How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Leonard Cohen, Joe Cocker, Sting, Edin Karamazov, Paul Simon, Dido, Erykah Badu, Ben Harper, Oasis, PJ Harvey, Muse, The Libertines, Stereophonics
They are the 12 one-off collaborations selected among the 390 Posts we publish this week.
1. What theme is explored in the song “In My Secret Life” by Leonard Cohen?
- A Unrequited love
- B Internal conflict and hidden desires
- C Political unrest
2. Which song best showcases Joe Cocker’s skill in reinterpreting popular songs?
- A You Are So Beautiful
- B One
- C With a Little Help from My Friends
3. Who collaborated with Sting on the album “Songs from the Labyrinth”?
- A Edin Karamazov
- B Yo-Yo Ma
- C Anoushka Shankar
4. Which animated film featured Paul Simon’s song “Father and Daughter”?
- A *The Lion King*
- B *The Wild Thornberrys Movie*
- C *Shrek*
5. What lyrical theme defines Dido’s “Life for Rent”?
- A Independence and freedom
- B Transience and introspection
- C Heartbreak and loss
6. Where did Erykah Badu perform “Danger” live in 2003?
- A Madison Square Garden
- B Apollo Theater
- C Sydney Opera House
7. Which album includes Ben Harper’s “Wicked Man”?
- A *Welcome to the Cruel World*
- B *Fight for Your Mind*
- C *There Will Be a Light*
8. During which tour was “Fade Away” performed live for a specific recording in 2001?
- A Be Here Now Tour
- B 10 Years of Noise and Confusion Tour
- C Don’t Believe the Truth Tour
9. Which music festival was associated with Muse’s concert in Amsterdam in 2001?
- A Reading Festival
- B MTV Five-Night Stand
- C Glastonbury Festival
10. What inspired the lyrics of The Libertines’ song “Time for Heroes”?
- A Pete Doherty’s childhood
- B London May Day Riots
- C Victorian literature
11. Stereophonics’ “Dakota” originally had a different working title. What was it?
- A Vermillion
- B South Dakota
- C Red
12. Which album is PJ Harvey’s “This Is Love” featured on?
- A *Uh Huh Her*
- B *Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea*
- C *Let England Shake*
Tracklist
1 . Leonard Cohen . In My Secret LifeLeonard Cohen releases his tenth album . ‘Ten New Songs’ featuring ‘In My Secret Life’ (2001) |
2 . Joe Cocker . OneJoe Cocker releases his nineteenth album . ‘Heart . Soul’ (2004) |
3 . Sting & Edin Karamazov . Can She Excuse My Wrongs?Deutsche Grammophon publish ‘Songs from the Labyrinth’ by Sting and Edin Karamazov (2006) |
4 . Paul Simon . Father and Daughter |
5 . Dido . Life for Rent |
6 . Erykah Badu . DangerOn TV today, Erykah Badu at . Showtime At The Apollo’ (2003) |
7 . Ben Harper . Wicked ManBen Harper takes the Blind Boys Of Alabama to the Apollo (2004) |
8 . Oasis . Fade Away |
9 . PJ Harvey . This Is Love |
10 . Muse . Darkshines |
11 . The Libertines . Time For HeroesRough Trade publish The Libertines’ debut album . ‘Up The Bracket’ (2002) |
12 . Stereophonics . Dakota |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song navigates a world of inner conflict and hidden desires. It intricately juxtaposes outward behavior with an internal dialogue.
2. “One” exemplifies Joe Cocker’s ability to reinterpret songs. His emotional delivery transforms the original into a standout performance.
3. Sting collaborated with Edin Karamazov, blending historical and contemporary sounds. This partnership explored John Dowland’s compositions.
4. “Father and Daughter” was created for *The Wild Thornberrys Movie*. The song explores affectionate paternal themes through Simon’s lyrics.
5. “Life for Rent” delves into the theme of transience and introspection. The lyrics ponder the temporariness of life’s offerings.
6. Erykah Badu performed “Danger” at the Apollo Theater in 2003. This performance highlighted her neo-soul genre influence.
7. “Wicked Man” is featured on the album *There Will Be a Light*. The collaboration with The Blind Boys of Alabama won a Grammy Award.
8. “Fade Away” was performed during the 10 Years of Noise and Confusion Tour. The performance was recorded for a special television broadcast.
9. Muse performed at the Heineken Music Hall as part of the MTV Five-Night Stand. The event highlighted tracks from “Origin of Symmetry”.
10. The London May Day Riots inspired “Time for Heroes”. Pete Doherty’s lyrics reflect his personal encounter with police brutality at the event.
11. “Dakota” was initially titled “Vermillion”. The change avoided confusion with other songs and emphasized its lyrical themes of reminiscence.
12. “This Is Love” is included in *Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea*. The album is notable for its critical and commercial success.
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