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 Who, Black Sabbath, Paul McCartney, Wings, John Lennon, Jackson Browne, Roy Orbison, Tom Waits, Frank Zappa, Wayne County, The Electric Chairs, Devo, Cheap Trick, Eagles
They are the ’70s Throwback’ artists selected among the 326 Posts we publish this week.
1. At which venue did The Who perform their first major rock concert in 1975’s By Numbers Tour?
- A Pontiac Silverdome
- B Madison Square Garden
- C Royal Albert Hall
2. What is the actual inspiration for the title of Black Sabbath’s “N.I.B.”?
- A Lucifer in love
- B Nativity in Black
- C Bill Ward’s beard
3. Which band performed the song “Venus and Mars/Jet” as a show opener during their North American tour captured in the concert film Rockshow?
- A The Beatles
- B Paul McCartney and Wings
- C The Rolling Stones
4. Who produced John Lennon’s “Instant Karma! (We All Shine On)”?
- A George Martin
- B Phil Spector
- C Alan Parsons
5. In which year did Jackson Browne release his live album *Running on Empty* featuring his version of “Stay”?
- A 1975
- B 1977
- C 1980
6. Roy Orbison’s live performance of “Blue Bayou” took place in what year, as noted by an official recording?
- A 1963
- B 1973
- C 1985
7. Which Tom Waits song begins with the line “Let’s put a new coat of paint on this lonesome old town”?
- A Martha
- B New Coat of Paint
- C Downtown Train
8. Where did Frank Zappa’s notable 1978 performance of “Baby Snakes” take place?
- A Circus Krone, Munich
- B Hammersmith Odeon, London
- C Fillmore East, New York
9. Which German TV program featured a live performance by Wayne County & the Electric Chairs in 1978?
- A Rockpalast
- B Beat-Club
- C Musikladen
10. Which band covered the Rolling Stones’ “Satisfaction” and included it on their debut album?
- A Devo
- B Talking Heads
- C The Clash
11. In 1978, Cheap Trick performed “Auf Wiedersehen” at which New Jersey venue?
- A Capitol Theatre
- B Meadowlands Arena
- C Stone Pony
12. Which key element remains central to live performances of the Eagles’ “Hotel California” as captured in their 1977 concert at the Capital Centre?
- A Acoustic intro
- B Drum solo
- C Guitar duet
Tracklist
1 . The Who – Won’t Get Fooled Again |
2 . Black Sabbath – N.I.B. |
3 . Paul McCartney & Wings – Jet |
4 . John Lennon – Instant Karma! (We All Shine On) |
5 . Jackson Browne – StayAsylum publish Jackson Browne’s fifth album : ‘Running on Empty’ (1977) |
6 . Roy Orbison – Blue Bayou |
7 . Tom Waits – New Coat Of Paint |
8 . Frank Zappa – Baby Snakes |
9 . Wayne County & The Electric Chairs – I Had Too Much to Dream Last Night |
10 . Devo – Satisfaction |
11 . Cheap Trick – Auf Wiedersehen |
12 . Eagles – Hotel California |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The Who performed at the Pontiac Silverdome as part of their By Numbers Tour. This concert marked a debut for the venue hosting rock events.
2. “N.I.B.” refers to Bill Ward’s beard, which bandmates thought looked like a pen nib, not any diabolical acronym.
3. Paul McCartney and Wings opened their shows with “Venus and Mars/Jet” during their 1976 tour, documented in Rockshow.
4. Phil Spector produced “Instant Karma!” marking his first major project since semi-retirement. He added his legendary touch to its sound.
5. Jackson Browne’s *Running on Empty* was released in 1977, featuring “Stay” as part of a live medley capturing on-tour performances.
6. Roy Orbison’s official live performance of “Blue Bayou” was recorded in 1973, showcasing his timeless delivery.
7. Tom Waits penned “New Coat of Paint,” with its opening line depicting vivid nightlife scenes on his album *The Heart of Saturday Night*.
8. Frank Zappa’s “Baby Snakes” was performed live at Circus Krone in Munich, emphasizing his unique blend of theatrics and musicianship.
9. Rockpalast featured a live set by Wayne County & the Electric Chairs, broadening the reach of punk to European audiences in 1978.
10. Devo’s cover of “Satisfaction” made waves with its quirky, mechanical sound on their debut album, separating them from the original.
11. Cheap Trick played “Auf Wiedersehen” at the Capitol Theatre during their 1978 tour, complete with electrifying energy characteristic of the band.
12. The Eagles’ live version of “Hotel California” featured a memorable guitar duet, an iconic element that defines their concerts.
