How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : M.A.D., Nickelback, Shayne Ward, Niall Horan, Nadine Coyle, Avril Lavigne, The Script, Sam Smith, Jamiroquai, Becky Hill, The Veronicas, Enter Shikari
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that ranked in various charts, this week (46/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Which chart did M.A.D’s debut single “Toyboy” reach without major label backing?
- A UK Singles Chart
- B US Billboard Hot 100
- C Canadian Hot 100
2. Where was the music video for Nickelback’s lead single from *Here and Now* filmed?
- A Malibu State Park
- B Yellowstone National Park
- C Central Park
3. What position did Shayne Ward’s cover “Gotta Be Somebody” debut on the Irish Singles Chart?
- A Number 5
- B Number 10
- C Number 20
4. Which band influenced Niall Horan’s song “On the Loose”?
- A The Eagles
- B The Beatles
- C Fleetwood Mac
5. What is the primary genre of Nadine Coyle’s “Insatiable”?
- A Jazz
- B Pop
- C Rock
6. Who directed the music video for Avril Lavigne’s “Rock N Roll”?
- A Wayne Isham
- B Chris Marrs Piliero
- C Tim Burton
7. What prompted the protagonist in The Script’s song “Nothing” to make a phone call to his ex-girlfriend?
- A Nostalgia
- B A night out
- C A breakup
8. Which country awarded a Platinum certification to Sam Smith’s “One Last Song”?
- A United States
- B Australia
- C Germany
9. Where does Jay Kay travel to in the music video for Jamiroquai’s “Blue Skies”?
- A The Alps
- B The Sahara
- C Almería
10. Who wrote Becky Hill’s song “Losing” alongside her?
- A MNEK
- B Mark Ronson
- C Calvin Harris
11. What was the release format of The Veronicas’ “You Ruin Me”?
- A Vinyl
- B Digital
- C Cassette
12. Which chart did Enter Shikari’s “Destabilise” reach number 1 on?
- A UK Singles Chart
- B US Rock Chart
- C UK Rock Chart
Tracklist
1 . M.A.D. – Toyboy |
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2 . Nickelback – When We Stand Together |
| The music video is directed by Justin Francis. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Here and Now”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Shayne Ward – Gotta Be Somebody |
| The music video is directed by Bille Woodruff. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Obsession”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Niall Horan – On The Loose |
| The music video is directed by Jake Jelicich. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Flicker”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Nadine Coyle – Insatiable |
| The music video is directed by Wayne Isham. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Insatiable”. |
6 . Avril Lavigne – Rock N Roll |
| The music video is directed by Chris Marrs Piliero. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Avril Lavigne”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . The Script – Nothing |
| The music video is directed by Charles Mehling. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Science & Faith”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Sam Smith – One Last Song |
| The music video is directed by Joe Connor. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “The Thrill of It All”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Jamiroquai – Blue Skies |
| The music video is directed by Howard Greenhalgh. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Rock Dust Light Star”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Becky Hill – Losing |
| The music video is directed by Chris Sweeney. |
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11 . The Veronicas – You Ruin Me |
| The music video is directed by Matt Sharp. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “The Veronicas”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Enter Shikari – Destabilise |
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Toyboy” achieved an impressive debut at number 37 on the UK Singles Chart. Notably, it climbed to number 4 on the UK Indie Chart, given its lack of radio or TV promotions.
2. Nickelback’s music video was shot in Malibu State Park, an interesting tidbit being that it used the same hill featured in *M*A*S*H*.
3. Shayne Ward’s rendition of “Gotta Be Somebody” debuted at number 10 on the Irish Singles Chart, showcasing its popularity upon release.
4. Niall Horan’s “On the Loose” nods to Fleetwood Mac, as part of his appreciation for classic rock influences.
5. Nadine Coyle’s single “Insatiable” falls into pop genre, though it has a notable Eighties influence to its sound.
6. Chris Marrs Piliero directed Avril Lavigne’s “Rock N Roll” music video, known for its quirky and fun narrative.
7. In “Nothing,” a night of drinking led the protagonist to call his ex, receiving no answer, thus adding to his woes.
8. “One Last Song” by Sam Smith reached Platinum status in Australia, among other certifications worldwide.
9. Jay Kay’s journey in “Blue Skies” takes him through the stunning landscapes of the Almería region in Spain.
10. Becky Hill teamed up with MNEK to write “Losing,” bringing together two talented UK musicians.
11. “You Ruin Me” by The Veronicas was released in digital format, catering to the burgeoning online music market.
12. “Destabilise” by Enter Shikari topped the UK Rock Chart, showcasing its popularity in the rock scene.
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