‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°715 – 2010s Music Videos

How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.

The subjects du jour are : The Saturdays, The 1975, Iggy Azalea, Will Smith, OneRepublic, The Pierces, Halsey, Olly Murs, Louisa Johnson, Tyler The Creator, Bastille, Taylor Swift, Foo Fighters

They are the performers of twelve amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos that ranked in various charts, this week (24/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.

QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. What genre is The Saturdays’ “Ego” associated with?

  • A Country
  • B Electropop
  • C Reggae

2. Which chart position did the English rock band’s fifth single reach on the UK Singles Chart?

  • A Number 68
  • B Number 85
  • C Number 42

3. Who collaborates with Iggy Azalea on the single from the album Reclassified?

  • A Nicki Minaj
  • B Jennifer Hudson
  • C Ariana Grande

4. What unique element does Will Smith introduce in his version of “Friend Like Me” from Aladdin?

  • A Opera singing
  • B Rocket sounds
  • C Light rapping

5. Where was the music video for OneRepublic’s song filmed?

  • A Silverton, Oregon
  • B Los Angeles, California
  • C Miami, Florida

6. What is the official UK chart position reached by the first single from the album Creation?

  • A Number 100
  • B Number 191
  • C Number 12

7. Which other song is interpolated in Halsey’s track initially planned for the album Manic?

  • A t.A.T.u.’s “All the Things She Said”
  • B ABBA’s “Dancing Queen”
  • C Madonna’s “Like a Virgin”

8. What unique visual element is featured in the music video for the pop song from 24 Hrs?

  • A A tennis match
  • B A car chase
  • C A cooking contest

9. Which artist provided additional vocals on Tyler, The Creator’s “I THINK”?

  • A Beyoncé
  • B Solange
  • C Rihanna

10. What role does the track from Bastille’s album Doom Days play in its conceptual timeline?

  • A Morning wake-up
  • B Midnight reflection
  • C Closing moment (08:34)

11. Who is featured in the single remix of Taylor Swift’s song from 1989?

  • A Jay-Z
  • B Kendrick Lamar
  • C Drake

12. For which award did Foo Fighters’ “Run” win at the 2018 Grammy Awards?

  • A Best Rock Song
  • B Best Rock Album
  • C Best New Artist

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Tracklist

1 . The Saturdays – Ego
The music video is directed by Mike Simpson and Robin Van Calcar.

Featured on the 2009 album “Wordshaker”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

2 . The 1975 – Settle Down
The music video is directed by Nadia.

Featured on the 2013 album “The 1975”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

3 . Iggy Azalea – Trouble (w/ Jennifer Hudson)
The music video is directed by Director X.

Featured on the 2014 album “Reclassified”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Twitter

4 . Will Smith – Friend Like Me
The music video is directed by Guy Ritchie.

Featured on the 2019 album “Aladdin (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

5 . OneRepublic – Rescue Me
The music video is directed by Christian Lamb.

Featured on the 2019 album “Human”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

6 . The Pierces – Kings
The music video is directed by Martin & Nick.

Featured on the 2014 album “Creation”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Instagram

7 . Halsey – Nightmare
The music video is directed by Hannah Lux Davis.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

8 . Olly Murs, Louisa Johnson – Unpredictable
The music video is directed by Marc Klasfeld.

Featured on the 2017 album “24 Hrs”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Instagram

9 . Tyler The Creator – I Think
The music video is directed by Tyler the Creator.

Featured on the 2019 album “IGOR”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Instagram

10 . Bastille – Joy
The music video is directed by Jordan Martin.

Featured on the 2019 album “Doom Days”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

11 . Taylor Swift – Bad Blood (w/ Kendrick Lamar)
The music video is directed by Joseph Kahn.

Featured on the 2014 album “1989“.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

12 . Foo Fighters – Run
The music video is directed by Dave Grohl.

Featured on the 2017 album “Concrete and Gold”.

Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site

And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:

1. B. “Ego” is classified as electropop with dance-pop and synthpop characteristics. These genres underline the energized, polished sound typical of The Saturdays’ style.

2. A. The fifth single by the English rock band reached number 68 on the UK Singles Chart. It eventually achieved silver certification by the BPI.

3. B. Jennifer Hudson collaborates with Iggy Azalea on the track from Reclassified. The collaboration marries hip hop with doo-wop influences.

4. C. Will Smith features light rapping in “Friend Like Me.” His version for Aladdin combines hip-hop swagger with the original’s Broadway spirit.

5. A. OneRepublic’s music video was filmed in Silverton, Oregon. It stars Cody Bingham and celebrates themes of escape and youthful exuberance.

6. B. The first single from Creation reached number 191 on the UK charts. Despite modest chart success, it supported the album’s promotional campaign.

7. A. Halsey’s track contains an interpolation of t.A.T.u.’s “All the Things She Said.” It mixes pop arrangements with references to past hits.

8. A. Set in 1978, the music video features a tennis match. Filmed in Palm Springs, it accentuates the nostalgic feel of the era through its visuals.

9. B. Solange provided additional vocals on “I THINK,” adding depth to Tyler, The Creator’s production. The song forms part of his critically acclaimed album Igor.

10. C. In Bastille’s Doom Days timeline, the track marks the closing moment at 08:34. Its placement concludes the album’s narrative of an escapist night.

11. B. Kendrick Lamar is featured on the single remix of the song from 1989. His contribution adds a new dimension to Swift’s pop sound.

12. A. Foo Fighters’ “Run” won Best Rock Song at the 2018 Grammy Awards. The track showcases their gritty sound with dynamic shifts.

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