How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Ben Howard, Caspa & Mr Hudson, Sean Paul, Lady A, Joe Jonas, Mollie King, Matt Cardle, Chris Brown, Taylor Swift, Kodaline, Tich, Iyaz
They are the performers of twelve love songs that ranked in various charts, this week (35/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
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Tracklist
1 . Ben Howard – I Forget Where We Were |
‘Oh, maybe it was peace at last, who knew’
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| The video for Ben Howard’s “I Forget Where We Were” marks his directorial debut. It stars Danny Fox and Tatiana Kartomten, and aims to explore the adjustments needed to mend strained relationships. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “I Forget Where We Were”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Caspa & Mr Hudson – Love Never Dies [Back For The First Time] |
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3 . Sean Paul – Other Side Of Love |
‘But now you ain’t seeing it clear enough’
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| Produced by Benny Blanco and the Cataracs, Sean Paul’s track “Other Side of Love” digs into the issue of distrust in relationships and the destructive role of jealousy, a topic poignantly illustrated in its music video, directed by Jon J. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Full_Frequency”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Lady A – Just A Kiss |
‘I’m caught up in your smile’
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| Written by band members Hillary Scott, Dave Haywood, and Charles Kelley, along with Dallas Davidson, Lady Antebellum’s “Just a Kiss” is a love ballad that explores the delicate balance between love and desire and the vulnerability and intensity of a new relationship. Directed by Shaun Silva, the music video was filmed across Paris, London, and Tennessee. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Own the Night”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Joe Jonas – See No More |
‘You’re running right to another one, oh’
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| Joe Jonas, formerly of the Jonas Brothers, partners with Chris Brown to co-write “See No More,” a song based on his own experiences. The song digs into the emotional complexity of a failed relationship and explores the struggles of moving on. The music video directed by Jonathan Sudbury, adds visual simplicity to underscore the story of a love gone sour. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Fastlife”. |
6 . Mollie King – Back To You |
‘And I wonder what you’re thinking right now’
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| “Back To You” by Mollie King, formerly a member of girl group The Saturdays, is her debut solo single, produced by LA-based duo The Blueprint and co-written with Rob Fusari, with an accompanying music video directed by Lisa Gunning. The mid-tempo song explores the complexities of a failing relationship and why she keeps returning to a relationship that’s not working. |
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7 . Matt Cardle – Loving You |
| English singers Matt Cardle, an X Factor winner, and Melanie C, formerly of the Spice Girls, team up for “Loving You.” Directed by Jonny Kight, the music video was filmed in South London and features intimate scenes between the two artists, suggesting that the pair could be pop’s new super-couple. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Porcelain”. |
8 . Chris Brown – Love More (w/ Nicki Minaj) |
‘On the low, I used to holler at his homie’
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| Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj team up for a high-energy, club-themed upbeat hip-hop track, “Love More,” produced by FRESHM3N III and accompanied by a self-directed visual from Brown, filmed partly in a nightclub with models, cheerleaders and Nicki in a Versace bustier. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “X “. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Taylor Swift – Cruel Summer |
| Taylor Swift’s “Cruel Summer” captures a complex period in the singer’s life, blending personal turmoil with the euphoria of new love. Produced by Jack Antonoff and co-written with St. Vincent, the song, tackling themes of vulnerability and hope, serves as an emotional recount of Swift’s chaotic summer three years ago, during which she fell in love with current boyfriend Joe Alwyn amidst public scrutiny. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Lover”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Kodaline – Brand New Day |
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Featured on the 2013 album “In a Perfect World”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Tich – Obsession |
‘Burnt by your flame, yeah you blew me away’
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12 . Iyaz – So Big |
‘My heart is for you, for you, for you’
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| Produced and written by J. R. Rotem, “So Big” by British Virgin Islands artist Iyaz is a blend of Caribbean-inspired pop music, reggae and dancehall rhythms. American actress Francia Raisa is featured in the accompanying music video. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Replay”. |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “I Forget Where We Were” by Ben Howard, released in 2014, serves as both the title and third track. Recorded almost live, it marks Howard’s second studio album.
2. Caspa, a producer known for his dubstep influence, joined forces with Mr Hudson on the 2010 track “Love Never Dies,” blending electronic and pop genres.
3. Sean Paul’s single was the lead release from the album Full Frequency, setting the tone for his sixth studio effort with its 2013 debut.
4. “Just a Kiss” by Lady Antebellum initially carried the working title “Just a Kiss Goodnight,” reflecting the song’s narrative of a budding romance.
5. Chris Brown provided backing vocals on Joe Jonas’s debut solo single, recorded as part of his Fastlife album project in 2011.
6. Mollie King, formerly of The Saturdays, launched her solo career in 2016 with a track released under Island Records, marking her transition from group to solo artist.
7. Melanie C, known for her pop rock style, partnered with Matt Cardle in a 2013 duet, lending her vocals to create a harmonious collaboration.
8. Chris Brown’s track featuring Nicki Minaj was introduced to rhythmic contemporary radio in 2013, quickly climbing the airplay charts.
9. Annie Clark, professionally recognized as St. Vincent, contributed to Taylor Swift’s track, blending her artistic flair with Swift’s lyrical style.
10. The acoustic version by the Irish band features Nina Nesbitt, providing a softer, contrasting rendition to the original release.
11. English singer Tich, Rachel Clare Furner by birth, released “Obsession” in 2013, further establishing her pop credentials.
12. “So Big” is delivered by Iyaz, a British Virgin Islands artist, and continues the narrative from his debut album Replay, offering another pop hit.
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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 • Oh, maybe it was peace at last, who knew (Ben Howard) • But now you ain’t seeing it clear enough (Sean Paul) • I’m caught up in your smile (Lady A) • You’re running right to another one, oh (Joe Jonas) • And I wonder what you’re thinking right now (Mollie King) • On the low, I used to holler at his homie (Chris Brown) • Burnt by your flame, yeah you blew me away (Tich) • My heart is for you, for you, for you (Iyaz)
Musicwise : Pop, Folk/Acoustic, Electronic, Hip Hop, Country, Dancehall, Rap
