How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Trey Songz, Ryan O’shaughnessy, Birdy, The Saturdays, Tom Zanetti, Dean Lewis, Taylor Swift, Baby Blue, Sam Fender, Jorja Smith, Plain White T’s, Yxng Bane
They are the performers of twelve love songs that were ranked in various charts, this week (34/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Who directed the music video for the third single from the fifth studio album “Chapter V” by Trey Songz?
- A Justin Francis
- B Taylor Swift
- C Ryan Tedder
2. What was the debut chart position of Ryan O’Shaughnessy’s “No Name” in the UK?
- A Number 3
- B Number 31
- C Number 8
3. Which campaign featured the song by Jasmine van den Bogaerde as part of its advertising?
- A Coca-Cola’s “Share a Coke”
- B Lloyds Bank 250-year “Horse Story”
- C Levi’s “Go Forth”
4. Who features in the official remix of the lead single from the EP “Headlines!”?
- A Professor Green
- B Jay-Z
- C Eminem
5. In which year was the Karen Harding and Tom Zanetti collaboration released?
- A 2015
- B 2017
- C 2019
6. Which song by Dean Lewis received an ARIA Award for Best Video in 2018?
- A How Do I Say Goodbye
- B Be Alright
- C Waves
7. What was Taylor Swift’s album “Lover” notable for?
- A First album owned by her
- B Last album on Big Machine
- C Grammy “Album of the Year”
8. What was the highest UK chart position for Baby Blue’s “Bump”?
- A Number 42
- B Number 83
- C Number 99
9. Which Newcastle location inspired Sam Fender’s 2019 single?
- A The Cut
- B The Crown
- C The Cluny
10. What follows Jorja Smith’s “Lost & Found” album in her discography?
- A Another Place
- B Be Honest
- C Blue Lights
11. How many times did Plain White T’s single “Rhythm of Love” re-enter the Billboard Hot 100?
- A Twice
- B Three times
- C Four times
12. What certification did Yxng Bane’s 2017 single achieve in the UK?
- A Silver
- B Gold
- C Platinum
Tracklist
1 . Trey Songz – Simply Amazing |
‘There is nothing in this world That can keep me away from you’
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| Penned by Max Martin,”Simply Amazing” by Trey Songz is a R&B mid-tempo and guitar-driven pop ballad celebrates a special woman. The music video directed by Justin Francis and featuring actress Meagan Tandy, shifts from Malibu’s beaches to intimate indoor moments. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Chapter V”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Ryan O’shaughnessy – No Name |
| “No name” by Irish singer Ryan O’Shaughnessy is, you guessed it, a song, about an unnamed yet unwanted love interest. |
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3 . Birdy – Wings |
‘In the moment, we’re ten feet tall’
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| Birdy, drawing inspiration from her maiden festival experience at 16, collaborated with Ryan Tedder to write “Wings” and they did it in just over an hour. The ccompanying music video, directed by Sophie Muller, portrays Birdy amidst guests at a grand mansion party, replete with masks, costumes, fencing, and horses. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Fire Within”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . The Saturdays – Missing You |
‘It doesn’t hurt like it used to before’
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5 . Tom Zanetti – More & More (w/ Karen Harding) |
| While Tom Zanetti’s song “More & More” showcases Karen Harding’s vocals, the video portrays a romantic and somewhat disrupted liaison between Zanetti and Instagram and curvy model Demi Rose having their best life between the Ibiza’s club scene, a yacht and a private jet. |
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6 . Dean Lewis – Be Alright |
| Australian artist Dean Lewis “Be Alright,” penned in Melbourne, explores the doubts that arise when one feels betrayed, the ensuing emotional distance and the eventual decision to leave. The music video, featuring Mexican actor Maria Evoli and directed by LA-based Australian Jessie Hill, was filmed in Mexico City. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “A Place We Knew”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Taylor Swift – Lover |
‘And you’ll save all your dirtiest jokes for me’
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| Taylor Swift’s “Lover” is an old-school ballad with a ’60s vibe, conjuring nostalgia while cherishing the ups and downs of a relationship. In the video co-directed by Drew Kirsch and Swift, a snow globe held by a child on Christmas reveals a house where live the singer and Christian Owens, standing in for Joe Alwyn, Swift’s real-life boyfriend. A house where they split their time between multiple rooms, romance, disputes, and reconciliation. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Lover”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Baby Blue – Bump |
‘I think back to the times you were holding me’
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| Co-written with Ina Wroldsen, Baby Blue’s “Bump” digs into the pain of infidelity and the shock and the intense heartbeat, hence the title, of discovering a partner’s deceit. |
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9 . Sam Fender – Will We Talk? |
‘If you take me home Will we talk in the mornin’?”‘
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| Directed by Vincent Haycock, the music video for Sam Fender’s “Will We Talk?” aptly visualizes a narrative centered on one-night stands. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Hypersonic Missiles”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Jorja Smith – Be Honest (w/ Burna Boy) |
‘I can show you somethin’ you can run to’
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| The music video for “Be Honest,” styled by Leah Abbott and directed by Amber Grace Johnson, showcases Jorja Smith’s embodiment of a vibrant summer. Produced by Candenza and Izybeats, the song which carries a message to a suitor about commitment, blends dancehall and Afrobeats thanks to guest artist Burna Boy who adds a unique touch with his Pidgin and Patios flow. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Lost & Found”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Plain White T’s – Rhythm Of Love |
| Directed Mike Venezia, the music video for “Rhythm of Love,” a lively pop rock song that celebrates the joys of love, was shot at Point Mugu, California. It features singer Tim Lopez at a beach soiree with a circus-themed backdrop. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Wonders of the Younger”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Yxng Bane – Rihanna |
‘And I think you should have a drink or two’
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| East London artist, Yxng Bane, was inspired to dedicate a song to Rihanna because “I know someone…someone as bad as Queen Rihanna. I’m sure we all do lol.” |
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The music video for Trey Songz’s track was directed by Justin Francis, aligning with his other production work in the United States.
2. “No Name” held the number 31 position upon entering UK charts, following its earlier success in Ireland at position 3.
3. The song supported Lloyds Bank’s “Horse Story” campaign, enhancing its public profile through financial branding.
4. Professor Green appeared in the official remix of “Headlines!”, adding a distinct rap element to the single.
5. The Harding-Zanetti collaboration emerged in 2017, marking their combined influence in the UK dance scene that year.
6. “Be Alright” won the ARIA Award for Best Video in 2018, affirming its popularity and Dean Lewis’s visual storytelling.
7. Swift’s “Lover” was notable as her first album released with complete ownership of the master recordings, a significant career milestone.
8. “Bump” climbed to number 83, reflecting moderate success within the broader spectrum of UK chart entries.
9. “The Cut”, a nightclub in Newcastle, served as the backdrop for the narrative in Fender’s song, a nod to his roots.
10. Jorja Smith’s “Be Honest” followed her acclaimed album, introducing a fresh collaborative sound with Burna Boy.
11. “Rhythm of Love” re-entered the Billboard Hot 100 three times, navigating the chart landscape with fluctuating momentum.
12. Yxng Bane’s track earned Platinum status, underscoring its enduring appeal through sales and streams in the UK market.
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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 • There is nothing in this world That can keep me away from you (Trey Songz) • In the moment, we’re ten feet tall (Birdy) • It doesn’t hurt like it used to before (The Saturdays) • And you’ll save all your dirtiest jokes for me (Taylor Swift) • I think back to the times you were holding me (Baby Blue) • If you take me home Will we talk in the mornin’?” (Sam Fender) • I can show you somethin’ you can run to (Jorja Smith) • And I think you should have a drink or two (Yxng Bane)
Musicwise : Pop, Hip Hop, Modern Rock, R&B, Afrobeats, Dancehall
