How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : James Blake, Martin Garrix & David Guetta, Alesha Dixon, Emeli Sandé, Olly Murs, Mark Ronson, The Business Intl., McFly, Jason Derulo, Plan B, Louis Tomlinson, CeeLo Green, Cheryl
They are the performers of twelve love songs that ranked in various charts, this week (50/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Which songwriter originally wrote “Limit to Your Love” before James Blake covered it?
- A Adele
- B Leslie Feist
- C Lorde
2. Whose vocals were initially intended for the track before being swapped to Jamie Scott and Romy Dya?
- A Ellie Goulding
- B Dua Lipa
- C Zara Larsson
3. What charitable cause benefited from pre-orders of Alesha Dixon’s “Radio”?
- A Save The Children
- B Children in Need
- C Red Nose Day
4. Which city is the setting for the music video of Emeli Sandé’s track “Daddy”?
- A Los Angeles
- B Las Vegas
- C New York City
5. Who made a cameo appearance in Olly Murs’ “Hand on Heart” video?
- A Robbie Williams
- B Simon Cowell
- C Louis Tomlinson
6. “Somebody to Love Me” features vocals by which iconic British singer?
- A Boy George
- B Morrissey
- C Elton John
7. How many years passed since Busted’s last release before they collaborated on the “Love Is on the Radio” McBusted Mix?
- A Five
- B Nine
- C Eleven
8. Which Jason Derulo song describes a romantic encounter accompanied by music invoking feelings of infatuation?
- A Whatcha Say
- B Trumpets
- C It Girl
9. “Love Goes Down” by Plan B comes from which album?
- A The Defamation of Strickland Banks
- B Ill Manors
- C Who Needs Actions When You Got Words
10. Where was the music video for Louis Tomlinson’s “Miss You” primarily filmed?
- A On a tour bus
- B In a bar
- C At a beach
11. Which Weezer member contributed to the writing of CeeLo Green’s “Anyway”?
- A Rivers Cuomo
- B Brian Bell
- C Patrick Wilson
12. Which British artist recorded the song “Parachute” that features a mix of Argentine Tango and Auto-Tuned vocals?
- A Cheryl
- B Jessie J
- C Florence Welch
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Tracklist
1 . James Blake – Limit To Your Love |
| The music video is directed by Martin de Thurah. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “James Blake”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Martin Garrix & David Guetta – So Far Away (w/ Jamie Scott & Romy Dya) |
| The music video is directed by Damian Karsznia. |
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3 . Alesha Dixon – Radio |
| The music video is directed by Alex Herron. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “The Entertainer”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Emeli Sandé – Daddy (w/ Naughty Boy) |
| The music video is directed by AG Rojas. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Our Version of Events“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Olly Murs – Hand On Heart |
| The music video is directed by Vaughan Arnell. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Right Place Right Time”. |
6 . Mark Ronson, The Business Intl. – Somebody To Love Me |
| The music video is directed by Saam Farahmand. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Record Collection”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . McFly – Love Is On The Radio |
| The music video is directed by David Spearing. |
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8 . Jason Derulo – Trumpets |
| The music video is directed by Jason Derulo, Colin Tilley. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Tattoos”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Plan B – Love Goes Down |
| The music video is directed by Daniel Wolfe. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “The Defamation of Strickland Banks”. |
10 . Louis Tomlinson – Miss You |
| The music video is directed by James Lees. |
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11 . CeeLo Green – Anyway |
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Featured on the 2011 album “The Lady Killer”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Cheryl – Parachute |
| The music video is directed by Alex Large. |
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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. Leslie Feist, along with Chilly Gonzales, penned “Limit to Your Love” before James Blake’s rendition gained attention. Feist released the original in 2007.
2. Originally, Ellie Goulding lent her voice to the track before label choices led to Jamie Scott and Romy Dya taking over the vocals.
3. A musically charitable effort, proceeds from “Radio” pre-orders went to Children in Need. Because, what better way to sing out your troubles?
4. Sin City, or Las Vegas, served as the backdrop for Sandé’s “Daddy” music video, where the neon lights set the drama on high.
5. Pop royalty Robbie Williams made an appearance in the black-and-white “Hand on Heart” video, echoing tones of his own “Angels.”
6. Adding flair, the vocals in “Somebody to Love Me” come courtesy of Boy George, showcasing an unexpected yet iconic blend.
7. After a nine-year hiatus from releases, Busted emerged again in the McBusted Mix, much to the joy of nostalgic fans.
8. “Trumpets” melodically summarizes Jason Derulo’s romantic serenade amidst musical hallucinations during a relationship high.
9. From the storytelling album “The Defamation of Strickland Banks,” Plan B’s “Love Goes Down” pairs soul with a touch of cinematic flair.
10. Louis Tomlinson and friends lit up the music video scene of “Miss You” inside a bar, where nights make memories.
11. Rivers Cuomo sprinkled some Weezer magic into CeeLo Green’s “Anyway,” adding lyrical craftsmanship to this pop fusion.
12. Cheryl directed her musical forces on “Parachute,” seamlessly blending tango beats with pop rhythms and digital effects.
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