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 Weeknd, Naughty Boy, Ariana Grande, The 1975, Charli XCX & Christine and the Queens, OneRepublic, Charli XCX, Grouplove, Devlin, Elbow, Panic! At The Disco, Ariana Grande
They are the performers of twelve amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos that ranked in various charts, this week (50/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Which two songs are sampled in The Weeknd’s “Secrets”?
- A “Pale Shelter” and “Talking in Your Sleep”
- B “Shout” and “Sweet Dreams”
- C “With or Without You” and “Here Comes the Rain Again”
2. Who are the featured artists on Naughty Boy’s “Think About It”?
- A Drake and Rihanna
- B Liam Payne and MNEK
- C Wiz Khalifa and Ella Eyre
3. Which award did “Boyfriend” by Ariana Grande and Social House win?
- A MTV Video Music Award for Song of Summer
- B Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
- C American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Song
4. Which video game features The 1975’s song “The City”?
- A FIFA 14
- B Need for Speed: Heat
- C Guitar Hero Live
5. The single by Charli XCX featuring which artist resulted from a bout of writer’s block?
- A Christine and the Queens
- B Troye Sivan
- C Lizzo
6. What genre best describes OneRepublic’s “Something I Need”?
- A Folk-pop
- B Punk rock
- C Electronic dance music
7. Which chart position did Charli XCX’s track featuring Rita Ora achieve on the UK Singles Chart?
- A Number 5
- B Number 8
- C Number 12
8. Which commercial significantly boosted Grouplove’s “Tongue Tied” visibility?
- A A Coca-Cola campaign
- B An Apple iPod Touch ad
- C A Levi’s jeans commercial
9. In the music video of Devlin’s single featuring Yasmin, where is Yasmin singing from?
- A A rooftop
- B A council estate balcony
- C The top of a skyscraper
10. What inspired Guy Garvey’s lyrics for Elbow’s seventh studio album’s first single?
- A A novel
- B His wife’s permission to write about personal experiences
- C A political manifesto
11. Which film features Panic at the Disco’s version of “Into the Unknown” during its end credits?
- A Beauty and the Beast
- B Frozen 2
- C Moana
12. What attire does Ariana Grande wear in the music video of her duet with John Legend for “Beauty and the Beast”?
- A A blue ball gown
- B A red dress
- C An emerald green gown
For TWELVE more ‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ – 2010s Music Videos – week 50/52 – click here
Tracklist
1 . The Weeknd – Secrets |
| The music video is directed by Pedro Martin-Calero. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “Starboy”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Naughty Boy – Think About It (w/ Wiz Khalifa, Ella Eyre) |
| The music video is directed by Lance Drake. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Hotel Cabana”. |
3 . Ariana Grande – Boyfriend (w/ Social House) |
| The music video is directed by Hannah Lux Davis. |
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4 . The 1975 – The City |
| The music video is directed by Tim Mattia. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “The 1975”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Charli XCX & Christine and the Queens – Gone |
| The music video is directed by Colin Solal Cardo. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Charli”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . OneRepublic – Something I Need |
| The music video is directed by Cameron Duddy. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Native”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Charli XCX – Doing It (w/ Rita Ora) |
| The music video is directed by Adam Powell. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Sucker”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Grouplove – Tongue Tied |
| The music video is directed by Jordan Bahat. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Never Trust a Happy Song”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Devlin – Runaway (w/ Yasmin) |
| The music video is directed by Emil Nava. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Bud, Sweat and Beers”. |
10 . Elbow – Magnificent [She Says] |
| The music video is directed by Joe Connor. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Little Fictions”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Panic! At The Disco – Into The Unknown |
| The music video is directed by Janell Shirtcliff. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Frozen 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Ariana Grande – Beauty And The Beast |
| The music video is directed by Dave Meyers. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Beauty and the Beast (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Secrets” samples “Pale Shelter” by Tears for Fears and “Talking in Your Sleep” by The Romantics. These references give the track its distinctive old-school vibe.
2. Wiz Khalifa and Ella Eyre lend their talents to “Think About It,” bringing an eclectic mix of styles to Naughty Boy’s track.
3. “Boyfriend” by Ariana Grande and Social House bagged the MTV Video Music Award for Song of Summer, topping off its chart success.
4. Fans of The 1975 can enjoy “The City” while playing FIFA 14, as it resonates well with the game’s energetic vibe.
5. Inspiration through writer’s block birthed the Charli XCX and Christine and the Queens collaboration, illustrating music’s unpredictable genesis.
6. “Something I Need” by OneRepublic, with its folk-pop sound, blends lyrical depth with accessible melodies, reflecting on love and life.
7. Charli XCX’s collaboration with Rita Ora peaked at number 8 on the UK Singles Chart, marking a successful chart presence.
8. “Tongue Tied” by Grouplove gained popularity through its feature in an Apple iPod Touch commercial, propelling it to chart-topping status.
9. Yasmin sings from a council estate balcony in Devlin’s single, echoing urban themes with a touch of gritty reality.
10. Guy Garvey drew inspiration from his wife’s approval to explore personal themes, adding depth to Elbow’s first single lyrics.
11. Panic at the Disco’s cover of “Into the Unknown” plays during Frozen 2’s end credits, lending a rock twist to the Disney classic.
12. In the music video for “Beauty and the Beast,” Ariana Grande stands out in a red dress, complementing the video’s rose petal motif.
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