SINGING LADIES

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How well do you know the music of Texas’s “Say What You Want” oozes sultry sophistication, with Sharleen Spiteri’s emotive vocals effortlessly riding Johnny McElhone’s sleek production. Melody Gardot’s smoky “Your Heart Is As Black As Night” lets muted trumpet and double bass brew quiet tension, while Caro Emerald’s “Just One Dance” blends vintage jazz with modern beats, conjuring playful allure. Julia Holter’s “Feel You” offers delicate harpsichord notes over lush strings, embracing intricate vulnerability, and Brandi Carlile’s “The Things I Regret” leans on raw acoustic harmonies for genuine emotional pull. Madeleine Peyroux’s “The Things I’ve Seen Today” meanders through gentle folk-jazz landscapes with conversational charm, while Agnes Obel’s “Over the Hill” hushes with stripped-down elegance. Meanwhile, Miley Cyrus reimagines Melanie Safka’s “Look What They’ve Done to My Song Ma,” a bittersweet duet that bridges generations.? Take our 12-track quiz.

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How well do you know the music of Bonnie Raitt’s blues-infused "Have A Heart" captures exasperated honesty, while Tori Amos’ "Cornflake Girl" critiques betrayal through haunting alt-rock grooves. Rihanna’s "Kiss It Better" blends sultry emotion with retro flair, and Lana Del Rey’s "Summertime Sadness" layers cinematic melancholy with hypnotic beats. Adele’s raw "Someone Like You" strips heartbreak bare, contrasting Céline Dion’s tender "Recovering," which balances grief and resilience. Kacey Musgraves’ dreamy "Butterflies" celebrates newfound love, and Joan Baez’s iconic "Diamonds and Rust" offers a lyrical postcard from bittersweet romance.? Take our 12-track quiz.

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How well do you know the music of Sade’s "Nothing Can Come Between Us" blends minimalism and elegance, its buoyant bassline and syncopated guitars standing out, while Tracy Chapman’s "Give Me One Reason" shines with bluesy simplicity and sharp defiance. Dolly Parton’s "Coat of Many Colors" delivers raw storytelling through tender country clarity, and Valerie June’s "Workin’ Woman Blues" pulses with grittiness and perseverance. Gloria Estefan’s reflective "Always Tomorrow" offers quiet resilience, and Corinne Bailey Rae’s "Closer" captures intimate R&B warmth. Meanwhile, Ana Tijoux’s "Sacar La Voz" doubles as poetic protest, and Elis Regina’s "Tatuagem" transcends romance with piercing vocal passion.? Take our 12-track quiz.

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