How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Mark Ronson, David Guetta, Professor Green, Panic! At The Disco, Arcade Fire, Adam Lambert, Ella Eyre, Woodkid, Twenty One Pilots, Kesha, Ariana Grande, Nick Jonas
They are the performers of twelve amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos that ranked in various charts, this week (29/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Which French Canadian children’s song is referenced in Mark Ronson’s “Bang Bang Bang”?
- A Frère Jacques
- B Alouette
- C Sur le Pont d’Avignon
2. What notable feature ranks “Thing For You” in the US Dance/Electronic Songs chart?
- A Top 10
- B Number 19
- C Number 1
3. “Just Be Good To Green” features a melody from which band’s song?
- A The Rolling Stones
- B The Clash
- C The Kinks
4. Which character does Panic! At The Disco’s “Miss Jackson” reference?
- A Miss Havisham
- B Miss Sunshine
- C Janet Jackson
5. What instrument did Patrick Bebey play on Arcade Fire’s “Everything Now”?
- A Hindewhu flute
- B Saxophone
- C Synthesizer
6. Who is one of the writers of Adam Lambert’s “Never Close Our Eyes”?
- A Ed Sheeran
- B Bruno Mars
- C Pharrell Williams
7. On which chart did Ella Eyre’s “If I Go” peak at number 16?
- A UK Singles Chart
- B Billboard Hot 100
- C Canadian Albums Chart
8. Which award was the video for Woodkid’s “Run Boy Run” nominated?
- A MTV Video Music Award
- B Grammy Award
- C Oscar
9. What fictional location does “Nico and the Niners” by Twenty One Pilots reference?
- A Gotham
- B Dema
- C Narnia
10. “Praying” by Kesha features which kind of musical style?
- A Jazz
- B Gospel ballad
- C Heavy metal
11. Whose voice features as “the voice of God” in Ariana Grande’s “God Is A Woman” video?
- A Oprah Winfrey
- B Madonna
- C Meryl Streep
12. What genre does Nick Jonas’ song “Chains” get predominantly labeled as?
- A Country
- B R&B
- C Reggae
Tracklist
1 . Mark Ronson – Bang Bang Bang (w/ MNDR) |
| The music video is directed by Warren Fu. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Record Collection”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . David Guetta – Thing For You (w/ Martin Solveig) |
| The music video is directed by Robert Dziabel, Sophia Magdalena Koegl. |
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3 . Professor Green – Just Be Good To Green (w/ Lily Allen) |
| The music video is directed by Henry Scholfield. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Alive Till I’m Dead”. |
4 . Panic! At The Disco – Miss Jackson (w/ Lolo) |
| The music video is directed by Jordan Bahat. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Arcade Fire – Everything Now |
| The music video is directed by The Sacred Egg. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Everything Now“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Adam Lambert – Never Close Our Eyes |
| The music video is directed by Dori Oskowitz. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Trespassing”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Ella Eyre – If I Go |
| The music video is directed by Henry Scholfield. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Feline”. |
8 . Woodkid – Run Boy Run |
| The music video is directed by Yoann Lemoine. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “The Golden Age”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Twenty One Pilots – Nico And The Niners |
| The music video is directed by Andrew Donoho. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Trench”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Kesha – Praying |
| The music video is directed by Jonas Åkerlund. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Rainbow”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Ariana Grande – God Is A Woman |
| The music video is directed by Dave Meyers. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “Sweetener”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Nick Jonas – Chains |
| The music video is directed by Ryan Pallotta. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Nick Jonas”. |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Bang Bang Bang” incorporates lines from “Alouette,” a French Canadian children’s song. The chorus mirrors its sing-song cadence, blending childhood lyrics into its modern beat.
2. “Thing For You” peaked at number 19 on the US Dance/Electronic Songs chart, marking a successful collaboration for David Guetta and Martin Solveig, resonating with dance audiences.
3. Professor Green’s “Just Be Good To Green” creatively borrows the bass line from The Clash’s “The Guns of Brixton,” merging it with influences from The SOS Band.
4. Panic! At The Disco’s “Miss Jackson” name-drops Janet Jackson, drawing inspiration from her song “Nasty,” hinting at a similar unapologetic vibe through character references.
5. Arcade Fire’s “Everything Now” features Patrick Bebey playing the hindewhu flute. Its inclusion adds to the song’s eclectic soundscape, bridging modern pop with traditional elements.
6. Bruno Mars contributed to Adam Lambert’s “Never Close Our Eyes” as one of its writers. His influence is evident in the song’s rhythmic and melodic structure.
7. “If I Go” by Ella Eyre reached number 16 on the UK Singles Chart. It marked her entrance into the solo chart landscape, building on previous collaborations.
8. Woodkid’s “Run Boy Run” video was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Short Form Music Video, recognized for its striking visual storytelling.
9. “Nico and the Niners,” part of Twenty One Pilots’ album “Trench,” references the fictional city of Dema. It’s a key element of the album’s narrative, filled with allegorical significance.
10. Kesha’s “Praying” is a ballad with strong gospel and soul influences. The song’s powerful delivery and minimal production emphasize its emotional narrative.
11. In “God Is A Woman,” Madonna provides the voice of God. Her cameo is both an audio and thematic highlight in the song’s visual presentation.
12. Nick Jonas’ “Chains” features a blend of R&B with trap elements, anchored by intense percussion. Its lyrical theme captures a feeling of emotional restraint.
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