This week In ’70s Throwback’ 40/52

How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.

The subjects du jour are : Santana, Bob Marley, The Wailers, Bryan Ferry, Rod Stewart, Elton John, Electric Light Orchestra, The Who, Cat Stevens, The Police, Genesis, Paul Simon, Led Zeppelin

They are the ’70s Throwback’ artists selected among the 347 Posts we publish this week.

1. What genre shift is noted in Santana’s 1978 album “Inner Secrets”?

  • A Jazz fusion
  • B Rock-oriented
  • C Classical

2. What rhythm style defines Bob Marley’s song “One Drop”?

  • A Ska rhythm
  • B Dub step
  • C One drop rhythm

3. On which album did Bryan Ferry’s version of “These Foolish Things” appear?

  • A Solo debut album
  • B Avalon
  • C Roxy Music compilation

4. Which UK chart position did Rod Stewart’s “Farewell” reach?

  • A No. 1
  • B No. 7
  • C No. 19

5. Which instrument is noticeably NOT featured in Elton John’s “Sweet Painted Lady”?

  • A Accordion
  • B Violin
  • C Electric guitar

6. Where was ELO’s “Mr. Blue Sky” recorded?

  • A Abbey Road Studios
  • B Musicland Studios
  • C Electric Lady Studios

7. Which member of The Who preferred performing “Dreaming from the Waist” live?

  • A Roger Daltrey
  • B John Entwistle
  • C Pete Townshend

8. Who provided the piano arrangement for Cat Stevens’ “Morning Has Broken”?

  • A Elton John
  • B Rick Wakeman
  • C Keith Emerson

9. What genre does The Police’s song “Walking on the Moon” prominently feature?

  • A Punk rock
  • B Reggae rock
  • C Ska

10. Which author influenced the lyrics of Genesis’ song “Watcher of the Skies”?

  • A Ray Bradbury
  • B Arthur C. Clarke
  • C Philip K. Dick

11. Who produced Paul Simon’s “I Do It for Your Love”?

  • A Quincy Jones
  • B Phil Ramone
  • C George Martin

12. During which year did Led Zeppelin perform a notable series of concerts at London’s Earls Court?

  • A 1970
  • B 1973
  • C 1975

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Tracklist

1 . Santana . One Chain (Don’t Make No Prison)

Lifted from : Columbia publish Santana’s ‘Inner Secrets’ their ninth album (1978)

2 . Bob Marley a The Wailers . One Drop

Lifted from : Island publish ‘Survival’ by Bob Marley . The Wailers featuring ‘One Drop’ (1979)

3 . Bryan Ferry . These Foolish Things

Lifted from : Bryan Ferry releases his first solo album . ‘These Foolish Things’ featuring ‘A Hard Rain’s a-Gonna Fall’ (1973)

4 . Rod Stewart . Farewell

Lifted from : Rod Stewart releases his fifth album . ‘Smiler’ featuring . duet with Elton John (1974)

5 . Elton John . Sweet Painted Lady

Lifted from : Elton John releases ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,’ his seventh album featuring ‘Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting,’ ‘Candle in the Wind,’ ‘Bennie and the Jets’ (1973)

6 . Electric Light Orchestra . Mr. Blue Sky

Lifted from : Electric Light Orchestra ‘s ‘Out of the Blue’ their seventh album featuring ‘Turn to Stone’ ‘Mr. Blue Sky,’ ‘Sweet Talkin’ Woman’ and ‘Wild West Hero’ (1977)

7 . The Who . Dreaming From The Waist

Lifted from : Polydor publish The Who’s seventh album . ‘The Who by Numbers’ (1975)

8 . Cat Stevens . Morning Has Broken

Lifted from : Cat Stevens releases his fifth album . ‘Teaser and the Firecat’ featuring ‘Moonshadow’ and ‘Morning Has Broken’ (1971)

9 . The Police . Walking On The Moon

Lifted from : The Police release ‘Reggatta de Blanc,’ their second album featuring ‘Message in . Bottle’ and ‘Walking on the Moon’ (1979)

10 . Genesis . Watcher Of The Skies

Lifted from : Charisma Records publish Genesis’ fourth album . ‘Foxtrot’ (1972)

11 . Paul Simon . I’d Do It for Your Love

Lifted from : Paul Simon releases his fourth album . ‘Still Crazy After All These Years’ featuring ’50 Ways to Leave Your Lover’ (1975)

12 . Led Zeppelin . That’s the Way

Lifted from : Atlantic publish ‘Led Zeppelin III’ their third album featuring ‘Immigrant Song,’ ‘Gallows Pole’ and ‘Since I’ve Been Loving You’ (1970)

And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:

1. Santana’s “Inner Secrets” marked a shift toward rock-oriented sounds, contrasting with their earlier Latin jazz fusion style. This change aimed at broader radio appeal.

2. Bob Marley’s “One Drop” prominently features the one drop rhythm, a reggae drumming style invented by Carly Barrett. It’s a cornerstone of his musical identity.

3. Bryan Ferry covered “These Foolish Things” on his solo debut album, stepping away from Roxy Music with a collection of stand-alone standard songs.

4. Rod Stewart’s “Farewell,” from the album *Smiler*, reached No. 7 in the UK charts when released as a double A-side. It drove home his folk-rock roots.

5. While “Sweet Painted Lady” features accordions and strings, no electric guitar plays; Elton John’s piano leads. Taupin’s lyrics focus on nostalgia.

6. ELO recorded “Mr. Blue Sky” at Musicland Studios in Munich, producing a classic case of orchestral rock from a Swiss-chalet inspiration by Jeff Lynne.

7. John Entwistle liked playing “Dreaming from the Waist,” despite Pete Townshend’s dislike. The bass solo was distinctive, if divisive in taste.

8. Rick Wakeman’s piano arrangement for “Morning Has Broken” became iconic, although his contribution initially went uncredited, overshadowed by Stevens’ rendition.

9. The Police hit number ones with “Walking on the Moon,” a reggae rock song known for its transcendent lyrical exploration of gravity and fantasy.

10. Genesis’s “Watcher of the Skies” drew on Arthur C. Clarke’s themes—imagining a desolate Earth seen by an alien visitor, with signature prog-rock sound.

11. Phil Ramone’s production skills shaped Paul Simon’s “I Do It for Your Love,” capturing the intimate and evocative essence of reflective lyrical narratives.

12. In 1975, Led Zeppelin performed at Earls Court with huge demand leading to extra shows. Their innovative stage technology further electrified audiences.

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