How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Michael Bublé, Ella Mai, Beyoncé, will.i.am, Ed Sheeran, Kygo & Whitney Houston, Rita Ora, Trey Songz, P!nk, Andy Grammer, MKTO, Ellie Goulding
They are the performers of twelve love songs that ranked in various charts, this week (27/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
Tracklist
1 . Michael Bublé – Close Your Eyes |
| The music video is directed by Marc Klasfeld, Brett Sullivan. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “To Be Loved“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Ella Mai – Boo’d Up |
| The music video is directed by Nick Walker. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Ella Mai”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Beyoncé – 1+1 |
| The music video is directed by Beyoncé. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “4”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . will.i.am – This Is Love (w/ Eva Simons) |
| The music video is directed by will.i.am. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “#willpower”. |
5 . Ed Sheeran – All Of The Stars |
| The music video is directed by Djay Brawner. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “The Fault in Our Stars: Music from the Motion Picture”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Kygo & Whitney Houston – Higher Love |
| The music video is directed by Hannah Lux Davis. |
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7 . Rita Ora – Poison |
| The music video is directed by Cameron Duddy. |
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8 . Trey Songz – Touchin, Lovin (w/ Nicki Minaj) |
| The music video is directed by Jason Zada. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Trigga”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . P!nk – True Love (w/ Lily Allen) |
| The music video is directed by Sophie Muller. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “The Truth About Love”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Andy Grammer – Honey I’m Good. |
| The music video is directed by Jason Merrin. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Magazines or Novels”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . MKTO – Classic |
| The music video is directed by Josh Forbes. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “MKTO”. |
12 . Ellie Goulding – Hate Me (w/ Juice WRLD) |
| The music video is directed by Saam Farahmand. |
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Michael Bublé’s song in 2013 was inspired by his wife, Luisana. Its heartfelt lyrics result from piano-conceived sessions.
2. Ella Mai’s 2017 hit single won Best R&B Song at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards. It also received a Song of the Year nomination.
3. Beyoncé first performed “1+1” during the American Idol’s tenth season finale, showcasing this song’s global premiere.
4. The 2012 music video collaboration with Eva Simons was directed by will.i.am. He was quite hands-on.
5. Ed Sheeran’s 2014 track from “x” plays during the end credits of the film “The Fault in Our Stars,” mirroring its emotional themes.
6. In 2019, Kygo remixed Whitney Houston’s version of “Higher Love,” reviving her vocals for a new generation.
7. Rita Ora’s “Poison,” released in 2015, climbed to number three on the UK Singles Chart. It had quite the intoxicating impact.
8. The track “Touchin, Lovin,” included Nicki Minaj, offering a dynamic collaboration on Trey Songz’s 2014 album.
9. P!nk featured Lily Allen on a track from her 2012 album, “The Truth About Love.” This collaboration added a touch of British flair.
10. Andy Grammer’s pop song highlights the themes of temptation and fidelity, proving a popular choice among loyal fans.
11. “Classic” was crafted by MKTO in 2013. The duo managed to sound retro and fresh simultaneously.
12. Ellie Goulding’s 2019 release featured a collaboration with Juice WRLD, blending their distinctive styles into one track.
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