How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Andie Case, Katy B, Avicii, Adele, Boyzone, Lady Gaga, Zayn, Nicki Minaj, Ellie Goulding, Tom Odell, Hurts, Muse
They are the performers of twelve love songs that ranked in various charts, this week (22/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
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Tracklist
1 . Andie Case – Want To Want Me / I Want You To Want Me Mashup |
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2 . Katy B – Easy Please Me |
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Featured on the 2011 album “On a Mission”. |
3 . Avicii – Waiting For Love |
| The music video is directed by Sebastian Ringler. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Stories”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Adele – Send My Love [To Your New Lover] |
| The music video is directed by Patrick Daughters. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “25“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Boyzone – Love Is A Hurricane |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Brother”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Lady Gaga – You And I |
| The music video is directed by Laurieann Gibson. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Born This Way“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Zayn – Entertainer |
| The music video is directed by David M. Helman. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Icarus Falls”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Nicki Minaj – Right By My Side (w/ Chris Brown) |
| The music video is directed by Benny Boom. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Ellie Goulding – Beating Heart |
| The music video is directed by Ben Newbury. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Divergent: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Tom Odell – Magnetised |
| The music video is directed by George Belfield. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “Wrong Crowd”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Hurts – Better Than Love |
| The music video is directed by WIZ Andrew John Whiston. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Happiness”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Muse – Neutron Star Collision [Love Is Forever] |
| The music video is directed by Anthony Mandler. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Soundtrack”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Andie Case’s mashup combines Jason Derulo’s “Want To Want Me” and Cheap Trick’s “I Want You To Want Me.” This track gained popularity in 2015, achieving a viral status on the UK Singles Chart.
2. Katy B’s single uses the harmonic minor scale. The song features electronica and dubstep elements, reflecting her collaboration with Magnetic Man for her debut album.
3. This Avicii track was first showcased at Ultra Music Festival 2015. It’s notable for Simon Aldred’s uncredited vocals and production aid from Martin Garrix.
4. Adele’s song, part of her album “25,” became a single in 2016. Max Martin and Shellback contributed to its production, adding to Adele’s string of hits.
5. Boyzone’s 2010 song is a part of the compilation “No Matter What: The Essential Boyzone.” Polydor Records continues to control its rights.
6. Lady Gaga first performed “Yoü and I” at Elton John’s White Tie and Tiara Ball. The song had already picked up Grammy attention for its pop solo performance merits.
7. Sofia Jamora stars in Zayn’s music video for his single from “Icarus Falls.” The video ties into a storyline from his previous works, with Steven Bauer also appearing.
8. Benny Boom directed the music video for “Right By My Side.” Nicki Minaj collaborated with Chris Brown to blend R&B and pop effortlessly within the track.
9. Ellie Goulding’s song for the *Divergent* soundtrack was initially penned on a banjo. Londoner Joe Janiak co-wrote this piece, complimenting Goulding’s ethereal tones.
10. Tom Odell’s “Magnetised” landed at number 40 on the UK Singles Chart. The song showcases his continued collaboration with producers like Rick Nowels and Jim Abbiss.
11. Hurts made their UK single debut in 2010. Their early work received production assistance from Joseph Cross and mixing by Spike Stent.
12. Muse’s single was crafted for *The Twilight Saga: Eclipse*. Known for using D-flat major, Muse incorporated modal interchange to fit the film’s atmospheric needs.
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