How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Eliza Doolittle, The Wanted, Foxes, Keane, Prettymuch, Iggy Azalea, Maggie Lindemann, Sarah Jeffery, Coldplay, Ellie Goulding, Misha B, Alessia Cara
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that ranked in various charts, this week (32/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. How did Eliza Doolittle’s “Skinny Genes” perform on the UK Singles Chart upon release?
- A It reached number 10
- B It reached number 22
- C It did not chart
2. Which song was The Wanted’s debut single?
- A Glad You Came
- B Chasing the Sun
- C All Time Low
3. Where does the music video for Foxes’s “Body Talk” take place?
- A A nightclub
- B A US gas station
- C A rooftop
4. Which real location inspired Keane’s “Sovereign Light Café”?
- A Brighton Pier
- B Sovereign Harbour
- C Bexhill-on-Sea
5. Who directed the music video for PRETTYMUCH’s “Would You Mind”?
- A Emil Nava
- B Joseph Kahn
- C Jonas Åkerlund
6. Which film inspired the music video for Iggy Azalea’s “Fancy”?
- A Mean Girls
- B Clueless
- C Legally Blonde
7. What theme does Maggie Lindemann’s “Pretty Girl” primarily explore?
- A Social media influence
- B Women’s empowerment
- C Love and heartbreak
8. Who performs “Queen of Mean” from *Descendants 3*?
- A Dove Cameron
- B Sofia Carson
- C Sarah Jeffery
9. Which Coldplay song incorporates elements from “I Go to Rio”?
- A Paradise
- B Viva la Vida
- C Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall
10. Who originally recorded “Burn” before it was released by Ellie Goulding?
- A Rihanna
- B Leona Lewis
- C Lizzo
11. What mixtape first featured Misha B’s “Home Run”?
- A *Why Hello World*
- B *The M-Pact Tape*
- C *Misha’s Mix*
12. For which Disney film’s soundtrack did Alessia Cara record “How Far I’ll Go”?
- A *Frozen*
- B *Moana*
- C *Aladdin*
Tracklist
1 . Eliza Doolittle – Skinny Genes |
| The music video is directed by Daniel Eskills. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Eliza Doolittle”. |
2 . The Wanted – All Time Low |
| The music video is directed by Max Giwa, Dania Pasquini. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “The Wanted”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Foxes – Body Talk |
| The music video is directed by Virgili Jubero. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “All I Need”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Keane – Sovereign Light Café |
| The music video is directed by Lindy Heymann. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Strangeland”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Prettymuch – Would You Mind |
| The music video is directed by Emil Nava. |
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6 . Iggy Azalea – Fancy (w/ Charli XCX) |
| The music video is directed by Director X. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “The New Classic”. |
7 . Maggie Lindemann – Pretty Girl |
| The music video is directed by Roman White. |
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8 . Sarah Jeffery – Queen Of Mean |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Descendants 3 (Original TV Movie Soundtrack)”. |
9 . Coldplay – Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall |
| The music video is directed by Mat Whitecross. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Mylo Xyloto“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Ellie Goulding – Burn |
| The music video is directed by Mike Sharpe. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Halcyon Days”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Misha B – Home Run |
| The music video is directed by Rohan Blair-Mangat. |
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12 . Alessia Cara – How Far I’ll Go |
| The music video is directed by Aya Tanimura. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “Moana: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack”. |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song “Skinny Genes” by Eliza Doolittle peaked at number 22 on the UK Singles Chart. Despite being the debut single, it stayed in the Top 100 for fifteen weeks, gaining popular traction thanks to its catchy indie pop sound and relatable lyrics.
2. “All Time Low” was The Wanted’s debut single. Released in 2010, it reached number one in the UK, solidifying the boy band’s presence in the music scene with its catchy dance-pop style.
3. The music video for “Body Talk” by Foxes features a gas station in the US as the primary setting. Directed by Virgili Jubero, it mirrors the energetic tone of the synthpop song and contributes to its dynamic visual appeal.
4. “Sovereign Light Café” by Keane was inspired by the real location in Bexhill-on-Sea. The band members drew upon their personal connections to the area, infusing the song with nostalgia and fond memories.
5. Emil Nava directed the music video for PRETTYMUCH’s “Would You Mind”. His direction brought the band’s 90s and early 2000s boy band aesthetic to life, channeling influences like the Backstreet Boys.
6. The music video for Iggy Azalea’s “Fancy” was inspired by the film *Clueless*. It visually replicated various iconic scenes, coinciding with the song’s catchy hip house and pop rap sound.
7. Maggie Lindemann’s “Pretty Girl” primarily explores women’s empowerment. It challenges societal perceptions, urging a reevaluation of identity beyond appearance, and achieved substantial chart success internationally.
8. Sarah Jeffery performed “Queen of Mean” in her role as Princess Audrey. The track became popular as part of *Descendants 3* and stands as the highest-charting solo song from the film series.
9. “Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall” by Coldplay incorporates elements from “I Go to Rio.” This blending of melodies received positive reception, earning two Grammy nominations and showcasing Coldplay’s unique sound fusion.
10. Initially, “Burn” was recorded by Leona Lewis for her album *Glassheart*. However, it was not released by her, allowing Ellie Goulding to claim it and achieve her first UK number-one single.
11. Misha B’s debut single “Home Run” was first previewed on the *Why Hello World* mixtape. The track’s blend of contemporary genres contributed to its Top 20 UK Singles Chart success.
12. Alessia Cara recorded “How Far I’ll Go” for the *Moana* soundtrack. The song highlights her vocal talents and contributed to the film’s charm, earning accolades including a Grammy for Best Song Written For Visual Media.
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