This week In Male Balladeers 34/52

How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.

The subjects du jour are : Joe Cocker, Jamie Cullum, Leonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley, Robert Plant, Elvis Costello, Burt Bacharach, Serj Tankian, Taj Mahal, Dan Fogelberg, Neil Diamond, Kenny Rogers, Boy George

They are the Male Balladeers selected among the 430 Posts we publish this week.

QUIZ QUESTIONS
QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. Which artist's live rendition of "Inner City Blues" was broadcast during the Rockpalast Open Air Festival in 1983?

  • A Stevie Wonder
  • B Joe Cocker
  • C Marvin Gaye

2. Jamie Cullum covered which Radiohead song on his debut album?

  • A Creep
  • B Paranoid Android
  • C High & Dry

3. During which tour did Leonard Cohen perform "I'm Your Man" at Zürich’s Hallenstadion?

  • A Old Ideas World Tour
  • B The Future World Tour
  • C I'm Your Man Tour

4. Which Jeff Buckley song became more popular posthumously?

  • A Grace
  • B Hallelujah
  • C Last Goodbye

5. Where did Robert Plant perform "Song to the Siren" in 2001?

  • A Royal Albert Hall
  • B Gwardia Stadium
  • C Madison Square Garden

6. Which album features "Toledo," a track by Burt Bacharach and Elvis Costello?

  • A Painted from Memory
  • B Armed Forces
  • C Imperial Bedroom

7. On which album did Serj Tankian release "Sky Is Over"?

  • A Toxicity
  • B Elect the Dead
  • C Mezmerize

8. Who performed "Statesboro Blues" with The Allman Brothers Band at Telluride in 1991?

  • A B.B. King
  • B Eric Clapton
  • C Taj Mahal

9. "Leader of the Band" is a tribute to which of Dan Fogelberg's family members?

  • A His brother
  • B His father
  • C His uncle

10. In which year and city was "Solitary Man" recorded live by Neil Diamond for a BBC broadcast?

  • A 1973, New York
  • B 1971, London
  • C 1970, Los Angeles

11. Who originally wrote "She Believes in Me," a hit for Kenny Rogers?

  • A Lionel Richie
  • B Steve Gibb
  • C Barry Gibb

12. Which Eurythmics song did Boy George cover at the iHeart80s Birthday Bash in 2017?

  • A Here Comes the Rain Again
  • B Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)
  • C Love Is a Stranger

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Tracklist

1 . Joe Cocker . Inner City Blues

Lifted from : Joe Cocker sings in Germany (1983)

2 . Jamie Cullum . High & Dry

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Jamie Cullum. 'Super Jamie'

3 . Leonard Cohen . I'm your Man

Lifted from : Leonard Cohen visits Zurich (2013)

4 . Jeff Buckley . Hallelujah

Lifted from : Columbia.publish Jeff Buckley's 'Grace,' his only complete studio album (1994)

5 . Robert Plant . Song To The Siren

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Robert Plant. 'The Life Of Plant'

6 . Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach . Toledo

Lifted from : Happy Birthday to Elvis Costello. 'About Costello'

7 . Serj Tankian . Sky Is Over

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Serj Tankian

8 . Taj Mahal . Statesboro Blues

Lifted from : Taj Mahal records for Columbia records, his self-titled debut album . 'Taj Mahal' (1967)

9 . Dan Fogelberg . Leader of the Band

Lifted from : Dan Fogelberg releases 'The Innocent Age,' his seventh album featuring 'Leader of the Band' (1981)

10 . Neil Diamond . Solitary Man

Lifted from : Neil Diamond records . live double album . 'Hot August Night' at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles (1972)

11 . Kenny Rogers . She Believes In Me

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Kenny Rogers

12 . Boy George . Sweet Dreams

Lifted from : Boy George travels to San Jose (2017)

And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:

1. Joe Cocker's version of "Inner City Blues" at the 1983 Loreley festival was both televised and incorporated into compilations. His performance remains part of recorded concert history.

2. Jamie Cullum’s version of "High & Dry" is an interpretation of the Radiohead classic, aligning with the jazz influences of his debut album "Pointless Nostalgic" released in 2002.

3. "I'm Your Man" was part of Leonard Cohen's set during the Old Ideas World Tour in 2013. The tour included fan favorites as seen at the Zürich concert.

4. Jeff Buckley’s "Hallelujah" gained popularity after his death, initially appearing on his 1994 album "Grace" and later reaching wider acclaim through covers.

5. Robert Plant performed "Song to the Siren" at Gwardia Stadium, Warsaw, in 2001, a notable event also featuring Sting, solidified by a TV broadcast.

6. "Toledo" is from "Painted from Memory," a collaboration between Bacharach and Costello. The song features in collections showcasing their joint musical ventures.

7. Serj Tankian included "Sky Is Over" on "Elect the Dead," his 2007 album highlighting his eclectic style and released with an official music video.

8. Taj Mahal performed "Statesboro Blues" with The Allman Brothers Band at Telluride, joining the group in 1991 and again in 2015, enriching the legacy of the song.

9. Dan Fogelberg's "Leader of the Band" honors his father, Lawrence Fogelberg, depicting the influence of his musical legacy within the family.

10. Neil Diamond's "Solitary Man" was performed live in 1971 during a BBC session in London, a broadcast capturing his early hit catalog.

11. Steve Gibb wrote "She Believes in Me," later made famous by Kenny Rogers' chart-topping version released in 1979, showcasing Gibb's songwriting prowess.

12. Boy George performed "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" live at the 2017 iHeart80s bash, paying homage to the Eurythmics classic in his distinctive style.

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