How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Rae Morris, Coldplay, Rod Stewart, Rihanna, The Vamps, Martin Jensen, Mariah Carey, Dua Lipa, Emeli Sandé, Olly Alexander [Years & Years], Nicole Scherzinger, Take That, Fugative
They are the performers of twelve love songs that ranked in various charts, this week (20/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
Tracklist
1 . Rae Morris – Love Again |
| The music video is directed by Charlie Robins. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Unguarded”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Coldplay – Princess Of China (w/ Rihanna) |
| The music video is directed by Adria Petty. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Mylo Xyloto“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Rod Stewart – It’s Over |
| The music video is directed by Cameron Duddy. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Time”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Rihanna – California King Bed |
| The music video is directed by Anthony Mandler. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Loud“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . The Vamps, Martin Jensen – Middle Of The Night |
| The music video is directed by Mike Baldwin. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Night & Day”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Mariah Carey – #Beautiful (w/ Miguel) |
| The music video is directed by Joseph Kahn. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Me. I Am Mariah… The Elusive Chanteuse”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Dua Lipa – Hotter Than Hell |
| The music video is directed by Emil Nava. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Dua Lipa”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Emeli Sandé – My Kind Of Love |
| The music video is directed by Dawn Shadforth. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Our Version of Events“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Olly Alexander [Years & Years] – If You’re Over Me |
| The music video is directed by Fred Rowson. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Palo Santo”. |
10 . Nicole Scherzinger – Right There (w/ 50 Cent) |
| The music video is directed by Paul Hunter . |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Killer Love”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Take That – Love Love |
| The music video is directed by Alex Large, Liane Sommers. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Progress”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Fugative – Crush |
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Love Again” by Rae Morris is featured on “Now That’s What I Call House” as track 20. This compilation was released in August 2015.
2. The music video for the Coldplay and Rihanna duet was directed by Adria Petty and Alan Bibby. Filmed in Los Angeles, it premiered in 2012.
3. Stewart’s “It’s Over” delves into divorce proceedings. The song reflects on marriage breakdowns and mentions lawyers and children.
4. The lyric about emotional distance while sharing a bed comes from the ballad “California King Bed.” The bed is a metaphor for relational space.
5. Rose Ayling-Ellis is featured in the music video for The Vamps and Martin Jensen’s collaboration. The video includes a scene with sign language.
6. The song by Carey and Miguel opens with a motorcycle ride invitation. This sets the scene for subsequent romantic themes.
7. Dua Lipa references “505” in a song from her self-titled album. This nods to her musical influences.
8. “My Kind of Love” is the track from Emeli Sandé’s album produced by multiple producers. It combines R&B with soul elements.
9. During the release of “If You’re Over Me,” Years & Years operated as a group with Olly Alexander as the lead vocalist, before the transition to a solo project.
10. 50 Cent collaborated with Scherzinger for the US version of her single. This version featured new rap verses.
11. The music video for “Love Love” by Take That was directed by AlexandLiane. It features a performance-centric visual style.
12. “Crush” peaked at number 26 on the UK Singles Chart, marking Fugative’s highest-charting single. The record was released in 2010.
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