How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Leonard Cohen, J.J. Cale, Dan Hicks, His Hot Licks, Electric Light Orchestra, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Steve Miller Band, T. Rex, Eagles, Black Sabbath, The Cars, Montrose
They are the ’70s Throwback’ artists selected among the 445 Posts we publish this week.
1. Which album features Leonard Cohen’s song “The Window”?
- A Songs of Leonard Cohen
- B Recent Songs
- C Various Positions
2. Who performed with J.J. Cale in the 1979 sessions at Paradise Studios?
- A Leon Russell
- B Eric Clapton
- C Bonnie Raitt
3. On which TV show did Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks perform “Milk Shakin’ Mama” in 1972?
- A The Ed Sullivan Show
- B The Flip Wilson Show
- C Saturday Night Live
4. On which music TV program did Electric Light Orchestra perform “Can’t Get It Out of My Head” in 1975?
- A Top of the Pops
- B TopPop
- C American Bandstand
5. Which Stevie Wonder album features the track “As”?
- A Innervisions
- B Songs in the Key of Life
- C Talking Book
6. “Just the Way You Are” by Billy Joel won a Grammy in which year?
- A 1979
- B 1978
- C 1980
7. Which venue hosted the 1976 performance captured on the Eagles Live album?
- A Madison Square Garden
- B Capitol Theatre
- C The Forum
8. Which song from Electric Warrior became a B-side to T. Rex’s single “Jeepster”?
- A Life’s a Gas
- B 20th Century Boy
- C Cosmic Dancer
9. Which Eagles track was performed live at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in 1980?
- A Take It Easy
- B Heartache Tonight
- C Hotel California
10. Where was Black Sabbath’s 1978 performance of “Snowblind” recorded?
- A The Royal Albert Hall
- B Madison Square Garden
- C Hammersmith Odeon
11. Which late-night music show aired The Cars’ performance in 1979?
- A Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert
- B The Midnight Special
- C Soul Train
12. Which song was performed by Montrose in 1975 at Winterland Arena, San Francisco?
- A Rock Candy
- B Bad Motor Scooter
- C Good Rockin’ Tonight
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Leonard Cohen’s “The Window” can be found on his 1979 album “Recent Songs”. The track explores spiritual symbolism, with medieval Christian references lurking beneath its imagery.
2. J.J. Cale teamed up with Leon Russell in the 1979 Paradise Studios session. Their communal Tulsa backgrounds made for a seamless collaboration later immortalized in a 2003 release.
3. Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks graced the stage on “The Flip Wilson Show” in 1972. The laugh track reminded viewers just how ‘prime-time’ TV used to be.
4. ELO performed “Can’t Get It Out of My Head” on the Dutch program TopPop in 1975. All part of a European tour, the show reflected unique practices in televised music at the time.
5. Stevie Wonder’s ambitious “Songs in the Key of Life” houses the track “As”. Released in 1976, it showcased Wonder’s intricate soundscapes and lyrical depth.
6. “Just the Way You Are” by Billy Joel snagged a Grammy in 1979. It became his first significant U.S. chart success outside his devoted fanbase.
7. The 1976 Eagles performance recorded at Capitol Theatre in New Jersey defined a live era. Their expanding fame was augmented by such iconic live recordings.
8. “Life’s a Gas” accompanied T. Rex’s “Jeepster” as a B-side in 1971. It helped define the glam rock aesthetic Marc Bolan was pioneering at the time.
9. “Heartache Tonight” was captured at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium for a live record. Now a staple of rock radio and concert setlists everywhere, the 1980 tour sealed its fate.
10. Recorded at the London Hammersmith Odeon, “Snowblind” was immortalized in Black Sabbath’s live arsenal in 1978. It echoes the sensibilities of their eerily heavy sound.
11. The Cars lit up “The Midnight Special” stage in 1979. The performance underscored their role in synthesizing new wave with rock, complete with catchy hooks and rhythms.
12. “Good Rockin’ Tonight” resonated through Winterland Arena via Montrose on September 27, 1975. Documentation backs this pivotal performance in their energetic set.
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