How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Daryl Hall, John Oates, Joni Mitchell, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, The Police, Grateful Dead, Curtis Mayfield, Roxy Music, The Jam, Tom Waits
They are the ’70s Throwback’ artists selected among the 383 Posts we publish this week.
1. What inspired Stevie Wonder’s album “The Secret Life of Plants”?
- A A documentary
- B A novel
- C A personal experience
2. Who influenced the style of Elton John’s “Talking Old Soldiers”?
- A Bob Dylan
- B David Ackles
- C Leonard Cohen
3. Which year did Hall & Oates re-release “She’s Gone,” achieving greater chart success?
- A 1974
- B 1976
- C 1980
4. During which notable event did Joni Mitchell perform “Coyote” with The Band?
- A Live Aid
- B Monterey Pop Festival
- C The Last Waltz
5. What marked the significance of David Bowie’s July 3, 1973, performance at Hammersmith Odeon?
- A Last show as Ziggy Stardust
- B First show with new band
- C Bowie’s birthday concert
6. What was unique about Pink Floyd’s concert film “Live at Pompeii”?
- A First live 3D performance
- B No live audience
- C First underwater concert
7. Which musical genre heavily influences The Police’s “Hole in My Life”?
- A Jazz
- B Reggae
- C Blues
8. Which venue hosted the recording of Grateful Dead’s “Truckin'” performance included in “Dead Ahead”?
- A Radio City Music Hall
- B Fillmore East
- C Madison Square Garden
9. In Curtis Mayfield’s song “We Got to Have Peace,” what is a central theme?
- A Environmentalism
- B Peace and equality
- C Romantic love
10. Which significant change occurred for Roxy Music with the release of “Street Life”?
- A First number one hit
- B Brian Eno’s departure
- C Major label signing
11. Where was The Jam’s “Down in the Tube Station at Midnight” recorded?
- A Abbey Road Studios
- B RAK Studios
- C Trident Studios
12. What does the protagonist of “Talking Old Soldiers” represent?
- A Lost youth
- B Aging war veteran
- C A famous musician
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. A documentary inspired Stevie Wonder’s “The Secret Life of Plants.” The album served as the official score for a film directed by Walon Green, itself inspired by a book.
2. Elton John was influenced by David Ackles when crafting the narrative style of “Talking Old Soldiers,” reflecting in its storytelling approach.
3. “She’s Gone” was re-released in 1976 by Hall & Oates, ascending to No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, after originally peaking at No. 60.
4. Joni Mitchell’s performance of “Coyote” with The Band at The Last Waltz concert in 1976 was immortalized in the film by Martin Scorsese.
5. David Bowie’s July 3, 1973, performance at Hammersmith Odeon was significant for marking the retirement of his Ziggy Stardust persona.
6. The 1972 Pink Floyd concert film “Live at Pompeii” was unique for its performance without a live audience, filmed in an ancient amphitheater.
7. The Police’s “Hole in My Life” is heavily influenced by reggae, evident in the rhythm and sound of this track from their debut album.
8. The Grateful Dead’s performance of “Truckin'” was captured during an October 1980 show at Radio City Music Hall, part of the “Dead Ahead” concert video.
9. Curtis Mayfield’s “We Got to Have Peace” promotes themes of peace and equality, urging unity and an end to violence through its lyrics.
10. With “Street Life,” Roxy Music marked the departure of Brian Eno and saw a shift in their musical style towards art rock and glam rock.
11. “Down in the Tube Station at Midnight” was recorded by The Jam at RAK Studios, known for its atmospheric sound effects capturing the London Underground.
12. The protagonist of “Talking Old Soldiers” is an aging war veteran, echoing themes of memory and loneliness through the song’s narrative.
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