This week In Male Balladeers 45/52

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

The subjects du jour are : Robert Palmer, Leonard Cohen, Art Garfunkel, , Neil Diamond, Bryan Adams, Caetano Veloso, Tom Yorke, Bob Dylan, Robbie Williams, Billy Idol, Hunter Hayes

They are the Male Balladeers selected among the 338 Posts we publish this week.

1. Which 1980s Robert Palmer album has tracks performed by The Power Station collaborators?

  • A Clues
  • B Double Fun
  • C Riptide

2. At which festival did Leonard Cohen perform “Suzanne” amid unrest in 1970?

  • A Woodstock
  • B Isle of Wight
  • C Glastonbury

3. Which Paul Simon song was performed by Art Garfunkel on the “Old Friends: Live On Stage” tour?

  • A Scarborough Fair
  • B Kathy’s Song
  • C Mrs. Robinson

4. Which Bob Dylan song did Bryan Ferry cover during a 2003 concert in Switzerland?

  • A Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door
  • B All Along the Watchtower
  • C Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right

5. In Neil Diamond’s film *The Jazz Singer*, which song became a standout ballad?

  • A Sweet Caroline
  • B Love on the Rocks
  • C America

6. For which film was Bryan Adams’s “Everything I Do I Do It For You” written?

  • A Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
  • B The Bodyguard
  • C Top Gun

7. Caetano Veloso’s “Os Passistas” appears on which of his albums?

  • A Transa
  • B Livro
  • C Estrangeiro

8. What was innovative about the music video for Radiohead’s “House of Cards”?

  • A It was filmed underwater
  • B It used 3D scanning technology
  • C It was shot in outer space

9. Which Bob Dylan song was consistently part of his setlist during November 2014 in Chicago?

  • A Tangled Up in Blue
  • B Like a Rolling Stone
  • C Highway 61 Revisited

10. Which venue hosted Robbie Williams’s live performance of “Be A Boy”?

  • A Royal Albert Hall
  • B The O2 Arena
  • C Wembley Stadium

11. Which film inspired the title of Billy Idol’s “Eyes Without a Face”?

  • A Eyes Wide Shut
  • B Rear Window
  • C Les Yeux sans visage

12. What setting did Hunter Hayes use for his live session of “More” in 2017?

  • A Abbey Road Studios
  • B Paste Studios
  • C Sun Studios

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1 . Robert Palmer . Riptide

Lifted from : Island publish Robert Palmer’s eighth solo album . ‘Riptide’ featuring ‘Addicted to Love’ (1985)

2 . Leonard Cohen . Suzanne

Lifted from : We remember Leonard Cohen. ‘Le Beau Du Seigneur’

3 . Art Garfunkel . Kathy’s Song

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Art Garfunkel

4 . Bryan Ferry . Don’t Think Twice It’s Alright

Lifted from : Bryan Ferry holds . ‘Session’ in Basel (2003)

5 . Neil Diamond . Love On The Rocks

Lifted from : Capitol publish Neil Diamond’s album . ‘The Jazz Singer’ (1980)

6 . Bryan Adams . [Everything I Do] I Do It For You

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Bryan Adams

7 . Caetano Veloso . Os Passistas

Lifted from : Nonesuch publish Caetano Veloso’s album . ‘Livro’ (1998)

8 . Thom Yorke . House Of Cards (w/ Radiohead)

Lifted from : As we wish Jonny Greenwood . Happy Birthday, the day is perfect for . ‘Radiohead At Their Bests’ post

9 . Bob Dylan . Tangled up in Blue

Lifted from : Bob Dylan spends three days in Chicago (2014)

10 . Robbie Williams . Be A Boy

Lifted from : Robbie Williams releases his ninth album . ‘Take the Crown’ featuring ‘Candy’ (2012)

11 . Billy Idol . Eyes Without A Face

Lifted from : Chrysalis publish Billy Idol’s second album . ‘Rebel Yell’ featuring ‘Eyes Without . Face’ (1983)

12 . Hunter Hayes . More

Lifted from : Hunter Hayes tapes . solo set for Paste (2017)

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

1. *Riptide* features collaborations with The Power Station’s members. Fusing Robert Palmer’s style with their influence, the album reached iconic status driven by catchy arrangements and Palmer’s compelling performances.

2. Leonard Cohen’s calm delivery of “Suzanne” at the Isle of Wight Festival in 1970 stood out amidst festival chaos. This performance is captured in both a live album and a documentary.

3. Art Garfunkel frequently performed “Kathy’s Song” on the “Old Friends: Live On Stage” tour in 2003, featuring reflective lyrics and gentle folk arrangements that have endured over time.

4. Bryan Ferry added his distinctive touch to Bob Dylan’s classic “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right” in Basel. Known for reinterpretations, Ferry’s cover continues his tradition of blending eclectic influences.

5. “Love on the Rocks” was a defining track from *The Jazz Singer*, spotlighting Neil Diamond’s soft rock style. Despite the film’s lackluster reception, the song achieved considerable acclaim.

6. Widely successful and Grammy-winning, “Everything I Do I Do It For You” was written for *Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves*. It became iconic, thanks to Bryan Adams’s heartfelt rendition.

7. “Os Passistas” is one among several tracks on Caetano Veloso’s Grammy-winning *Livro*. The album explores Brazilian cultural motifs and contemporary themes, marking a significant era for Veloso.

8. Radiohead’s “House of Cards” video eschewed traditional cameras, opting for 3D scanning technology to produce haunting digital imagery. This innovation drew acclaim within visual media.

9. “Tangled Up in Blue” was a staple in Bob Dylan’s live set at the Cadillac Palace Theater in November 2014, illustrating the song’s lasting appeal and dynamic storytelling.

10. At the O2 Arena, Robbie Williams showcased “Be A Boy,” capturing the audience with his energetic performance. The venue’s scale matched Williams’s flair for engaging live shows.

11. Billy Idol’s “Eyes Without a Face” takes its title from the 1960 French horror film *Les Yeux sans visage*. The song channels themes of alienation, supported by Idol’s emotive delivery.

12. In an intimate session at Paste Studios, Hunter Hayes performed “More” in 2017. The venue’s setting fostered a stripped-down presentation, accentuating Hayes’s songwriting and musicianship.

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