How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Lana Del Rey, Kylie Minogue, Mclean, Louis Tomlinson, Rita Ora, Marlon Roudette, Lauren Aquilina, The Pierces, Olly Murs, Paramore, Train, Nelly
They are the performers of twelve love songs that ranked in various charts, this week (11/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. What was the highest charting position for Lauren Aquilina’s “Lovers Or Liars” on the UK Singles Chart?
- A Number 42
- B Number 58
- C Number 72
2. Who produced “You’ll Be Mine” by The Pierces?
- A Guy Berryman and Rik Simpson
- B Max Martin
- C Jack Antonoff
3. In what setting was the music video for Olly Murs’s “Oh My Goodness” filmed?
- A A theme park
- B A shopping complex
- C A concert hall
4. Which genre influenced Paramore’s “Still Into You”?
- A Heavy metal
- B New wave
- C Classical
5. Which instrument features prominently in Train’s “Hey, Soul Sister”?
- A Banjo
- B Ukulele
- C Harmonica
6. What classic car do we see in Nelly’s “Hey Porsche” music video?
- A Porsche 911
- B Porsche 356A
- C Porsche Carrera GT
7. What chart position did MoStack’s “What I Wanna” achieve on the UK Singles Chart?
- A Number 62
- B Number 31
- C Number 45
8. Which artist features on Octavian’s “Bet”?
- A Dave
- B Skepta
- C Stormzy
9. What stands out in the music video for Stormzy’s “Know Me From”?
- A An elaborate dance sequence
- B Various locations around London
- C Animation effects
10. Which two artists collaborated on “Sit Back Down”?
- A Jay-Z and Kanye West
- B Not3s and Maleek Berry
- C Wiley and Dizzee Rascal
11. What unique chart achievement is associated with “Bright Lights” by Tinchy Stryder?
- A Number 1 in Belgium
- B Non-album single success
- C Double platinum in the US
12. Which track by Modest Mouse influenced Lupe Fiasco’s “The Show Goes On”?
- A “Float On”
- B “Dashboard”
- C “Ocean Breathes Salty”
Tracklist
1 . Lana Del Rey – Young And Beautiful |
| The music video is directed by Chris Sweeney. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “The Great Gatsby: Music from Baz Luhrmann’s Film”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Kylie Minogue – Into The Blue |
| The music video is directed by Dawn Shadforth. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Kiss Me Once”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Mclean – My Name |
| The music video is directed by Nick Bartleet. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Finally in Love”. |
4 . Louis Tomlinson – Two Of Us |
| The music video is directed by Huse Monfaradi. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Walls”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Rita Ora – Only Want You (w/ 6Lack) |
| The music video is directed by Hannah Lux Davis. |
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Featured on the 2021 album “Phoenix”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Marlon Roudette – When The Beat Drops Out |
| The music video is directed by Alexander Brown. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Electric Soul”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Lauren Aquilina – Lovers Or Liars |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Liars”. |
8 . The Pierces – You’ll Be Mine |
| The music video is directed by Kinga Burza. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “You & I”. |
9 . Olly Murs – Oh My Goodness |
| The music video is directed by Marcus Lundin. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “In Case You Didn’t Know”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Paramore – Still Into You |
| The music video is directed by Isaac Rentz. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Paramore”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Train – Hey Soul Sister |
| The music video is directed by Matt Stawski. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Save Me, San Francisco”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Nelly – Hey Porsche |
| The music video is directed by Ethan Lader. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “M.O.”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Lovers Or Liars” reached number 58 on the UK Singles Chart. It marked Lauren Aquilina’s highest-charting single, highlighting her growing presence in the indie pop scene.
2. “You’ll Be Mine” was produced by Guy Berryman and Rik Simpson, under the moniker The Darktones. Their production contributed to the track’s breakthrough in the UK music scene.
3. The music video for “Oh My Goodness” was filmed at the Westfield Stratford City shopping complex. Olly Murs chases an attractive girl around this bustling location.
4. Paramore’s “Still Into You” is influenced by new wave. This contributed to the song’s pop rock vibe, distinguishing it from their earlier, heavier sound.
5. A ukulele features prominently in “Hey, Soul Sister.” Its distinctive sound contributed to the song’s catchy and international appeal.
6. Nelly is seen with a vintage Porsche 356A in the “Hey Porsche” video. The sleek sports car serves as both a symbol and subject in the narrative.
7. “What I Wanna” by MoStack peaked at number 31 on the UK Singles Chart, signaling the rapper’s rising prominence in the scene.
8. “Bet” features Skepta along with vocal contributions from Michael Phantom. The collaboration boosted Octavian’s standing in the grime and UK hip-hop circles.
9. The music video for “Know Me From” by Stormzy showcases various London locations. It reflects his roots and authenticity while resonating with fans.
10. “Sit Back Down” was created by Not3s and Maleek Berry. Their collaboration blends Afroswing and hip-hop elements into a cohesive track.
11. “Bright Lights” achieved success as a non-album single. Despite its parent album being scrapped, the track reached number 7 on the UK Singles Chart.
12. Lupe Fiasco’s “The Show Goes On” was influenced by Modest Mouse’s “Float On.” Its upbeat melody played a key role in the song’s critical acclaim and commercial success.
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