How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Olly Murs, JLS, Luminites, Ed Drewett, One Direction, Jamie Woon, McBusted, Alexa Goddard, Alistair Griffin, The Script, Craig David, Vaults
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that ranked in various charts, this week (48/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Who did Olly Murs co-write “Thinking of Me” with?
- A Steve Robson
- B Wayne Hector
- C Both A and B
2. Which of these artists was part of JLS’s final single?
- A JLS
- B The Luminites
- C McBusted
3. What talent show did Luminites gain recognition from prior to releasing “Do Something”?
- A The X Factor
- B Britain’s Got Talent
- C Strictly Come Dancing
4. Which songwriting artist released “Champagne Lemonade” as an early solo single?
- A Ed Drewett
- B Olly Murs
- C Alistair Griffin
5. “Midnight Memories” by One Direction was co-written by which member of the band?
- A Louis Tomlinson
- B Liam Payne
- C Both A and B
6. Which electronic artist released “Night Air” as their debut single?
- A Jamie Woon
- B Vaults
- C Jamie Scott
7. “Air Guitar” was the debut single for which supergroup?
- A McFly
- B McBusted
- C Busted
8. Alexa Goddard’s “So There” was her first major single under which label?
- A Virgin Records
- B Roc Nation
- C Epic Records
9. Alistair Griffin’s “Just Drive” was notably used in which event montage?
- A Strictly Come Dancing
- B The X Factor
- C 2010 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
10. For which cause was Craig David’s “All We Needed” the official single?
- A Children in Need 2016
- B Sport Relief 2016
- C Red Nose Day 2016
11. “No Good in Goodbye” by The Script uses which lyrical technique?
- A Alliteration
- B Opposites in phrases
- C Hyperbole
12. Vaults’ cover of “One Day I’ll Fly Away” was used for which retailer’s advertisement?
- A Debenhams
- B John Lewis
- C Marks & Spencer
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Tracklist
1 . Olly Murs – Thinking Of Me |
| The music video is directed by David Mould. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Olly Murs”. |
2 . JLS – Billion Lights |
| The music video is directed by Colin Tilley. |
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3 . Luminites – Do Something |
| The music video is directed by Toby Loc. |
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4 . Ed Drewett – Champagne Lemonade |
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5 . One Direction – Midnight Memories |
| The music video is directed by Ben Winston. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Midnight Memories”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Jamie Woon – Night Air |
| The music video is directed by Lorenzo Fonda. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Mirrorwriting”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . McBusted – Air Guitar |
| The music video is directed by Bugsy. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “McBusted”. |
8 . Alexa Goddard – So There |
| The music video is directed by Carly Cussen. |
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9 . Alistair Griffin – Just Drive |
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10 . The Script – No Good In Goodbye |
| The music video is directed by Charlie Lightening. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “No Sound Without Silence”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Craig David – All We Needed |
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12 . Vaults – One Day I’ll Fly Away |
| The music video is directed by Paul Caslin. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “The Royal Tenenbaums (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)”. |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Thinking of Me” was crafted by Olly Murs alongside the creative minds of Wayne Hector and Steve Robson. Together they developed a catchy tune that made its debut on his initial album.
2. JLS bid farewell with their last single, “Billion Lights.” The band stepped into the spotlight with this track, marking their conclusive contribution to the music scene.
3. “Do Something” was touted by Luminites following their exposure on Britain’s Got Talent in season seven. Their unique harmonies caught the public’s eye.
4. “Champagne Lemonade” rang in Ed Drewett’s solo aspirations. Formerly a behind-the-scenes songwriter, this release marked his foray into solo performance.
5. “Midnight Memories” owes part of its creation to the contributions of One Direction members Louis Tomlinson and Liam Payne, highlighting the band’s collaborative spirit.
6. “Night Air,” an ethereal auditory experience, introduced the world to Jamie Woon’s distinctive electronic spin, with a nod to Burial’s influence.
7. “Air Guitar” signified McBusted’s entrance into popular music. A blend of McFly and Busted, this supergroup merged classic pop-punk elements.
8. Alexa Goddard’s “So There” marked her debut under Roc Nation. Just a taste of her style, the track offered colorful pop flair as an introduction.
9. “Just Drive,” provided its rhythm to the end of the 2010 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Alistair Griffin’s track captured the energy of the Formula One season.
10. Craig David leant his vocals to “All We Needed,” the representative melody for Children in Need 2016, with philanthropy meeting harmony.
11. “No Good in Goodbye” cleverly employs the contrasting idea of opposites in its lyrics. The Script turned everyday phrases into emotional explorations.
12. Vaults’ take on “One Day I’ll Fly Away” landed in the 2016 John Lewis Christmas advert. A tune resonating with themes of desire and constraint, it became synonymous with festive warmth.
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