How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Bruno Mars, DJ Fresh & Ellie Goulding, Courteeners, Katy B, The Vamps, Maggie Lindemann, Beyoncé, Sam Smith, The Neales, You Me At Six, Stevie McCrorie, Taylor Swift, The 1975
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that ranked in various charts, this week (50/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. Which chart position did Bruno Mars’ “Chunky” achieve in France?
- A 12
- B 34
- C 79
2. What notable achievement is associated with DJ Fresh and Ellie Goulding’s “Flashlight”?
- A Number one on the UK Indie chart
- B Grammy nomination
- C Platinum certification
3. What is the notable B-side track to “Lose Control” by Courteeners?
- A Another Way
- B Chipping Away
- C Still Waiting
4. What genre best describes Katy B’s “Katy on a Mission”?
- A Dubstep
- B Rock
- C Classical
5. Besides the main track, what additional version of “Personal” by The Vamps exists?
- A Salsa Version
- B Acoustic Rendition
- C Folk Remix
6. Which live performance tour featured Beyoncé and Nicki Minaj’s “Flawless” remix?
- A Coachella 2014
- B On the Run Tour
- C Glastonbury 2015
7. Which classic film featured the original version of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”?
- A Casablanca
- B Meet Me in St. Louis
- C The Sound of Music
8. How did The Neales gain their initial public prominence?
- A Sponsored by a celebrity
- B Winning a local talent show
- C Reaching the final of Britain’s Got Talent
9. Who wrote the lyrics for You Me At Six’s “Stay With Me”?
- A Josh Franceschi
- B John Legend
- C Taylor Swift
10. What notable sales milestone did Stevie McCrorie’s “Lost Stars” achieve?
- A Over 100,000 sales
- B Exceeding 62,000 copies
- C One million downloads
11. Which chord progression features in the Taylor Swift track from *Red*?
- A I–vi–IV–V
- B ii–V–I
- C Twelve-bar blues
12. What was the occasion for releasing The 1975’s “Medicine”?
- A The band’s anniversary
- B The 2014 *Drive* re-release
- C A new year celebration
Tracklist
1 . Bruno Mars – Chunky |
| The music video is directed by Christopher Sims. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “24K Magic”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . DJ Fresh & Ellie Goulding – Flashlight |
| The music video is directed by Christina Fuursted. |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Bright Lights”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Courteeners – Lose Control |
| The music video is directed by Jack Pointer Mackenzie. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “ANNA”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Katy B – Katy On A Mission |
| The music video is directed by Joe Connor. |
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Featured on the 2011 album “On a Mission”. |
5 . The Vamps, Maggie Lindemann – Personal |
| The music video is directed by Johny Mourgue. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Night & Day”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Beyoncé – Flawless Remix (w/ Nicki Minaj) |
| The music video is directed by Frank Borin. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Beyoncé“. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Sam Smith – Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas |
| The music video is directed by Jonas Åkerlund. |
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8 . The Neales – I’ll Be There |
| The music video is directed by Natalie Johns. |
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9 . You Me At Six – Stay With Me |
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Featured on the 2010 album “Hold Me Down”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Stevie McCrorie – Lost Stars |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Big World”. |
11 . Taylor Swift – The Last Time (w/ Gary Lightbody) |
| The music video is directed by David HoganSong. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Red”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . The 1975 – Medicine |
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Chunky” by Bruno Mars reached number 34 on the French Singles Chart. The song was one of the deeper cuts from his album 24K Magic.
2. “Flashlight” achieved the top spot on the UK Indie chart. DJ Fresh and Ellie Goulding struck the right chord with the indie audience.
3. The Courteeners paired “Lose Control” with “Chipping Away” as its B-side. This choice bolstered the single’s appeal to their fan base.
4. Katy B’s “Katy on a Mission” is best known for its dubstep elements. It reflects the UK garage influence prevalent in her debut album.
5. “Personal” by The Vamps features an acoustic rendition among its versions. This offers a softer take on their collaborative single.
6. Beyoncé and Nicki Minaj’s “Flawless” remix was highlighted during the On the Run Tour. This Paris performance was also immortalized on video.
7. “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” first appeared in *Meet Me in St. Louis*. Judy Garland’s rendition included the original lyrics, later revised.
8. The Neales found fame as finalists on Britain’s Got Talent. This exposure set the stage for their music career.
9. Josh Franceschi penned the lyrics for “Stay With Me.” The track is a staple of You Me At Six’s second album, “Hold Me Down.”
10. Stevie McCrorie’s “Lost Stars” surpassed 62,000 copies in sales. It stands as the most successful winner’s single from The Voice UK.
11. Taylor Swift’s track features the I–vi–IV–V chord progression. This adds to its classic yet modern musical appeal.
12. The 1975’s “Medicine” was released for the 2014 re-release of *Drive*. It added a new dimension to the film’s re-distribution.
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