How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Rickie Lee Jones, Santana, David Bowie, Gary Numan, John Lennon, Frank Zappa, The Who, Ramones, Pretenders, Janis Joplin, Joni Mitchell, Pink Floyd
They are the ’70s Throwback’ artists selected among the posts we publish this week.
1. On which UK television program did Rickie Lee Jones perform “Young Blood” live in 1979?
- A Top of the Pops
- B The Old Grey Whistle Test
- C Later… with Jools Holland
2. Which band headlined the Fillmore at Tanglewood concert where “Toussaint L’Overture” was performed in 1970?
- A Santana
- B The Rolling Stones
- C Led Zeppelin
3. Which TV series aired David Bowie’s 1975 performance of “Fame”?
- A Top of the Pops
- B Soul Train
- C Cher’s CBS variety series
4. What inspired Gary Numan to write “Cars”?
- A A romantic breakup
- B A traffic incident in London
- C A futuristic novel
5. Who co-produced John Lennon’s song from his album “Imagine” known for its blues basis?
- A Brian Eno
- B Phil Spector
- C George Martin
6. On which tour did Frank Zappa pair “Camarillo Brillo” and “Muffin Man” in Newcastle?
- A U.S. Tour 1980
- B European Tour 1979
- C World Tour 1984
7. At which event did The Who perform to one of their largest crowds in 1972?
- A Woodstock
- B Isle of Wight Festival
- C Fête de l’Humanité
8. On which television series did The Ramones perform “Loudmouth” in 1977?
- A Saturday Night Live
- B Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert
- C The Midnight Special
9. What was the inspiration for the lyrics of the Pretenders’ hit “Brass in Pocket”?
- A A dream
- B An overheard phrase after a show
- C A movie script
10. Who originally wrote the song “Get It While You Can,” later recorded by Janis Joplin?
- A Carole King
- B Jerry Ragovoy and Mort Shuman
- C Bob Dylan
11. Which Joni Mitchell song was featured in the 1970 BBC In Concert premiere episode?
- A A Case of You
- B Both Sides, Now
- C Free Man in Paris
12. Which Pink Floyd song was documented live in “Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii” and features lyrics inspired by classical Chinese poetry?
- A Echoes
- B Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun
- C Astronomy Domine
Tracklist
1 . Rickie Lee Jones . Young Blood |
2 . Santana . Toussaint L’OvertureColumbia publish Santana’s third album . ‘Santana (III)’ (1971) |
3 . David Bowie . FameRCA publish David Bowie’s ‘Stage,’ his second live album (1978) |
4 . Gary Numan . CarsGary Numan releases ‘The Pleasure Principle,’ his third album featuring ‘Cars’ (1979) |
5 . John Lennon . It’s So Hard |
6 . Frank Zappa . Camarillo BrilloDiscReet publish ‘Over-Nite Sensation,’ Frank Zappa . The Mothers of Invention‘s seventeenth album (1973) |
7 . The Who . I Can’t Explain |
8 . Ramones . LoudmouthOn TV today, Ramones at “Don Kirshner Rock’s Concert” (1977) |
9 . Pretenders . Brass in Pocket |
10 . Janis Joplin . Get It While You Can |
11 . Joni Mitchell . Both Sides Now |
12 . Pink Floyd . Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The Old Grey Whistle Test broadcast Rickie Lee Jones’s performance of “Young Blood” live in 1979. The set was part of a documented concert that aired on September 25 of that year.
2. Santana headlined the 1970 Fillmore at Tanglewood concert. The band performed “Toussaint L’Overture,” among other tracks from their then-new and future albums.
3. David Bowie’s 1975 TV appearance featured “Fame” on Cher’s CBS variety series. The unique performance included a different backing track mix for Bowie’s vocals.
4. Gary Numan’s “Cars” was inspired by a traffic incident in London. The experience reflected the theme of personal security within the limits of an automobile.
5. Phil Spector co-produced the blues-based track on John Lennon’s “Imagine” album. He worked alongside Lennon and Yoko Ono on the sessions.
6. During Frank Zappa’s European Tour of 1979, he paired “Camarillo Brillo” with “Muffin Man.” The performance at Newcastle was one of the few documented instances that year.
7. The Who performed at the 1972 Fête de l’Humanité, which attracted one of their largest-ever crowds. The set included several signature hits and enduring anthems.
8. The Ramones performed “Loudmouth” on Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert in 1977. The series was noted for its live performances, aired in stereo through FM simulcast.
9. Chrissie Hynde was inspired by an overheard phrase after a show for the lyrics of “Brass in Pocket.” It resulted in a song expressing the assertiveness needed in performance.
10. Written by Jerry Ragovoy and Mort Shuman, “Get It While You Can” was recorded on Janis Joplin’s posthumous album Pearl. Joplin’s version became well-known after its release in 1971.
11. “Both Sides, Now” was performed by Joni Mitchell during the premiere of the BBC In Concert series in 1970. It was part of a set focusing on her early career hits.
12. “Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun,” a Pink Floyd track, was featured in the Live at Pompeii recordings from 1971. The lyrics are inspired by classical Chinese poetry, integrating unique sound elements.
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