This week In Male Balladeers 48/52

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

The subjects du jour are : Mick Hucknall, George Michael, Joe Jackson, Luis Miguel, George Harrison, Lionel Richie, Bryan Ferry, Ed Sheeran, Donovan, The Housemartins, Nick Cave, Frank Sinatra

They are the Male Balladeers selected among the 369 Posts we publish this week.

QUIZ QUESTIONS
QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. What notable event featured Mick Hucknall performing "Thrill Me" live with Simply Red?

  • A Woodstock '99
  • B Live Aid
  • C The Concert of Hope

2. Which single performed at The Concert of Hope is related to themes of liberation and independence?

  • A "Careless Whisper"
  • B "Freedom" by George Michael
  • C "Praying for Time"

3. Which persona is associated with Joe Jackson's "I'm the Man" track?

  • A Poet
  • B Conman
  • C Activist

4. Luis Miguel's Cómplices Tour featured a concert at which significant venue in Argentina?

  • A Gold Coast Convention Centre
  • B Vélez Sarsfield Stadium
  • C Madison Square Garden

5. When did George Harrison perform "All Things Must Pass" as part of a VH1 special?

  • A May 14, 1997
  • B June 30, 1994
  • C August 9, 1995

6. Which influential song by Lionel Richie is noted for its balladic style and was performed frequently at Zénith de Paris?

  • A "Hello"
  • B "Stuck on You"
  • C "Three Times a Lady"

7. The Bryan Ferry Orchestra's 2013 rendition of which song was performed at Zermatt Unplugged?

  • A "Rehab"
  • B "Back To Black"
  • C "Valerie"

8. Ed Sheeran's "Give Me Love" explores the themes of what?

  • A Guilt and remorse
  • B Conflict and rebellion
  • C Emotional longing and connection

9. Donovan's "Bert's Blues" was performed at which notable 1966 concert film?

  • A Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
  • B The Big T.N.T. Show
  • C Monterey Pop Festival

10. The Housemartins' "Build" thematically deals with what subject?

  • A Economic crisis
  • B Urban development
  • C Political policy

11. "The Willow Garden," recorded by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, is what type of song?

  • A A romantic ballad
  • B A murder ballad
  • C A lullaby

12. Frank Sinatra's "Monday Morning Quarterback" appeared on which of his albums?

  • A "Strangers in the Night"
  • B "My Way"
  • C "She Shot Me Down"

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Tracklist

1 . Mick Hucknall . Thrill Me (w/ Simply Red)

Lifted from : Simply Red sing against Aids (1993)

2 . George Michael . Freedom!

Lifted from : George Michael sings against Aids (1993)

3 . Joe Jackson . I'm The Man

Lifted from : Joe Jackson 'Goes To College' (1979)

4 . Luis Miguel . Suave

Lifted from : Luis Miguel serenades Buenos Aires (2008)

5 . George Harrison . All Things Must Pass

Lifted from : We remember George Harrison. 'George The Fab'

6 . Lionel Richie . Three Times A Lady

Lifted from : Lionel Richie sings in Paris (2012)

7 . Bryan Ferry . Back to Black (w/ The Bryan Ferry Orchestra)

Lifted from : Bryan Ferry releases 'The Jazz Age,' an album recorded with the Bryan Ferry Orchestra (2012)

8 . Ed Sheeran . Give Me Love

Lifted from : Ed Sheeran sings in Paris (2014)

9 . Donovan . Bert's Blues

Lifted from : Tina, Petula, Ray et al tape 'The Big T.N.T. Show' (1965)

10 . The Housemartins . Build

Lifted from : On British TV, The Housemartins at ‘Top Of The Pops’ (1987)

11 . Nick Cave . The Willow Garden (w/ The Bad Seeds)

Lifted from : Nick Cave takes The Bad Seeds to Chile (1996)

12 . Frank Sinatra . Monday Morning Quarterback

Lifted from : Reprise publish Frank Sinatra's album . 'She Shot Me Down' produced by Don Costa (1981)

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

1. At The Concert of Hope, Mick Hucknall performed with Simply Red. The event highlighted his lasting stage presence and the band’s influence since the 1980s.

2. "Freedom" by George Michael was performed at the Concert of Hope, emphasizing themes of liberation and artistic independence.

3. Joe Jackson's "I'm the Man" features a conman persona, described with flair including a polka-dot tie.

4. The Cómplices Tour in Argentina included performances at the Vélez Sarsfield Stadium, drawing huge crowds for memorable shows.

5. On May 14, 1997, George Harrison performed "All Things Must Pass" during the VH1 special "Yin & Yang," marking his last public musical appearance.

6. "Three Times a Lady" by Lionel Richie remains a signature ballad, frequently performed at venues like Zénith de Paris.

7. In 2013, The Bryan Ferry Orchestra performed "Back To Black" at Zermatt Unplugged, showcasing their jazz adaptation.

8. "Give Me Love" by Ed Sheeran revolves around emotional longing and the search for connection after a relationship ends.

9. "Bert's Blues" by Donovan was performed during The Big T.N.T. Show, a defining concert film of the era.

10. "Build" by The Housemartins addresses urban development, exploring themes of transformation in cityscapes.

11. "The Willow Garden" by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds is a murder ballad, reflecting Cave’s interest in dark narratives.

12. Frank Sinatra included "Monday Morning Quarterback" on his 1981 album "She Shot Me Down," captured during sessions that year.

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