How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Christina Perri, Birdy, Lewis Capaldi, Lauv & LANY, Charlie Puth, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Jhené Aiko, Harry Styles, James Arthur & Anne-Marie, Ellie Goulding, McFly
They are the performers of twelve love songs that ranked in various charts, this week (47/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. What instrument is prominently featured in the McFly song “Love Is Easy”?
- A Ukulele
- B Piano
- C Violin
2. What notable chart milestone did “Watermelon Sugar” by Harry Styles achieve?
- A First Grammy Win
- B Song of the Year
- C Number One on Billboard Hot 100
3. Who originally wrote “Skinny Love”, covered by Birdy?
- A Bon Iver
- B Lewis Capaldi
- C Birdy
4. Which movie classic is quoted in McFly’s “Love Is Easy”?
- A It’s a Wonderful Life
- B Casablanca
- C Gone with the Wind
5. At what tempo is Ellie Goulding’s “Still Falling For You” performed?
- A 96 BPM
- B 120 BPM
- C 85 BPM
6. Which film inspired Charlie Puth’s recording details for his collaborative single with Selena Gomez?
- A Ocean’s Twelve
- B Love Actually
- C How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
7. Whose vocals are featured uncredited in Jhené Aiko’s R&B track?
- A Big Sean
- B Ty Dolla Sign
- C Poo Bear
8. Who collaborated with Justin Bieber on the production of his track from “Purpose”?
- A Soundz and Mike Dean
- B Max Martin
- C Mark Ronson
9. What key characteristic zeitgeist is evoked in Ariane Grande’s “Into You”?
- A Tranquil Balladry
- B Club Beat and Synths
- C Orchestral Bombast
10. What emotional theme does the Lewis Capaldi song primarily address?
- A Joyful Reunion
- B Self-Reflection and Loss
- C Romantic Infatuation
11. What unique aspect does Lauv’s “Mean It” video showcase?
- A Desert Red Rocks
- B Snowy Mountains
- C Mysterious Forests
12. For which soundtrack was Christina Perri’s “A Thousand Years” originally recorded?
- A The Fault in Our Stars
- B The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1
- C The Great Gatsby
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – 2010s Music Videos – week 47/52 – click here
Tracklist
1 . Christina Perri – A Thousand Years |
‘And all along I believed I would find you’
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| Christina Perri’s “A Thousand Years,” written for the movie “Twilight: Breaking Dawn – Part 1,” is a heart-touching track that resonates with a timeless love, echoing the deep emotions from the Twilight saga. The music video, directed by Jay Martin, intertwines Perri’s presence in a candle-lit refuge by the ocean with Bella and Edward’s iconic wedding and honeymoon scenes from the film. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 : Soundtrack”. |
2 . Birdy – Skinny Love |
| Birdy’s rendition of Bon Iver’s “Skinny Love” captivates with its raw, emotive power, a stark contrast to the original’s indie-folk roots. At just 14, Birdy transforms the song with her haunting piano and delicate vocals, bringing a fresh perspective to the enigmatic lyrics. The music video is directed by Sophie Muller. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Birdy”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Lewis Capaldi – Before You Go |
‘But all I can think about is seeing that look on your face’
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| Penned in memory of his late aunt Pat, Lewis Capaldi’s “Before You Go” resonates with the raw ache of regret and remembrance and offers a melodic embrace to those wrestling with goodbye’s finality. The music video is directed by Kyle Thrash. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Lauv & LANY – Mean It |
‘Don’t mess with my head Don’t tell me you’re falling’
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| Lauv and LANY’s collaboration “Mean It” encapsulates a tale of unrequited efforts in a relationship, while it blends Lauv’s gentle tones with LANY’s Paul Klein’s emotive delivery. The music video, directed by Phillip Lopez, visualizes a desert treasure hunt, paralleling the search for truth in a mirage of feelings. |
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Featured on the 2020 album “How I’m Feeling”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Charlie Puth – We Don’t Talk Anymore (w/ Selena Gomez) |
| Charlie Puth’s “We Don’t Talk Anymore,” featuring Selena Gomez, captures the essence of a New York City breakup. Directed by Phil Pinto, the video showcases the emotional disconnect between lovers who can’t seem to reach out despite lingering feelings. Although fans anticipated Selena’s appearance, her absence, due to tour commitments, is cleverly filled by a look-alike. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “Nine Track Mind”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Justin Bieber – No Sense (w/ Travis Scott) |
| Sampling SWV’s “Rain,” Justin Bieber’s “No Sense” with Travis Scott melds R&B vibes and rap to articulate a disoriented relationship and confront the struggles of a connection devoid of depth. Visually, the music video, directed by Parris Goebel, brings the track to life with a futuristic dance amidst neon lights. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Purpose”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Ariana Grande – Into You |
‘A little less conversation and a little more touch my body’
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| Directed by Hannah Lux Davis, the music video for Ariana Grande’s “Into You” is a vibrant blend of sultry desert escapades and festival fashion, with Grande and a Lenny Kravitz-esque lover, hinting at a love triangle amidst the heat and dust. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “Dangerous Woman”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Jhené Aiko – None Of Your Concern |
‘I know that I’m deserving of more’
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| Jhené Aiko’s “None of Your Concern,” featuring Big Sean, is a poignant R&B ballad that dives deep into the aftermath of their real-life relationship. Aiko’s haunting vocals blend with a melancholic melody, while Big Sean’s rap verse reveals a raw, introspective layer. The music video, set in a lush, tropical locale, contrasts Aiko’s vibrant attire against the serene backdrop, underscoring the song’s theme of moving on despite lingering pain. |
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Featured on the 2020 album “Chilombo”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Harry Styles – Watermelon Sugar |
‘I just wanna taste it, I just wanna taste it (Ooh, yeah)’
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| Harry Styles’ “Watermelon Sugar” delivers an exuberant celebration of physical joy and summer vibes. After its opening dedication to “touching,” the music video, directed by Bradley & Pablo, is a vivid tableau set on a Malibu beach, where Styles and a bevy of friends indulge in a feast of fruit and tactile bliss. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Fine Line”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . James Arthur & Anne-Marie – Rewrite The Stars |
| James Arthur and Anne-Marie breathe new life into “Rewrite the Stars” from the movie “The Greatest Showman.” The accompanying music video, directed by Hannah Lux Davis, transforms the circus-themed spectacle into a lyrical dance of yearning and possibility where the two British popstars are clad in evening attire while skilled dancers complement their vocal performance. |
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11 . Ellie Goulding – Still Falling For You |
‘No one can lift me, catch me the way that you do’
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| Serving as the soundtrack to the Renée Zellweger and Colin Firth film “Bridget Jones’s Baby,” Ellie Goulding’s “Still Falling For You” emerges as a heartwarming ode to enduring love and perpetual thrill of deepening romance. The music video, directed by Emil Nava intertwines Goulding’s performance with scenes projected behind her from the much-anticipated movie. |
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12 . McFly – Love Is Easy |
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| With its acoustic beginnings featuring Tom Fletcher’s ukulele and vocals, “Love is Easy” by McFly is a feel-good, catchy, and lyrically sweet song. It celebrates love’s simplicity with a nod to the classic film “It’s a Wonderful Life”. The music video is directed by David Spearing. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Memory Lane: The Best of McFly”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Ukulele takes center stage in “Love Is Easy,” marking a first for Tom Fletcher as a songwriter with this instrument. The song’s charm is its effortless simplicity.
2. “Watermelon Sugar” hit the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100. Styles’ catchy tune proved that fruit and disco can indeed delight the masses.
3. Justin Vernon, a.k.a. Bon Iver, wrote “Skinny Love.” Birdy’s rendition added a fresh, ethereal twist to the indie classic.
4. McFly’s “Love Is Easy” nods to the 1946 classic “It’s a Wonderful Life.” A quote strategically placed to tug at nostalgic heartstrings.
5. “Still Falling For You” cruises at a smooth 96 BPM. Goulding’s performance leans into the moodiness of movie romance.
6. Japan, the Philippines, and Los Angeles collaboratively birthed the production of the Puth-Gomez duet. Gomez’s closet vocals are legendary.
7. Though uncredited, Ty Dolla Sign’s velvety tones sneak into Aiko’s tune. It’s like a hidden Easter egg for auditory sleuths.
8. Soundz and Mike Dean brought their talent to crafting Bieber’s track. It was also part of the diverse soundscape of “Purpose.”
9. Grande’s “Into You” is known for its infectious club beat and synths. If dancing were a song, this would be it.
10. Capaldi’s track delves into self-reflection and loss. Regret and emotional aftermath weave through the heartfelt lyrics.
11. Painted desert red rocks stand out in “Mean It.” Perhaps an obscure nod to a metaphorical maze of emotions.
12. “A Thousand Years” is Twilight-level emotional fodder. It characterizes Edward and Bella’s saga and fit the pop culture zeitgeist.
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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 all along I believed I would find you (Christina Perri) • But all I can think about is seeing that look on your face (Lewis Capaldi) • Don’t mess with my head Don’t tell me you’re falling (Lauv & LANY) • A little less conversation and a little more touch my body (Ariana Grande) • I know that I’m deserving of more (Jhené Aiko) • I just wanna taste it, I just wanna taste it (Ooh, yeah) (Harry Styles) • No one can lift me, catch me the way that you do (Ellie Goulding) •
Music-wise : Pop, Dance Pop, Rock, R&B
