How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Caro Emerald, Vampire Weekend, Stereophonics, Loveable Rogues, Eleni Foureira, Cover Drive, Demi Lovato, Emmelie De Forest, Linkin Park, Florence + The Machine, Noah And The Whale, Lewis Capaldi
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that ranked in various charts, this week (20/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
Tracklist
1 . Caro Emerald – A Night Like This |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Deleted Scenes from the Cutting Room Floor“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Vampire Weekend – This Life |
| The music video is directed by Emmett Malloy. |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Father of the Bride”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Stereophonics – C’est La Vie |
| The music video is directed by Kelly Jones. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Keep the Village Alive”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Loveable Rogues – Honest |
| The music video is directed by Josh Renaut. |
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5 . Eleni Foureira – Fuego |
| The music video is directed by Apollonas Papatheoharis. |
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6 . Cover Drive – Sparks |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Bajan Style”. |
7 . Demi Lovato – Heart Attack |
| The music video is directed by Chris Applebaum. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Demi”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Emmelie De Forest – Only Teardrops |
| The music video is directed by Michael Sauer Christensen. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Only Teardrops”. |
9 . Linkin Park – Until It’s Gone |
| The music video is directed by Joe Hahn. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “The Hunting Party”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Florence + The Machine – Breath Of Life |
| The music video is directed by Scott Murray. |
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11 . Noah And The Whale – Tonight’s The Kind Of Night |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Last Night on Earth”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Lewis Capaldi – Hold Me While You Wait |
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Featured on the 2019 album “Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The lyrics were inspired by a scene in the 1967 film “Casino Royale.” James Bond certainly knows how to leave a mark.
2. Danielle Haim lent her vocal talents to the track, harmonizing amidst Vampire Weekend’s eclectic sounds.
3. Stereophonics’ song was penned in approximately 45 minutes. Fast, but not quite instant songwriting.
4. “Honest” was performed during the final of Britain’s Got Talent, gaining exposure on the national stage.
5. Eleni Foureira dazzled with “Fuego,” setting Eurovision on fire and earning Cyprus its best-ever result.
6. Cover Drive’s “Sparks” sizzled its way onto Now That’s What I Call Music! 82 after lighting up the charts.
7. Demi Lovato’s lead single is a classic example of electropop, combining synth melodies with pop vocals.
8. Emmelie de Forest’s track won Eurovision with flute and percussion leading the orchestration.
9. Linkin Park’s song dealt with themes of romantic dissolution, reflecting emotional turmoil.
10. Florence + The Machine’s single was thematic for “Snow White and the Huntsman,” blending with its fantasy landscape.
11. Noah and the Whale’s chorus took a hint from “Baba O’Riley,” paying homage to The Who’s iconic beginning.
12. Lewis Capaldi’s heartfelt expressions were delivered through his debut album “Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent.”
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