How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Lauryn Hill & The Roots, Judy Garland & Count Basie, Macy Gray & David Murray, Gregory Porter & James Carter, Sam Moore & The Blues Brothers, Cyndi Lauper & Rod Stewart, Gweneth Paltrow & Huey Lewis, Richard Ashcroft & Coldplay, Tom Petty & Eddie Vedder, Bob Dylan & Grateful Dead, John Mayall & Gary Moore, Paul McCartney & Ringo Starr
They are the 12 one-off collaborations selected among the 470 Posts we publish this week.
1. Which Wu-Tang Clan song does Lauryn Hill’s ‘Ex-Factor’ incorporate elements from?
- A ‘C.R.E.A.M.’
- B ‘Can It Be All So Simple’
- C ‘Protect Ya Neck’
2. What unique vocal style does Macy Gray bring to “Relating to a Psychopath” with David Murray Big Band?
- A Soulful crooning
- B Operatic singing
- C Distinctive and evocative
3. Which jazz festival hosted James Carter and Gregory Porter’s performance of ‘1960 What?’
- A Montreal Jazz Festival
- B Newport Jazz Festival
- C North Sea Jazz Festival
4. Which annual event featured The Blues Brothers & Sam Moore’s performance of ‘Soul Man’?
- A Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
- B A Capitol Fourth
- C Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
5. At which venue did Rod Stewart and Cyndi Lauper perform “This Old Heart Of Mine” live in 2017?
- A Madison Square Garden
- B Amalie Arena
- C Hollywood Bowl
6. In the film *Duets*, who joins Huey Lewis to sing ‘Cruisin”?
- A Selma Blair
- B Gwyneth Paltrow
- C Kate Winslet
7. Which charity event hosted the performance of ‘Bittersweet Symphony’ by Coldplay and Richard Ashcroft?
- A Live Aid
- B Live 8
- C Farm Aid
8. Eddie Vedder performed with which band during ‘The Waiting’ in Denver, 2006?
- A The Rolling Stones
- B The Eagles
- C Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
9. Which song did the Grateful Dead perform with Bob Dylan during their 1987 tour?
- A ‘Mr. Tambourine Man’
- B ‘Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again’
- C ‘Blowin’ in the Wind’
10. Where did John Mayall and Gary Moore perform ‘So Many Roads’ together?
- A Glastonbury Festival
- B Montreux Jazz Festival
- C Coachella
11. During which awards ceremony did Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr perform ‘Queenie Eye’?
- A MTV Video Music Awards
- B Grammy Awards
- C BRIT Awards
Tracklist
1 . Lauryn Hill & The Roots – Ex-FactorMs. Lauryn Hill, surprise guest of The Roots in Philly (2012) |
2 . Judy Garland & Count Basie – The Sweetest Sounds, Strike Up The Band (w/ The Count Basie Orchestra) |
3 . Macy Gray & David Murray – Relating To A Psycopath (w/ David Murray Big Band) |
4 . Gregory Porter & James Carter – 1960 What? (w/ James Carter Organ Trio) |
5 . Sam Moore & The Blues Brothers – Soul ManThe Blues Brothers and Sam Moore celebrate Independence Day at The Capitol (2017) |
6 . Cyndi Lauper & Rod Stewart – This Old Heart Of Mine |
7 . Gweneth Paltrow & Huey Lewis – Cruisin |
8 . Richard Ashcroft & Coldplay – Bittersweet SymphonyColdplay plus Richard Ashcroft take part in ‘Live 8’ at Hyde Park (2005) |
9 . Tom Petty & Eddie Vedder – The Waiting |
10 . Bob Dylan & Grateful Dead – Stuck Inside A Mobile |
11 . John Mayall & Gary Moore – So Many Roads (w/ The Bluesbreakers)Gary Moore sits in w/ John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers (2008) |
12 . Paul McCartney & Ringo Starr – Queenie Eye |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Lauryn Hill’s ‘Ex-Factor’ cleverly samples Wu-Tang Clan’s ‘Can It Be All So Simple,’ adding depth by referencing Gladys Knight & the Pips as well. Its soulful narrative of heartbreak resonated widely, cementing its acclaim.
2. Macy Gray’s distinctive and evocative vocals in “Relating to a Psychopath” complemented David Murray’s jazz arrangements. Their live collaborations were noted for blending jazz’s complexity with Gray’s unique modern artistry.
3. The North Sea Jazz Festival, a staple in the jazz world, hosted Carter and Porter in 2012. Their collaboration stood out as a blend of modern and vocal jazz, reflecting both artists’ strengths.
4. The Blues Brothers with Sam Moore brought ‘Soul Man’ to the stage during A Capitol Fourth. An apt choice for a celebration of American culture, it wove R&B and patriotic festivity together.
5. Rod Stewart and Cyndi Lauper performed a memorable duet of “This Old Heart Of Mine” at Amalie Arena. Their joint tour showcased live versions of classic hits, much to fans’ delight.
6. In *Duets*, Gwyneth Paltrow joined Huey Lewis for the film’s standout duet, ‘Cruisin’.’ The karaoke-centric film features this duet, reflecting their familial plot within the story.
7. Live 8, a global initiative aimed at fighting poverty, hosted Coldplay’s and Ashcroft’s rendition of ‘Bittersweet Symphony.’ It emphasized music’s power to unite for social change.
8. Eddie Vedder joined Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers on their 2006 tour, adding vocals to ‘The Waiting.’ The collaboration was marked by Vedder’s distinctive presence alongside Petty’s hallmark sound.
9. ‘Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again,’ performed by the Grateful Dead and Bob Dylan, became a highlight of their 1987 tour. Its intricate structure and Dylan’s flair enhanced the live set.
10. John Mayall and Gary Moore’s 2008 performance at the Montreux Jazz Festival highlighted both artists’ blues roots. Moore’s guest spot with Mayall’s enduring outfit added vigor to the classic track.
11. McCartney and Starr’s live rendition of ‘Queenie Eye’ at the Grammy Awards celebrated the former Beatles’ legacy. The performance reignited interest in McCartney’s solo releases.
