How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : David Gilmour & Benedict Cumberbatch, Bonnie Raitt & Alison Krauss, Bruce Springsteen & U2, Mary Wilson & Georgie Fame, Brittney Howard & The Roots, Sting & No Doubt, Steven Tyler, Jeff Beck & Sting, Bruce Springsteen & Bryan Adams, Ed Sheeran & Tom Jones, Sammy Davis Jr. & Andy Williams, Buika & Javier Limón , Sergio Mendes & Carlinhos Brown
They are the 12 one-off collaborations selected among the 445 Posts we publish this week.
1. Who joined David Gilmour on stage to sing Pink Floyd’s “Comfortably Numb” at the Royal Albert Hall in 2016?
- A Hugh Laurie
- B Benedict Cumberbatch
- C Colin Firth
2. Which artist joined Bonnie Raitt for a live duet during the VH1 Classic Decades Rock Live! special in 2005?
- A Norah Jones
- B Keb’ Mo’
- C Alison Krauss
3. During which tour did Bruce Springsteen join U2 for a cover of “Stand By Me” in Philadelphia?
- A The Joshua Tree Tour
- B Vertigo Tour
- C Zoo TV Tour
4. Which instrument did Georgie Fame primarily play during his performances with Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings?
- A Guitar
- B Piano
- C Hammond Organ
5. At which benefit event in 2017 did The Roots perform with Brittany Howard?
- A Live 8
- B An Evening of Music and Unity
- C Farm Aid
6. Who joined No Doubt on stage at the Global Citizen Festival in 2014?
- A Bono
- B Sting
- C Chris Martin
7. During the inaugural iHeartRadio Music Festival in 2011, which song did Steven Tyler perform with Jeff Beck and Sting?
- A Dream On
- B Sweet Emotion
- C Walk This Way
8. At the closing ceremony of the 2017 Invictus Games, which song did Bruce Springsteen perform with Bryan Adams?
- A Born to Run
- B Heaven
- C Cuts Like a Knife
9. Which two artists performed a duet at the 2014 AFL Grand Final?
- A Ed Sheeran and Tom Jones
- B Taylor Swift and Robbie Williams
- C Katy Perry and Mick Jagger
10. On which TV show did Sammy Davis Jr. and Andy Williams perform a duet in 1962?
- A The Dick Van Dyke Show
- B The Andy Williams Show
- C The Ed Sullivan Show
11. Which platform featured the live collaboration between Javier Limón and Buika in 2010?
- A Saturday Night Live
- B Buenafuente
- C Later… with Jools Holland
12. At which festival’s “Palco Sunset” stage did Sérgio Mendes perform with Carlinhos Brown in 2015?
- A Coachella
- B Rock in Rio
- C Glastonbury
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Benedict Cumberbatch took the stage with David Gilmour to perform Pink Floyd’s “Comfortably Numb” in London. His participation at the Royal Albert Hall marked a unique crossover moment between film and rock music.
2. Bonnie Raitt performed with Alison Krauss at the VH1 Classic special, later included on the Bonnie Raitt & Friends CD/DVD. This collaboration was part of a set showcasing several musical partnerships.
3. Bruce Springsteen joined U2 as a guest during their Joshua Tree Tour stop in Philadelphia. Their cover of “Stand By Me” became a noted highlight of the show.
4. Georgie Fame played the Hammond organ during his performances with Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings. His collaborations with Mary Wilson were notably documented in tour videos.
5. The Roots performed with Brittany Howard at the 2017 benefit event held by Dave Matthews Band. The show supported victims and highlighted unity in Charlottesville.
6. Sting joined No Doubt on stage at the Global Citizen Festival to perform “Message in a Bottle”. The collaboration added prominence to the environmental advocacy event.
7. Steven Tyler teamed up with Jeff Beck and Sting during the 2011 iHeartRadio Music Festival to perform “Sweet Emotion”. This set marked an energetic close to the festival’s debut.
8. Bruce Springsteen joined Bryan Adams for “Cuts Like a Knife” at the 2017 Invictus Games Closing Ceremony. This marked his second live rendition of the track outside the United States.
9. Ed Sheeran and Tom Jones performed a duet at the 2014 AFL Grand Final post-match concert. Their collaboration provided a harmonious end to the event’s entertainment.
10. In 1962, Sammy Davis Jr. appeared on The Andy Williams Show, where he and Williams performed “Breezin’ Along with the Breeze”. Their duet exemplified the show’s variety format.
11. Javier Limón and Buika’s collaboration was featured on Buenafuente in 2010. This televised performance showcased their established artist–producer tandem dynamic.
12. Sérgio Mendes and Carlinhos Brown performed together at Rock in Rio 2015’s Palco Sunset stage. This celebration marked the festival’s 30th anniversary with Brazilian music tributes.
