How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Justin Bieber, Jonas Blue, Pixie Lott, John Newman, Katy Perry, Wilkinson, Gorgon City, Ne-Yo, Gavin Degraw, James Arthur, Nicole Scherzinger, Ray Foxx
They are the performers of twelve love songs that ranked in various charts, this week (43/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Which musical instrument features prominently in Justin Bieber’s “All That Matters”?
- A Piano
- B Acoustic guitar
- C Violin
2. The music video for Jonas Blue’s “We Could Go Back” includes performances by whom?
- A Street performers
- B Dancers
- C Magicians
3. On what occasion did Pixie Lott’s “Broken Arrow” make its radio debut?
- A BBC Radio One
- B Capital FM
- C Radio Disney
4. John Newman’s “Cheating” video has an opening shot referencing which earlier video?
- A “Firework”
- B “Love Me Again”
- C “Royals”
5. What was a major source of inspiration for Katy Perry’s song “Unconditionally”?
- A A personal relationship
- B A charity trip to Madagascar
- C A dream
6. In what unusual format was Wilkinson’s “Dirty Love” also released?
- A Cassette tape
- B 8-track
- C 12-inch vinyl
7. How did Zak Abel rise to recognition with his collaboration on Gorgon City’s debut album?
- A Due to his television appearances
- B Through his vocal contribution
- C Because of a viral video
8. In what event did Ne-Yo perform “Sexy Love” in 2006?
- A MTV Video Music Awards
- B BET Awards
- C Cannes Film Festival
9. The lively arrangement of Gavin DeGraw’s song complements its description of what theme?
- A A personal victory
- B A breakup
- C A financial struggle
10. What lyrical theme is explored in James Arthur’s debut single following his X Factor win?
- A Self-worth through love
- B Political activism
- C Environmental concerns
11. What liquid metaphor is used in Nicole Scherzinger’s “On the Rocks” to describe moving on?
- A Melted ice
- B Stiff drink
- C Flowing water
12. Which radio personalities supported Ray Foxx’s “La Musica (The Trumpeter)” on BBC Radio 1?
- A Ryan Seacrest and Jo Whiley
- B Annie Mac and Zane Lowe
- C Scott Mills and Nick Grimshaw
For TWENTY FOUR more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – 2010s Music Videos – week 43/52 – click here and here
Tracklist
1 . Justin Bieber – All That Matters |
| The music video is directed by Colin Tilley. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Journals”. |
2 . Jonas Blue – We Could Go Back (w/ Moelogo) |
| The music video is directed by Masashi Muto. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Blue”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Pixie Lott – Broken Arrow |
| The music video is directed by Gregg Masuak. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Young Foolish Happy”. |
4 . John Newman – Cheating |
| The music video is directed by David Mould. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Tribute”. |
5 . Katy Perry – Unconditionally |
| The music video is directed by Brent Bonacorso. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Prism”. |
6 . Wilkinson – Dirty Love (w/ Talay Riley) |
| The music video is directed by Rollo Jackson. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Lazers Not Included”. |
7 . Gorgon City – Unmissable (w/ Zak Abel) |
| The music video is directed by Ben Strebel. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Sirens”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Ne-Yo – Sexy Love |
| The music video is directed by Anthony Mandler. |
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Featured on the 2006 album “In My Own Words”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Gavin Degraw – Best I Ever Had |
| The music video is directed by Shane Drake. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Make a Move”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . James Arthur – You’re Nobody ’til Somebody Loves You |
| The music video is directed by Emil Nava. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “James Arthur”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Nicole Scherzinger – On The Rocks |
| The music video is directed by Tim Mattia. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Big Fat Lie”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Ray Foxx – La Musica [The Trumpeter] (w/ Lovelle) |
| The music video is directed by Ady Le Roux. |
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The track “All That Matters” by Justin Bieber prominently features an acoustic guitar. The song’s R&B ballad style notably incorporates this instrumentation along with its blues influences.
2. The video for Jonas Blue’s “We Could Go Back” includes performances by dancers. It showcases Jonas Blue, Moelogo, and an array of dancers such as Mika Ikeda and Shinji Kanazawa.
3. Pixie Lott’s “Broken Arrow” made its radio debut on BBC Radio One. The song also appeared in promotional content for the film *Beastly*.
4. “Cheating” by John Newman starts with a shot referencing his prior video for “Love Me Again.” It sets the tone for the rooftop performance narrative.
5. Katy Perry’s “Unconditionally” drew inspiration from her UNICEF trip to Madagascar. Experiences from this trip contributed significantly to the song’s theme of unconditional love.
6. Wilkinson’s “Dirty Love” was uniquely released as a 12-inch vinyl. Remixes accompanied this release, broadening its reach and listener experience.
7. Zak Abel gained notable recognition by contributing vocals to Gorgon City’s debut album. His involvement helped boost his pre-debut album exposure.
8. Ne-Yo performed “Sexy Love” at the 2006 BET Awards. The song was well-received, charting on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart.
9. Gavin DeGraw’s song expresses the theme of a breakup. The energetic pop rock track captures the emotional aftermath and longing.
10. James Arthur’s debut single explores self-worth linked to love. Lines discussing the need for validation through love highlight this theme.
11. Nicole Scherzinger’s “On the Rocks” uses the metaphor of a stiff drink. The lyrics focus on moving past a difficult relationship by ‘pouring’ emotions out.
12. “La Musica (The Trumpeter)” by Ray Foxx received support from Annie Mac and Zane Lowe among others on BBC Radio 1. The song climbed charts in 2011.
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