How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Michael Buble & Blake Shelton, UB40 & Chrissie Hynde, Clarence Gatemouth Brown & Canned Heat, Branford Marsalis & Grateful Dead, Elvin Bishop & Jim McCarty, Carl Perkins & George Harrison, Rihanna & Elton John, Michael Jackson & Slash, Aerosmith, Run DMC & Kid Rock, AC/DC & Axl Rose, David Bowie & Arcade Fire, Pink Floyd & Frank Zappa
They are the 12 one-off collaborations selected among the posts we publish this week.
1. Who introduced Blake Shelton during the live rendition of “Home” performed with Michael Bublé?
- A Blake Shelton himself
- B David Foster
- C Michael Bublé
2. Which year saw UB40 and Chrissie Hynde release their cover of “I Got You Babe”?
- A 1985
- B 1995
- C 2005
3. In what year did Canned Heat and Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown collaborate at the Montreux Jazz Festival?
- A 1973
- B 1983
- C 2001
4. Which guitarist joined the Grateful Dead’s September 10, 1991 performance at Madison Square Garden?
- A Branford Marsalis
- B Jerry Garcia
- C Jimmy Page
5. What is the title of the blues track recorded at Callahan’s featuring Elvin Bishop and Jim McCarty?
- A Callahan’s Slow Walk
- B Cally’s Slow Blues
- C Detroit Blues Session
6. What program features Carl Perkins and George Harrison’s performance of “Your True Love”?
- A Sesame Street
- B Blue Suede Shoes: A Rockabilly Session
- C Live Aid
7. At Fashion Rocks 2006, who shared the stage with Elton John for “The Bitch Is Back”?
- A Madonna
- B Rihanna
- C Britney Spears
8. During which year did Michael Jackson celebrate his 30th Anniversary at Madison Square Garden?
- A 1991
- B 2001
- C 2011
9. Which artists joined Aerosmith for a performance of “Walk This Way” in Camden, 2002?
- A Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado
- B Kid Rock and Run-DMC
- C Eminem and 50 Cent
10. Who was AC/DC’s lead vocalist during their 2016 Cleveland concert?
- A Brian Johnson
- B Axl Rose
- C Bon Scott
11. What song did David Bowie and Arcade Fire perform together at Fashion Rocks 2005?
- A Ziggy Stardust
- B Five Years
- C Under Pressure
12. During their 1969 Amougies performance, who joined Pink Floyd on stage for “Interstellar Overdrive”?
- A Eric Clapton
- B Frank Zappa
- C Jimi Hendrix
Tracklist
1 . Michael Buble & Blake Shelton – Home |
2 . UB40 & Chrissie Hynde – I Got You Babe |
3 . Clarence Gatemouth Brown & Canned Heat – Live At Montreux |
4 . Branford Marsalis & Grateful Dead – Turn On Your LovelightBranford Marsalis & Bruce Hornsby sit in with the Dead (1991) |
5 . Elvin Bishop & Jim McCarty – Cally’S Slow Blues |
6 . Carl Perkins & George Harrison – Your True LoveCarl Perkins takes Eric, George & Ringo to New Jersey (1985) |
7 . Rihanna & Elton John – The Bitch Is BackOn TV today , Elton John hosts ‘Fashion Rocks’ (2006) |
8 . Michael Jackson & Slash – Black Or WhiteThey all celebrate Michael Jackson’s 30 year solo career (2001) |
9 . Aerosmith , Run DMC & Kid Rock – Walk This Way |
10 . AC/DC & Axl Rose – Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap |
11 . David Bowie & Arcade Fire – Five YearsOn TV today , David Bowie sits in with Arcade Fire (2005) |
12 . Pink Floyd & Frank Zappa – Interstellar Overdrive |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. David Foster introduced Blake Shelton during the live performance of “Home” with Michael Bublé. The duet combined Bublé’s original authorship with Shelton’s adaptation.
2. In 1985, UB40 and Chrissie Hynde released their cover of “I Got You Babe”. It became a hit, reaching number 1 on the UK Singles Chart in August that year.
3. In 1973, Canned Heat and Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown collaborated at the Montreux Jazz Festival. Their performance was documented and is noted in festival histories.
4. On September 10, 1991, Branford Marsalis joined the Grateful Dead at Madison Square Garden. His saxophone contribution was a notable element of that performance.
5. The track titled “Cally’s Slow Blues” was recorded at Callahan’s with Elvin Bishop and Jim McCarty. It showcases a slow-blues instrumental style.
6. Carl Perkins and George Harrison’s performance of “Your True Love” features in “Blue Suede Shoes: A Rockabilly Session”. This program recorded their collaboration in 1985.
7. At Fashion Rocks 2006, Rihanna shared the stage with Elton John for “The Bitch Is Back”. Their collaboration was part of the concert-format showcase.
8. Michael Jackson celebrated his 30th Anniversary at Madison Square Garden in 2001. The event was marked by star-studded performances and was later broadcast.
9. In Camden 2002, Aerosmith performed “Walk This Way” with Kid Rock and Run-DMC. This collaboration was a highlight of the Girls of Summer Tour stop.
10. During their 2016 Cleveland concert, AC/DC’s lead vocalist was Axl Rose. He filled in for Brian Johnson on the Rock or Bust World Tour’s rescheduled leg.
11. At Fashion Rocks 2005, David Bowie and Arcade Fire performed “Five Years” together. This marked a significant live collaboration for the event.
12. Frank Zappa joined Pink Floyd on stage for “Interstellar Overdrive” during the 1969 Amougies performance. This was the only documented collaboration between Zappa and the band.
