How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Eric Clapton & JJ Cale, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Al Jarreau & Miki Howard, Jennifer Lopez & LL Cool J, Anastacia & Eros Ramazzotti , Dj Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Stanley Clarke & Larry Graham , Emerson Lake & Palmer, U2 & Lady Gaga , Roger Daltrey & Joan Jett, Eddie Vedder & Pete Townshend, Emmylou Harris, Joan Baez & Jackson Browne
They are the 12 one-off collaborations selected among the 448 Posts we publish this week.
1. Where did Eric Clapton and JJ Cale prominently perform ‘Call Me The Breeze’ together?
- A Crossroads Guitar Festival 2004
- B Woodstock 1999
- C Glastonbury 2010
2. Which album features Robert Plant and Alison Krauss’s rendition of ‘Gone Gone Gone’ ?
- A *Raising Sand*
- B *Led Zeppelin III*
- C *Bluegrass Connections*
3. What unique concert feature did Special Band include in their performance of ‘Everybody’s A Star ~ Hey Jude’ ?
- A A surprise guest appearance
- B A song medley
- C A dance break
4. Which sample used in ‘All I Have’ by Jennifer Lopez led to a lawsuit?
- A ‘Very Special’ by Debra Laws
- B ‘Lady Marmalade’ by Labelle
- C ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’ by Marvin Gaye
5. On which TV show did Eros Ramazzotti and Anastacia perform ‘I Belong to You’ together?
- A Top of the Pops
- B Wetten, dass..?
- C Saturday Night Live
6. Which album does ‘The Things That U Do’ by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince appear on?
- A *And in This Corner…*
- B *Homebase*
- C *He’s the DJ, I’m the Rapper*
7. Who collaborated with Larry Graham on the track ‘Sex Machine’ ?
- A Flea
- B Stanley Clarke
- C Marcus Miller
8. Where did Emerson, Lake & Palmer hold their 40th anniversary reunion concert?
- A Madison Square Garden
- B Wembley Stadium
- C Victoria Park
9. For which film was U2’s ‘Ordinary Love’ originally written?
- A ‘Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom’
- B ‘In the Name of the Father’
- C ‘The Million Dollar Hotel’
10. Which event did Roger Daltrey and Joan Jett perform ‘Summertime Blues’ at?
- A The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Fundraiser
- B Live Aid
- C Farm Aid
11. On which show did Pete Townshend and Eddie Vedder perform ‘Heart To Hang Onto’ together?
- A The Tonight Show
- B The Late Show with David Letterman
- C MTV Unplugged
12. Which song did Emmylou Harris, Joan Baez, and Jackson Browne perform as part of a benefit concert in San Jose?
- A ‘Blowin’ in the Wind’
- B ‘Guantanamera’
- C ‘We Shall Overcome’
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Eric Clapton and JJ Cale performed ‘Call Me The Breeze’ at the Crossroads Guitar Festival in 2004, highlighting the chemistry that defined their collaboration. This festival is known for showcasing some of the best guitarists in the world.
2. ‘Gone Gone Gone’ by Robert Plant and Alison Krauss brilliantly fuses rock and bluegrass in their award-winning album *Raising Sand*. This album also garnered significant critical acclaim.
3. Special Band showcased their versatility by combining their original song with The Beatles’ ‘Hey Jude’ in a medley. This creative performance merged different influences seamlessly.
4. Jennifer Lopez’s ‘All I Have’ utilized a sample from ‘Very Special’ by Debra Laws, which resulted in a lawsuit. Despite this, the song was well-received and achieved commercial success.
5. Eros Ramazzotti and Anastacia performed their song ‘I Belong to You’ on the popular German show Wetten, dass..?, showcasing their international appeal and bilingual singing styles.
6. The song ‘The Things That U Do’ is featured on the album *Homebase* by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, reflecting their successful blend of hip hop and new jack swing.
7. The track ‘Sex Machine’ featured Stanley Clarke collaborating with Larry Graham, merging their pioneering bass techniques and innovations across genres like funk and jazz.
8. Emerson, Lake & Palmer played their reunion concert during the High Voltage Festival at Victoria Park in London, their first performance together in over a decade and their last as a band.
9. U2’s ‘Ordinary Love’ was originally written for the 2013 film ‘Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom’ , adding depth to the film’s soundtrack with the band’s renowned musical style.
10. Roger Daltrey and Joan Jett delivered ‘Summertime Blues’ at a benefit concert for CHOP, combining music and philanthropy to support young cancer patients.
11. Pete Townshend and Eddie Vedder showcased their collaborative dynamic on The Late Show with David Letterman, performing ‘Heart To Hang Onto’ live to a wide audience.
12. Emmylou Harris, Joan Baez, and Jackson Browne performed a rendition of ‘Guantanamera’ at a benefit concert in San Jose, reinforcing their commitment to social justice through music.