How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The Allman Brothers Band, Elvis Costello, Frank Zappa, Bruce Springsteen, Roxy Music, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Kiss, Thin Lizzy, Led Zeppelin, Boston, Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Wire
They are the ’70s Throwback’ artists selected among the 430 Posts we publish this week.
1. Which pianist made his debut with The Allman Brothers Band during their Hofstra University performance in 1972?
- A Jon Lord
- B Billy Preston
- C Chuck Leavell
2. On which TV program did Elvis Costello perform “(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes” in 1977?
- A The Ed Sullivan Show
- B Top of the Pops
- C Saturday Night Live
3. Which Frank Zappa song was part of the 1973 Stockholm set that aired on Swedish television?
- A Montana
- B Peaches en Regalia
- C Zomby Woof
4. What song opened Bruce Springsteen’s 1975 London concert released as “Hammersmith Odeon, London ’75”?
- A Born to Run
- B Jungleland
- C Thunder Road
5. Which Roxy Music song had its TV debut on Top of the Pops in 1972?
- A Love is the Drug
- B Virginia Plain
- C More Than This
6. What is the remarkable feature of the live version of “Free Bird” released from Lynyrd Skynyrd’s 1976 Fox Theatre shows?
- A Shortened Solo
- B Orchestra Arrangement
- C Extended Length
7. Which Kiss track recounts a fan’s tragic journey to a concert?
- A Beth
- B Strutter
- C Detroit Rock City
8. Which Thin Lizzy song was recorded during their 1978 concert at London’s Rainbow Theatre, later tied to “Live and Dangerous” material?
- A Cowboy Song
- B The Boys Are Back in Town
- C Jailbreak
9. The acoustic segment of Led Zeppelin’s 1975 Earls Court shows included which track?
- A Black Dog
- B That’s the Way
- C Kashmir
10. At the 1979 Giants Stadium event, Boston’s set included which track paired with “Foreplay”?
- A Peace of Mind
- B Long Time
- C Rock & Roll Band
11. Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s 1977 Olympic Stadium performance included an adaptation of which Aaron Copland composition?
- A Appalachian Spring
- B Fanfare for the Common Man
- C Rodeo
12. On Wire’s album “Chairs Missing,” which song featured a guest flautist and marked their initial foray into love songs?
- A I Am the Fly
- B Former Airline
- C Heartbeat
Tracklist
1 . The Allman Brothers Band . Ramblin’ Man |
2 . Elvis Costello . Red Shoes |
3 . Frank Zappa . Montana |
4 . Bruce Springsteen . Thunder RoadBruce Springsteen releases his third album . ‘Born to Run’ featuring ‘Jungleland’ (1975) |
5 . Roxy Music . Virginia Plain |
6 . Lynyrd Skynyrd . Free Bird |
7 . Kiss . Detroit Rock City |
8 . Thin Lizzy . Cowboy Song |
9 . Led Zeppelin . That’s The Way |
10 . Boston . Foreplay/LongtimeEpic Records publish ‘Boston,’ their self-titled debut album featuring ‘More Than . Feeling’ (1976) |
11 . Emerson, Lake and Palmer . Fanfare For The Common Man |
12 . Wire . HeartbeatHarvest release Wire’s second studio album ‘Chairs Missing’ (1978) |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Chuck Leavell made his debut with The Allman Brothers Band during their Hofstra University performance on November 2, 1972. This event was marked as Berry Oakley’s last performance before his passing a few days later.
2. Elvis Costello performed “(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes” on Top of the Pops in 1977. The program aired on August 31, reflecting Costello’s debut-era activities.
3. “Montana” was one of the songs performed by Frank Zappa during the 1973 Stockholm set. It was included in the televised “Oppåpoppa” broadcasts.
4. “Thunder Road” opened Bruce Springsteen’s 1975 concert at Hammersmith Odeon, as documented in the concert release titled “Hammersmith Odeon, London ’75”.
5. “Virginia Plain” was Roxy Music’s debut single, first performed on Top of the Pops in 1972. The appearance marked their introduction to television audiences.
6. The 1976 live version of “Free Bird” is memorable for its extended length. The recording from Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Fox Theatre shows exemplifies their improvisational stage prowess.
7. “Detroit Rock City” by Kiss narrates the fictional story of a fan who perishes on the way to a concert. The song remains a staple of their live performances.
8. “Cowboy Song” was performed by Thin Lizzy during their 1978 Rainbow Theatre concert. It was associated with their “Live and Dangerous” project.
9. “That’s the Way” was performed during the acoustic sets of Led Zeppelin’s 1975 Earls Court concerts, showcasing their softer musical textures.
10. The song “Long Time” was paired with “Foreplay” during Boston’s 1979 Giants Stadium concert. The track is known for Brad Delp’s vocal performance.
11. Emerson, Lake & Palmer performed “Fanfare for the Common Man,” arranged from Aaron Copland’s composition, during their 1977 Olympic Stadium show.
12. “Heartbeat” appeared on Wire’s 1978 album “Chairs Missing” with Kate Lukas on flute, embodying a shift towards more emotive songwriting.
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