How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Zayn, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Tulisa, Trevor Daniel, Ellie Goulding, Liam Payne, The Weeknd, Idina Menzel & Michael Bublé, Harry Styles, Daley, Justin Bieber, Gwen Stefani
They are the performers of twelve love songs that ranked in various charts, this week (50/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Who directed the music video for Taylor Swift and Zayn’s duet from the “Fifty Shades Darker” soundtrack?
- A Grant Singer
- B Mark Romanek
- C Jake Nava
2. Which musical scale does Lady Gaga’s “Million Reasons” primarily use?
- A G major
- B C major
- C D minor
3. “Sight of You” by Tulisa was a double A-side with which other track?
- A “XO”
- B “Live Your Life”
- C “Hotline Bling”
4. What notable production choice was made for Trevor Daniel’s “Falling” regarding its song structure?
- A It lacks a bridge
- B It has no second verse
- C It ends with a drum solo
5. What color is used symbolically in the “Figure 8” music video by Ellie Goulding?
- A Blue
- B Yellow
- C Red
6. Liam Payne’s “All I Want (For Christmas)” features which instrument prominently in its arrangement?
- A Ukulele
- B Piano
- C Harmonica
7. What is the core lyrical theme of The Weeknd’s “In the Night”?
- A A mythical creature
- B A historical event
- C Sexual abuse
8. Who are the lead vocalists on the popular duet version of Frank Loesser’s winter standard from 2014?
- A Idina Menzel and Michael Bublé
- B Mariah Carey and Justin Timberlake
- C Celine Dion and Josh Groban
9. What fictional location features in Harry Styles’s “Adore You” music video?
- A Isle of Wight
- B Isle of Eroda
- C Isle of Skye
10. The R&B single “Remember Me” is a collaboration between Daley and which other singer?
- A Jessie J
- B Rihanna
- C Lorde
11. Which genre does Justin Bieber’s song from “Under the Mistletoe” blend with pop?
- A Reggae
- B Jazz
- C Classical
12. Which famous holiday albums inspired Gwen Stefani’s Christmas single featuring Blake Shelton?
- A *A Charlie Brown Christmas* and *Light of the Stable*
- B *White Christmas* and *Blue Christmas*
- C *The Christmas Song* and *Christmas in Hollis*
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Tracklist
1 . Zayn, Taylor Swift – I Don’t Wanna Live Forever [Fifty Shades Darker] |
‘I’m sittin’ eyes wide open And I got one thing stuck in my mind’
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| Recorded at Brooklyn’s Rough Coustumer Studio and Los Angeles’ Record Plant, “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever,” by Zayn and Taylor Swift, blends Swift’s sensuous songwriting with Zayn’s dynamic vocals, creating a captivating track from the “Fifty Shades Darker” soundtrack. Directed by Grant Singer and filmed at London’s St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel, the music video portrays the duo amidst emotional turmoil, culminating in a joint scene filled with tension and unspoken narratives. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Fifty Shades Darker: Soundtrack”. |
2 . Lady Gaga – Million Reasons |
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| Co-written with Hillary Lindsey and Mark Ronson, “Million Reasons” by Lady Gaga is a poignant ballad about the emotional turmoil in a struggling relationship, portraying the internal conflict of finding reasons to stay in a relationship despite overwhelming reasons to leave. The song, blending piano and guitar, was recorded at Shangri-La, Gypsy Palace Studios in Malibu, and Electric Lady Studios in New York. A continuation of the previous track “Perfect Illusion,” the accompanying music video, directed by Ruth Hogben & Andrea Gelardin, begins with Gaga in a desert, followed by Gaga in the make-up room, or Gaga in a pink suit and even Gaga opening a meaningful gift, a rosary from her sister. You find this obscure, so do we. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “Joanne”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Tulisa – Sight Of You |
‘That amazing smile has been lost for a while’
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| Produced by The Dream and co-written with Terius “The-Dream” Nash, “Sight of You,” a single by Tulisa Contostavlos, captures the emotional depth of a challenging relationship and the complexities of love and betrayal. The music video, directed by Luke Hyams and starring English actor Jody Latham, features Tulisa confronting Latham after witnessing him with another woman, leading to dramatic and emotional sequences followed by forgiveness. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “The Female Boss”. |
4 . Trevor Daniel – Falling |
| Produced by KC Supreme, Charlie Handsome, and Taz Taylor, “Falling,” by Trevor Daniel, is a personal track reflecting on past romantic disappointments and the rejuvenation of hope in love and cautious optimism towards new connections. The accompanying music video directed by William Desena. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Nicotine”. |
5 . Ellie Goulding – Figure 8 |
‘But something tells me I’m not alone’
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| Blending dubstep and electro-rock elements, “Figure 8” by Ellie Goulding, co-written with Jonny Lattimer and produced by Monsta and Mike Spencer, explores the complexities of a broken relationship followed by emotional recovery. The music video, directed by W.I.Z., showcases Goulding amid the aftermath of a breakup, using powerful visual symbolism like a red fabric (her ex T shirt or underwear or …?), and slow-motion dish throwing. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Halcyon”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Liam Payne – All I Want [For Christmas] |
| Delivered over piano and strings, British singer Liam Payne’s “All I Want (For Christmas)” is a song about longing for reconciliation and renewed love during the holiday season, co-written by James Newman, Samuel Preston, and Philip Cook, with production by Phil Cook. The accompanying music video, directed by Conor Butler, set in a wintry forest and featuring animated elements, portrays Payne’s reflective journey through memories and loss. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “LP1”. |
7 . The Weeknd – In The Night |
‘He was cold and he was so unforgiving’
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| Reminiscent of Michael Jackson’s style, particularly “Dirty Diana,” “In the Night” by The Weeknd is co-written with Belly, Savan Kotecha, Peter Svensson, and produced by Max Martin & Ali Payami. Set in a strip club, the music video, directed by BRTHR and featuring Bella Hadid as a dancer in a red bodysuit, showcases a storyline filled with tension and action where Hadid ultimately rescues The Weeknd. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Beauty Behind The Madness”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Idina Menzel & Michael Bublé – Baby It’s Cold Outside |
‘There’s bound to be talk tomorrow’
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| Idina Menzel and Michael Bublé’s rendition of the holiday song “Baby It’s Cold Outside” features an imaginative music video, directed by Brett Sullivan, with child actors Emily Carey and Harry Collett. The video, set in a vintage hotel, showcases the two young actors playfully lip-syncing and dancing to the song, dressed in period costumes. The creative approach extends to the video’s charming scenes, including a moment where whipped cream on Emily’s nose leads to an adorable interaction while both Bublé and Menzel make brief cameos as reflections in hotel mirrors. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Holiday Wishes”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Harry Styles – Adore You |
‘I get so lost inside your eyes Would you believe it?’
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| The lyrics of Harry Styles’ song “Adore You” sound like a one-way adoration. That’s about it. Adding a layer of symbolism to the theme, the music video, directed by Dave Meyers and narrated by Rosalía, features a unique narrative set on the fictional island of Eroda (“Adore” – you get it – spelled backwards) depicts Styles as an outcast who finds solace in caring for a gold-dappled fish that grows too large for the land. It was filmed in Scottish scenic harbors of Cockenzie and Port Seton, and St Abbs, chosen for their scenic harbors. Spoiler alert: the story concludes with the townspeople aiding in releasing the fish to the sea. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Fine Line”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Daley – Remember Me (w/ Jessie J) |
| Incorporating samples from Mica Paris’ “I Should’ve Known Better” and Marlena Shaw’s “Woman of the Ghetto,” “Remember Me” by Daley featuring Jessie J is a pop and soul fusion. The music video, directed by Ethan Lader, features creative elements like dripping boomboxes and black and white visuals, paired with dance sequences. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Alone Together”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Justin Bieber – Mistletoe |
| A collaboration between Bieber, Nasri Atweh, Adam Messinger, and The Messengers, Justin Bieber’s “Mistletoe” merges festive and romantic themes, featuring snowy scenes and holiday cheer in Franklin, Tennessee. Directed by Roman White, the video stars Bieber and Allie Williams, capturing a holiday romance. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Under The Mistletoe”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Gwen Stefani – You Make It Feel Like Christmas (w/ Blake Shelton) |
‘Can’t believe that this is happening’
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| Co-written by Stefani, Shelton, Justin Tranter, and Busbee, Gwen Stefani’s “You Make It Feel Like Christmas,” a duet with Blake Shelton, is a country pop Christmas melody that blends holiday spirit and romance. The music video, directed by Sophie Muller, captures Stefani and Shelton in celebratory holiday scenarios, embracing the cheerful ambience of the season that comes with the holiday decorations and festive activities. |
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The music video for the duet by Taylor Swift and Zayn was directed by Grant Singer. It was filmed at the St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel, adding a cinematic touch to the soundtrack’s promotion.
2. “Million Reasons” by Lady Gaga is chiefly in C major. The song is a blend of country and pop influences, and the song’s tempo and key accentuate its heartfelt themes.
3. Tulisa’s “Sight of You” was released alongside “Live Your Life.” This arrangement presented two contrasting styles for listeners during the holiday season of its release.
4. Trevor Daniel’s “Falling” notably avoids a second verse. This choice was made to maintain the song’s energy and cohesive flow, solidifying its unique structure.
5. In the music video for “Figure 8,” red is a prominent color. It symbolizes the intense emotions and themes of heartbreak present in the track.
6. Liam Payne’s Christmas single features piano as a prominent instrument. The stripped-back arrangement highlights Payne’s vocals, delivering a more intimate feel.
7. The lyrics of “In the Night” by The Weeknd address the story of a woman who is a victim of sexual abuse. The song’s critical acclaim underscores its sensitive topic and social relevance.
8. The 2014 version of the winter duet features Idina Menzel and Michael Bublé. Their vocals add a modern touch to the classic song, which remains a seasonal favorite.
9. The “Adore You” music video by Harry Styles takes place on the fictional Isle of Eroda. The setting adds whimsy and narrative depth to the visual experience of the song.
10. “Remember Me” is a single by Daley featuring Jessie J. The track is part of Daley’s “Alone Together” EP, showcasing their vocal prominence and artistic collaboration.
11. The song from “Under the Mistletoe” by Justin Bieber blends reggae with pop. These musical elements, alongside festive lyrics, create a unique holiday track.
12. Gwen Stefani’s “You Make It Feel Like Christmas” with Blake Shelton was inspired by “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and “Light of the Stable.” These classic albums influence its nostalgic yet modern sentiment.
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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 • I’m sittin’ eyes wide open And I got one thing stuck in my mind (Zayn, Taylor Swift) • That amazing smile has been lost for a while (Tulisa) • But something tells me I’m not alone (Ellie Goulding) • He was cold and he was so unforgiving (The Weeknd) • There’s bound to be talk tomorrow (Idina Menzel & Michael Bublé) • I get so lost inside your eyes Would you believe it? (Harry Styles) • Can’t believe that this is happening (Gwen Stefani)
Music-wise : Pop, Dance Pop, Rock, R&B
