How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : R.E.M., Jay~Z, Jamiroquai, Michael Jackson, Fiona Apple, Tom Waits, David Bowie, The Stone Roses, Sinéad O’Connor, Dave Matthews Band, Sting, Joan Armatrading
They are the ’90s Throwback’ artists selected among the 326 Posts we publish this week.
1. What instrument did Peter Buck learn while writing “Losing My Religion”?
- A Guitar
- B Mandolin
- C Piano
2. Which 1957 song did Jay-Z sample in “Big Pimpin'”?
- A “Khosara Khosara”
- B “El Helwa Di”
- C “Habibi Ya Nour El Ain”
3. During which event did Jamiroquai perform “Canned Heat” on live TV?
- A Glastonbury Festival
- B Jools’ Millennium Hootenanny
- C Live Aid
4. With whom did Michael Jackson duet on “Scream”?
- A LaToya Jackson
- B Janet Jackson
- C Lisa Marie Presley
5. What tour featured “Daybreak (Live)” prominently performed by The Stone Roses?
- A The Second Coming tour
- B The Reunion Tour
- C The White Album Tour
6. Which 1992 song’s video featured Tom Waits in a horned skullcap?
- A “Goin’ Out West”
- B “I Don’t Wanna Grow Up”
- C “God’s Away on Business”
7. Where did Fiona Apple perform “Sleep to Dream” on December 5, 1997?
- A Madison Square Garden
- B Universal Amphitheater
- C Red Rocks Amphitheater
8. Which TV show featured Sting performing “Twenty Five to Midnight” in 1996?
- A Top of the Pops
- B Later… with Jools Holland
- C MTV Unplugged
9. Who co-wrote David Bowie’s “Little Wonder”?
- A Tony Visconti
- B Mick Jagger
- C Reeves Gabrels
10. Which Miles Davis song was sampled in “Fire On Babylon” by Sinéad O’Connor?
- A “So What”
- B “Freddie Freeloader”
- C “Dr. Jekyll”
11. In the Dave Matthews Band’s Madison Square Garden set, who contributed banjo to “Don’t Drink the Water”?
- A Béla Fleck
- B Warren Haynes
- C Jeff Coffin
12. Which Armatrading track is characterized by expressive folk rock influences?
- A “Down to Zero”
- B “All Shapes and Sizes”
- C “Love and Affection”
Tracklist
1 . R.E.M. . Losing My Religion |
2 . Jay~Z . Big Pimpin’ (w/ UGK) |
3 . Jamiroquai . Canned HeatOn English TV today, Jamiroquai at ‘Jools’ Millennium Hootenanny’ (1999) |
4 . Michael Jackson . Scream |
5 . Fiona Apple . Sleep To Dream |
6 . Tom Waits . Going Out West |
7 . David Bowie . Little Wonder |
8 . The Stone Roses . DaybreakGeffen Records publish The Stone Roses’ second album . ‘Second Coming’ (1994) |
9 . Sinéad O’Connor . Fire On Babylon |
10 . Dave Matthews Band . Don’t Drink the Water |
11 . Sting . Twenty Five To MidnightOn English TV today, Sting at ‘Later… with Jools Holland’ (1996) |
12 . Joan Armatrading . All Shapes And Sizes |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. R.E.M.’s “Losing My Religion” features a distinct mandolin riff crafted by Peter Buck during his learning phase. The instrumental choice marked a notable shift in the band’s sound.
2. “Big Pimpin'” samples “Khosara Khosara,” bringing an Egyptian touch to Jay-Z’s hip-hop classic. The choice was both musically innovative and legally challenging.
3. Jamiroquai performed at Jools’ Millennium Hootenanny, adding a groove to the festive airwaves with “Canned Heat.” The show spotlighted diverse musical acts.
4. “Scream” saw sibling synergy with Janet Jackson. The duet was a powerful lead single from the HIStory album, addressing media pressure with forceful pop prowess.
5. The Second Coming tour frequently featured “Daybreak” by The Stone Roses. Known for its live-play approach, the tour showcased the band’s raw spontaneity without studio polish.
6. Tom Waits donned a horned skullcap in the “Goin’ Out West” video. This visual accompanied Bone Machine’s gritty sound, signaling artistic nonconformity.
7. Fiona Apple showcased “Sleep to Dream” at the Universal Amphitheater. The assertive lyrics underscored her debut album “Tidal” and resonated with the audience’s anticipation.
8. Sting’s jazz-inflected sound found a stage on Later… with Jools Holland. “Twenty Five to Midnight” highlighted his solo career’s rhythmic explorations.
9. David Bowie’s “Little Wonder” was co-penned with guitarist Reeves Gabrels. The song melded electronica with rock while hinting at “Snow White” inspirations.
10. Sinéad O’Connor incorporated “Dr. Jekyll” from Miles Davis into “Fire On Babylon.” The intense dub-driven track tackled personal and broader societal critiques.
11. Béla Fleck’s banjo enriched “Don’t Drink the Water” at MSG. His involvement linked live interpretations to the studio version’s complexity.
12. “All Shapes and Sizes” by Joan Armatrading exemplifies her folk-rock blend. The track upholds her legacy of heartfelt vocals and skillful composition.
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