This week In Male Balladeers 27/52

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

The subjects du jour are : Thom Yorke, Zach Condon, Eric Burdon, Beck, Marvin Gaye, Chris Isaak, D’Angelo, Justin Vernon, Steve Forbert, Ibrahim Ferrer, Steve Winwood, Jim James

They are the Male Balladeers selected among the 470 Posts we publish this week.

QUIZ QUESTIONS
QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. Which iconic band’s guitar work influenced Radiohead’s track “Knives Out”?

  • A The Smiths
  • B The Beatles
  • C Led Zeppelin

2. Beirut's “Mimizan” was notably performed during a live recording at which venue?

  • A Music Hall of Williamsburg
  • B Madison Square Garden
  • C The Roxy Theatre

3. Who was not part of Eric Burdon's band during his live performance of “Lonely Avenue” in Germany, 1976?

  • A Mike Carr
  • B Robert Ahwai
  • C John Bonham

4. Which producer collaborated with Beck on the album *Modern Guilt*?

  • A Danger Mouse
  • B Rick Rubin
  • C Nigel Godrich

5. In Marvin Gaye's 1980 Montreux performance, which song featured a blend of soul and cinematic funk?

  • A What's Going On
  • B Trouble Man
  • C Let's Get It On

6. What theme dominates Chris Isaak’s song “Worked It Out Wrong”?

  • A Ultimate redemption
  • B Regret and heartbreak
  • C Self-discovery

7. During D'Angelo's live performance on The Chris Rock Show, who was on drums?

  • A Questlove
  • B Steve Gadd
  • C Max Weinberg

8. What seasonal imagery is used in Bon Iver’s “Lump Sum” to signify change?

  • A Autumn leaves
  • B Winter cold
  • C Spring bloom

9. In which venue did Steve Forbert perform “Baby” in 1979?

  • A Capitol Theatre
  • B Red Rocks Amphitheatre
  • C Carnegie Hall

10. Which song by Ibrahim Ferrer is considered a Latin standard?

  • A Besame Mucho
  • B Quiéreme Mucho
  • C Perfidia

11. “John Barleycorn Must Die” by Traffic is not a solo album because it evolved into what kind of project?

  • A A duo project
  • B A group project
  • C A collaboration with a symphony

12. Which year did My Morning Jacket perform “Run Thru” in Köln, Germany?

  • A 2003
  • B 2008
  • C 2017

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Tracklist

1 . Thom Yorke . Knives Out (w/ Radiohead)

Lifted from : Arte tapes acoustic Radiohead in Paris (2003)

2 . Zach Condon . Mimizan (w/ Beirut)

Lifted from : Beirut are in Brooklyn (2010)

3 . Eric Burdon . Lonely Avenue

Lifted from : Eric Burdon sings at Montreux Jazz Festival (1976)

4 . Beck . Modern Guilt

Lifted from : Beck releases 'Modern Guilt,' his eighth album featuring two songs with Cat Power (2008)

5 . Marvin Gaye . Trouble Man

Lifted from : Marvin Gaye serenades Montreux (1980)

6 . Chris Isaak . Worked It Out Wrong

Lifted from : Chris Isaak is in Murcia (2010)

7 . D'Angelo . Lady (w/ Spanky, Saadiq, Ali Shaheed & ?uestlove)

Lifted from : EMI publish D'Angelo's debut album . 'Brown Sugar' featuring 'Lady' (1995)

8 . Justin Vernon . Lump Sum (w/ Bon Iver)

Lifted from : Bon Iver release 'For Emma, Forever Ago' their debut album, produced by frontman Justin Vernon (2007)

9 . Steve Forbert . Baby

Lifted from : Steve Forbert debuts "Romeo's Tune" in New Jersey (1979)

10 . Ibrahim Ferrer . Quiéreme Mucho

Lifted from : Ibrahim Ferrer sings at North Sea Jazz (2005)

11 . Steve Winwood . John Barleycorn ......Must Die (w/ Traffic)

Lifted from : Island release Traffic's fourth album . 'John Barleycorn Must Die'

12 . Jim James . Run Thru (w/ My Morning Jacket)

Lifted from : Rockpalast tapes My Morning Jacket (2008)

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

1. Radiohead drew inspiration for the guitar work on “Knives Out” from The Smiths. This track stands out for its mixture of traditional rock structure within the innovative soundscape of the *Amnesiac* album.

2. Beirut’s song “Mimizan” was performed live at the Music Hall of Williamsburg. This venue is noted for capturing the band’s eclectic sound and cultural influences.

3. Eric Burdon’s 1976 performance of “Lonely Avenue” featured Mike Carr and Robert Ahwai, but not John Bonham, who was known for his work with Led Zeppelin.

4. Beck’s album *Modern Guilt* was produced in part by Danger Mouse. This collaboration brought a unique psychedelic flair to Beck’s introspective songwriting.

5. Marvin Gaye’s live rendition of “Trouble Man” in Montreux 1980 combined soul with cinematic funk. This performance spotlighted Gaye’s dynamic live reinterpretation of his classic tracks.

6. “Worked It Out Wrong” by Chris Isaak explores regret and heartbreak. Isaak’s vocals capture a poignant sense of vulnerability and longing.

7. During D'Angelo’s special performance of “Lady,” Questlove was featured on drums. This live appearance highlighted the ensemble’s synergy and musicality.

8. In “Lump Sum,” Bon Iver uses winter cold to convey the struggle and eventual hope that mark personal change. It’s an evocative element in a song about transition.

9. Steve Forbert performed “Baby” at the Capitol Theatre in 1979. This notable venue hosted numerous significant concerts, placing Forbert’s performance in a historic context.

10. “Quiéreme Mucho” by Ibrahim Ferrer is widely recognized as a Latin standard. Its cherished status is reinforced by numerous recordings and integration into Latin musical heritage.

11. “John Barleycorn Must Die” evolved into a group project for Traffic. Originally planned as a solo album by Steve Winwood, it broadened into a band effort with significant success.

12. My Morning Jacket performed “Run Thru” in Köln, Germany, in 2008. The concert showcased their energetic style during their European tour.

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