How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Elvis Presley, Manhattan Transfer, Crosby, Stills, Nash, The Doors, The Who, Rod Stewart, Doobie Brothers, Graham Central Station, Ohio Players, Bruce Springsteen, Talking Heads, Peter Tosh
They are the ’70s Throwback’ artists selected among the 458 Posts we publish this week.
1. What event featured Elvis Presley performing “Lawdy Miss Clawdy” during his spring tour?
- A Woodstock
- B Live Aid
- C Elvis on Tour
2. Which album by The Manhattan Transfer includes the hit “Chanson d’Amour”?
- A The Manhattan Transfer
- B Coming Out
- C Mecca for Moderns
3. Which song was performed by Crosby, Stills & Nash at The Summit in 1977?
- A Wooden Ships
- B Suite: Judy Blue Eyes
- C Ohio
4. “Verdilac” by The Doors is noted for its incorporation of what musical elements?
- A Psychedelic rock
- B Jazz-inflected elements
- C Classical strings
5. At which event did The Who perform “Music Must Change” in 1979?
- A Woodstock
- B Concerts for the People of Kampuchea
- C Isle of Wight Festival
6. “Three Time Loser” by Rod Stewart appears on which album?
- A Smiler
- B Atlantic Crossing
- C A Night on the Town
7. “China Grove” by The Doobie Brothers was inspired by which setting?
- A China
- B San Antonio
- C San Francisco
8. Which technique is Larry Graham credited with pioneering on the album “Release Yourself”?
- A Fingerstyle guitar
- B Slap-pop electric bass
- C Harmonica bending
9. On which album does the Ohio Players’ “Love Rollercoaster” first appear?
- A Fire
- B Honey
- C Skin Tight
10. Where was Bruce Springsteen’s August 15, 1978 concert during the Darkness Tour recorded?
- A Madison Square Garden
- B Capital Centre
- C Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
11. Where was Talking Heads’ performance for The South Bank Show recorded?
- A Madison Square Garden
- B Wembley Stadium
- C Mudd Club
12. Which song did Peter Tosh perform commonly during his Mystic Man Tour?
- A Get Up, Stand Up
- B Legalize It
- C No Woman, No Cry
Tracklist
1 . Elvis Presley . Lawdy Miss Clawdy |
2 . Manhattan Transfer . Chanson D`AmourThe Manhattan Transfer release ‘Coming Out’ featuring ‘Chanson d’Amour’ (1976) |
3 . Crosby, Stills & Nash . Wooden Ship |
4 . The Doors . VerdilacElektra release The Doors’ eighth album ‘Full Circle,’ he second after Morrison’s death (1972) |
5 . The Who . Music Must ChangePolydor publish The Who’s eighth album . ‘Who Are You’ (1978) |
6 . Rod Stewart . Three Time LoserRod Stewart releases his sixth album . ‘Atlantic Crossing’ featuring ‘Sailing’ (1975) |
7 . Doobie Brothers . China Grove |
8 . Graham Central Station . Release Yourself |
9 . Ohio Players . Love RollercoasterMercury publish The Ohio Players’ seventh album . ‘Honey’ featuring ‘Love Rollercoaster’ (1975) |
10 . Bruce Springsteen . Because The NightBruce Springsteen spills “Darkness” over Maryland (1978) |
11 . Talking Heads . Life During Wartime |
12 . Peter Tosh . Get Up Stand Up |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The filming of “Elvis on Tour” captured Presley during spring 1972, including performances of “Lawdy Miss Clawdy.” The tour’s footage contributed to the 1973 Golden Globe-winning documentary.
2. “Chanson d’Amour” was recorded for The Manhattan Transfer’s album “Coming Out,” released in 1976. It became a hit after its 1977 single release.
3. Crosby, Stills & Nash performed “Wooden Ships” during their 1977 Houston concert. The track is a staple of their live sets co-written by Crosby, Stills, and Paul Kantner.
4. “Verdilac” features jazz-inflected elements on The Doors’ album “Full Circle,” reflecting their stylistic shift post-Morrison.
5. The Who played “Music Must Change” at the Concerts for the People of Kampuchea in December 1979, part of a charity event at Hammersmith Odeon.
6. Rod Stewart’s “Three Time Loser” opens his 1975 album “Atlantic Crossing.” The track marks his transition into a new musical era.
7. “China Grove” sets a fictional narrative near San Antonio, inspired by a fictionalized and Texan backdrop Johnston unknowingly fictionalized.
8. Larry Graham pioneered the slap-pop electric bass technique, which is prominently displayed on Graham Central Station’s 1974 album “Release Yourself.”
9. Ohio Players’ “Love Rollercoaster” first appeared on their “Honey” album, released in 1975, and became a chart-topping groove hit.
10. Bruce Springsteen’s August 15, 1978 concert was recorded at the Capital Centre in Largo, Maryland during his Darkness Tour.
11. Talking Heads filmed their performance at Mudd Club in New York for The South Bank Show, with footage showcasing their Fear of Music tour.
12. Peter Tosh frequently included “Get Up, Stand Up” in his Mystic Man Tour, a track he co-wrote with Bob Marley.
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