How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Pharrell Williams, Stylo G, Avicii, Klaxons, Julio Bashmore, Kato, Sigala, Louisa Johnson, D:Ream, Roger Sanchez & Far East Movement, Tiësto, Steps, Jess Glynne
They are the performers of twelve twelve dance tunes that ranked in various charts, this week (16/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Which historical figures are name-dropped in Pharrell Williams’ song “Marilyn Monroe”?
- A Alexander the Great, Cleopatra, Joan of Arc
- B Marilyn Monroe, Cleopatra, Joan of Arc
- C Einstein, Shakespeare, Joan of Arc
2. What musical genre best describes Stylo G’s “Move Back”?
- A Hip-Hop
- B Dancehall
- C Reggae
3. How was Avicii’s track from the Avicii X You project uniquely composed?
- A Only by Avicii himself
- B As a traditional solo track
- C As a collaborative project with user-submitted elements
4. Who produced the Klaxons’ song “There Is No Other Time”?
- A Mark Ronson
- B Gorgon City
- C Calvin Harris
5. Where was the music video for “Peppermint” by Julio Bashmore and Jessie Ware filmed?
- A Prodigious Studio in London
- B Abbey Road Studios
- C Capitol Studios in Hollywood
6. What was special about the 2017 version of “Show You Love” by Kato & Sigala featuring Hailee Steinfeld?
- A It featured a new vocalist, Hailee Steinfeld
- B It was released only in the United States
- C It had no significant changes from the original
7. What are the prominent lyrical themes of the track featuring Louisa Johnson and 2 Chainz?
- A Beach vacation fantasies
- B Solitary reflection
- C A night out with friends
8. Which party used D:Ream’s song as a campaign theme in 1997?
- A UK Conservative Party
- B UK Labour Party
- C Liberal Democrats
9. Which track by Roger Sanchez and Far East Movement samples “Love Shack” by The B-52’s?
- A Gettin’ Over You
- B 2Gether
- C Do It Like A Dude
10. What position did Tiësto’s “Who Wants to Be Alone” featuring Nelly Furtado attain on the Polish Airplay Top 100?
- A Top 50
- B Number one
- C Top 100
11. In which video setting was Steps’ “Tears on the Dancefloor” song filmed?
- A A beach scene with palm trees
- B A studio with rear projections
- C A live concert
12. Where was Jess Glynne’s music video for “Ain’t Got Far to Go” filmed?
- A New York, USA
- B Havana, Cuba
- C London, UK
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – 2010s Music Videos – week 16/52 – click here
Tracklist
1 . Pharrell Williams – Marilyn Monroe |
| The music video is directed by Gerald ‘Ras Kassa’ Hynes. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “G I R L”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Stylo G – Move Back |
| The music video is directed by David Dworsky, Victor Köhler. |
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3 . Avicii – X You |
| The music video is directed by Georgia Hudson. |
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4 . Klaxons – There Is No Other Time |
| The music video is directed by Noah Harris. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Love Frequency”. |
5 . Julio Bashmore – Peppermint (w/ Jessie Ware) |
| The music video is directed by David Kitson. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Knockin’ Boots”. |
6 . Kato, Sigala – Show You Love (w/ Hailee Steinfeld) |
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7 . Louisa Johnson – Yes (w/ 2 Chainz) |
| The music video is directed by James Lebon. |
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8 . D:Ream – Things Can Only Get Better |
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9 . Roger Sanchez & Far East Movement – 2Gether (w/ Kanobby) |
| The music video is directed by Alan Ferguson. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Free Wired”. |
10 . Tiësto – Who Wants To Be Alone (w/ Nelly Furtado) |
| The music video is directed by Howard Greenhalgh. |
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Featured on the 2009 album “Kaleidoscope”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Steps – Scared Of The Dark |
| The music video is directed by Declan Whitebloom. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Tears on the Dancefloor”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Jess Glynne – Ain’t Got Far To Go |
| The music video is directed by W.I.Z.. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “I Cry When I Laugh”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Marilyn Monroe, Cleopatra, and Joan of Arc are indeed name-dropped in Pharrell Williams’ song, illustrating unrealized ideals in the lyrics.
2. “Move Back” by Stylo G falls under the dancehall genre, characterized by its dominant bass and live horn section.
3. Avicii’s track was composed as a collaborative effort, incorporating user-submitted elements, making it a unique collective creation.
4. The song “There Is No Other Time” was produced by the English electronic duo Gorgon City, bringing their influence to Klaxons’ sound.
5. The music video for “Peppermint” was filmed at Prodigious Studio in London, a choice befitting its English collaborative roots.
6. The 2017 version of “Show You Love” is notable for featuring Hailee Steinfeld on vocals, replacing the original vocalist Grace Tither.
7. The track with Louisa Johnson and 2 Chainz lyrically delves into themes of nightlife festivities and convivial joy.
8. D:Ream’s song served as the UK Labour Party’s campaign anthem during the 1997 election, leading to its chart resurgence.
9. The track “2Gether” by Roger Sanchez and Far East Movement creatively incorporates a sample from “Love Shack” by The B-52’s.
10. Tiësto’s “Who Wants to Be Alone” achieved the top position on Poland’s Airplay chart, reflecting its international appeal.
11. Steps’ “Tears on the Dancefloor” music video was captured in a studio setting with evocative rear projections, a nod to cinematic inspiration.
12. Jess Glynne’s video for “Ain’t Got Far to Go” was shot on location in vibrant Havana, giving it a distinctly Cuban flavor.
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