How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Tony Bennett, Randy Newman, Elvis Costello, Jimmy Buffett, Robert Cray, Leonard Cohen, Otis Taylor, Paul Anka, Eric Sardinas, Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, Adam Duritz, Buddy Guy
They are the Male Balladeers selected among the 385 Posts we publish this week.
1. Which awards did ‘The Shadow of Your Smile’ win after its introduction in the film *The Sandpiper*?
- A Grammy and Academy Award
- B Tony and Emmy
- C BAFTA and Golden Globe
2. For which unusual TV show was Randy Newman’s ‘She Chose Me’ originally written?
- A ‘Nashville’
- B ‘Cop Rock’
- C ‘Twin Peaks’
3. How does ‘Shipbuilding’ by Elvis Costello & The Imposters communicate its central message?
- A It romanticizes seafaring adventures
- B It highlights the impact of war on industry
- C It advocates for economic expansion
4. Under what pseudonym did Jimmy Buffett write ‘Why Don’t We Get Drunk And Screw’ ?
- A Sam Hudson
- B Marvin Gardens
- C Jesse Finnegan
5. In which radio station’s studio did the Robert Cray Band perform ‘I’m Done Cryin” ?
- A WFUV
- B BBC
- C NPR
6. Where did Leonard Cohen perform ‘I’m Your Man’ during his Old Ideas World Tour?
- A Sydney Opera House
- B Madison Square Garden
- C Pula Arena
7. What instrument features prominently in Otis Taylor’s ‘Hands On Your Stomach’ ?
- A Piano
- B Banjo
- C Saxophone
8. Which show featured Paul Anka performing ‘My Way’ in 1969?
- A The Dean Martin Show
- B The John Davidson Show
- C American Bandstand
9. What signature element is characteristic of Eric Sardinas’ performances?
- A Harmonica solos
- B Electric banjo
- C Electric resonator guitar
10. Who collaborated with Ben Harper on live performances of ‘Please Me Like You Want To’ ?
- A Jack Johnson
- B Dave Matthews
- C John Mayer
11. What thematic question does Counting Crows’ ‘Mr. Jones’ explore?
- A The complexities of love
- B The pursuit of fame and its impact
- C The futility of war
12. Who joined Buddy Guy at the House of Blues performing ‘I Just Want To Make Love To You/HooDoo Man’ ?
- A B.B. King and Eric Clapton
- B Jimmy Vaughan and Quinn Sullivan
- C Robert Cray and Gary Clark Jr.
Tracklist
1 . Tony Bennett . The Shadow of Your Smile |
2 . Randy Newman . She Chose MeNonesuch publish Randy Newman’s eleventh album . ‘Dark Matter’ (2017) |
3 . Elvis Costello . Shipbuilding (w/ The Imposters) |
4 . Jimmy Buffett . Why Don’t We Get Drunk And Screw |
5 . Robert Cray . I’m Done Cryin |
6 . Leonard Cohen . I’m Your Man |
7 . Otis Taylor . Hands on Your Stomach |
8 . Paul Anka . My Way |
9 . Eric Sardinas . How Many More Years [Gonna Wreck My Life](w/ Big Motor) |
10 . Ben Harper & Jack Johnson . Please Me Like You Want ToVirgin release Ben Harper’s second album . ‘Fight for Your Mind’ (1995) |
11 . Adam Duritz . Mr Jones (w/ Counting Crows) |
12 . Buddy Guy . I Just Want to Make Love to You, HooDoo Man (w/ Jimmy Vaughan . Quinn Sullivan) |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. ‘The Shadow of Your Smile’ secured both an Academy Award and a Grammy, linking it to cinematic and musical acclaim. Introduced in *The Sandpiper*, the song’s recognition spread through Tony Bennett’s performances.
2. ‘She Chose Me’ found its home in the musically experimental ‘Cop Rock.’ Newman’s straightforward storytelling contributed to the show’s unique format despite its short-lived nature.
3. ‘Shipbuilding’ critiques the paradox of economic revival through war efforts. Its tone is reflective, capturing the emotional toll of conflict on workers and communities.
4. Marvin Gardens was the alias under which Buffett penned ‘Why Don’t We Get Drunk and Screw.’ It mocks the clichés of country love songs with its brazen humor.
5. The Robert Cray Band performed ‘I’m Done Cryin” live at WFUV. This rendition showcased their raw sound and aligned with their album promotion efforts at the station.
6. Leonard Cohen’s ‘I’m Your Man’ echoed through the historic stones of Croatia’s Pula Arena. The venue’s ancient aura enhanced the concert’s cultural significance.
7. The banjo resonates through Otis Taylor’s ‘Hands On Your Stomach,’ underpinning its folk-blues blend. The instrument is integral to Taylor’s eclectic soundscapes.
8. Paul Anka’s rendition of ‘My Way’ on ‘The John Davidson Show’ marked a pivotal point in the song’s acclaim. Anka’s personal touch mirrored its introspective lyrics.
9. The electric resonator guitar punctuates Eric Sardinas’ energetic blues-rock shows. Sardinas wields it to electrify his performances with gritty intensity.
10. Jack Johnson and Ben Harper’s collaborative performances of ‘Please Me Like You Want To’ meld their acoustic styles. This partnership frequently appeared in Harper’s live sets.
11. ‘Mr. Jones’ visits the yearning for fame and its potential emptiness. Counting Crows juxtapose aspiration with authenticity, weaving personal doubts into public dreams.
12. Buddy Guy was joined by Jimmy Vaughan and Quinn Sullivan, creating a dynamic blues fusion. Their combined artistry delivered a robust homage to classic blues traditions.
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