How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Al Stewart, Van Morrison, Genesis, The Velvet Underground, Leonard Cohen, Faces, Roxy Music, Bob Marley, The Wailers, Toots, The Maytals, The Jam, Skids, Buzzcocks
They are the ’70s Throwback’ artists selected among the 380 Posts we publish this week.
1. Who co-wrote the title track of Al Stewart’s album “Time Passages”?
- A Alan Parsons
- B Peter White
- C Rod Stewart
2. “Domino” by Van Morrison is a tribute to which musician?
- A Elvis Presley
- B Fats Domino
- C Chuck Berry
3. What narrative is recounted in Genesis’s song “The Return of the Giant Hogweed”?
- A A giant peach invasion
- B A Victorian plant invasion
- C A dinosaur resurgence
4. Which band member was absent during the recording of The Velvet Underground’s “Rock and Roll”?
- A Lou Reed
- B Maureen Tucker
- C John Cale
5. During which tour was Leonard Cohen’s live version of “Memories” recorded?
- A I’m Your Man Tour
- B Field Commander Cohen Tour
- C The Future Tour
6. Who co-wrote “Stay With Me” by Faces?
- A Mick Jagger
- B Ronnie Wood
- C Keith Richards
7. Which Roxy Music album features “All I Want Is You”?
- A Country Life
- B Avalon
- C Stranded
8. “Jamming” by Bob Marley & The Wailers was recorded live at which Chicago venue in 1979?
- A Aragon Ballroom
- B Uptown Theater
- C House of Blues
9. In what film soundtrack was “Pressure Drop” by Toots & the Maytals featured?
- A The Harder They Come
- B Cool Runnings
- C Rockers
10. Which 1979 performance of “The Eton Rifles” coincided with it reaching number three on the UK charts?
- A Top of the Pops
- B Old Grey Whistle Test
- C The Tube
11. Which band performed “Working For The Yankee Dollar” on the Old Grey Whistle Test in 1979?
- A Sex Pistols
- B The Skids
- C The Clash
12. “Sixteen Again” by Buzzcocks was part of which BBC music show’s performance series?
- A Top of the Pops
- B BBC Radio 1 Live
- C Old Grey Whistle Test
Tracklist
1 . Al Stewart . Time Passages |
2 . Van Morrison . Domino |
3 . Genesis . The Return Of The Giant HogweedCharisma publish Genesis’ third album . ‘Nursery Cryme’ (1971) |
4 . The Velvet Underground . Rock and Roll |
5 . Leonard Cohen . MemoriesWarner Bros. publish Leonard Cohen’s fifth album . ‘Death of . Ladies’ Man’ (1977) |
6 . Faces . Stay with Me |
7 . Roxy Music . All I Want Is You |
8 . Bob Marley & The Wailers . Jamming |
9 . Toots & The Maytals . Pressure Drop |
10 . The Jam . The Eton RiflesThe Jam release their fourth album . ‘Setting Sons’ featuring ‘The Eton Rifles’ (1979) |
11 . Skids . Working For The Yankee Dollar |
12 . Buzzcocks . Sixteen AgainOn English TV today, Buzzcocks at ‘The Old Grey Whistle Test’ (1978) |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Al Stewart and Peter White co-wrote the title track of “Time Passages.” Stewart’s collaboration with White added a unique depth to the album, helping it achieve significant commercial success.
2. Van Morrison dedicated “Domino” to Fats Domino. The song reflects Morrison’s admiration through its upbeat tempo and homage to New Orleans-style R&B.
3. “The Return of the Giant Hogweed” recounts the fictional Victorian introduction of a toxic plant. Genesis uses this fanciful tale to critique environmental and societal apathy.
4. Maureen Tucker was absent during the recording of “Rock and Roll.” Despite her absence, the track retained the band’s edgy sound and went on to influence future rock genres.
5. Leonard Cohen’s “Memories” was recorded during his Field Commander Cohen Tour. This live version highlighted the collaborative dynamics of his touring ensemble.
6. “Stay With Me” was co-written by Ronnie Wood and Rod Stewart. Their collaboration produced one of Faces’ most enduring hits, characterized by its raw rock sound.
7. Roxy Music’s “All I Want Is You” is featured on the “Country Life” album. The album is noted for its diverse instrumentation and marked a significant period in the band’s evolution.
8. Bob Marley & The Wailers performed “Jamming” at the Uptown Theater in Chicago. The live recording captures Marley’s connection with his audience and his band’s musical chemistry.
9. “Pressure Drop” by Toots & the Maytals was featured in the film “The Harder They Come.” The soundtrack played a key role in popularizing reggae music to a broader audience.
10. The Jam’s “The Eton Rifles” performed on Top of the Pops reached number three on the UK charts. The performance underscored the song’s social commentary through a militant visual style.
11. In 1979, The Skids performed “Working For The Yankee Dollar” on the Old Grey Whistle Test. Their appearance showcased the energy and political edge of the new wave movement.
12. Buzzcocks’ “Sixteen Again” was featured on the Old Grey Whistle Test series. The band’s melodic yet raw approach captured the spirit of the punk era during the BBC performance.
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