How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Daley, Zedd, Tom Odell, Tyler James, The Wanted, Liam Payne, James Arthur, Westlife, Cheryl, Nicole Scherzinger, Avril Lavigne, Delilah
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that ranked in various charts, this week (50/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Which artist collaborated with Daley on the song “Remember Me”?
- A Jessie J
- B Zedd
- C Tom Odell
2. What musical styles are blended in Zedd and Kehlani’s “Good Thing”?
- A Pop, jazz, electronic, and soul
- B Rock, electronic, and classical
- C Reggae, blues, and country
3. Which album features Tom Odell’s “I Know”?
- A Long Way Down
- B LP1
- C A Place I Go
4. How did Tyler James’s appearance on The Voice UK influence his music career?
- A It led to the release of “Single Tear”
- B It provided inspiration for “Run”
- C It resulted in a collaboration with Cheryl
5. Which film’s soundtrack includes “Show Me Love (America)” by The Wanted?
- A 48 Ronin
- B 47 Ronin
- C Live Aid
6. What is the theme of Liam Payne’s “All I Want (For Christmas)?”
- A Reconciliation during Christmas
- B Traveling adventures
- C Environmental concerns
7. On which show did James Arthur perform “Recovery” in 2013?
- A BBC Music Awards
- B The X Factor
- C The Voice UK
8. Which boy band recorded the song “Lighthouse” as their final physical single?
- A Boyzone
- B Westlife
- C The Wanted
9. What chart position did Cheryl’s “Only Human” peak at in the UK?
- A 50
- B 70
- C 25
10. In what setting is the music video for Nicole Scherzinger’s “Run” shot?
- A An opulent mansion
- B A bustling city
- C A desert
11. Which two artists collaborated on “Let Me Go”?
- A Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger
- B Cheryl and Gary Barlow
- C Delilah and James Arthur
12. Which Chaka Khan song’s lyrics are interpolated in Delilah’s “Go”?
- A “Ain’t Nobody”
- B “I Feel for You”
- C “Through the Fire”
Tracklist
1 . Daley – Remember Me (w/ Jessie J) |
| The music video is directed by Joan Bosch. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Days & Nights”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Zedd – Good Thing (w/ Kehlani) |
| The music video is directed by Johanna Andersson. |
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3 . Tom Odell – I Know |
| The music video is directed by Ethan Lader. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Long Way Down”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Tyler James – Single Tear |
| The music video is directed by Warren Fu. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “A Place I Go”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . The Wanted – Show Me Love [America] |
| The music video is directed by Charles Mehling. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Word of Mouth”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Liam Payne – All I Want [For Christmas] |
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Featured on the 2019 album “LP1”. |
7 . James Arthur – Recovery |
| The music video is directed by Frank Borin. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “James Arthur”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Westlife – Lighthouse |
| The music video is directed by John Paveley. |
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9 . Cheryl – Only Human |
| The music video is directed by Emil Nava. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Only Human”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Nicole Scherzinger – Run |
| The music video is directed by Philip Andelman. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Big Fat Lie”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Avril Lavigne – Let Me Go (w/ Chad Kroeger) |
| The music video is directed by Chris Sweeney. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Avril Lavigne”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Delilah – Go |
| The music video is directed by Christopher Sims. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “From the Roots Up”. |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Jessie J joined forces with Daley on “Remember Me,” blending their vocal talents to explore themes of regret and memory. The song was a notable collaboration intertwining their unique styles.
2. Zedd and Kehlani incorporated pop, jazz, electronic, and soul into “Good Thing.” This eclectic mix highlighted their versatility and the evolving landscape of music genres in 2019.
3. “I Know” appears on Tom Odell’s debut album, “Long Way Down.” It stands as the album’s final single, contributing to the early success of Odell’s indie pop career.
4. Tyler James released “Single Tear” as a direct result of his notable appearance on The Voice UK. It was a milestone marking his emergence from the show as a commercial artist.
5. “Show Me Love (America)” by The Wanted features in the film “47 Ronin.” This inclusion aligned the song with cinematic action sequences, contrasting with its balladic nature.
6. Liam Payne’s “All I Want (For Christmas)” dwells on the hope of rekindling a troubled relationship during the holiday season. Its poignant lyrics reflect the theme of festive reconciliation.
7. James Arthur delivered a live performance of “Recovery” on The X Factor in 2013. This event also served as an occasion for Arthur to publicly address his past controversies.
8. Westlife recorded “Lighthouse” as their final physical single, a pop rock piece marking the conclusion of their initial run — a farewell under a new musical direction.
9. “Only Human” by Cheryl peaked at number 70 on the UK Singles Chart, marking her lowest-charting single. Nevertheless, it explored the embrace of human imperfections through its electronic ballad format.
10. The music video for Nicole Scherzinger’s “Run” was filmed in an opulent mansion. It visually complemented the song’s themes of seeking connection amid emotional luxury.
11. “Let Me Go” is a collaboration between Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger, drawing on their personal and professional chemistry to narrate a ghostly romantic narrative.
12. Delilah’s debut single “Go” creatively incorporates lyrics from Chaka Khan’s “Ain’t Nobody.” This nod to an iconic hit earned praise from Khan herself, who called Delilah’s work “genius.”
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