How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Tom Waits, Muddy Waters, Clark Terry, Manassas, Curtis Mayfield, Loggins And Messina, Dr. Feelgood, Chicago, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Byrds, Queen, The Rolling Stones, Kiss
They are the ’70s Throwback’ artists selected among the 458 Posts we publish this week.
1. Which live album features Tom Waits’ performance at Rockpalast in 1977?
- A Live Bootleg Series Vol. 1
- B Rockpalast Live
- C Waits at the Garden
2. Which classic blues track did Clark Terry perform with Muddy Waters at the Nice Jazz Festival in 1977?
- A Hoochie Coochie Man
- B Stormy Monday
- C Mannish Boy
3. Which two CSN members were special guests during Manassas’ Winterland concert in 1973?
- A David Crosby & Neil Young
- B Stephen Stills & Graham Nash
- C David Crosby & Graham Nash
4. Which Curtis Mayfield track explores the life of a drug dealer on the ‘Super Fly’ soundtrack?
- A Pusherman
- B Freddie’s Dead
- C Superfly
5. At which venue did Loggins & Messina perform one of their last concerts as a duo in 1976?
- A Capitol Theatre
- B Madison Square Garden
- C The Troubadour
6. Which Dr. Feelgood track, highlighted in their 1975 live performances, features Wilko Johnson’s guitar work?
- A Roxette
- B Milk and Alcohol
- C Back In The Night
7. Which public space inspired the lyrics for Chicago’s ‘Saturday In The Park’?
- A Central Park
- B Golden Gate Park
- C Hyde Park
8. Whose solo work does ‘Call Me the Breeze’, performed by Lynyrd Skynyrd, originally belong to?
- A J.J. Cale
- B Neil Young
- C Johnny Cash
9. Who were The Byrds’ lead members during their ‘Fillmore East’ 1970 performance?
- A Roger McGuinn, Clarence White
- B David Crosby, Gene Clark
- C Chris Hillman, Michael Clarke
10. What major song highlight is associated with Queen’s Live at the Rainbow ’74?
- A Seven Seas of Rhye
- B Bohemian Rhapsody
- C Killer Queen
11. Who was the lead vocalist for the Rolling Stones hit ‘Happy’ during their 1975 LA Forum concert?
- A Mick Jagger
- B Bill Wyman
- C Keith Richards
12. Which Kiss tour included their Roosevelt Stadium concert in 1976?
- A Love Gun Tour
- B Destroyer Tour
- C Dynasty Tour
Tracklist
1 . Tom Waits – Invitation To The BluesTom Waits starts the recording of his third album : ‘Small Change’ (1976) |
2 . Muddy Waters & Clark Terry – Stormy Monday Blues |
3 . Manassas – Find The Cost Of Freedom |
4 . Curtis Mayfield – Freddie’s DeadCurtis Mayfield releases ‘Super Fly’ as the soundtrack for the eponymous film (1972) |
5 . Loggins And Messina – Angry Eyes |
6 . Dr. Feelgood – Back In The Night |
7 . Chicago – Saturday In The ParkColumbia publish Chicago’s fourth album : ‘Chicago V’ featuring ‘Saturday in the Park’ (1972) |
8 . Lynyrd Skynyrd – Call Me The Breeze |
9 . The Byrds – Eight Miles High |
10 . Queen – Seven Seas Of Rhye |
11 . The Rolling Stones – Happy |
12 . Kiss – Firehouse |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. B. The Rockpalast Live album features Tom Waits’s stirring performance at WDR Studio in Köln, capturing his signature blues style amidst a televised setting.
2. B. Clark Terry joined Muddy Waters for a compelling rendition of ‘Stormy Monday,’ blending blues and jazz influences during the memorable 1977 event.
3. C. David Crosby and Graham Nash lent their harmonies to Manassas’ stage, creating a nostalgic bridge to their collaborations with Stephen Stills.
4. A. ‘Pusherman’ offers Curtis Mayfield’s account of the harsh realities tied to drug dealing, alongside the socio-political implications reflected in ‘Super Fly.’
5. A. The duo’s 1976 Capitol Theatre concert included dramatic crowd-pleasers, with ‘Angry Eyes’ illustrating their musical synergy.
6. C. With a rollicking beat, ‘Back In The Night’ features Wilko Johnson’s signature riffs, a staple in Dr. Feelgood’s electric performances.
7. A. ‘Saturday In The Park’ channels Robert Lamm’s snapshot of Central Park’s vibrant activity on a sunny, festival day in 1971.
8. A. Skynyrd’s rendition of ‘Call Me the Breeze’ pays homage to J.J. Cale, weaving Southern Rock into the structure of a classic songwriting style.
9. A. McGuinn and White led with an experimental edge, showcasing The Byrds in a lively jam at Fillmore East, distinctly evolving their sound.
10. A. Queen’s live rendition of ‘Seven Seas of Rhye’ at the Rainbow captured the energetic spirit that would cement their status as rock icons.
11. C. Keith Richards assumed vocal duties for ‘Happy’ during the Stones’ LA set, offering fans a gritty, personal rendition of the hit.
12. B. The Destroyer Tour solidified Kiss’s theatrical ethos, with their Roosevelt show reflecting the panoramic ambition of the famed ‘Destroyer’ album.
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