How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : T. Rex, Talking Heads, Sweet, The Cars, Supertramp, Electric Light Orchestra, Jackson Browne, Bob Dylan, Bob Welch, Robert Wyatt, Nick Mason, Yes, Bruce Springsteen
They are the ’70s Throwback’ artists selected among the 424 Posts we publish this week.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The phrase "sting like a bee," famously associated with boxer Muhammad Ali, inspired Marc Bolan's lyrics in "20th Century Boy." Bolan often drew from celebrity quotes for his songwriting.
2. "The Old Grey Whistle Test" title originates from a Tin Pan Alley practice of playing new records to older men in grey suits - if they could whistle the tunes after a play or two, the song passed the test.
3. "Co-Co" by The Sweet topped national charts in countries like West Germany, Switzerland, and South Africa, notably hitting No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart.
4. Lead vocals on The Cars' "Just What I Needed" were performed by Benjamin Orr. The song was a hit from their debut album in 1978.
5. "Bloody Well Right" originally appeared on Supertramp’s 1974 album "Crime of the Century," known for its critique of societal norms.
6. Patti Quatro provided the uncredited vocals on ELO's 1976 single, distinct in her contributions to the "higher and higher" parts of the track.
7. Jackson Browne's "Before the Deluge" carries environmental themes, inspired by concerns over Earth's transformation and its impact, reflecting on human tendencies to prioritize progress over nature.
8. Bob Dylan's live version of "Shelter From the Storm" was recorded during his 1976 Rolling Thunder Revue. The live rendition is noted for its faster tempo and urgency.
9. Mick Fleetwood played drums on the re-recorded version of "Sentimental Lady" by Bob Welch in 1977, joined by former Fleetwood Mac members Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie.
10. Nick Mason played drums with Robert Wyatt on the 1974 "Top of the Pops" performance of "I'm a Believer," marking their collaboration following Wyatt’s London concert of that year.
11. Yes performed "Siberian Khatru" on a rotating stage during their 1978–1979 Tormato tour. The "in the round" presentation was a hallmark of their live shows.
12. Bruce Springsteen’s performance at the Hammersmith Odeon in 1975 marked his European concert debut. The concert was later released as a live album and DVD.
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