How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Jay-Z, Tom Walker, Lauv, Robyn, Rixton, Liam Payne, Britney Spears, The Script, Usher, Diana Vickers, Caro Emerald, Selena Gomez & The Scene
They are the performers of twelve love songs that ranked in various charts, this week (30/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. What other artist collaborates with Jay-Z on the track “Holy Grail”?
- A Kanye West
- B Justin Timberlake
- C Beyoncé
2. What unique element is featured in the music video for Tom Walker’s “Now You’re Gone”?
- A A magician and his assistant
- B A circus setting
- C A sci-fi storyline
3. Which city inspired Lauv’s song “I Like Me Better”?
- A Los Angeles
- B San Francisco
- C New York City
4. Who stars as the sole performer in the music video for Robyn’s “Call Your Girlfriend”?
- A Robyn herself
- B An unknown actor
- C A famous dancer
5. Which song does Rixton’s “Me And My Broken Heart” interpolate?
- A “Lonely No More” by Rob Thomas
- B “Smooth” by Santana
- C “Bent” by Matchbox Twenty
6. Which uncredited artist contributed to Liam Payne’s “Strip That Down”?
- A Zayn Malik
- B Ed Sheeran
- C Justin Bieber
7. What theme is explored in Britney Spears’ “Make Me…”?
- A Fame and fortune
- B Sexual agency
- C Heartbreak
8. For which album is the song “Rain” by The Script a lead single?
- A The Script
- B #3
- C Freedom Child
9. On which continent did Usher’s “DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love” steadily climb the charts?
- A Africa
- B Asia
- C Australia
10. What was the Billboard Hot 100 peak position for Diana Vickers’ “The Boy Who Murdered Love”?
- A 36
- B 72
- C Not entered
11. Which media feature utilized Caro Emerald’s “That Man”?
- A Marvel’s *Agent Carter*
- B *Riverdale*
- C *Gossip Girl*
12. What controversy surrounded the music video for Selena Gomez’s “Love You Like a Love Song”?
- A Inappropriate dance moves
- B Painted horse scenes
- C Fireworks display
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – 2010s Music Videos – week 30/52 – click here
Tracklist
1 . Jay-Z – Holy Grail |
| The music video is directed by Anthony Mandler. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Magna Carta Holy Grail”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Tom Walker – Now You’re Gone (w/ Zara Larsson) |
| The music video is directed by Tim Mattia. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “What a Time to Be Alive”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Lauv – I Like Me Better |
| The music video is directed by Alex Di Marco. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “I met you when I was 18. (the playlist)”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Robyn – Call Your Girlfriend |
| The music video is directed by Max Vitali. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Body Talk”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Rixton – Me And My Broken Heart |
| The music video is directed by Cameron Duddy. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Let the Road”. |
6 . Liam Payne – Strip That Down (w/ Quavo) |
| The music video is directed by Emil Nava. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “LP1”. |
7 . Britney Spears – Make Me… (w/ G-Eazy) |
| The music video is directed by David LaChapelle. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “Glory”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . The Script – Rain |
| The music video is directed by Calmatic. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Freedom Child”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Usher – Dj Got Us Fallin’ In Love (w/ Pitbull) |
| The music video is directed by Hiro Murai. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Versus”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Diana Vickers – The Boy Who Murdered Love |
| The music video is directed by James Copeman. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Songs from the Tainted Cherry Tree”. |
11 . Caro Emerald – That Man |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Deleted Scenes from the Cutting Room Floor“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Selena Gomez & The Scene – Love You Like A Love Song |
| The music video is directed by Geremy Jasper & Georgie Greville. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “When the Sun Goes Down”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Justin Timberlake lends his vocals on “Holy Grail,” a collaboration that achieved notable chart success. It includes a reference to Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit.”
2. The music video features a dramatic story about a magician and his assistant. Set in Reno, it is distinct from typical music videos for its narrative approach.
3. Lauv’s move to New York City inspired “I Like Me Better.” It captures the themes of self-discovery and romance, supported by its electropop sound.
4. The video for “Call Your Girlfriend” features Robyn alone, capturing attention for her unique dancing, a staple of her visual performance style.
5. Rixton’s single interpolates Rob Thomas’s “Lonely No More,” which was acknowledged and topically linked to the song’s melody.
6. Ed Sheeran, uncredited, worked behind the scenes on “Strip That Down,” infusing his songwriting style into Liam Payne’s repertoire.
7. “Make Me…” hinges on themes of desire and independence. The collaboration with G-Eazy adds a rap dimension to Britney’s characteristic pop sound.
8. “Rain” acts as the lead single for *Freedom Child*. The song showcases a musical shift, blending pop elements with the band’s rock roots.
9. “DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love” saw significant success in Europe. Usher’s collaboration with Pitbull added a dance-pop richness to its appeal.
10. “The Boy Who Murdered Love” didn’t hit the Billboard Hot 100. It charted in the UK, peaking within the top 40.
11. “That Man” by Caro Emerald was used in the show *Agent Carter*. Its jazzy swing sound lent itself well to the period piece’s eclectic soundtrack.
12. The music video for “Love You Like a Love Song” faced backlash for featuring painted horses, but assuredly, no harm was done, with scenes later removed.
