This week In One-Off Collaborations 33/52

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

The subjects du jour are : Peter Gabriel & Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Phil Collins & David Crosby, Laura Mvula & Esperanza Spalding, Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’, Les Paul & Chet Atkins, King Curtis & Champion Jack Dupree, Stevie Wonder & Chick Corea, Larry Graham & Prince, Rodrigo Y Gabriela & Robert Trujillo, Bon Jovi & Aerosmith, Aerosmith & Jimmy Page, Sting, Zucchero & Jeff Beck

They are the 12 one-off collaborations selected among the 458 Posts we publish this week.

QUIZ QUESTIONS
QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. Who collaborated with Peter Gabriel on the live rendition of "Signal to Noise" at the VH1 Honors in 1996?

  • A Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
  • B Phil Collins
  • C Laura Mvula

2. What 1989 Phil Collins song addresses social issues like homelessness?

  • A Against All Odds
  • B Two Hearts
  • C Another Day in Paradise

3. Which orchestra accompanied Laura Mvula during Prom 45 of the BBC Proms 2014?

  • A Metropole Orkest
  • B London Symphony Orchestra
  • C BBC Philharmonic

4. Which traditional song did Taj Mahal and Keb' Mo' perform at Paste Studios in 2017 as part of their collaboration?

  • A Hound Dog
  • B Corrina
  • C Midnight Special

5. On which TV show did Les Paul perform with Chet Atkins in 1978?

  • A The Ed Sullivan Show
  • B The Tonight Show
  • C NBC Today

6. Which jazz festival featured a 1971 performance by King Curtis & Champion Jack Dupree?

  • A Newport Jazz Festival
  • B Montreux Jazz Festival
  • C North Sea Jazz Festival

7. Which Stevie Wonder song from "Songs in the Key of Life" was later famously interpolated by Coolio?

  • A I Wish
  • B Pastime Paradise
  • C Sir Duke

8. Who made a surprise appearance with Larry Graham at B.B. King's Club in 2010?

  • A Eric Clapton
  • B Prince
  • C Carlos Santana

9. Which Metallica bassist joined Rodrigo y Gabriela during their 2014 Red Rocks performance?

  • A Robert Trujillo
  • B Cliff Burton
  • C Jason Newsted

10. Which song did Bon Jovi perform with Steven Tyler and Joe Perry in 1989?

  • A Sweet Emotion
  • B Love in an Elevator
  • C Walk This Way

11. At the 1990 Monsters of Rock festival, which song did Jimmy Page perform with Aerosmith?

  • A Train Kept A-Rollin'
  • B Stairway to Heaven
  • C Kashmir

12. What was the purpose of the 2009 charity concert in Viareggio where Sting performed?

  • A To support disaster victims
  • B To launch an album
  • C To celebrate a national holiday

WATCH IN FULL
RVM prescreen
RVM prescreen

Tracklist

1 . Peter Gabriel & Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan - Signal To Noise

Lifted from : We remember Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. 'Shahenshah-e-Qawwali'

2 . Phil Collins & David Crosby - Another Day In Paradise

Lifted from : Happy Birthday David Crosby. 'Sing Crosby'

3 . Laura Mvula & Esperanza Spalding - Cinnamon Tree

Lifted from : Laura Mvula meets Esperanza Spalding at BBC Proms (2014)

4 . Taj Mahal & Keb' Mo' - Corrina

Lifted from : Taj Mahal meets Keb' Mo' at Paste Studios (2017)

5 . Les Paul & Chet Atkins - It Don't Mean A Thing [If It Ain't Got That Swing] / Limehouse Blues

Lifted from : We remember Les Paul. 'Les, My Guitar Gently Wept'

6 . King Curtis & Champion Jack Dupree - Everything's Gonna Be Alright

Lifted from : We Remember King Curtis

7 . Stevie Wonder & Chick Corea - Pastime Paradise

Lifted from : Stevie Wonder meets Chick Corea (2014)

8 . Larry Graham & Prince - The Jam

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Larry Graham. 'Next Stop Central Station'

9 . Rodrigo Y Gabriela & Robert Trujillo - Metallica Medley

Lifted from : Robert Trujillo sits in with Rodrigo y Gabriela (2014)

10 . Bon Jovi & Aerosmith - Walk This Way

Lifted from : Bon Jovi rock and Aerosmith 'walk (This Way) in' (1989)

11 . Aerosmith & Jimmy Page - Train Kept A Rollin'

Lifted from : Jimmy Page sits in with Aerosmith (1990)

12 . Sting , Zucchero & Jeff Beck - Fragile

Lifted from : Sting, Zucchero , Jeff Beck et al play for Viareggio (2009)

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

1. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan joined Peter Gabriel at the 1996 VH1 Honors. This live performance became memorable for the collaboration, which later appeared in Gabriel’s catalog.

2. "Another Day in Paradise" brought attention to the issue of homelessness. Its release in 1989 marked a compassionate narrative, carried by Phil's signature style.

3. Laura Mvula performed with the Metropole Orkest during the BBC Proms in 2014. This collaboration added a unique touch to the late-night concert series.

4. The duo chose "Corrina" from Taj Mahal's repertoire. It connected their project to blues traditions and highlighted Mahal’s long-term influence on the genre.

5. Les Paul appeared on the NBC Today show with Chet Atkins in 1978. Their appearance was part of promoting their joint album "Guitar Monsters."

6. The Montreux Jazz Festival hosted King Curtis & Champion Jack Dupree. This 1971 performance remains remembered for its vibrant blues-focused set.

7. "Pastime Paradise" was later interpolated by Coolio in "Gangsta's Paradise." Stevie Wonder's original song remains culturally prominent through this association.

8. Prince surprised audiences by joining Larry Graham at B.B. King’s. The 2010 appearance cemented their musical kinship and elevated the concert experience.

9. Robert Trujillo joined Rodrigo y Gabriela for a Metallica medley at Red Rocks. His participation added a heavy-metal touch to their acoustic set in 2014.

10. Bon Jovi performed "Walk This Way" with Steven Tyler and Joe Perry. The 1989 collaboration heightened the energy of the Milton Keynes concert.

11. "Train Kept A-Rollin'" featured Jimmy Page with Aerosmith at Donington 1990. This joint performance highlighted Page's enduring guitar legacy.

12. The 2009 concert in Viareggio was for charity after a train derailment. Sting, Jeff Beck, and others offered musical support for disaster relief efforts.

For THE FULL COLLABORATIONS COLLECTION click here


(*) According to our own statistics, updated on February 15, 2026