How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : New Riders of the Purple Sage, The Who, Southside Johnny, The B 52’s, Richie Furay, Peter Frampton, Pat Benatar, Grateful Dead, John Lennon, Marvin Gaye, Leonard Cohen, Iggy Pop
They are the ’70s Throwback’ artists selected among the 393 Posts we publish this week.
Tracklist
1 . New Riders of the Purple Sage . Dead Flowers |
2 . The Who . Young Man Blues |
3 . Southside Johnny . Havin' . Party (w/ Bruce Springsteen) |
4 . The B 52's . 52 Girls |
5 . Richie Furay . Look at the Sun |
6 . Peter Frampton . I Can't Stand It No More |
7 . Pat Benatar . I Need A LoverPat Benatar releases 'In the Heat of the Night,' her debut album featuring 'Heartbreaker' (1979) |
8 . Grateful Dead . The Music Never StoppedThe Grateful Dead release their eighth album . 'Blues for Allah' (1975) |
9 . John Lennon . Come Together |
10 . Marvin Gaye . Distant LoverTamla Records publish Marvin Gaye's twelfth album . 'Let's Get It On' (1973) |
11 . Leonard Cohen . Suzanne |
12 . Iggy Pop . The PassengerIggy Pop releases 'Lust for Life,' his second album co-produced with David Bowie (1977) |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. New Riders of the Purple Sage performed "Dead Flowers" at Roosevelt Stadium in 1975. This performance included significant band members like David Nelson and Buddy Cage.
2. "Young Man Blues" by The Who was recorded at the Isle of Wight Festival in 1970. This performance is part of the official live album and concert film.
3. Bruce Springsteen joined Southside Johnny for "Having a Party" at The Stone Pony in 1976. This iconic collaboration highlighted their connections within New Jersey's music scene.
4. "52 Girls" was an early B-52's track featuring Ricky Wilson’s distinctive guitar. It's part of their 1979 debut album, which shaped their initial sound.
5. Richie Furay performed "Look at the Sun" live at Roosevelt Stadium in 1976. This concert was part of his solo period and captured in official videos.
6. Peter Frampton recorded "I Can't Stand It No More" live at the Oakland Auditorium in 1979, a key venue during his "Where I Should Be" tour.
7. In 1980, "I Need a Lover" by Pat Benatar was featured on TopPop. This program often showcased international artists through staged performances.
8. "The Music Never Stopped" closed the first set of Grateful Dead's 1977 performance at the Capitol Theatre. This song was regularly used in setlists during this period.
9. John Lennon performed "I Saw Her Standing There" with Elton John at Madison Square Garden in 1974. This collaboration followed a bet between Lennon and John after the success of a single.
10. Marvin Gaye's "Distant Lover" live version was released on the "Live at the London Palladium" album in 1977. The song was a significant hit on the charts during the mid-70s.
11. Leonard Cohen's 1970 concert at the Isle of Wight was filmed by Murray Lerner. The performance included his early work among a massive audience.
12. "The Passenger" by Iggy Pop was inspired by a Jim Morrison poem. The Berlin recordings involved collaborations with David Bowie, contributing to the song's enduring legacy.
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