How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : James Arthur, Kylie Minogue, Adele, George Ezra, Arizona Zervas, Professor Green, Selena Gomez, Pia Mia, Sigala, Mahalia, Taylor Swift, One Direction
They are the performers of twelve love songs that ranked in various charts, this week (45/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Who directed the music video for “Quite Miss Home” by James Arthur?
- A Leland
- B Stevie Russell
- C Busbee
2. Which album includes Kylie Minogue’s song “Flower” recorded at Abbey Road Studios?
- A The Abbey Road Sessions
- B KylieX2008
- C Tenth Studio Album
3. What instrument accompanied Adele’s vocals in the song written with Dan Wilson?
- A Violin
- B Guitar
- C Piano
4. Which promotional single by George Ezra was initially released in March 2018?
- A End of Year Album Jingle
- B March Mellow
- C Staying at Tamara’s
5. Which film inspired the stylistic elements in the music video for Arizona Zervas’ “Roxanne”?
- A The Godfather
- B Pulp Fiction
- C Casino Royale
6. Which artists collaborated on the single “Photographs,” released in 2018?
- A Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber
- B Professor Green and Rag’n’Bone Man
- C Calvin Harris and John Legend
7. “Look at Her Now” is a promotional single by Selena Gomez from which album?
- A Revival
- B Rare
- C Stars Dance
8. Who directed the music video for Pia Mia’s song “Touch”?
- A Dave Meyers
- B Sofia Coppola
- C Steven Klein
9. Which element is sampled in the Sigala and Ella Henderson song “We Got Love”?
- A Synthesizer Riff
- B “Strings of Life” by Rhythim Is Rhythim
- C A 1940s Big Band Horn Blast
10. Which remixer is NOT credited for a version of Mahalia and Ella Mai’s track?
- A Cam’ron
- B Toddla T
- C David Guetta
11. Which song marked Taylor Swift’s first number one on the US Billboard Hot 100?
- A 22
- B Love Story
- C We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
12. From which debut album is One Direction’s single written by Savan Kotecha, released in 2011?
- A Up All Night
- B Midnight Memories
- C Four
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – 2010s Music Videos – week 45/52 – click here
Tracklist
1 . James Arthur – Quite Miss Home |
‘And then I tell you that I love your food’
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| The music video is directed by Stevie Russell. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “You”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Kylie Minogue – Flower |
| The music video is directed by Kylie Minogue. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “The Abbey Road Sessions”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Adele – Someone Like You |
| The music video is directed by Jake Nava. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “21”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . George Ezra – Hold My Girl |
‘Got confidence you’ll rise above’
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| The music video is directed by Bison. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Staying at Tamara’s”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Arizona Zervas – Roxanne |
‘She think I’m an asshole, she think I’m a player’
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| The music video is directed by Nicholas Jandora. |
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6 . Professor Green – Photographs (w/ Rag’N’Bone Man) |
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7 . Selena Gomez – Look At Her Now |
| The music video is directed by Sophie Muller. |
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Featured on the 2020 album “Rare”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Pia Mia – Touch |
‘Every now and then I get a little lonely’
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| The music video is directed by O’Shea Jackson Jr.. |
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9 . Sigala – We Got Love (w/ Ella Henderson) |
‘Take some time to look how far we’ve come’
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| The music video is directed by Craig Moore. |
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Featured on the 2022 album “Everything I Didn’t Say”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Mahalia – What You Did (w/ Ella Mai) |
| The music video is directed by KC Locke. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Love and Compromise”. |
11 . Taylor Swift – We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together |
‘You called me up again tonight, but Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh’
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| The music video is directed by Declan Whitebloom. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Red”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . One Direction – What Makes You Beautiful |
‘If only you saw what I can see’
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| The music video is directed by John Urbano. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Up All Night”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The music video for James Arthur’s “Quite Miss Home” was directed by Stevie Russell. It features scenic locations in London and Ireland, complementing the song’s theme of nostalgia.
2. Kylie Minogue’s “Flower” is part of “The Abbey Road Sessions.” The orchestral compilation includes reimagined tracks recorded at the iconic studio.
3. Adele’s vocals in the song were accompanied by a piano, played by her co-writer Dan Wilson, creating a minimalist and emotional arrangement.
4. “Staying at Tamara’s” included a promotional single initially released in March 2018. The track later appeared as the fourth single from the album.
5. The music video for “Roxanne” by Arizona Zervas drew stylistic inspiration from Quentin Tarantino’s “Pulp Fiction,” adding a cinematic flair.
6. “Photographs” is a collaborative single between Professor Green and Rag’n’Bone Man, showcasing a blend of their distinct styles.
7. “Look at Her Now” is a promotional single from Selena Gomez’s album “Rare.” The song reflects on post-breakup resilience and self-growth.
8. The music video for Pia Mia’s “Touch” was directed by Dave Meyers. It featured vibrant visuals and a cameo by O’Shea Jackson Jr.
9. A sample from “Strings of Life” by Rhythim Is Rhythim is used in “We Got Love” by Sigala and Ella Henderson, adding a touch of classic house music.
10. David Guetta did not remix Mahalia and Ella Mai’s track. However, Toddla T and Cam’ron among others did contribute their versions.
11. Taylor Swift’s “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” became her first Billboard Hot 100 number one, illustrating the allure of pop anthems.
12. One Direction’s debut album “Up All Night” features their hit single written by Savan Kotecha. The track embraces themes of youthful charm.
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 take a still from the video on one side and select a lyric from the song on the other. We then merge the two. Et voilà!
Love Quotes • And then I tell you that I love your food (James Arthur) • Got confidence you’ll rise above (George Ezra) • She think I’m an asshole, she think I’m a player (Arizona Zervas) • Every now and then I get a little lonely (Pia Mia) • Take some time to look how far we’ve come (Sigala) • You called me up again tonight, but Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh (Taylor Swift) • If only you saw what I can see (One Direction)
Music-wise : Dance Pop, Eurodance, Hip Hop, Pop, Post-Teen Pop, R&B, Rap, Uk Pop
