How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : RY X, Nicole Scherzinger, Liam Payne, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Ironik, Selena Gomez & The Scene, Krishane, James Blunt, Parra For Cuva, Joe Jonas, Cher Lloyd, Cheryl
They are the performers of twelve love songs that ranked in various charts, this week (45/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. What music video for an Ella Henderson song features a black-and-white aesthetic?
- A “Mirror”
- B “Ghost”
- C “Yours”
2. In which country was the music video for The Saturdays’ “All Fired Up” filmed?
- A Scotland
- B Iceland
- C Ireland
3. What chart milestone did Westlife’s “Safe” achieve in the UK?
- A First number one single
- B Last top ten single
- C First top five single
4. Who produced The Killers’ song “Shot at the Night”?
- A Mark Ronson
- B Antony Gonzalez
- C Jack Antonoff
5. Which member of Westlife embarked on a solo career with the song “About You”?
- A Shane Filan
- B Nicky Byrne
- C Kian Egan
6. On which TV show did Boyzone promote “Love Will Save the Day” in Australia?
- A Australia’s Got Talent
- B The X Factor Australia
- C Australian Idol
7. Which 1982 song is sampled in Jason Derulo’s “Fight for You”?
- A “Thriller” by Michael Jackson
- B “Africa” by Toto
- C “Maneater” by Hall & Oates
8. During which tour was One Direction’s “Gotta Be You” performed live?
- A Where We Are Tour
- B Up All Night Tour
- C On the Road Again Tour
9. Which visual element features in the music video for Calvin Harris’s “Faking It”?
- A Kehlani on a boat
- B Lil Yachty on an icy car
- C Harris with fireworks
10. Where was Matt Terry’s “Sucker for You” produced?
- A Germany
- B United Kingdom
- C Sweden
11. For which album was JP Cooper’s “She’s On My Mind” released?
- A *The Space Between Us*
- B *Raised Under Grey Skies*
- C *In Between Dreams*
12. What language phrase is referenced in Cheryl’s “Promise This”?
- A Spanish
- B German
- C French
For TWELVE more ‘L’Amour Toujours’ – 2010s Music Videos – week 45/52 – click here
Tracklist
1 . RY X – Berlin |
| The music video is directed by Ry X, Ashley Haber. |
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2 . Nicole Scherzinger – Try With Me |
| The music video is directed by Aaron Platt Joseph Toman. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Killer Love”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Liam Payne – Bedroom Floor |
| The music video is directed by Declan Whitebloom. |
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4 . Ariana Grande, The Weeknd – Love Me Harder |
| The music video is directed by Hannah Lux Davis. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “My Everything”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Ironik – Falling In Love (w/ Jessica Lowndes) |
| The music video is directed by Frank E. Flowers. |
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Featured on the 2008 album “No Point in Wasting Tears”. |
6 . Selena Gomez & The Scene – A Year Without Rain |
| The music video is directed by Chris Dooley. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “A Year Without Rain”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Krishane – Drunk And Incapable (w/ Melissa Steel) |
| The music video is directed by Max & Dania. |
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8 . James Blunt – When I Find Love Again |
| The music video is directed by Vaughan Arnell. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Moon Landing”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Parra For Cuva – Wicked Games (w/ Anna Naklab) |
| The music video is directed by Nima Nabili Rad. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Wicked Games”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Joe Jonas – Just In Love |
| The music video is directed by Jaci Judelson. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Fastlife”. |
11 . Cher Lloyd – With Ur Love (w/ Mike Posner) |
| The music video is directed by Mike Sharpe. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Sticks + Stones”. |
12 . Cheryl – Fight For This Love |
| The music video is directed by Ray Kay. |
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Featured on the 2009 album “3 Words”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Yours” by Ella Henderson features a black-and-white aesthetic as directed by James Lees. This approach matches the song’s introspective and emotive undertone, adding to its serene visual narrative.
2. The music video for The Saturdays’ “All Fired Up” was filmed in Iceland. Its striking landscapes provided a unique backdrop for the energetic and visually diverse video.
3. Westlife’s “Safe” was their last top ten single in the UK charts. This marked the end of an era under Simon Cowell’s direction before the group parted ways with Syco.
4. The Killers’ “Shot at the Night” was produced by Antony Gonzalez of M83. His involvement brought a dreamy and lush sound that aligned with the aesthetic vision of The Killers for their compilation album.
5. Shane Filan, a former member of Westlife, launched his solo career with the single “About You”. The track highlighted Filan’s individual style and garnered moderate chart success.
6. Boyzone promoted “Love Will Save the Day” on The X Factor Australia. This performance was part of a series of promotional appearances in support of their *BZ20* album.
7. Jason Derulo’s “Fight for You” samples “Africa” by Toto. This inclusion added a sense of nostalgia while blending contemporary urban pop elements for a fresh sound.
8. One Direction’s “Gotta Be You” was performed during their Up All Night Tour. This marked a period of rising popularity for the band as they established their live performance prowess.
9. In the video for Calvin Harris’s “Faking It,” Lil Yachty notably sits on an icy car. This imagery adds a cool and stylized component to the video’s overall aesthetic.
10. Matt Terry’s “Sucker for You” was produced in Sweden. Working with The Family, Terry capitalized on the country’s reputation for producing polished pop music.
11. JP Cooper’s “She’s On My Mind” appears on his debut album *Raised Under Grey Skies*. The album showcases Cooper’s range and songcraft, reflected in this standout track.
12. Cheryl’s “Promise This” includes French phrases, drawing inspiration from classic nursery rhymes like “Alouette”. These phrases lend the track an elegant international flair intertwined with its dance-pop rhythm.
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