How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Robin Thicke, Fisher, Christine And The Queens, Tiësto & Dzeko, Taio Cruz, Madonna, The Saturdays, MK & Becky Hill, Scissor Sisters, Yasmin, Matrix & Futurebound, David Guetta
They are the performers of twelve twelve dance tunes that ranked in various charts, this week (21/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Which song faced a copyright lawsuit due to similarities with Marvin Gaye’s “Got to Give It Up”?
- A “Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke
- B “Happy” by Pharrell Williams
- C “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk
2. What vocal sample does the 2019 Fisher track “You Little Beauty” incorporate?
- A Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive”
- B Donna Summer’s “I Feel Love”
- C Loleatta Holloway’s “Love Sensation”
3. What is the French version of Christine and the Queens’ English-language single “Girlfriend” called?
- A “Damn, dis-moi”
- B “Mon Amie”
- C “Mon Chéri”
4. Tiësto and Dzeko reworked which artists’ track into a dance single?
- A Drake and Future
- B Preme and Post Malone
- C Cardi B and Offset
5. From which album was Taio Cruz’s track released as the first single in the UK?
- A *The Rokstarr Collection*
- B *Departure*
- C *TY.O*
6. Who directed the black-and-white music video for Madonna’s “Girl Gone Wild”?
- A David Fincher
- B Guy Ritchie
- C Mert and Marcus
7. Which song was accompanied by a B-side titled “Turn Myself In”?
- A “Ego” by The Saturdays
- B “Just Can’t Get Enough” by The Saturdays
- C “Higher” by The Saturdays
8. What chart position did the MK and Becky Hill collaboration reach on the UK Singles Chart in May 2016?
- A Number 57
- B Number 37
- C Number 17
9. With which artist did the Scissor Sisters collaborate to produce their single?
- A Calvin Harris
- B Nicki Minaj
- C Skrillex
10. Who co-produced Yasmin’s track that samples Stevie Wonder’s “As”?
- A Labrinth
- B Pharrell Williams
- C Diplo
11. Which song by Matrix & Futurebound first appeared as a single?
- A “Control”
- B “Magnetic Eyes”
- C “All I Know”
12. What event is associated with David Guetta’s track featuring Zara Larsson?
- A Super Bowl 50
- B UEFA Euro 2016
- C FIFA World Cup 2018
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Tracklist
1 . Robin Thicke – Blurred Lines (w/ T.I., Pharrell) |
| The music video is directed by Diane Martel. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Blurred Lines”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Fisher – You Little Beauty |
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3 . Christine And The Queens – Girlfriend (w/ Dâm-Funk) |
| The music video is directed by Jordan Bahat. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Chris”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Tiësto & Dzeko – Jackie Chan (w/ Preme & Post Malone) |
| The music video is directed by Katia Temkin. |
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5 . Taio Cruz – Dynamite |
| The music video is directed by Alex Herron. |
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6 . Madonna – Girl Gone Wild |
| The music video is directed by Mert and Marcus. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “MDNA“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . The Saturdays – 30 Days |
| The music video is directed by Taylor Cohen. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Living for the Weekend”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . MK & Becky Hill – Piece Of Me |
| The music video is directed by Carlos López Estrada. |
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9 . Scissor Sisters – Only The Horses |
| The music video is directed by Lorenzo Fonda. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Magic Hour”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Yasmin – Finish Line |
| The music video is directed by Emil Nava. |
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11 . Matrix & Futurebound – All I Know |
| The music video is directed by Matthew Walker. |
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12 . David Guetta – This One’s For You (w/ Zara Larsson) |
| The music video is directed by Hannah Lux Davis. |
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. In 2015, a jury ruled in favor of Marvin Gaye’s estate, finding that “Blurred Lines” copied elements from “Got to Give It Up.” The ruling resulted in a significant damages award.
2. “You Little Beauty” by Fisher incorporates a sample from Loleatta Holloway’s “Love Sensation,” a staple in house music sampling history known for its powerful vocals.
3. The French counterpart of Christine and the Queens’ track, “Girlfriend,” is titled “Damn, dis-moi.” Both versions reflect her bilingual artistic approach.
4. The dance version by Tiësto and Dzeko features Post Malone and Preme, adapting their original hip-hop collaboration into a club-friendly track.
5. The track by Taio Cruz was the opening single from *The Rokstarr Collection* in the UK, although initially linking to *Rokstarr* elsewhere.
6. Fashion photographers Mert and Marcus directed the “Girl Gone Wild” video, emphasizing Madonna’s visual relationship with fashion narrative arcs.
7. The Saturdays released “Turn Myself In” as the B-side to “What About Us,” contributing to their dance-pop repertoire.
8. The MK and Becky Hill collaboration reached number 37, reflecting moderate success on the UK chart scene amidst competitive singles.
9. Scissor Sisters collaborated with Calvin Harris for production, blending their vibrant style with his electronic influence.
10. Labrinth, known for his eclectic production skills, co-produced Yasmin’s track, showcasing his versatility in handling samples like Stevie Wonder’s “As.”
11. “Magnetic Eyes” by Matrix & Futurebound initially entered the UK singles landscape, marking their presence in the drum and bass genre.
12. Tied to UEFA Euro 2016, David Guetta’s song became a sports anthem, aligning with the event’s celebratory and uniting themes.
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