How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Niall Horan, Jason Derulo, Seal, The Chain Gang Of 1974, Wolf Alice, Enrique Iglesias, Justin Timberlake, Haim, Demi Lovato, Nick Jonas, Maroon 5, Kelly Clarkson
They are the performers of twelve love songs that ranked in various charts, this week (39/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. What role did Greg Kurstin play in the creation of Niall Horan’s third single from “Flicker”?
- A Songwriter
- B Lyricist
- C Producer
2. What inspired Jason Derulo’s use of the number “105” in his song “Marry Me”?
- A His favorite film
- B A mathematical theory
- C His relationship with Jordin Sparks
3. Which music video directed by Nabil Elderkin features Seal and his then-wife, Heidi Klum?
- A “Crazy”
- B “Secret”
- C “Future Love Paradise”
4. Where was the remixed version of the song from *Daydream Forever* first released?
- A On MTV
- B *The Music of Grand Theft Auto V*
- C In a film soundtrack
5. Which certification did Wolf Alice’s “Don’t Delete the Kisses” achieve in Australia?
- A Silver
- B Gold
- C Bronze
6. Where was Enrique Iglesias’s song with Nicole Scherzinger recorded?
- A Studio in Miami
- B Abbey Road
- C Capitol Studios
7. What instrument did Barry White’s sample, featured in Timberlake’s track, originally include?
- A Synthesizer
- B Flute
- C Piano
8. Which song did Haim perform on “Saturday Night Live” in November 2013?
- A “Forever”
- B “The Wire”
- C “Falling”
9. For which holiday was Demi Lovato’s “Made in the USA” notably timed around?
- A Thanksgiving
- B Independence Day
- C Halloween
10. What type of song is “Introducing Me” by Nick Jonas?
- A Rock Anthem
- B Jazz Ballad
- C Pop Ballad
11. Who directed the music video for Maroon 5’s song “Misery”?
- A Francis Lawrence
- B Joseph Kahn
- C Dave Meyers
12. What was the B-side to Kelly Clarkson’s “Love So Soft” single?
- A “Heartbeat Song”
- B “Move You”
- C “Because of You”
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – 2010s Music Videos – week 39/52 – click here
Tracklist
1 . Niall Horan – Too Much To Ask |
| The music video is directed by Malia James. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Flicker”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Jason Derulo – Marry Me |
| The music video is directed by Hannah Lux Davis. |
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3 . Seal – Secret (w/ Heidi Klum) |
| The music video is directed by Nabil. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Commitment”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . The Chain Gang Of 1974 – Sleepwalking |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Daydream Forever”. |
5 . Wolf Alice – Don’t Delete The Kisses |
| The music video is directed by Sophie Muller. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Visions of a Life”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Enrique Iglesias – Heartbeat (w/ Nicole Scherzinger) |
| The music video is directed by Hiro Murai . |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Euphoria”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Justin Timberlake – TKO |
| The music video is directed by Ryan Reichenfeld. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “The 20/20 Experience“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Haim – The Wire |
| The music video is directed by Jonathan Lia. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Days Are Gone”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Demi Lovato – Made In The Usa |
| The music video is directed by Ryan Pallotta & Demi Lovato. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Demi”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Nick Jonas – Introducing Me |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam”. |
11 . Maroon 5 – Misery |
| The music video is directed by Joseph Kahn. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Hands All Over“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Kelly Clarkson – Love So Soft |
| The music video is directed by Dave Meyers. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Meaning of Life”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song was produced by Greg Kurstin. He collaborated with Niall Horan and Jamie Scott in this role. It became the third single from the album “Flicker”.
2. The number “105” referenced in the lyrics by Jason Derulo was inspired by his relationship with Jordin Sparks. It’s a measure of his imagined longevity of love.
3. Nabil Elderkin directed the video for “Secret” which features Seal and Heidi Klum. The video visually represents the inspiration Heidi had on the album.
4. The remixed version was featured on *The Music of Grand Theft Auto V*. It served as a closing track in Volume 1, showcasing an electro-influenced style.
5. “Don’t Delete the Kisses” by Wolf Alice achieved gold certification in Australia. Its popularity surged following its inclusion in several TV series.
6. The collaboration was recorded at South Point Studios in Miami, Florida. The track involved many talented personnel from the industry.
7. Timberlake’s track includes a sample from Barry White’s “Somebody’s Gonna Off the Man”. The original song incorporates a flute arrangement.
8. Haim performed “The Wire” on “Saturday Night Live”. This track was part of their debut album “Days Are Gone”.
9. “Made in the USA” by Demi Lovato was notably released around Independence Day. Its themes celebrate American romantic relationships.
10. “Introducing Me” performs as a pop ballad. It’s part of the soundtrack for the film “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam”.
11. The music video for “Misery” was directed by Joseph Kahn. It features model Anne Vyalitsyna and presents a tumultuous yet humorous relationship.
12. Kelly Clarkson’s “Love So Soft” had “Move You” as its B-side. Released in 2017, the song was lead off the album *Meaning of Life*.
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