How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : John Legend, Camila Cabello, Anne-Marie, Ariana Grande, Ellie Goulding, Charlie Puth, Ella Mai, Ed Sheeran, Jason Derulo, Paloma Faith, Matoma & Becky Hill, Omi
They are the performers of twelve love songs that ranked in various charts, this week (37/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Where was Emilíana Torrini’s album “Love in the Time of Science” additionally recorded?
- A Brazil
- B Spain and Iceland
- C Sweden and Canada
2. What notable career milestone did Betty Boo achieve with “Hey DJ/I Can’t Dance”?
- A Her first number one hit
- B Her first Top 10 UK single
- C Her first solo album
3. Which famous band’s influence is noted in Blossom’s “Your Girlfriend”?
- A The Smiths
- B Talking Heads
- C Nirvana
4. What chart breakthrough did Cocteau Twins’ “Iceblink Luck” achieve in the United States?
- A First single release in the US
- B First US album release
- C First US top 40 single
5. What inspired the lyrics of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros’ “Home”?
- A A minor train accident
- B A fall from a window
- C A broken engagement
6. Which famous band’s song is sampled in Kid Rock’s “American Bad Ass”?
- A Metallica
- B Guns N’ Roses
- C AC/DC
7. What do the lyrics of “Yesterday, When I Was Mad” by Pet Shop Boys reflect?
- A Hesitations about touring
- B Remarks during their tour
- C Disputes with their record label
8. Which musical duo originally created the instrumental for Alice Deejay’s “Better Off Alone”?
- A Daft Punk
- B DJ Jurgen and colleagues
- C The Chemical Brothers
9. What does Frank Turner’s “The Road” include as a reference?
- A Bob Dylan’s early lyrics
- B Muhammad Ali
- C A famous highway
10. Which film’s soundtrack features Kehlani’s “Gangsta”?
- A Suicide Squad
- B Black Panther
- C The Dark Knight Rises
11. What happened during the re-release of “What I Want” by Dead or Alive?
- A It reached the top 10
- B Its chart position barely improved
- C It was banned by radio
12. Which single followed Omi’s debut hit “Cheerleader”?
- A Fireworks
- B Hula Hoop
- C Dance All Night
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – 2010s Music Videos – week 37/52 – click here
Tracklist
1 . John Legend – All Of Me |
‘My head’s under water, but I’m breathing fine’
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| Produced by Dave Tozer, John Legend’s song “All of Me,” complemented by piano, synths, and unique robotic harmonizations, discusses love’s balance and duality where sacrifices lead to gains. Directed by Nabil Elderkin, the black and white music video was filmed at Lake Como in Italy right before Legend’s wedding and features his fiancée, Chrissy Teigen. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Love in the Future”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Camila Cabello – Liar |
‘Uh, I said I won’t lose control I don’t want it’
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| Camila Cabello’s song “Liar” captures the denial of strong feelings for someone. In the accompanying music video, directed by Dave Meyers and featuring Euphoria actor Zak Steiner as the unbearable fiancé and Keiynan Lonsdale as the attractive busboy, Cabello is trapped in a nightmare that keeps repeating the same dreadful but comedic scenario. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Romance”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Anne-Marie – Alarm |
‘Like somebody said, “Don’t you trust him, no”‘
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| Anne-Marie‘s “Alarm,” based on a personal experience, digs into her realization of her partner’s infidelity going from her suspicions to her eventual discovery of his deceit. The accompanying music video draws inspiration from Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 adaptation of “Romeo and Juliet.” |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Speak Your Mind”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Ariana Grande – One Last Time |
| In Ariana Grande’s “One Last Time,” she portrays a woman regretting her infidelity and yearning for one last moment with her ex, despite his new relationship. The music video, directed by Max Landis and featuring her “Victorious” co-star, Matt Bennett, depicts a chaotic world facing imminent destruction from a comet named Eurydice. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “My Everything”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Ellie Goulding – Love Me Like You Do |
| Ellie Goulding’s “Love Me Like You Do” is a romantic ballad from the “Fifty Shades of Grey” soundtrack. Directed by Georgia Hudson, the music video, intertwined with scenes from the film, showcases Goulding and a partner dancing in a mansion, emphasizing the narrative of a romantic fairy tale. |
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6 . Charlie Puth – Attention |
‘You just want attention, you don’t want my heart’
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| Charlie Puth, who wrote and produced “Attention” describes it as a narrative about a woman seeking something from him, yet hesitating to take their relationship to a deeper level. Filmed in Hollywood Hills, the music video is directed by Emil Nava. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Voicenotes”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Ella Mai – Trip |
| In “Trip,” Ella Mai reflects on being wary of a love that seems too perfect, expressing caution yet being deeply captivated. The accompanying music video, set in both moonlit outdoor and intimate candlelit settings, complements the song’s mood and sensuality. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Ella Mai”. |
8 . Ed Sheeran – Shape Of You |
‘You and me are thrifty, so go all-you-can-eat’
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| Directed by Jason Koenig and featuring US dancer/model Jennie Pegouskie, Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” music video presents a unique romantic narrative set against a boxing backdrop reminiscent of “Million Dollar Baby.” |
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Featured on the 2017 album “+“. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Jason Derulo – Want To Want Me |
‘I would do anything, just to get up next to you’
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| Jason Derulo’s song “Want to Want Me” is a catchy pop track about the exhilaration of chasing a romantic interest, blending his smooth vocals with a lively, synth-driven beat. Directed by Colin Tilley, the music video illustrates the concept of the song, culminating in a passionate and steamy conclusion. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Everything Is 4”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Paloma Faith – 30 Minute Love Affair |
| According to Paloma Faith, her song, co-written with Chris Braide, “I’ll never forget it, our 30 minute love affair,” is inspired by a real-life experience when, only 14, she fell for a busker. Directed by Emil Nava, the music video for her single is set in Soho’s red-light district. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Fall to Grace”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Matoma & Becky Hill – False Alarm |
‘And now I’m burning in your arms’
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| On “False Alarm,” Norwegian DJ, Tom Lagergren, known as Matoma collaborates with British singer/songwriter Becky Hill. The music video, directed by Samy Mosher, depicts a young couple’s journey that takes an unexpected twist. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “One in a Million”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Omi – Hula Hoop |
| Jamaican singer OMI’s “Hula Hoop” is a reggae-infused love song, complete with a festive saxophone, that evokes summer vibes despite the approaching fall. The music video features OMI holding auditions to select a group of talented women who end up in vibrant festival-style costumes. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Me 4 U”. |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Love in the Time of Science” was recorded at Neptune’s Kitchen, with additional recording sessions in Spain and Iceland. These locations contributed to the album’s eclectic sound.
2. Betty Boo achieved her first Top 10 UK single with “Hey DJ/I Can’t Dance” featuring The Beatmasters. This marked an early highlight in her career trajectory.
3. The influence of Talking Heads is evident in “Your Girlfriend” by Blossoms, particularly through its rhythmic grooves and guitar-driven sound.
4. “Iceblink Luck” was Cocteau Twins’ debut single in the United States, expanding their dream pop reach across the Atlantic.
5. The lyrics of “Home” reference an incident where Jade Castrinos fell from a second-story window, a true story that Alex Ebert turned into a duet narrative.
6. “American Bad Ass” by Kid Rock samples Metallica’s “Sad but True,” melding rock influences with Kid Rock’s distinctive style.
7. Pet Shop Boys’ “Yesterday, When I Was Mad” reflects the types of remarks and backhanded compliments they received during their 1991 Performance Tour.
8. The instrumental for “Better Off Alone” was initially released by DJ Jurgen and later with vocals by Alice Deejay, a project by Dutch producers.
9. Frank Turner used a line about Muhammad Ali in “The Road,” a phrase he held onto for years before incorporating it into the song.
10. Kehlani’s “Gangsta” is part of the Suicide Squad soundtrack, presenting a narrative aligned with Harley Quinn’s perspective in the film.
11. The re-release of “What I Want” by Dead or Alive saw only a marginal increase in its chart position, peaking slightly higher at number 87.
12. Following the success of “Cheerleader,” Omi released “Hula Hoop,” another single from his debut album, “Me 4 U.”
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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 • My head’s under water, but I’m breathing fine (John Legend) • Uh, I said I won’t lose control I don’t want it (Camila Cabello) • Like somebody said, “Don’t you trust him, no” (Anne-Marie) • You just want attention, you don’t want my heart (Charlie Puth) • You and me are thrifty, so go all-you-can-eat (Ed Sheeran) • I would do anything, just to get up next to you (Jason Derulo) • And now I’m burning in your arms (Matoma & Becky Hill ) •
Musicwise : Neo Soul, Pop, R&B, Urban Contemporary, Electronic
