This week In ’70s Throwback’ 29/52

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

The subjects du jour are : Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Band, AC/DC, Talking Heads, The Police, Peter Tosh, Rod Stewart, Elvis Costello, Genesis, Deep Purple, Rory Gallagher, Black Sabbath

They are the ’70s Throwback’ artists selected among the 462 Posts we publish this week.

QUIZ QUESTIONS
QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. Which legal controversy surrounded Creedence Clearwater Revival's “Travelin' Band”?

  • A It was accused of plagiarizing Little Richard's song.
  • B It was banned by the FCC for lyrics about airplanes.
  • C It faced a lawsuit for mentioning a rival band.

2. Where did The Band's cover of “Don't Do It” gain exceptional recognition?

  • A Their 1974 studio album.
  • B The “Rock of Ages” live album.
  • C The Big Pink sessions.

3. What marked AC/DC's “Highway to Hell” album release as significant?

  • A It was the band's final album with Bon Scott.
  • B It was their first to feature Malcolm Young as lead vocalist.
  • C It was their only album not to go Platinum.

4. What is notable about Talking Heads' live performance of “Found a Job” in 1978?

  • A It includes an extended bass solo.
  • B It marks a key moment early in their career.
  • C It excludes guitarist Jerry Harrison.

5. Why is “Reggatta de Blanc” by The Police historically significant?

  • A It included the band's first UK number-one single.
  • B It was their debut Argentine concert anthem.
  • C It was recorded without Sting.

6. What does Peter Tosh's “Burial” address?

  • A A personal family tragedy.
  • B Social injustice and corruption.
  • C A famous jazz musician's passing.

7. Which musician significantly contributed to Rod Stewart's “I'd Rather Go Blind” cover?

  • A John Paul Jones on piano.
  • B Ronnie Wood on guitar.
  • C Eric Clapton on harmonica.

8. What inspired Elvis Costello's song “Alison” according to him?

  • A A conversation with a baker.
  • B Observing a supermarket worker.
  • C A letter from an old friend.

9. What performance captured Genesis' “The Return of the Giant Hogweed” on Belgian television in 1972?

  • A The debut of Peter Gabriel's fox outfit.
  • B The final appearance of the original lineup.
  • C A rare early televised performance.

10. How did Jon Lord innovate the keyboard sound in hard rock?

  • A By using the accordion.
  • B By tripping breakers with his organ.
  • C By connecting his Hammond organ to Marshall amps.

11. What characteristic defined Rory Gallagher's 1977 Montreux Jazz Festival set?

  • A An acoustic-only evening.
  • B His dynamic stage presence.
  • C Unplugged blues standards.

12. What major audience witnessed Black Sabbath perform “Children of the Grave”?

  • A The legendary Woodstock festival.
  • B The massive reading festival.
  • C The California Jam in 1974.

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Tracklist

1 . Creedence Clearwater Revival . Travelin band

Lifted from : Fantasy publish Creedence Clearwater Revival's fifth album . 'Cosmo's Factory' featuring 'Travelin' Band' (1970)

2 . The Band . Don't Do It

Lifted from : The Band performs in New Jersey (1976)

3 . AC/DC . Highway To Hell

Lifted from : Bon Scott . AC/DC are "Monsters Of Rock" (1979)

4 . Talking Heads . Found A Job

Lifted from : Talking Heads release their second album . 'More Songs About Buildings and Food' co-produced with Brian Eno (1978)

5 . The Police . Reggatta De Blanc

Lifted from : As we wish . Happy Birthday to Stewart Copeland, the day is perfect for . 'The Police At their best' page

6 . Peter Tosh . Burial

Lifted from : Montreux gets up, stands up for Peter Tosh  (1979)

7 . Rod Stewart . I'd Rather Go Blind

Lifted from : Mercury publish Rod Stewart's fourth album . 'Never . Dull Moment' featuring 'You Wear It Well' (1972)

8 . Elvis Costello . Alison

Lifted from : Stiff Records publish Elvis Costello's debut album . 'My Aim Is True' featuring 'Alison' and 'Watching the Detectives' (1977)

9 . Genesis . The Return of Giant Hogweed

Lifted from : Charisma Records publish 'Genesis Live,' their first live album featuring Peter Gabriel (1973)

10 . Deep Purple . Space Truckin'

Lifted from : We Remember Jon Lord

11 . Rory Gallagher . I Take What I Want

Lifted from : Rory Gallagher plays at Montreux Jazz  (1977)

12 . Black Sabbath . Children of the Grave

Lifted from : Black Sabbath release their third album . 'Master of Reality' featuring 'Children of the Grave' (1971)

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

1. John Fogerty faced legal challenges over “Travelin' Band” for its resemblance to “Good Golly, Miss Molly.” The case never went to court, with the issue being settled out of court.

2. The Band's rendition of “Don't Do It” became a signature tune in their live sets, especially documented on the “Rock of Ages” album, capturing a blend of rock and soul influenced by Motown.

3. AC/DC's album “Highway to Hell” was notable as Bon Scott's last before his untimely death. It showcased a more refined rock sound, widely celebrated and certified multi-Platinum.

4. Talking Heads' 1978 live performance of “Found A Job” signified their New York era's dynamic musical experimentation, featuring their original lineup and genre-bending style.

5. The Police's “Reggatta de Blanc” captured the essence of their new-wave reggae influence and achieved top chart status, featuring tracks that solidified their UK presence.

6. Peter Tosh's “Burial” speaks against social injustices. Through its lyrics, it conveyed a powerful political message rooted in reggae tradition, resonating live at Montreux Jazz Festival.

7. Rod Stewart's rendition of “I'd Rather Go Blind” featured Ronnie Wood's guitar work, adding to the soulful blues elements and emphasizing Stewart's emotive vocal delivery.

8. Elvis Costello drew inspiration for “Alison” from glimpses of a woman he saw working at a supermarket, weaving themes of disappointment and emotional depth in the lyrics.

9. Genesis delivered an early televised take on progressive rock with a performance on Belgium's “Pop Shop,” marking a significant LP showcase and lineup evolution with Peter Gabriel.

10. Jon Lord pioneered rock with an aggressive keyboard style, running his Hammond organ through Marshall amps, thereby creating a powerful signature sound that rivaled guitar solos.

11. Rory Gallagher dominated the 1977 Montreux stage with undeniable energy and guitar prowess, riveting audiences with his electric blues interpretations of tracks like “I Take What I Want.”

12. Black Sabbath played “Children of the Grave” before a vast audience at California Jam 1974, further establishing their influential heavy metal presence among fans of the genre.

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