This week In ’70s Throwback’ 42/52

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

The subjects du jour are : The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Toto, Bob Marley, The Wailers, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Procol Harum, Neil Young, Jackson Browne, Grateful Dead, Tom Waits, Elton John, John Martyn

They are the ’70s Throwback’ artists selected among the 427 Posts we publish this week.

1. Which Rolling Stones song performed at the L.A. Forum in 1975 showcases their mid-1970s exploration of funk?

  • A Brown Sugar
  • B Street Fighting Man
  • C Fingerprint File

2. What was the original musical that included “Everything’s Alright,” which Bowie performed in his 1980 Floor Show?

  • A Grease
  • B Jesus Christ Superstar
  • C Hair

3. Which Toto song features a melding of heavy metal riffs and piano elements?

  • A Africa
  • B Hold the Line
  • C Rosanna

4. What unique aspect defines the Boston 1978 live recording of “I Shot The Sheriff” by Bob Marley?

  • A Filming by a professional crew
  • B Animation added to fan-shot footage
  • C Official music video release

5. Which two artists rehearsed “If Not For You” for the Concert for Bangladesh in 1971?

  • A Bob Dylan and Eric Clapton
  • B George Harrison and Bob Dylan
  • C John Lennon and George Harrison

6. What Procol Harum song reflects their blend of progressive rock and storytelling during a 1975 concert?

  • A Whiter Shade of Pale
  • B A Salty Dog
  • C A Souvenir of London

7. What notable event was included in the Harvest 50th Anniversary Edition featuring Neil Young?

  • A A new studio album
  • B The 1971 BBC concert
  • C An unreleased film documentary

8. Which song did Jackson Browne originally release on his 1973 album \”For Everyman\”?

  • A Doctor My Eyes
  • B These Days
  • C I Thought I Was a Child

9. What is the rhythmic style of Grateful Dead’s \”Row Jimmy\”?

  • A Heavy metal
  • B Not-quite-reggae
  • C Jazz fusion

10. Tom Waits’ album \”The Heart of Saturday Night\” draws influence from which famous literary figure?

  • A Charles Dickens
  • B Jack Kerouac
  • C F. Scott Fitzgerald

11. Elton John’s “Song For Guy” was written for whom?

  • A A fictional character
  • B A fellow musician
  • C A young staff member

12. What innovative technique is featured in John Martyn’s “Small Hours” recorded in 1977?

  • A Solo violin
  • B Echoplex tape delay
  • C Barbershop quartet

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Tracklist

1 . The Rolling Stones . Fingerprint File

Lifted from : The Rolling Stones release their twelfth album . ‘It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll’ featuring the title track and ‘Ain’t Too Proud to Beg’ (1974)

2 . David Bowie . Everything’s Alright

Lifted from : RCA Records publish David Bowie’s seventh album ‘Pin Ups’ featuring ‘Sorrow’ (1973)

3 . Toto . Hold the Line

Lifted from : Columbia publish ‘Toto’ their first and eponymous album featuring ‘Hold the Line’ (1978)

4 . Bob Marley & The Wailers . I Shot The Sheriff

Lifted from : The Wailers release their fourth album . ‘Burnin” featuring ‘Get Up, Stand Up’ and ‘I Shot the Sheriff’ (1973)

5 . Bob Dylan . George Harrison . If Not for You

Lifted from : Bob Dylan releases ‘New Morning,’ his eleventh album featuring ‘If Not for You’ (1970)

6 . Procol Harum . A Souvenir Of London

Lifted from : Procol Harum are in New-Jersey (1975)

7 . Neil Young . Heart of Gold

Lifted from : Reprise publish Neil Young’s first live album . ‘Time Fades Away’ recorded with The Stray Gators (1973)

8 . Jackson Browne . I Thought I Was A Child

Lifted from : Asylum publish Jackson Browne’s second album . ‘For Everyman’ (1973)

9 . Grateful Dead . Row Jimmy

Lifted from : The Grateful Dead release their sixth album . ‘Wake of the Flood’ (1973)

10 . Tom Waits . (Looking For) The Heart Of Saturday Night

Lifted from : Asylum publish Tom Waits’ second album . ‘The Heart of Saturday Night’ (1974)

11 . Elton John . Song For Guy

Lifted from : Elton John releases ‘A Single Man,’ his twelfth album featuring ‘Part-Time Love’ and ‘Song for Guy’ (1978)

12 . John Martyn . Small Hours

Lifted from : John Martyn goes to college (1978)

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

1. Fingerprint File, performed during the 1975 L.A. Forum concert, showcased the Rolling Stones’ foray into funky grooves. It highlighted their willingness to innovate beyond traditional rock structures.

2. “Everything’s Alright” from Jesus Christ Superstar was interpreted by Bowie during the 1980 Floor Show, merging theatrical glam with rock.

3. “Hold the Line” combined heavy metal and piano, featuring a distinctive groove that helped establish Toto’s career.

4. The 1978 live rendition of “I Shot The Sheriff” in Boston is distinguished by fan-shot footage augmented with animation.

5. George Harrison and Bob Dylan rehearsed “If Not For You,” melding their musical talents ahead of the Concert for Bangladesh.

6. “A Souvenir of London,” with its storytelling and progressive rock blend, highlighted Procol Harum’s live set in 1975.

7. The Harvest 50th Anniversary Edition includes Neil Young’s full 1971 BBC concert performance, enhancing fans’ historic access.

8. Jackson Browne’s \”For Everyman\” album featured \”I Thought I Was a Child,\” a track with collaborative musicianship.

9. “Row Jimmy” features a not-quite-reggae rhythm, embodying the Grateful Dead’s diverse musical influences and live improvisation.

10. Jack Kerouac’s influence on Tom Waits’ “The Heart of Saturday Night” is evident in its exploration of urban, nocturnal narratives.

11. “Song For Guy” was written by Elton John in memory of a young staff member, adding a poignant touch to his instrumental work.

12. John Martyn’s “Small Hours” employed Echoplex tape delay, creating a layered auditory landscape with ambient field recordings.

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