This week In Male Balladeers 28/52

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

The subjects du jour are : Tom Waits, Lyle Lovett , Chris Martin, Lionel Richie, Kenny Loggins, Jim Messina, Jack White, D’Angelo, Anthony Kiedis, Wilko Johnson, Roger Daltrey, Chico Buarque, Edu Lobo, Chris Hillman, David Crosby, Roger McGuinn, Sananda Maitreya

They are the Male Balladeers selected among the 458 Posts we publish this week.

QUIZ QUESTIONS
QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. Which emotion is deeply explored in 'Invitation To The Blues' by Tom Waits?

  • A Joy
  • B Anger
  • C Melancholy

2. What theme does Lyle Lovett’s 'Nobody Knows Me' predominantly reflect?

  • A Adventure
  • B Fidelity
  • C Regret

3. What unique sound did Coldplay’s 'High Speed' feature within the album 'Parachutes'?

  • A Psych-rock elements
  • B Classical strings
  • C Country twang

4. For what movie was Lionel Richie’s 'Say You, Say Me' originally written?

  • A Fame
  • B White Nights
  • C Top Gun

5. Which element of Loggins and Messina's performance of 'Be Free' stands out?

  • A Use of electronic beats
  • B Harmonies
  • C Drumming solos

6. At which event did Jack White surprise audiences with 'Love Interruption'?

  • A Bonnaroo
  • B Outside Lands
  • C Coachella

7. Which musical style was highlighted in D'Angelo & The Vanguard’s performance at North Sea Jazz Festival 2015?

  • A Punk Rock
  • B Jazz
  • C Country

8. What notable influence is found in Red Hot Chili Peppers' 'The Zephyr Song'?

  • A Folk music
  • B Psychedelic rock
  • C Hip hop

9. What motivated the album 'Going Back Home' by Wilko Johnson & Roger Daltrey?

  • A A canceled tour
  • B Wilko’s health
  • C A chart-topping single

10. What type of production is 'A História De Lily Braun' by Chico Buarque & Edu Lobo part of?

  • A A rock opera
  • B A symphony
  • C A ballet

11. Who were the original members to perform 'Turn, Turn, Turn' during reunions?

  • A Paul and Ringo
  • B Crosby, McGuinn and Hillman
  • C Simon and Garfunkel

12. Where did Terence Trent D'Arby’s notable TV concert take place in 1987?

  • A Paris
  • B Baden-Baden
  • C Rome

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Tracklist

1 . Tom Waits . Invitation To The Blues

Lifted from : Tom Waits starts the recording of his third album . 'Small Change' (1976)

2 . Lyle Lovett . Nobody Knows Me

Lifted from : Lyle Lovett meets Ricky Skaggs at Red Rocks (2019)

3 . Chris Martin . High Speed (w/ Coldplay)

Lifted from : Coldplay release 'Parachutes,' their debut album featuring 'Yellow' and 'Trouble' (2000)

4 . Lionel Richie . Say You Say Me

Lifted from : Lionel Richie releases his third solo album . 'Dancing on the Ceiling' featuring 'Say You, Say Me' (1986)

5 . Kenny Loggins . Jim Messina . Be Free

Lifted from : Kenny Loggins , Jim Messina et al are in New-Jersey (1976)

6 . Jack White . Love Interruption

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Jack White

7 . D'Angelo . Really Love (w/ The Vanguard)

Lifted from : D'Angelo takes the Vanguard to North Sea Jazz (2015)

8 . Anthony Kiedis . The Zephyr Song (w/ Red Hot Chili Peppers)

Lifted from : Red Hot Chili Peppers release 'By the Way,' their eighth album produced by Rick Rubin and featuring 'Can't Stop' (2002)

9 . Wilko Johnson . Roger Daltrey . I Keep It To Myself

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Wilko Johnson

10 . Chico Buarque . Edu Lobo . A História de Lily Braun

Lifted from : Edú Lobo . Chico Buarque record 'O Grande Circo Mistico' commissioned by Ballet Teatro Guaira (1982)

11 . Chris Hillman , David Crosby . Roger McGuinn . Turn Turn Turn

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Roger McGuinn

12 . Sananda Maitreya . I'll Never Turn My Back On You

Lifted from : Columbia publish 'Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D'Arby' featuring 'Wishing Well' (1987)

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

1. Melancholy pervades Tom Waits’s 'Invitation To The Blues.' The song narrates a story filled with blue sentiments, capturing the spirit of gritty urban life through Waits's vivid lyrical imagery.

2. 'Nobody Knows Me' by Lyle Lovett dives into themes of regret. Initially offering warmth and familiarity, the narrative unravels personal betrayal and the ensuing isolation.

3. 'High Speed,' a track on Coldplay's 'Parachutes,' features elements of psych-rock. This distinctive sound contrasts the Britpop inspirations throughout the rest of the album.

4. Lionel Richie’s 'Say You, Say Me' was crafted for the film *White Nights*. The song’s success led to prestigious awards, underlining its emotional resonance.

5. The harmonies in Loggins and Messina's 'Be Free' stand out prominently. Capturing their collaborative essence, it marks a highlight from their final tour.

6. Outside Lands hosted Jack White’s surprise set that included 'Love Interruption.' This performance was part of a spontaneous lineup in the festival’s woodland settings.

7. D'Angelo & The Vanguard showcased jazz-infused styles during their North Sea Jazz Festival 2015 set. This performance marked a notable entry in D'Angelo's festival history.

8. Influences of psychedelic rock are central to 'The Zephyr Song' by Red Hot Chili Peppers. The song's kaleidoscopic visuals reflect this psychedelic essence.

9. Wilko Johnson's health inspired the album 'Going Back Home' with Roger Daltrey. Their collaboration saw new versions of Johnson's work celebrated in this raw, energetic record.

10. 'A História De Lily Braun' belongs to a ballet production. Chico Buarque and Edu Lobo's continued collaborations often venture into theatrical compositions of this nature.

11. Crosby, McGuinn, and Hillman perform 'Turn, Turn, Turn,' reflecting its enduring appeal. Its adaptation from folk to rock solidified their influential role in music history.

12. Terence Trent D'Arby performed a memorable TV concert in Baden-Baden in 1987. This exposure on the 'Ohne Filter' show bolstered his international presence early in his career.

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