How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Viola Beach, Lil Dicky, Lauv, Bastille, Katy Perry, Charli XCX, Miley Cyrus, Little Mix, B.O.B, Macklemore, Amy Wadge, Zayn
They are the performers of twelve amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos that ranked in various charts, this week (32/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. What event caused a posthumous tribute performance of “Boys That Sing” by Coldplay?
- A 2016 Glastonbury Festival
- B Grammy Awards
- C Coachella
2. Which film inspired the song “Freaky Friday” by Lil Dicky and Chris Brown?
- A Big
- B Back to the Future
- C Freaky Friday
3. Which TV show featured “Fuck, I’m Lonely” on its soundtrack?
- A Stranger Things
- B 13 Reasons Why
- C Riverdale
4. What is the B-side to Bastille’s “Things We Lost in the Fire”?
- A Icarus
- B Oblivion
- C Laura Palmer
5. Katy Perry’s “Swish Swish” samples from which Fatboy Slim song?
- A Weapon of Choice
- B Star 69
- C Right Here, Right Now
6. Which producer was involved in the creation of Charli XCX’s “Boys”?
- A Stargate
- B Max Martin
- C Timbaland
7. What historical achievement did Miley Cyrus’s “We Can’t Stop” music video gain upon release?
- A Most disliked
- B Most viewed
- C Most expensive
8. Which event used Little Mix’s “Power” as its official theme song?
- A Super Bowl halftime show
- B Royal Wedding
- C WWE Women’s Royal Rumble
9. Who provides the featured vocals on B.o.B’s “Airplanes”?
- A Taylor Swift
- B Hayley Williams
- C Kesha
10. What is the relation between Macklemore’s “Glorious” video and his family?
- A Celebrates grandmother’s birthday
- B Features his child’s birth
- C Showcases new family home
11. Which TV series named “Faith’s Song” as its theme music?
- A Poldark
- B Keeping Faith
- C The Crown
12. Which producer collabed with Zayn on “Too Much”?
- A Dr. Dre
- B Timbaland
- C Pharrell Williams
For TWELVE more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – 2010s Music Videos – week 32/52 – click here
Tracklist
1 . Viola Beach – Boys That Sing |
| The music video is directed by Mackinnon & Saunders. |
 |
Featured on the 2016 album “Viola Beach”. |
2 . Lil Dicky – Freaky Friday (w/ Chris Brown) |
| The music video is directed by Tony Yacenda. |
|
|
|
3 . Lauv – Fuck, I’m Lonely (w/ Anne-Marie) |
| The music video is directed by Jenna Marsh. |
|
|
Featured on the 2019 album “how i’m feeling”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Bastille – Things We Lost In The Fire |
| The music video is directed by Naor Aloni. |
|
|
Featured on the 2013 album “Bad Blood”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Katy Perry – Swish Swish (w/ Nicki Minaj) |
| The music video is directed by Dave Meyers. |
|
|
Featured on the 2017 album “Witness”. |
6 . Charli XCX – Boys |
| The music video is directed by Charli XCX. |
|
|
|
7 . Miley Cyrus – We Can’t Stop |
| The music video is directed by Diane Martel. |
|
|
Featured on the 2013 album “Bangerz”. |
8 . Little Mix – Power (w/ Stormzy) |
| The music video is directed by Hannah Lux Davis. |
|
|
Featured on the 2016 album “Glory Days”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . B.O.B – Airplanes (w/ Hayley Williams |
| The music video is directed by Hiro Murai. |
|
|
Featured on the 2010 album “B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray”. |
10 . Macklemore – Glorious (w/ Skylar Grey) |
| The music video is directed by Jason Koenig. |
|
|
Featured on the 2017 album “GEMINI”. |
11 . Amy Wadge – Faith’s Song |
|
|
Featured on the 2018 album “Keeping Faith (Original Soundtrack)”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Zayn – Too Much (w/ Timbaland) |
|
|
Featured on the 2018 album “Icarus Falls”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. During the 2016 Glastonbury Festival, Coldplay paid tribute to Viola Beach by playing “Boys That Sing” following the band members’ tragic deaths. The performance pulled the song into wider recognition.
2. The film “Freaky Friday” inspired Lil Dicky and Chris Brown’s song of the same name. The track humorously portrays the artists switching bodies, akin to the film’s plotline.
3. Lauv’s “Fuck, I’m Lonely,” featuring Anne-Marie, appeared on the soundtrack of *13 Reasons Why* Season 3. Its lyrical theme of longing suited the series’ atmosphere.
4. Bastille’s “Things We Lost in the Fire” has a B-side named “Icarus.” Both are part of the album *Bad Blood*, reflecting Smith’s narrative style.
5. Katy Perry’s “Swish Swish” includes a sample from Fatboy Slim’s “Star 69,” giving the song a recognizable, club-friendly feel.
6. Charli XCX’s “Boys” was produced by Stargate, known for their polished pop sound, complementing Charli’s playful track.
7. Miley Cyrus’s “We Can’t Stop” video broke Vevo records for viewership shortly after its release, marking a cultural moment for Cyrus’s new musical era.
8. Little Mix’s song “Power,” featuring Stormzy, became the official theme for WWE’s first women’s Royal Rumble. Its empowerment message resonated with the event’s celebration.
9. The familiar voice of Hayley Williams, Paramore’s lead singer, accompanies B.o.B on “Airplanes,” adding to the track’s anthemic and emotional backdrop.
10. Macklemore’s “Glorious” video shows a charming narrative featuring a 100th birthday celebration for his grandmother, adding a personal and joyful touch to the song.
11. “Faith’s Song,” performed by Amy Wadge, is the theme music for the series *Keeping Faith*. Its poignant tune aligns with the show’s dramatic tone.
12. Zayn’s “Too Much” features the production and collaboration of Timbaland, whose signature beats bring a throwback vibe to the track.
For THE FULL ‘VOUS AVEZ DIT BIZARRE’ COLLECTION click here