This week In Male Balladeers 36/52

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

The subjects du jour are : Justin Timberlake, Van Morrison, John Mellencamp, Gregory Porter, Carl Perkins, John Mayer, George Michael, Tom Waits, Michael Bublé, Randy Newman, Dean Martin, Ed Sheeran

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

QUIZ QUESTIONS
QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. Who performed a guest verse on Justin Timberlake’s “My Love”?

  • A Jay-Z
  • B T.I.
  • C Eminem

2. Van Morrison’s “Born to Sing” performance in 2012 was held in which city?

  • A East Belfast
  • B Dublin
  • C London

3. Which artist performed “Stones in My Passway” at Farm Aid 2003?

  • A Willie Nelson
  • B John Mellencamp
  • C Neil Young

4. Gregory Porter’s song “No Love Dying” was performed during a preview set in which Tokyo venue?

  • A Blue Note Tokyo
  • B Brooklyn Parlor Shinjuku
  • C Tokyo Dome

5. Carl Perkins performed “Turn Around” in which New Jersey venue in 1985?

  • A Prudential Center
  • B Capitol Theatre
  • C MetLife Stadium

6. John Mayer describes “Come Back to Bed” as an exploration of which theme?

  • A Nostalgia
  • B Conflict resolution
  • C Longing

7. On the Symphonica tour, George Michael performed “Father Figure” with arrangements adapted for what kind of ensemble?

  • A Acoustic band
  • B Symphony orchestra
  • C Jazz quartet

8. On which album did Tom Waits feature the track “Cold Cold Ground”?

  • A Mule Variations
  • B Franks Wild Years
  • C Bone Machine

9. Michael Bublé's “Close Your Eyes” was released on his album “To Be Loved” in which year?

  • A 2011
  • B 2013
  • C 2015

10. “Bad News from Home” appears on which Randy Newman album?

  • A Good Old Boys
  • B Land of Dreams
  • C Little Criminals

11. Dean Martin recorded “Return to Me” in which decade?

  • A 1950s
  • B 1960s
  • C 1970s

12. Ed Sheeran’s “Give Me Love” originally featured a hidden track from which cultural tradition?

  • A Irish
  • B Scottish
  • C Welsh

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Tracklist

1 . Justin Timberlake . My Love

Lifted from : Justin Timberlake releases his second album . 'FutureSex/LoveSounds' featuring 'SexyBack,' 'My Love,' 'What Goes Around... Comes Around' and 'LoveStoned' (2006)

2 . Van Morrison . Born To Sing

Lifted from : Van Morrison sings in Belfast (2012)

3 . John Mellencamp . Stones In My Passway

Lifted from : Neil Young, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow et al are at Farm Aid (2003)

4 . Gregory Porter . 1960 What?

Lifted from : Gregory Porter gives . preview in Tokyo (2013)

5 . Carl Perkins . Turn Around

Lifted from : Carl Perkins takes Eric, George . Ringo to New Jersey (1985)

6 . John Mayer . Come Back to Bed

Lifted from : Columbia publish John Mayer's second album . 'Heavier Things' featuring 'Daughters . (2003)

7 . George Michael . Father Figure

Lifted from : George Michael relaunches the 'Symphonica' tour (2012)

8 . Tom Waits . Cold Cold Ground

Lifted from : Island publish Tom Waits' first live album . 'Big Time' (1988)

9 . Michael Bublé . Close Your Eyes

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Michael Bublé. 'Bubbling Over!'

10 . Randy Newman . Bad News from Home

Lifted from : Reprise publish Randy Newman's 'Land of Dreams' featuring 'It's Money That Matters' (1988)

11 . Dean Martin . Return To Me

Lifted from : Dean Martin records 'Dino: Italian Love Songs' for Capitol Records (1962)

12 . Ed Sheeran . Give Me Love

Lifted from : Ed Sheeran releases '+' his debut album featuring 'The . Team,' 'Lego House,' and 'Drunk' (2011)

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

1. T.I. rapped the guest verse featured in Justin Timberlake's “My Love.” His voice added a distinctive layer to the track, contributing to its Grammy-winning success.

2. Van Morrison performed “Born to Sing” in East Belfast during a local arts festival. This performance aligned with his roots, adding significance to the event.

3. John Mellencamp performed “Stones in My Passway” during Farm Aid 2003. His set supported the event's mission to aid family farmers.

4. “No Love Dying” was performed by Gregory Porter at Brooklyn Parlor Shinjuku. This venue marked his transition to the Blue Note label.

5. The Capitol Theatre in New Jersey hosted Carl Perkins's performance of “Turn Around” in 1985, an event documented for posterity.

6. John Mayer’s “Come Back to Bed” thematically addresses conflict resolution. The song explores the subtle art of surrendering in the heat of an argument.

7. George Michael's “Father Figure” on the Symphonica tour featured orchestral arrangements. This setup brought new life to the song with symphonic depth.

8. “Cold Cold Ground” is a track on Tom Waits's “Franks Wild Years.” The album reflects the theatrical concept Waits was exploring at the time.

9. Michael Bublé's album “To Be Loved,” featuring “Close Your Eyes,” was released in 2013. Its launch marked another step in Bublé's successful pop career.

10. “Bad News from Home” is found on Randy Newman's “Land of Dreams.” The album combines autobiographical elements with sharp observational songwriting.

11. Dean Martin recorded “Return to Me” in the 1950s. This track became an enduring piece of his extensive musical repertoire.

12. Ed Sheeran’s “Give Me Love” includes a hidden track based on the Irish tradition. “The Parting Glass” is seamlessly integrated into the album version.

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