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 1975, Sam Bailey, Bring Me The Horizon, Rumer, One Direction, Bring Me The Horizon, Ben Haenow, James Arthur, Olly Murs, Justin Bieber, Eminem, Israel Kamakawiwo’Ole
They are the performers of twelve “live” music videos that ranked in various charts, this week (51/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
1. In The 1975’s song “Sex,” which musical genre is not associated with the track?
- A Britpop
- B Heavy Metal
- C Indie Pop
2. Sam Bailey’s cover of “Skyscraper” became the 2013 Christmas number one in which country?
- A United States
- B Ireland
- C United Kingdom
3. Bring Me the Horizon’s “Doomed” was performed live at which historic venue?
- A The O2 Arena
- B Royal Albert Hall
- C Madison Square Garden
4. Rumer’s song “Aretha” features a young girl finding solace through music by which singer?
- A Mariah Carey
- B Whitney Houston
- C Aretha Franklin
5. Which One Direction song was initially planned as the third official single from *Made in the A.M.* but later replaced by “History”?
- A Infinity
- B Perfect
- C Drag Me Down
6. Bring Me the Horizon’s “Happy Song” marked a stylistic shift towards what genre?
- A Jazz
- B Metalcore
- C Alternative Rock
7. Ben Haenow’s “Something I Need” substituted which words to suit the *X Factor* audience?
- A “Die” and “Killing”
- B “Run” and “Hide”
- C “Fight” and “Lose”
8. James Arthur’s “Get Down” instrumental was originally intended for which group?
- A Sugababes
- B Little Mix
- C Mutya Keisha Siobhan
9. Olly Murs’ album “Never Been Better” includes a duet with which artist?
- A Demi Lovato
- B Miley Cyrus
- C Adele
10. Justin Bieber’s “Hold Tight” was a part of which release campaign?
- A Sunday’s Best
- B Music Mondays
- C #1 Day
11. “Walk on Water” pairs Eminem with which legendary singer?
- A Adele
- B Beyoncé
- C Rihanna
12. Which year was Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s medley of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “What a Wonderful World” deemed culturally significant?
- A 2000
- B 2009
- C 2021
Tracklist
1 . The 1975 – Sex |
| The music video is directed by James Booth. |
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2 . Sam Bailey – Skyscraper |
| The music video is directed by Mark Pellington. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “The Power of Love”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Bring Me The Horizon – Doomed |
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Featured on the 2016 album “Live at the Royal Albert Hall”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Rumer – Aretha |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Boys Don’t Cry”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . One Direction – Infinity |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Made in the A.M.”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Bring Me The Horizon – Happy Song |
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Featured on the 2016 album “Live at the Royal Albert Hall”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Ben Haenow – Something I Need |
| The music video is directed by Cameron Duddy. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Ben Haenow”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . James Arthur – Get Down |
| The music video is directed by Bugsy. |
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Featured on the 2013 album “James Arthur”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Olly Murs – Never Been Better |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Never Been Better”. |
10 . Justin Bieber – Hold Tight |
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Featured on the 2013 album “Journals”. |
11 . Eminem – Walk On Water (w/ Beyoncé) |
| The music video is directed by Richard “Rich” Lee. |
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Featured on the 2017 album “Revival”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Israel Kamakawiwo’Ole – Over The Rainbow |
| The music video is directed by Jon de Mello. |
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Featured on the 1990 album “Facing Future”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Indie rock, indie pop, and emo are styles connected to “Sex,” but heavy metal does not make the list. The track even flirts with Britpop, which broadens its appeal.
2. Bailey’s rendition of “Skyscraper” charmed the UK charts, securing the top spot for Christmas in 2013. It also tugged at heartstrings in Ireland and Scotland.
3. Seen glamming up at Royal Albert Hall with an orchestra, “Doomed” flaunted musical prowess, setting a high bar for Bring Me the Horizon.
4. In “Aretha,” solace is found not in just any melody but Aretha Franklin’s soul-stirring notes offer comfort through imagination to a troubled girl.
5. “Infinity” was initially destined for full single glory but took a backseat for “History,” thus shaking up One Direction’s promotional tracklist.
6. Switching from metalcore to alternative rock sounds, “Happy Song” layered heavy riffs and tackled themes of depression, aligning with *That’s the Spirit*’s overall tone.
7. In a neat lyrical rework, “Something I Need” replaced “die” and “killing” with gentler alternatives, making it a prime-time X Factor hit.
8. Initially crafted for Mutya Keisha Siobhan, the track’s instrumental crossed paths with Arthur, resulting in the distinctively pop-infused “Get Down.”
9. “Never Been Better” featured Olly Murs singing not solo but in harmony with Demi Lovato, amidst a collection of chart-topping singles.
10. “Hold Tight” cruised as part of Bieber’s Music Mondays, a strategy unveiling new tracks for a listening public hungry for Monday cheer.
11. Eminem queried the divine but settled for Beyoncé’s heavenly vocals in “Walk on Water,” blending introspection with remarkable pop prowess.
12. Preservation meets pop culture with Kamakawiwo’ole’s iconic medley, gaining National Recording Registry status in 2021 for its timeless significance.
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