How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Ed Sheeran, Olly Murs, Beyoncé, Talay Riley, Katy Perry, Shaggy, Jason Derulo, Tom Odell, The Script, Chris Brown, MNEK, Ferreck Dawn & Redondo
They are the performers of twelve love songs that ranked in various charts, this week (37/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Who replaced Dawn Robinson’s vocals in En Vogue’s “Too Gone, Too Long”?
- A Cindy Herron, Terry Ellis, and Maxine Jones
- B Just Maxine Jones
- C A hired session singer
2. What does Neil Young’s “Piece of Crap” critique?
- A Political corruption
- B Modern consumer goods
- C Online streaming services
3. What historic event coincides with the release date of Iron Maiden’s protest song?
- A Hiroshima atomic bombing
- B End of World War II
- C Woodstock
4. What’s unique about Talay Riley’s “Make You Mine” in terms of title competition?
- A The title is patented
- B It shares a title with many songs
- C It’s made up entirely of invented words
5. Which song set a Billboard Hot 100 longevity record for Jewel?
- A “Who Will Save Your Soul”
- B “You Were Meant for Me”
- C “Foolish Games”
6. What makes “I Need Your Love” by Shaggy stand out linguistically?
- A It’s sung entirely in Latin
- B It’s a multilingual track
- C The lyrics are in Morse code
7. What did RuPaul’s “Back to My Roots” originally celebrate?
- A Personal growth
- B Hairstyles of black women
- C Indoor plants
8. Why is TLC’s track from 1992 notable regarding Lisa Lopes?
- A She was left out of the track entirely
- B Her rap was in the remix, not the original
- C She voiced the song alone
9. Which short story inspired The Script’s “For the First Time” video?
- A “The Necklace”
- B “The Gift of the Magi”
- C “A Hunger Artist”
10. Where can you not find Fatboy Slim’s “Ya Mama” on an official compilation?
- A *Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars*
- B *Charlie’s Angels* soundtrack
- C *Why Try Harder* greatest hits
11. What distinguishes “Wrote a Song About You” in MNEK’s performances?
- A The song is never performed live
- B Fifth most performed live
- C MNEK lip-syncs it
12. Which show featured Friendly Fires’ “Kiss of Life” after its Channel 4 debut?
- A Doctor Who
- B Melrose Place
- C The Office
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – 2010s Music Videos – week 37/52 – click here
Tracklist
1 . Ed Sheeran – You Need Me I Don’t Need You |
| The music video is directed by Emil Nava. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “+“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Olly Murs – Please Don’t Let Me Go |
| The music video is directed by Diamond Dogs. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Olly Murs”. |
3 . Beyoncé – Why Don’t You Love Me |
| The music video is directed by Jake Nava. |
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Featured on the 2008 album “I Am… Sasha Fierce“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Talay Riley – Make You Mine |
| The music video is directed by Marcus Lundin. |
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5 . Katy Perry – Teenage Dream |
| The music video is directed by Yoann Lemoine. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Teenage Dream”. |
6 . Shaggy – I Need Your Love (w/ Mohombi, Faydee & Costi) |
| The music video is directed by Florin G.Botea Costi. |
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7 . Jason Derulo – The Other Side |
| The music video is directed by Colin Tilley. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Tattoos”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Tom Odell – Grow Old With Me |
| The music video is directed by Jonny Sanders. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Long Way Down”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . The Script – For The First Time |
| The music video is directed by Charles Mehling. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Science & Faith”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Chris Brown – Next To You (w/ Justin Bieber) |
| The music video is directed by Colin Tilley. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “F.A.M.E.”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . MNEK – Wrote A Song About You |
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12 . Ferreck Dawn & Redondo – Love Too Deep |
| The music video is directed by Sashinski. |
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Cindy Herron, Terry Ellis, and Maxine Jones took over the vocals for “Too Gone, Too Long” after Dawn Robinson left En Vogue. They re-recorded the parts originally sung by Robinson.
2. “Piece of Crap” criticizes the reliability and quality of modern consumer goods. Neil Young targets the frustrations people face with easily breakable products.
3. Iron Maiden’s song coincided with the Hiroshima atomic bombing anniversary. It addresses the threat of nuclear war and the arms race.
4. “Make You Mine” by Talay Riley is one of many songs sharing this title. Unlike its peers, it is uniquely connected to Talay’s discography.
5. “You Were Meant for Me” spent a then-record 65 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100. Jewel co-wrote the song with Steve Poltz.
6. “I Need Your Love” stands out for its multilingual verse structure. It blends Arabic, English, and Spanish lyrics, showcasing a collaborative international effort.
7. RuPaul’s song originally titled “Black to My Roots” celebrates black women’s hairstyles and community. The song became a dance anthem on the charts.
8. In TLC’s 1992 track, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes recorded her rap for the remix version only. The original track features no rap from Lopes.
9. “For the First Time” employs thematic elements from “The Gift of the Magi.” The video portrays a couple’s struggles and resilience during a financial crisis.
10. “Ya Mama” by Fatboy Slim was conspicuously absent from the *Why Try Harder* compilation. Despite moderate chart success, this omission was notable.
11. “Wrote a Song About You” ranks as MNEK’s fifth most performed track live. It’s a key part of his setlist, highlighting its popularity.
12. Following its Channel 4 debut, “Kiss of Life” featured in Melrose Place. The song gained popularity across multiple media appearances.
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