How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Scouting For Girls, Kid Cudi, 1 Hour Band, Manic Street Preachers, McFly, The Vaccines, All Time Low, Legion Of Many, Dougie Maclean, Ms. Dynamite, Kasabian, Bring Me The Horizon
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that ranked in various charts, this week (38/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. What chart position did Scouting for Girls’ “Summertime In the City” reach in the UK?
- A 47
- B 73
- C 29
2. Which two artists are credited as songwriters on Kid Cudi’s “Erase Me”?
- A Kid Cudi and Kanye West
- B Kid Cudi and Jim Jonsin
- C Kanye West and Jay-Z
3. In which year was “You Want My Sister” by 1 Hour Band released?
- A 2018
- B 2016
- C 2019
4. Which band’s member contributed trumpet to “Show Me the Wonder”?
- A The Rolling Stones
- B U2
- C Manic Street Preachers
5. What distinctive element featured in McFly’s “Party Girl” music video?
- A A beach party
- B Vampire-themed scenes
- C An alien invasion
6. Who performed “Teenage Icon,” describing himself as lacking heroic qualities?
- A The Vaccines
- B Coldplay
- C Arctic Monkeys
7. Which song features Vic Fuentes alongside All Time Low?
- A “Backseat Serenade”
- B “A Love Like War”
- C “Weightless”
8. What year marked the release of the track from The Great Manifesto album?
- A 2005
- B 2008
- C 2010
9. What nickname is given to Dougie MacLean’s song “Caledonia”?
- A Scotland’s official anthem
- B Scotland’s unofficial national anthem
- C The French national anthem
10. Who produced Ms. Dynamite’s single “Neva Soft”?
- A Labrinth
- B Mark Ronson
- C Timbaland
11. Which band’s track served as the theme for WWE’s TLC event?
- A Arctic Monkeys
- B Kasabian
- C Muse
12. Which band received Platinum certification in Australia for a 2014 single?
- A Bring Me The Horizon
- B Fall Out Boy
- C Green Day
Tracklist
1 . Scouting For Girls – Summertime In The City |
| The music video is directed by Remy Cayuela. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “The Light Between Us”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Kid Cudi – Erase Me (w/ Kanye West) |
| The music video is directed by Jason Goldwatch. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . 1 Hour Band – You Want My Sister |
| The music video is directed by Joe Sugg. |
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4 . Manic Street Preachers – Show Me The Wonder |
| The music video is directed by Keiran Evans. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Rewind the Film”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . McFly – Party Girl |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Above the Noise”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . The Vaccines – Teenage Icon |
| The music video is directed by Jesse John Jenkins. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Come of Age”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . All Time Low – A Love Like War (w/ Vic Fuentes) |
| The music video is directed by Drew Russ. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Don’t Panic: It’s Longer Now!”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Legion Of Many – Now We Are Stars |
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9 . Dougie Maclean – Caledonia |
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Featured on the 1978 album “Caledonia”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Ms. Dynamite – Neva Soft |
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11 . Kasabian – Days Are Forgotten |
| The music video is directed by AB/CD/CD. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “Velociraptor!”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Bring Me The Horizon – Drown |
| The music video is directed by Plastic Kid. |
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song “Summertime In the City” reached 73 on the UK Singles Chart. It was part of Scouting for Girls’ album, “The Light Between Us,” showcasing a classic pop sound.
2. Kid Cudi and Kanye West share songwriting credits on “Erase Me.” The track also marked a collaboration with Jim Jonsin on production.
3. “You Want My Sister” by 1 Hour Band premiered in 2018. The song humorously narrates relationship twists at family gatherings.
4. Sean Moore of Manic Street Preachers played the trumpet in “Show Me the Wonder,” adding a brass touch to this upbeat track.
5. McFly’s video for “Party Girl” featured vampire-themed scenes. These elements tied into their minifilm “Nowhere Left To Run.”
6. “Teenage Icon” by The Vaccines highlights an ordinary persona. The self-deprecating lyrics make an anti-hero statement.
7. Vic Fuentes of Pierce The Veil collaborated with All Time Low on “A Love Like War.” The song was a standout track post-album reissue.
8. The track from The Great Manifesto was released in 2008. Known for its blend of industrial and electronic elements, it found a niche audience.
9. “Caledonia” by Dougie MacLean is considered Scotland’s unofficial national anthem. Its timeless appeal derives from themes of homesickness.
10. “Neva Soft” was produced by Labrinth, marking Ms. Dynamite’s return to the music charts. The song revived her presence with a modern beat.
11. Kasabian’s song became the theme for WWE’s TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs event. The energetic remix featured LL Cool J.
12. Bring Me The Horizon’s 2014 single achieved Platinum status in Australia. The track’s intensity and themes resonated widely.
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