How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : War, Jr. Walker and The All Stars, Earth Wind and Fire, Robin Trower, Sly and The Family Stone, Bob Marley and The Wailers, George Harrison, Jackson Browne, Parliament, Queen, Jethro Tull, Joe Walsh
They are the ’70s Throwback’ artists selected among the 376 Posts we publish this week.
1. What unique musical fusion can be heard in War’s track “The Cisco Kid”?
- A Disco and blues
- B Funk, Latin, and jazz
- C Rock and classical
2. Which 1965 song by Jr. Walker & The All Stars outperformed its A-side?
- A “Cleo’s Back”
- B “Shotgun”
- C “Shake And Fingerpop”
3. Where was Earth, Wind & Fire’s live performance of “Magic Mind” in 1979 broadcasted from?
- A The Apollo Theater
- B Madison Square Garden
- C Budokan in Tokyo
4. Which album contains Robin Trower’s “Somebody Calling”?
- A Bridge of Sighs
- B In City Dreams
- C Long Misty Days
5. How is “Family Affair” by Sly & the Family Stone musically distinctive?
- A Use of orchestral strings
- B Electric piano and rhythm box
- C Synthesizer and drum machine
6. At which defining event did Marley perform “Zimbabwe” live in 1980?
- A Woodstock
- B Zimbabwe’s Independence Day Concert
- C Live Aid
7. What is the theme of George Harrison’s “This Song”?
- A Romantic love
- B Inner peace
- C Music copyright issues
8. Who co-wrote “Here Comes Those Tears Again” with Jackson Browne?
- A Bonnie Raitt
- B Phyllis Major
- C Nancy Farnsworth
9. Which album features Parliament-Funkadelic’s “Aqua Boogie (Part 1)”?
- A Funkentelechy vs. The Placebo Syndrome
- B One Nation Under a Groove
- C Motor Booty Affair
10. Which song did Roger Taylor write as an ode to his car?
- A “I’m In Love With My Car”
- B “Cars and Girls”
- C “Drive My Car”
11. “Locomotive Breath” is associated with which rock band’s performances in the late 1970s?
- A The Who
- B Led Zeppelin
- C Jethro Tull
12. What political climate influenced Joe Walsh’s “Turn to Stone”?
- A The Cold War
- B The Vietnam War and Nixon era
- C The Civil Rights Movement
Tracklist
1 . War . The Cisco KidUnited Artists publish War’s fifth album . ‘The World Is . Ghetto’ (1972) |
2 . Jr. Walker and The All Stars . Cleo’s Back |
3 . Earth Wind and Fire . Magic Mind |
4 . Robin Trower . Somebody Calling |
5 . Sly and The Family Stone . Family Affair |
6 . Bob Marley and The Wailers . Zimbabwe |
7 . George Harrison . This SongGeorge Harrison releases his seventh album . ‘Thirty Three . 1/3 . (1976) |
8 . Jackson Browne . Here Come Those Tears AgainAsylum Publish Jackson Browne’s Fourth Album . ‘The Pretender’ (1976) |
9 . Parliament . Aquaboogie [A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop] |
10 . Queen . I’m In Love With My CarQueen release their fourth album . ‘A Night at the Opera’ featuring ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ (1975) |
11 . Jethro Tull . Locomotive Breath |
12 . Joe Walsh . Turn To Stone |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. War’s “The Cisco Kid” combines funk, Latin, and jazz elements, establishing their distinct sound. Its live debut on The Midnight Special in 1972 further showcased this blend.
2. “Cleo’s Back” by Jr. Walker & The All Stars became more successful than its A-side, “Shake And Fingerpop.” It highlights Jr. Walker’s place in the Motown family.
3. Earth, Wind & Fire’s “Magic Mind” performance was broadcast from Budokan in Tokyo in 1979. This setting emphasized the band’s international appeal.
4. “Somebody Calling” is from Robin Trower’s album, “In City Dreams,” released in 1977. The album showcased a new lineup, highlighting Trower’s blending of rock and jazz influences.
5. “Family Affair” by Sly & the Family Stone employs electric piano and a rhythm box, offering a reserved vocal style unlike their earlier works. It resonated strongly with audiences.
6. Bob Marley performed “Zimbabwe” at the Zimbabwean Independence Day Concert in 1980. The song reflected themes of freedom and unity for the newly independent nation.
7. George Harrison’s “This Song” humorously tackles music copyright issues. It echoes his legal troubles over song compositions.
8. “Here Comes Those Tears Again” was co-written by Jackson Browne and Nancy Farnsworth. The lyrics explore grief and loss, reflecting Browne’s personal tragedy.
9. Parliament-Funkadelic’s “Aqua Boogie (Part 1)” is on “Motor Booty Affair,” released in 1978. The album is a hallmark of the band’s innovative approach to funk.
10. Roger Taylor wrote “I’m In Love With My Car” for Queen’s “A Night at the Opera.” The song humorously captures Taylor’s passion for his Alfa Romeo.
11. Jethro Tull’s “Locomotive Breath” featured prominently in their late 1970s performances. Noted for its dynamic rhythm, it remains a staple of their live shows.
12. Joe Walsh’s “Turn to Stone” was influenced by the political tension of the Vietnam War and Nixon administration. The track highlights anti-establishment sentiment.
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