How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : George Ezra, Flo Rida, M.O, The Score, Mumford & Sons, Newton Faulkner, Nathan Sykes, Lee Ryan, Florence + The Machine, Five For Fighting, 5 Seconds Of Summer, Samantha Harvey
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that ranked in various charts, this week (28/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Which BBC Radio 1 show premiered George Ezra’s “Don’t Matter Now” as the Hottest Record?
- A Annie Mac
- B Zane Lowe
- C Clara Amfo
2. What popular film featured Flo Rida’s “I Don’t Like It, I Love It”?
- A Ride Along 2
- B Fast & Furious 7
- C Straight Outta Compton
3. “Who Do You Think Of?” by M.O reached which position on the UK Singles Chart?
- A 10
- B 18
- C 25
4. Which supermarket chain featured The Score’s “Oh My Love” in an ad campaign?
- A Tesco
- B Waitrose
- C Asda
5. Which album was the song “Babel” by Mumford & Sons a part of?
- A Babel
- B Sigh No More
- C Wilder Mind
6. What secondary track was paired with Newton Faulkner’s “Clouds” in its digital single release?
- A Acoustic Expressions
- B Crocodile Smile
- C Sky Full of Stars
7. On which chart did Nathan Sykes’ “Kiss Me Quick” reach number one in the US?
- A Billboard Hot 100
- B US Dance Club Songs
- C Adult Contemporary
8. Lee Ryan released “I Am Who I Am” alongside which other track?
- A Secret Love
- B Mixed Emotions
- C Unbreakable
9. What instrument does Kamasi Washington play on Florence + The Machine’s “Big God”?
- A Guitar
- B Drums
- C Saxophone
10. Which superhero’s perspective is expressed in “Superman [It’s Not Easy]” by Five for Fighting?
- A Batman
- B Superman
- C Spiderman
11. 5 Seconds of Summer filmed the “Amnesia” music video in which city?
- A Sydney
- B Los Angeles
- C London
12. What was Samantha Harvey’s first single to chart in the UK?
- A Please
- B Forgive Forget
- C Mirror
Tracklist
1 . George Ezra – Don’t Matter Now |
| The music video is directed by Emil Nava. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “Raskit”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Flo Rida – I Don’t Like It, I Love It (w/ Robin Thicke & Verdine White) |
| The music video is directed by Michel Gondry. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Born in the Echoes”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . M.O – Who Do You Think Of? |
| The music video is directed by Kelis, Rankin and Nicole Ehrlich. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Flesh Tone”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . The Score – Oh My Love |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Live Life Living”. |
5 . Mumford & Sons – Babel |
| The music video is directed by Tomas Whitmore. |
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6 . Newton Faulkner – Clouds |
| The music video is directed by Hype Williams. |
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7 . Nathan Sykes – Kiss Me Quick |
| The music video is directed by Yasha Malekzad, Jeff Dotson & Ethan Lader. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Euphoria (by Enrique Iglesias)”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Lee Ryan – I Am Who I Am |
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9 . Florence + The Machine – Big God |
| The music video is directed by Sam Jones, Andrei Bowden Schwartz. |
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10 . Five For Fighting – Superman [It’s Not Easy] |
| The music video is directed by Colin Tilley. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Fortune”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . 5 Seconds Of Summer – Amnesia |
| The music video is directed by Martin Solveig. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Smash”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Samantha Harvey – Forgive Forget |
| The music video is directed by Mickey Finnegan. |
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Annie Mac premiered “Don’t Matter Now” as part of her Hottest Record segment on BBC Radio 1. It was the lead single from Ezra’s album *Staying at Tamara’s*.
2. The song “I Don’t Like It, I Love It” was featured in the comedy film *Ride Along 2*. Flo Rida’s track added a festive vibe to the movie’s soundtrack.
3. M.O’s “Who Do You Think Of?” charted at number 18 on the UK Singles Chart. It marked the group’s entry into the top-20 rankings.
4. The Score’s “Oh My Love” was recognized after being featured in an Asda ad campaign, significantly boosting its popularity in 2015.
5. Mumford & Sons included “Babel” on their album of the same name. This release solidified their folk rock status in the music scene.
6. Newton Faulkner’s single “Clouds” included “Crocodile Smile” as a B-side track. Released in 2012, it added a light-hearted counterpart to the main song.
7. Nathan Sykes’ “Kiss Me Quick” ascended to the top of the US Dance Club Songs chart. It marked a strong start to his solo career.
8. “I Am Who I Am” was released with “Secret Love” as a double A-side. This 2010 release was part of an uncompleted album project by Lee Ryan.
9. Kamasi Washington plays the saxophone on “Big God” by Florence + The Machine. His contribution adds depth to the track’s musicality.
10. The song “Superman [It’s Not Easy]” provides an introspective take through the eyes of the iconic superhero, Superman.
11. The “Amnesia” music video by 5 Seconds of Summer was set against the backdrop of Los Angeles, adding a relaxed West Coast vibe.
12. “Forgive Forget” by Samantha Harvey was her debut charting single in the UK, reaching number 48, marking a milestone in her music career.
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