This week In Male Balladeers 38/52

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

The subjects du jour are : Leonard Cohen, Kris Kristofferson, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Michael Franks, Luther Vandross, Gregory Hines, Lenny Kravitz, Jack Johnson, Isaac Hayes, Father John Misty, John Legend, Sturgill Simpson, John Mellencamp

They are the Male Balladeers selected among the 413 Posts we publish this week.

QUIZ QUESTIONS
QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. What year was Leonard Cohen's song "Hey That's No Way to Say Goodbye" originally released?

  • A 1967
  • B 1969
  • C 1971

2. Which organization benefited from Kris Kristofferson’s performance of "A Moment of Forever" at Farm Aid VII?

  • A Animal shelters
  • B Family farmers
  • C Wildlife reserves

3. Where was Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds' "The Ship Song" originally recorded?

  • A São Paulo
  • B London
  • C Copenhagen

4. Which famous Brazilian composer inspired Michael Franks’s "Antonio’s Song"?

  • A Joao Gilberto
  • B Antônio Carlos Jobim
  • C Vinicius de Moraes

5. Which chart did Luther Vandross’s "There’s Nothing Better Than Love" top?

  • A Billboard Hot 100
  • B Billboard Hot R&B Singles
  • C UK Singles Chart

6. Lenny Kravitz described which song as his "most self-indulgent" in an interview?

  • A Fear
  • B I Build This Garden for Us
  • C Let Love Rule

7. Which song did Jack Johnson perform live at Farm Aid 30?

  • A Upside Down
  • B If I Had Eyes
  • C Better Together

8. Which artist originally recorded the song "Walk On By" before Isaac Hayes's version?

  • A Dionne Warwick
  • B Aretha Franklin
  • C Gladys Knight

9. Under what stage name did Josh Tillman release "Only Son of the Ladiesman"?

  • A J. Tillman
  • B Father John Misty
  • C Joshua Tilman

10. Which renowned live recording is associated with "Compared to What," covered by John Legend & The Roots?

  • A Woodstock
  • B Montreux
  • C Monterey

11. Which venue hosted Sturgill Simpson’s "Call to Arms" performance in 2018?

  • A Red Rocks Amphitheatre
  • B Xfinity Center
  • C Hollywood Bowl

12. What is the purpose of the Farm Aid concert series, exemplified by Farm Aid 30?

  • A Supporting family farmers
  • B Raising awareness for climate change
  • C Funding school music programs

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Tracklist

1 . Leonard Cohen . Hey, That's No Way to Say Goodbye

Lifted from : Leonard Cohen visits Rotterdam (2013)

2 . Kris Kristofferson . Me and Bobby McGee

Lifted from : Kris Kristofferson sings at Farm Aid (1994)

3 . Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds . The Ship Song

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Nick Cave. 'No Cave@'

4 . Michael Franks . Antonio's Song [The Rainbow}

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Michael Franks. 'Frankly Michael'

5 . Luther Vandross, Gregory Hines . There's Nothing Better Than Love

Lifted from : Epic publish Luther Vandross' fifth album . 'Give Me the Reason' co-produced with Marcus Miller (1986)

6 . Lenny Kravitz . I Build This Garden For Us

Lifted from : Virgin Records publish Lenny Kravitz' debut album . 'Let Love Rule' (1989)

7 . Jack Johnson . If . Had Eyes

Lifted from : Jack Johnson performs at Farm Aid 30 (2015)

8 . Isaac Hayes . Walk On By

Lifted from : Isaac Hayes releases his second album 'Hot Buttered Soul' (1969)

9 . Father John Misty . Only Son of the Ladiesman

Lifted from : Father John Misty blesses Michigan (2017)

10 . John Legend . Compared to What (w/ The Roots)

Lifted from : John Legend and The Roots release . collaborative album . 'Wake Up!' (2010)

11 . Sturgill Simpson . Keep It Between the Lines

Lifted from : Sturgill Simpson attends . Country Music Festival (2018)

12 . John Mellencamp . Small Town

Lifted from : John Mellencamp performs at 'Farm Aid 30' (2015)

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

1. "Hey That's No Way to Say Goodbye" was released in 1967 on Leonard Cohen's debut album "Songs of Leonard Cohen." It's been a staple in his live performances.

2. Kris Kristofferson's performance at Farm Aid VII benefitted family farmers, a central mission since the event's inception in 1985.

3. "The Ship Song" was recorded in São Paulo, supporting its lush arrangements for The Bad Seeds' album "The Good Son."

4. Michael Franks's "Antonio’s Song" was influenced by the renowned Brazilian composer Antônio Carlos Jobim, whose style complements the song's lyrical landscape.

5. "There’s Nothing Better Than Love" topped the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart, showcasing Vandross's consistent success in the genre.

6. Lenny Kravitz remarked that "I Build This Garden for Us" was his most self-indulgent creation, reflecting on its personal connections.

7. Jack Johnson performed "If I Had Eyes" at Farm Aid 30, aligning with the festival's dedication to live music experiences and farm support.

8. Dionne Warwick first recorded "Walk On By" in 1964, a classic later transformed by Isaac Hayes in his innovative, longer-form rendition.

9. Josh Tillman released "Only Son of the Ladiesman" under the name Father John Misty, marking his transition into a new musical persona.

10. Les McCann and Eddie Harris's live performance at Montreux made "Compared to What" famous, later covered by John Legend & The Roots.

11. Sturgill Simpson's "Call to Arms" was performed at Xfinity Center during the Outlaw Music Festival's 2018 tour, contributing to the event's lineup diversity.

12. Farm Aid concerts, including Farm Aid 30, aim to support family farmers through music events, a cause championed by its founding artists.

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