How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Royal Blood, Benny Blanco, Selena Gomez, J Balvin, Tainy, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Nick Mulvey, Troye Sivan, Maroon 5, Foxes, Avicii, Ed Sheeran & Rudimental , Jason Segel, Avril Lavigne
They are the performers of twelve amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos that ranked in various charts, this week (10/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
Tracklist
1 . Royal Blood – Figure It Out |
| The music video is directed by Ninian Doff. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Royal Blood”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Benny Blanco, Selena Gomez, J Balvin, Tainy – I Can’t Get Enough |
| The music video is directed by Jake Schreier. |
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Featured on the 2014 album ” “. |
3 . Taylor Swift – Blank Space |
| The music video is directed by Joseph Kahn. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “1989“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Lady Gaga – Born This Way |
| The music video is directed by Nick Knight. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Born This Way“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Nick Mulvey – Cucurucu |
| The music video is directed by James Morgan. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Clarity”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Troye Sivan – My My My! |
| The music video is directed by Grant Singer. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Bloom”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Maroon 5 – Daylight |
| The music video is directed by Jonas Åkerlund. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Overexposed“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Foxes – Let Go For Tonight |
| The music video is directed by Marc Klasfeld. |
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Featured on the 2021 album “Glorious”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Avicii – Addicted To You |
| The music video is directed by Sebastian Ringler. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “TRUE”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Ed Sheeran & Rudimental – Bloodstream |
| The music video is directed by Emil Nava. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “x“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Jason Segel – Man Or Muppet |
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Featured on the 2015 album “The Muppets”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Avril Lavigne – Alice |
| The music video is directed by Dave Meyers. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Almost Alice”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Brie Larson lent her vocals to Maroon 5’s “Daylight.” Her contribution added an extra layer to the track, which was part of the album “Overexposed.”
2. A Silver certification in the UK requires sales of 200,000 units. “Let Go for Tonight” by Foxes achieved this milestone, reflecting its success in the region.
3. Inspired by the infamous tale of Bonnie and Clyde, the “Addicted to You” video features themes of love and crime. Avicii’s creative blend of EDM and folk is notably showcased.
4. Ed Sheeran’s “Bloodstream” tells of his MDMA-induced experiences during a wedding. The storytelling captures the vivid and emotional rollercoaster he went through.
5. “Man or Muppet” from “The Muppets” won an Oscar for Best Original Song. Written by Bret McKenzie, it humorously delves into identity crises.
6. Avril Lavigne personally reached out to Tim Burton for her song “Alice.” Her passion for the film led to a significant rock ballad contribution to the soundtrack.
7. The Drake remix of “Girls Need Love” pushed the song higher on the charts. Summer Walker’s candid lyrics found a broader audience with his involvement.
8. Rick Rubin produced Jake Bugg’s “Shangri La.” His expertise lent a polished folk-rock sound to this album, showcasing Bugg’s evolving musicality.
9. Jay-Z and Kanye West sampled “I <3 U So" for "Why I Love You." The track’s catchy elements resonated on their collaborative album "Watch the Throne."
10. “It’s You” by Zayn Malik is rumored to reference Perrie Edwards. Despite his silence on the matter, the speculation adds intrigue to the ballad.
11. Michael Johns originally recorded “Heart on My Sleeve.” Olly Murs later released his own version, taking it to the UK Singles Chart.
12. Ellie Goulding’s “Flux” reached the 97th position on the UK Singles Chart. Known for its raw emotion, the song marks a return to her musical roots.
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