How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Paul McCartney & Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan & Tom Petty, Roger Mcguinn & Chris Hillman, John Mayer & Bob Weir, Alicia Keys & Jack White, Mavis Staples & Jeff Tweedy, Louis Armstrong & Mahalia Jackson, Wayne Shorter & Santana, Gil Evans & Sting, George Benson & Al Jarreau, Linda Ronstadt & Aaron Neville, Tina Turner & Mick Jagger
They are the 12 one-off collaborations selected among the 458 Posts we publish this week.
1. Which album features Bruce Springsteen’s “If I Should Fall Behind”?
- A *Human Touch*
- B *Lucky Town*
- C *The River*
2. In which concert film were Bob Dylan and Tom Petty’s performances captured?
- A *Don’t Look Back*
- B *Hard to Handle*
- C *The Last Waltz*
3. Who originally wrote “You Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere,” performed by McGuinn and Hillman?
- A Bob Dylan
- B Roger McGuinn
- C Chris Hillman
4. At which venue did Dead & Company perform their version of ‘Ripple’ on July 10, 2016?
- A Red Rocks Amphitheatre
- B Madison Square Garden
- C Alpine Valley Music Theater
5. Which James Bond film features the theme “Another Way to Die” by Alicia Keys & Jack White?
- A *Quantum of Solace*
- B *Skyfall*
- C *Casino Royale*
6. Mavis Staples and Jeff Tweedy covered which artist’s song together?
- A Neil Young
- B John Fogerty
- C Bruce Springsteen
7. Which major event saw Mahalia Jackson perform “Just A Closer Walk With Thee” alongside Louis Armstrong?
- A Newport Folk Festival
- B Newport Jazz Festival
- C New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
8. Where did Santana and Wayne Shorter give a memorable performance together in 1988?
- A Montreux Jazz Festival
- B Monterey Pop Festival
- C Glastonbury Festival
9. Which festival featured a well-received collaboration between Gil Evans and Sting?
- A Umbria Jazz Festival
- B Montreux Jazz Festival
- C Newport Jazz Festival
10. What album did George Benson and Al Jarreau promote at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 2007?
- A *Givin’ It Up*
- B *Weekend in L.A.*
- C *Breaking Away*
11. Which duo won a Grammy for their performance of “Don’t Know Much”?
- A Linda Ronstadt & Aaron Neville
- B Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel
- C Sonny & Cher
12. At which benefit concert did Mick Jagger and Tina Turner perform “State Of Shock” live?
- A Farm Aid
- B Live Aid
- C Band Aid
Tracklist
1 . Paul McCartney & Bruce Springsteen – I Saw Her Standing There / Twist And ShoutBruce Springsteen rocks Hyde Park, then McCartney walks in (2012) |
2 . Bob Dylan & Tom Petty – Knockin’ On Heaven’S Door“Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid” featuring ‘Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door’ Bob Dylan’s twelfth album |
3 . Roger McGuinn & Chris Hillman – You Ain’T Goin’ Nowhere |
4 . John Mayer & Bob Weir – Ripple (w/ Dead & Company) |
5 . Alicia Keys & Jack White – Another Way To Die |
6 . Mavis Staples & Jeff Tweedy – Wrote A Song For Everyone |
7 . Louis Armstrong & Mahalia Jackson – Just A Closer Walk With Thee |
8 . Wayne Shorter & Santana – Elegant PeopleCarlos Santana & Wayne Shorter meet in Montreux (1988) |
9 . Gil Evans & Sting – Shadows in the Rain |
10 . George Benson & Al Jarreau – Summer BreezeGeorge Benson & Al Jarreau meet in Montreux (2007) |
11 . Linda Ronstadt & Aaron Neville – Don’T Know Much |
12 . Tina Turner & Mick Jagger – State Of Shock |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “If I Should Fall Behind” is from *Lucky Town*, one of two albums Springsteen released simultaneously in 1992. Dedicated to his wife, Patti Scialfa, the song captures themes of commitment and resilience.
2. The *Hard to Handle* concert film showcased the dynamic partnership between Bob Dylan and Tom Petty during the 1986 True Confessions Tour, capturing their joint performances in Australia.
3. Bob Dylan wrote “You Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere,” which the Byrds popularized. McGuinn and Hillman performed a version during the *Will the Circle Be Unbroken, Volume Two* sessions.
4. Alpine Valley Music Theater served as the stage for Dead & Company’s July 10, 2016, concert. Their acoustic rendition of “Ripple” was part of a tradition of concluding sets with the song.
5. Alicia Keys & Jack White’s “Another Way to Die” was created for *Quantum of Solace*. It marked the series’ first theme song duet, blending their distinct musical styles.
6. Jeff Tweedy and Mavis Staples covered John Fogerty’s “Wrote A Song For Everyone.” Tweedy produced Staples’ *You Are Not Alone*, highlighting their collaborative chemistry.
7. Mahalia Jackson performed “Just A Closer Walk With Thee” at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1970, in a moving tribute alongside Louis Armstrong, adding to the event’s historical significance.
8. The Montreux Jazz Festival in 1988 hosted a captivating collaboration between Wayne Shorter and Carlos Santana, blending jazz fusion and Latin rock seamlessly on stage.
9. The Umbria Jazz Festival spotlighted Gil Evans and Sting’s collaboration in 1987. Their set highlighted modern arrangements of Sting’s music, attracting the festival’s largest audience.
10. At the Montreux Jazz Festival in 2007, Benson and Jarreau performed tracks from *Givin’ It Up*, their Grammy-winning collaboration reflecting their innovative reinterpretations of each other’s work.
11. Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville’s rendition of “Don’t Know Much” won them a Grammy in 1990, thanks to their vocal chemistry and the song’s widespread appeal.
12. Live Aid showcased the energetic duet of Mick Jagger and Tina Turner performing “State of Shock.” Their performance was among the highlights of the historic 1985 event.
