How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Robert Plant, Chris Cornell, Justin Hayward, John Lodge, Timothy B. Schmit, John Sebastian, Elliott Smith, Cat Stevens, Leonard Cohen, Roger Hodgson, Jake Bugg, Tom Chaplin, Peter Tosh
They are the Male Balladeers selected among the 462 Posts we publish this week.
1. Which legendary rock singer covered ‘Song to the Siren’ for his 2002 album *Dreamland*?
- A David Bowie
- B Robert Plant
- C Paul McCartney
2. How long did it take Chris Cornell to complete the song “Black Hole Sun”?
- A 15 minutes
- B An hour
- C A day
3. What musical project did Justin Hayward and John Lodge undertake during a break from The Moody Blues?
- A Blue Jays
- B The Symphonic Sessions
- C Lost Chord Ensemble
4. Which Eagles song, featuring Timothy B. Schmit on lead vocals, was performed during their ‘Hell Freezes Over’ reunion?
- A Witchy Woman
- B Hotel California
- C I Can’t Tell You Why
5. What was unusual about the recording process of “Darling Be Home Soon” by John Sebastian?
- A A power outage interrupted it
- B The original vocal track was erased
- C It was recorded underwater
6. What central theme does Elliott Smith explore in ‘Easy Way Out’ ?
- A Achieving fame
- B Avoidance and internal conflict
- C Alien invasion
7. Whose piano arrangement on Cat Stevens’ “Morning Has Broken” became iconic?
- A Elton John
- B Rick Wakeman
- C Billy Joel
8. What theme is explored in Leonard Cohen’s “In My Secret Life”?
- A Public scandal
- B Duality and internal reflection
- C Outer space exploration
9. What song by Roger Hodgson addresses themes of personal identity and self-reflection?
- A Breakfast in America
- B Take the Long Way Home
- C Dreamer
10. Which of Jake Bugg’s songs was used in a 2014 car commercial?
- A Two Fingers
- B Lightning Bolt
- C Taste It
11. At which festival did Keane perform on July 19, 2019?
- A Glastonbury
- B Coachella
- C MEO Marés Vivas
12. Which Peter Tosh album features themes of Rastafarian beliefs and political commentary?
- A Mystic Man
- B Legalize It
- C Bush Doctor
Tracklist
1 . Robert Plant . Song To The Siren |
2 . Chris Cornell . Black Hole Sun |
3 . Justin Hayward . John Lodge . One More Time To Live (w/ Moody Blues)The Moody Blues release their seventh album . ‘Every Good Boy Deserves Favour’ (1971) |
4 . Timothy B. Schmit . I Can’t Tell You Why (w/ The Eagles) |
5 . John Sebastian . Darling Be Home Soon |
6 . Elliott Smith . Easy Way Out |
7 . Cat Stevens . Morning Has Broken |
8 . Leonard Cohen . In My Secret LifeLeonard Cohen records ‘Live in London’ at London’s O2 Arena (2009) |
9 . Roger Hodgson . Even in the Quietest MomentsAs we wish Rick Davies . Happy Birthday, the day is perfect for . ‘Supertramp At Their Bests’ post |
10 . Jake Bugg . Taste It |
11 . Tom Chaplin . Love Too Much (w/ Keane) |
12 . Peter Tosh . Mystic Man |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Robert Plant covered ‘Song to the Siren’ for his 2002 album *Dreamland*. His rendition captures the ethereal quality of the original, showcasing his exploration of folk and blues influences.
2. “Black Hole Sun” was completed in about 15 minutes. Cornell’s stream-of-consciousness approach to writing is evident in its dreamlike and symbolic lyrics.
3. During a break from The Moody Blues, Justin Hayward and John Lodge worked on the “Blue Jays” album. This project highlighted their harmonious blend and songwriting abilities.
4. The Eagles performed “I Can’t Tell You Why” with Timothy B. Schmit on lead vocals during their ‘Hell Freezes Over’ reunion. It exemplified their reunion’s R&B influences.
5. For “Darling Be Home Soon,” John Sebastian’s original vocal track was accidentally erased. He re-recorded it shortly after, lending an emotionally charged atmosphere to the final version.
6. Elliott Smith explores avoidance and internal conflict in ‘Easy Way Out’ . The song’s repeated references to “taking the easy way out” highlight themes of escaping one’s problems.
7. Rick Wakeman crafted the iconic piano arrangement for Cat Stevens’ “Morning Has Broken”. His contribution extended the hymn from 45 seconds to a full-length track.
8. Leonard Cohen’s “In My Secret Life” explores themes of duality and internal reflection. The song addresses the divide between outward behavior and private convictions.
9. “Take the Long Way Home” by Roger Hodgson addresses personal identity and self-reflection. It resonates with audiences through its exploration of life’s deeper questions.
10. Jake Bugg’s “Taste It” was featured in a 2014 Nissan Ultima TV advertisement. This track is part of Bugg’s debut album and marked his initial breakthrough.
11. Keane performed at the MEO Marés Vivas festival on July 19, 2019. Their performance was part of their 2019 European tour highlights.
12. “Mystic Man” by Peter Tosh features themes of Rastafarian beliefs and political commentary. The album reflects his distinct voice within reggae and social awareness.
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