How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Candy Dulfer & Pink Floyd, Tom Petty & Stevie Nicks, Billy Idol & Miley Cyrus, Macy Gray & David Murray, Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa, Sheryl Crow & The Dixie Chicks, Barbra Streisand & Barry Gibb, Andy Williams & Judy Garland, Ricky Skaggs & John Scofield, Elvis Costello & The Roots, Buddy Guy & John Mayer, Eric Clapton & Mark Knopfler
They are the 12 one-off collaborations selected among the 413 Posts we publish this week.
1. Which guest saxophonist joined Pink Floyd for their “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” performance at the Knebworth Festival in 1990?
- A Kenny G
- B Candy Dulfer
- C Richard Elliott
2. For Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ song “I Need to Know,” who famously joined them on stage?
- A Stevie Nicks
- B Bruce Springsteen
- C Melissa Etheridge
3. At the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Festival, who performed with Billy Idol on “Rebel Yell”?
- A Miley Cyrus
- B Lady Gaga
- C Madonna
4. Who was a special guest with the David Murray Infinity Quartet at SubCulture in New York City in 2013?
- A Annie Lennox
- B Macy Gray
- C Norah Jones
5. In which Los Angeles venue did Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa perform “Sinner’s Prayer” in 2011?
- A The Roxy
- B The Echoplex
- C The Troubadour
6. At the Women Rock!: Girls & Guitars concert in 2001, with whom did Sheryl Crow perform “It Don’t Hurt”?
- A The Dixie Chicks
- B Pat Benatar
- C Alanis Morissette
7. On which album did the duet “Above the Law” by Barbra Streisand and Barry Gibb appear?
- A Guilty Pleasures
- B Partners
- C The Broadway Album
8. In the September 1965 episode of the Andy Williams Show, Judy Garland performed which iconic song?
- A Get Happy
- B The Trolley Song
- C Over the Rainbow
9. Where was Ricky Skaggs’ and John Scofield’s version of “I Got a Woman” recorded in 2012?
- A Berklee College of Music
- B Carnegie Hall
- C Royal Albert Hall
10. Where did Elvis Costello and The Roots first perform their collaborative album live in 2013?
- A Madison Square Garden
- B Brooklyn Bowl
- C Radio City Music Hall
11. At the 2005 Farm Aid concert, which artist performed “What Kind of Woman Is This?” alongside John Mayer?
- A Eric Clapton
- B Buddy Guy
- C B.B. King
12. During Eric Clapton’s 1988 tour stop in San Francisco, which guitarist joined him on stage?
- A Slash
- B Keith Richards
- C Mark Knopfler
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Candy Dulfer joined Pink Floyd at Knebworth 1990, performing on “Shine On You Crazy Diamond.” She added a jazz-infused saxophone to the classic, immortalizing her contribution in the live release.
2. Stevie Nicks joined Tom Petty for “I Need to Know” during their collaboration at the 30th Anniversary Concert. Her appearances with Petty spanned decades, including a celebrated duet in 2017 at Hyde Park.
3. Miley Cyrus showcased a surprising collaboration with Billy Idol on “Rebel Yell” during the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Festival. Their duet brought together classic rock and pop dynamism.
4. At SubCulture in 2013, Macy Gray joined the David Murray Infinity Quartet. Her appearance featured in the venue’s opening run, enriching Murray’s repertoire with her distinctive vocals.
5. Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa rocked “Sinner’s Prayer” at The Echoplex in Los Angeles in 2011. The venue’s reputation as a hub for diverse acts provided the perfect backdrop for the collaboration.
6. Sheryl Crow and The Dixie Chicks performed “It Don’t Hurt” at the Women Rock: Girls & Guitars concert in 2001. This live collaboration marked a unique take on the song’s interpretation.
7. “Above the Law” is part of Barbra Streisand’s 2005 album, Guilty Pleasures, featuring Barry Gibb. The album underscores their long-standing musical partnership and shared creative vision.
8. During the Andy Williams Show in September 1965, Judy Garland closed with “The Trolley Song.” The performance was part of a medley exploring her hits, revisiting iconic moments from her career.
9. Ricky Skaggs and John Scofield recorded “I Got a Woman” at Berklee College of Music in 2012. The event paid homage to Ray Charles, bringing diverse ensembles to celebrate his influence.
10. Elvis Costello and The Roots debuted their joint album Wise Up Ghost at Brooklyn Bowl in 2013. The performance coincided with the album’s release, blending live innovation with studio work.
11. Buddy Guy shared the stage with John Mayer at the 2005 Farm Aid, delivering “What Kind of Woman Is This?” Their blues-infused set supported Farm Aid’s enduring commitment to farm advocacy.
12. Mark Knopfler joined Eric Clapton in San Francisco during Clapton’s 1988 tour. The Shoreline Amphitheatre hosted this memorable collaboration, featuring Knopfler on guitar.
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