How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Dean Martin, Charles Aznavour, Chris Isaak, Sting, Tom Waits, Warren Zevon, Gordon Lightfoot, Mumford & Sons, Cat Stevens & Chris Cornell, Paul Simon, Rod Stewart, Morrissey
They are the Male Balladeers selected among the 347 Posts we publish this week.
1. What is the original source of the song “I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face” as recorded by Dean Martin?
- A A 1956 musical
- B A 1960 film
- C A Dean Martin original
2. In which artist district does “La Bohème” take place?
- A Montmartre
- B Soho
- C Greenwich Village
3. Which song reflects Chris Isaak’s blend of rock and roots influences?
- A Wicked Game
- B Don’t Leave Me On My Own
- C Blue Hotel
4. Which musical inspired Sting’s “The Last Ship” performance series?
- A A Broadway hit
- B His upbringing in shipbuilding
- C An iconic novel
5. From which album does Tom Waits’s “Trampled Rose” originate?
- A Alice
- B Real Gone
- C The Black Rider
6. Which architectural venue hosted Warren Zevon in 1982?
- A The Fillmore
- B Madison Square Garden
- C Capitol Theatre
7. What disaster does “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” recount?
- A A Great Lakes sinking
- B An Antarctic expedition
- C A Titanic voyage
8. What musical element characterizes Mumford & Sons’ “Little Lion Man”?
- A Prominent banjo
- B Heavy drums
- C Electric synths
9. Which two artists performed a live version of “Wild World” together?
- A Bob Dylan and Neil Young
- B Chris Cornell and Yusuf/Cat Stevens
- C Elton John and Billy Joel
10. Paul Simon’s “El Condor Pasa” borrows its instrumental track from which group?
- A Los Incas
- B The Chieftains
- C The Wailers
11. When did Rod Stewart perform “The First Cut Is The Deepest” during the “Live the Life” tour?
- A At the opening show
- B On the final date
- C At a festival set
12. What was the occasion for Morrissey’s live performance of “Home Is a Question Mark”?
- A Glastonbury
- B BBC 6 Music Live series
- C His farewell tour
Tracklist
1 . Dean Martin . I’ve Grown Accustomed To Her Face |
2 . Charles Aznavour . La bohème |
3 . Chris Isaak . Don’t Leave Me on My Own |
4 . Sting . The Last Ship |
5 . Tom Waits . Trampled RoseAnti publish Tom Waits’s fifteenth album . ‘Real Gone’ (2004) |
6 . Warren Zevon . Werewolves Of London |
7 . Gordon Lightfoot . The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald |
8 . Mumford & Sons . Little Lion Man |
9 . Cat Stevens & Chris Cornell . Wild World |
10 . Paul Simon . El Condor Pasa, Duncan |
11 . Rod Stewart . The First Cut Is the Deepest |
12 . Morrissey . Home Is A Question Mark |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The song “I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face” originated from the 1956 musical *My Fair Lady*. Dean Martin recorded it with arrangements in the swing jazz style.
2. “La Bohème” is set in Montmartre, the artistic district in Paris. This area is famous for its historical association with bohemian artists.
3. Chris Isaak’s “Don’t Leave Me On My Own” exemplifies his mix of rock and roots influences, featuring his smooth vocal style.
4. Sting’s “The Last Ship” draws inspiration from his upbringing in the shipbuilding community of Wallsend, not a Broadway show.
5. “Trampled Rose” hails from Tom Waits’s 2004 album “Real Gone”. The song was spotlighted during his 2006 Orphans tour.
6. Warren Zevon performed at the Capitol Theatre, a historic venue known for its rich legacy in live performances.
7. “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” details the sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald on Lake Superior, based on a true event.
8. “Little Lion Man” by Mumford & Sons is noted for its acoustic intensity and prominent banjo, marking its folk rock style.
9. Chris Cornell and Yusuf/Cat Stevens performed “Wild World” at the Pantages Theatre. The duet showcased their vocal blend.
10. Los Incas provided the instrumental track for Paul Simon’s “El Condor Pasa”, uniting Andean and Western sounds in the song.
11. Rod Stewart performed “The First Cut Is The Deepest” on the final date of his “Live the Life” tour at The SSE Hydro in Glasgow.
12. Morrissey debuted “Home Is a Question Mark” during the BBC 6 Music Live series, ahead of his album “Low in High School”.
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