This week In ‘2000s Throwback’ 47/52

How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.

The subjects du jour are : Muse, Kanye West, Rihanna, Yolanda Adams, Kenny G, Taylor Swift, Alicia Keys, Erykah Badu, Bjork, U2, Lady Gaga, Robbie Williams, Tom Waits

They are the ‘2000s Throwback’ artists selected among the 350 Posts we publish this week.

1. Which charitable event featured a live performance of Muse’s “United States of Eurasia” in 2009?

  • A Live Aid
  • B BBC Children in Need
  • C Farm Aid

2. What thematic element is central to Kanye West’s “Runaway,” released in 2010?

  • A Vacations
  • B Philanthropy
  • C Self-reflection

3. Which instrument is prominently featured in the song “Hard” by Rihanna?

  • A Guitar
  • B Piano
  • C Violin

4. Which artist collaborated with Kenny G on a live performance of “I Believe I Can Fly” for “The Duets Album”?

  • A Alicia Keys
  • B Yolanda Adams
  • C Mariah Carey

5. At which awards ceremony did Taylor Swift perform “White Horse” live?

  • A Grammy Awards
  • B MTV Video Music Awards
  • C American Music Awards

6. What is the main theme of Alicia Keys’ song “If I Ain’t Got You”?

  • A Fame
  • B Love
  • C Adventure

7. Which music video did Erykah Badu direct for her song “Bag Lady”?

  • A On & On
  • B Tyrone
  • C Bag Lady

8. What unique feature is present in the music video for Björk’s “Earth Intruders”?

  • A Silhouette animation
  • B Stop-motion animation
  • C Claymation

9. From which U2 album is the track “Vertigo” taken?

  • A All That You Can’t Leave Behind
  • B How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb
  • C The Joshua Tree

10. Who won Artist of the Year at the 37th Annual American Music Awards?

  • A The Weeknd
  • B Michael Jackson
  • C Taylor Swift

11. Which genre best describes Robbie Williams’ “Live at the Albert” concert?

  • A Swing
  • B Rock
  • C Pop

12. Who co-wrote Tom Waits’ song “Make It Rain”?

  • A Kathleen Brennan
  • B Keith Richards
  • C Lenny Bruce

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Tracklist

1 . Muse . United States of Eurasia

Lifted from : Annie, Paul, Lily et al support ‘Children in Need’ (2009)

2 . Kanye West . Runaway (w/ Pusha T)

Lifted from : Kanye West releases ‘My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,’ his fifth album featuring ‘Power’ (2010)

3 . Rihanna . Hard (w/ Jeezy)

Lifted from : Rihanna releases her fourth album . ‘Rated R’ featuring ‘Russian Roulette,’ ‘Hard,’ ‘Rude Boy,’ and ‘Te Amo’ (2009)

4 . Yolanda Adams & Kenny G – I Believe I Can Fly

Lifted from : Arista Records publish Kenny G’s second cover album . ‘At Last…The Duets Album’ (2004)

5 . Taylor Swift . White Horse

Lifted from : Kanye, Beyonce, Alicia et al perform at the AMA (2008)

6 . Alicia Keys . If I Ain’t Got You

Lifted from : On Dutch TV, Alicia Keys at ‘Pop Secret’ (2003)

7 . Erykah Badu . Bag Lady

Lifted from : Motown publish Erykah Badu’s second album . ‘Mama’s Gun’ featuring ‘Bag Lady’ (2000)

8 . Björk . Earth Intruders

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Björk. ‘Arty Of She’

9 . U2 . Vertigo

Lifted from : U2 release their eleventh album . ‘How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb’ featuring ‘Vertigo’, ‘City of Blinding Lights’ and ‘Sometimes You Can’t Make It on Your Own’ (2004)

10 . Lady Gaga . Bad romance, Speechless

Lifted from : Gaga, Jennifer, Eminem et al at the ‘American Music Awards’ (2009)

11 . Robbie Williams . It Was A Very Good Year

Lifted from : Robbie Williams releases his fourth album . ‘Swing When You’re Winning’ featuring ‘Somethin’ Stupid,’ . duet with Nicole Kidman (2001)

12 . Tom Waits . Make It Rain

Lifted from : Anti publish Tom Waits’ live album . ‘Glitter and Doom’ (2009)

And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:

1. BBC’s Children in Need 2009 featured Muse performing “United States of Eurasia” live. The event supported fundraising efforts and showcased the band’s orchestral rock style.

2. “Runaway” is centered on self-reflection regarding failed relationships and public criticism. Its release included a visually striking music video directed by Kanye West.

3. “Hard” by Rihanna prominently features military horns and hissing synthesizers, with Jezy providing a hip-hop influence over sharp beats and piano chords.

4. Kenny G featured Yolanda Adams in live performances of “I Believe I Can Fly.” Their collaboration, with arrangements by Walter Afanasieff, appeared on “The Duets Album.”

5. Taylor Swift performed “White Horse” live at the American Music Awards in 2008. This performance marked a major recognition at the AMAs.

6. “If I Ain’t Got You” by Alicia Keys explores the theme of love. It achieved critical acclaim and became one of her most prominent hits.

7. Erykah Badu directed the music video for her own song “Bag Lady.” The track received Grammy nominations for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song.

8. “Earth Intruders” features silhouette animation, combining live action and 3D graphics. The video presents tribal warriors, reflecting Björk’s eclectic style.

9. U2’s song “Vertigo” appears on the album “How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb.” It became one of their best-selling tracks of 2004 and won three Grammy Awards.

10. Taylor Swift won Artist of the Year at the 37th Annual American Music Awards. Other top honors went to Michael Jackson and The Black Eyed Peas.

11. “Live at the Albert” features Robbie Williams in a swing genre concert. The show pays tribute to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and other classic artists.

12. “Make It Rain” by Tom Waits was co-written with Kathleen Brennan. Known for its blues style, the song is part of the 2004 album “Real Gone.”

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