How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Lorde, Matt Cardle, Demi Lovato, Jessie Ware, The Wanted, Union J, Joe McElderry, Hudson Taylor, Eliza Doolittle, Lz7, Lucy Spraggan, I Am Arrows
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that ranked in various charts, this week (43/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
Tracklist
1 . Lorde – Yellow Flicker Beat |
| The music video is directed by Emily Kai Bock. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Soundtrack for “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1″”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Matt Cardle – Run For Your Life |
| The music video is directed by Tom Watson. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Letters”. |
3 . Demi Lovato – Skyscraper |
| The music video is directed by Mark Pellington. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Unbroken”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Jessie Ware – Alone |
| The music video is directed by Charlie Robbins. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Glasshouse”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . The Wanted – Heart Vacancy |
| 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 |
6 . Union J – Beautiful Life |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Union J”. |
7 . Joe McElderry – Ambitions |
| The music video is directed by Kristoffer Borgli. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Wide Awake”. |
8 . Hudson Taylor – Chasing Rubies |
| The music video is directed by De La Muerte. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Singing for Strangers”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Eliza Doolittle – Let It Rain |
| The music video is directed by Elliott Sellers. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Eliza Doolittle”. |
10 . Lz7 – This Little Light |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Light”. |
11 . Lucy Spraggan – Tea & Toast |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Join the Club”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . I Am Arrows – Green Grass |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Sun Comes Up Again”. |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Yellow Flicker Beat” belongs to The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 soundtrack. Lorde pens a fiery anthem reflecting Katniss Everdeen’s metamorphosis.
2. “Run for Your Life” was produced by Gary Barlow. As the last song for Matt Cardle’s debut album, it showcases Cardle’s journey post-X Factor win.
3. Demi Lovato’s song “Skyscraper” went platinum in the U.S. in 2012. It’s an empowering ballad reflecting Lovato’s personal struggles and triumphs.
4. Jessie Ware’s “Alone” was premiered on Annie Mac’s BBC Radio 1 show. The song delves into themes of intimacy and love’s desire.
5. “Heart Vacancy” was initially intended for Leona Lewis, but went to The Wanted. It sees the band explore themes of longing and heartache.
6. The video for “Beautiful Life” by Union J was filmed in London, UK. It uses metaphoric visual storytelling with youth breaking out of crates.
7. “Ambitions” marked a shift in Joe McElderry’s music direction. Post The X Factor, it led his debut album into dance-pop territory.
8. “Chasing Rubies” by Hudson Taylor draws from their teen years in London. Its tales of love and loss resonate with youthful abandon.
9. The music video for Eliza Doolittle’s single features a desert with CGI effects. It transitions from a dimly lit house, creating a surreal aesthetic.
10. LZ7’s 2010 single was the theme for the Shine Your Light campaign. It mixed Christian values with contemporary beats, spreading positivity.
11. Lucy Spraggan wrote “Tea and Toast” after witnessing an elderly couple’s moment. It captures poignant reflections on devotion and companionship.
12. I Am Arrows’ “Green Grass” was featured in The Inbetweeners. The song’s indie charm complements the show’s irreverent humor.
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