How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Radiohead, Norah Jones, Kate Bush, Robbie Williams, Madonna, Leonard Cohen, Bryan Ferry, The Cranberries, Leona Lewis, Billy Joel, Tony Bennett, P!nk, Sigur Rós
They are the ‘2000s Throwback’ artists selected among the 338 Posts we publish this week.
1. What is the subtitle of Radiohead’s “There There”?
- A The Boney King of Nowhere
- B The Skeleton Monarch
- C King of the Empty Land
2. During which TV show did Norah Jones perform “Chasing Pirates” live?
- A The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
- B Late Show with David Letterman
- C The Oprah Winfrey Show
3. Which famous film is referenced in Kate Bush’s “King Of The Mountain”?
- A Casablanca
- B Citizen Kane
- C Gone with the Wind
4. Who originally performed the song that inspired Robbie Williams’s “You Know Me”?
- A Serge Gainsbourg
- B Françoise Hardy
- C Charles Aznavour
5. Which iconic band’s song is sampled in Madonna’s “Hung Up”?
- A Bee Gees
- B ABBA
- C The Beatles
6. Leonard Cohen’s “Because Of” is predominantly what style of delivery?
- A Opera
- B Spoken-word
- C Classical singing
7. Whose work does Bryan Ferry cover at AVO Session in 2003?
- A Neil Young
- B Bob Dylan
- C Leonard Cohen
8. In which city did The Cranberries perform “Analyse” that was recorded in 2000?
- A Dublin
- B Belfast
- C Cork
9. Who directed the original music video for Leona Lewis’s “Bleeding Love,” released in the US in 2008?
- A Melina Matsoukas
- B Anthony Mandler
- C Jessy Terrero
10. Which artist joined Billy Joel on stage during his farewell Shea Stadium concerts for “New York State of Mind”?
- A Paul McCartney
- B Tony Bennett
- C Elton John
11. Which TV show featured Pink’s live performance of “Nobody Knows” in 2006?
- A Ellen DeGeneres Show
- B The Paul O’Grady Show
- C Saturday Night Live
12. In which city did Sigur Rós perform “Untitled #5 – Álafoss” during their orchestral tour documented in 2025?
- A Paris
- B Berlin
- C Cologne
Tracklist
1 . Radiohead . There There |
2 . Norah Jones . Chasing PiratesOn TV today , Norah Jones with David Letterman (2009) |
3 . Kate Bush . King Of The MountainKate Bush releases her eighth album . ‘Aerial’ featuring ‘King of the Mountain’ (2005) |
4 . Robbie Williams . You Know Me |
5 . Madonna . Hung Up |
6 . Leonard Cohen . Because Of |
7 . Bryan Ferry . Don’t Think Twice It’s Alright |
8 . The Cranberries . Analyse |
9 . Leona Lewis . Bleeding Love |
10 . Billy Joel & Tony Bennett . New York State Of MindSony publish Tony Bennett’s ‘Playin’ with My Friends: Bennett Sings the Blues’ (2001) |
11 . P!nk . Nobody Knows |
12 . Sigur Rós . Álafoss |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The subtitle of Radiohead’s “There There” is “The Boney King of Nowhere,” nodding to an episode from the children’s series *Bagpuss*. It reflects the whimsical yet eerie tone common in Radiohead’s work.
2. Norah Jones graced the “Late Show with David Letterman” with her performance of “Chasing Pirates.” This live act promoted her album “The Fall,” marking a stylistic evolution.
3. “King Of The Mountain” by Kate Bush includes references to “Citizen Kane.” The song uses Kane’s imagery to explore themes of fame and solitude.
4. Françoise Hardy’s song inspired Robbie Williams’s “You Know Me.” The track salutes her profound influence on his music career.
5. Madonna’s “Hung Up” features a sample from ABBA’s hit “Gimme Gimme Gimme (A Man After Midnight).” Permission from the ABBA members ensured a seamless blend in her dance anthem.
6. Leonard Cohen’s “Because Of” is delivered in a spoken-word style. It highlights the poetic turns of his later career, merging music with literary introspection.
7. Bryan Ferry covered Bob Dylan’s “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right” at AVO Session 2003. The performance celebrated Dylan’s legacy through Ferry’s unique interpretation.
8. The Cranberries’ live rendition of “Analyse” was recorded in Dublin. This event marked an energetic conclusion to their European tour.
9. The US version of Leona Lewis’s “Bleeding Love” music video was directed by Jessy Terrero. Her rendition captivated audiences internationally, cementing her debut success.
10. Tony Bennett joined Billy Joel during his historic Shea Stadium concerts. Their rendition of “New York State of Mind” added a classic jazz touch to the farewell events.
11. Pink performed “Nobody Knows” on The Paul O’Grady Show in 2006. The emotive song formed part of her UK promotional tour that year.
12. Sigur Rós performed “Untitled #5 – Álafoss” in Cologne, showcasing their ethereal sound. The city’s acoustic venues provided the perfect backdrop for their orchestral adaptation.
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