Love”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Rita Ora – Body On Me (w/ Chris Brown) |
‘And I’ma go to work ’til you get off’
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| “Body On Me” is a song, centered around intimate and ambiguous desires. The Collin Tilley-directed video is far more explicit and steamy, depicting Ora and Brown’s instant carnal attraction after a chance elevator meeting, leading two neighbors to passionate fantasies and even a bit of roof dancing. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Body on Me”. |
8 . Calvin Harris – One Kiss (w/ Dua Lipa) |
| One Kiss, mixing Calvin Harris’s signature production and Dua Lipa’s strong vocals, is a chart-topping dance-pop track, marked by the allure of new – “One kiss is all it takes” – romance and a catchy chorus. Directed by Emil Nava, the video showcases Dua and her creature-costumed dancers in various dynamic and bizarre settings, with Calvin making a cameo as her waiter. |
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9 . Anne-Marie – 2002 |
| Anne-Marie’s single “2002” is a nostalgic pop track that reminisces about the early 2000s. The song, co-written by Ed Sheeran, references iconic hits from that era, including Britney Spears’ “…Baby One More Time,” *NSYNC’s “Bye, Bye, Bye,” and even Jay-Z’s “99 Problems.” The catchy chorus samples lyrics from these classics, evoking memories of youthful summers. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Speak Your Mind”. |
10 . Carly Rae Jepsen – Call Me Maybe |
| Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe” is about a girl asking a guy to call her up for a date. The video, directed by Ben Knechtel, follows the same pitch exactly until its surprising finish. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Kiss”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Cheryl – Under The Sun |
| In the “Under the Sun” video, the Northern songstress channels the late 50’s and early 60’s fashion in her video, donning a mini cardigan over a yellow bra and an orange pencil skirt. Throughout the video, which features three classic Citroën cars, Cheryl and her beehive hairdo captivate every man. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “A Million Light”. |
12 . Charlie Puth – Marvin Gaye (w/ Meghan Trainor) |
‘It’s Kama Sutra show and tell, yeah’
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| Directed by Marc Klasfeld, the music video for Charlie Puth’s “Marvin Gaye” takes viewers to a nostalgic school dance setting, leading to unexpected pairings, including teachers. Meghan Trainor’s soulful verse adds to the lukewarm and schmaltzy atmosphere. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “Nine Track Mind”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Miguel was inspired by his recurring dreams and his relationship with Nazanin Mandi. The song achieved triple platinum status and won a Grammy for Best R&B Song.
2. Greg Kurstin played bass, guitar, drums, piano, and keyboards in Adele’s track. He co-wrote the soul piano ballad with her.
3. The second single from “Mechanical Bull” was released by RCA and Sony. It later reached number 31 on the UK Singles Chart.
4. The Chainsmokers’ single featuring Daya received a diamond certification in the United States in 2022. The track peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100.
5. “I Do” by Only The Young became the most physically purchased song in the UK during its release week. It was their lone notable chart entry before disbandment.
6. BBC Radio 1 aired Jessie Ware’s single as the “Hottest Record” during Zane Lowe’s show. The track was released as the lead single from her second studio album.
7. A remix of Rita Ora’s single with Chris Brown featured Fetty Wap. The original track was released as a pop and R&B song.
8. Influences of diva house and tropical house are noted in the Harris and Lipa collaboration. The song details instant romantic attraction after a kiss.
9. Ed Sheeran encouraged Anne-Marie to release the single from “Speak Your Mind.” The song was co-written by various notable songwriters.
10. Carly Rae Jepsen initially intended her breakout hit to be a folk song. Producer Josh Ramsay transformed it into a pop sensation.
11. Anthony Mandler directed the 1950s-themed music video for Cheryl’s single. Vibrant street scenes and classic car poses feature prominently.
12. Charlie Puth’s duet makes playful use of Marvin Gaye’s name. The video culminates in an onstage kiss, referencing soul and doo-wop influences.
For THE FULL ‘L’AMOUR TOUJOURS’ COLLECTION click here
NB . You may wonder what are these “Quotes” attached to certain photos above. Well! For a specific song, we select a still image from the video on one side and choose a lyric from the song on the other side. We ensure that the lyric has a connection to the image, although sometimes the connection may be far-fetched or based on a double entendre, creating a humorous or meme-like combination when the two are merged together. Et voilà!
Love Quotes • Would you be my friend, my freak? (Miguel) • It’s all better now, it’s all better now (Kings Of Leon) • Yeah, I need you right now So don’t let me down (The Chainsmokers) • I would always put you first like that (Only The Young) • And I’ma go to work ’til you get off (Rita Ora) • It’s Kama Sutra show and tell, yeah (Charlie Puth)
Musicwise : pop, edm, hip pop, neo soul, pop rap, british soul
