How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Toni Braxton & Michael Mcdonald, Judy Garland & Barbra Streisand, Joan Baez & Mercedes Sosa, R.E.M. & Bruce Springsteen, Nelly Furtado & Dave Stewart, John Mellencamp & Me’Shell Ndegeocello, Sting & Stevie Wonder, Craig David & Sting, Tom Petty & Bo Diddley, Chris Cornell & Cat Stevens, Elvis Costello & The Police, Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker & Gary Moore
They are the 12 one-off collaborations selected among the 347 Posts we publish this week.
1. Which album features the duet “Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)” by Michael McDonald and Toni Braxton?
- A Motown II
- B Duets
- C Love Songs
2. Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand performed which song medley on The Judy Garland Show in 1963?
- A Evergreen/Somewhere
- B The Way We Were/Stormy Weather
- C Happy Days Are Here Again/Get Happy
3. In which year was “Gracias a la vida” by Violeta Parra inducted into the Latin Grammy Hall of Fame?
- A 2004
- B 2013
- C 2019
4. During which event did Bruce Springsteen join R.E.M. on stage for the first live performance of “Bad Day”?
- A Vote for Change Tour
- B Live Aid
- C Super Bowl Halftime Show
5. What song did Nelly Furtado and Dave Stewart perform together at a tribute for John Lennon?
- A Imagine
- B Instant Karma
- C Come Together
6. Which song did John Mellencamp and Meshell Ndegeocello perform at the MTV Movie Awards in 1994?
- A Wild Night
- B Pink Houses
- C Paper in Fire
7. Which iconic musician played harmonica alongside Sting during his 60th birthday concert?
- A Elton John
- B Stevie Wonder
- C Paul McCartney
8. Craig David’s “Rise & Fall” features a sample from which Sting song?
- A Fields of Gold
- B Shape of My Heart
- C Every Breath You Take
9. Which unique rhythm is prominent in the song “Mona” performed by Tom Petty and Bo Diddley?
- A Bo Diddley beat
- B Shuffle rhythm
- C Swing beat
10. Where did the live performance of “Wild World” by Chris Cornell and Cat Stevens occur in 2016?
- A Madison Square Garden
- B Sydney Opera House
- C Pantages Theatre
11. In which TV series did Elvis Costello collaborate with members of The Police for an episode?
- A Unplugged
- B Spectacle: Elvis Costello with…
- C Top of the Pops
12. What was the only studio album released by the short-lived power trio BBM?
- A Blues for Greeny
- B Around the Next Dream
- C Cream of the Crop
Tracklist
1 . Toni Braxton & Michael McDonald – Stop Look And Listen |
2 . Judy Garland & Barbra Streisand – Happy Days Are Here Again |
3 . Joan Baez & Mercedes Sosa – Gracias A La Vida |
4 . R.E.M. & Bruce Springsteen – Bad DayBruce Springsteen and Michael Stipe support ‘Vote For Change’ (2004) |
5 . Nelly Furtado & Dave Stewart – Instant KarmaYolanda, Marc & Alanis Morissette celebrate John Lennon (2001) |
6 . John Mellencamp & Me’Shell Ndegeocello – Wild Night |
7 . Sting & Stevie Wonder – Brand New Day |
8 . Craig David & Sting – Rise & Fall |
9 . Tom Petty & Bo Diddley – Mona |
10 . Chris Cornell & Cat Stevens – Wild World |
11 . Elvis Costello & The Police – Watching The Detectives, Walking On The Moon, Sunshine Of Your LoveOn TV today , The Police guest with Elvis Costello (2009) |
12 . Jack Bruce , Ginger Baker & Gary Moore – City Of Gold, I Feel Free |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)” is part of Michael McDonald’s album “Motown II,” released in 2004. This duet with Toni Braxton covers a classic soul track, maintaining the album’s theme of Motown tributes.
2. Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand wowed audiences with their medley of “Happy Days Are Here Again” and “Get Happy.” This performance aired on October 6, 1963, blending two iconic songs into a single captivating arrangement.
3. “Gracias a la vida,” written by Violeta Parra, was inducted into the Latin Grammy Hall of Fame in 2013. This song is hailed as an anthem of the Nueva Canción movement.
4. Bruce Springsteen joined R.E.M. during the Vote for Change Tour in 2004. Their collaboration on “Bad Day” marked the song’s first live performance with Springsteen contributing vocals and guitar.
5. “Instant Karma” was performed by Nelly Furtado and Dave Stewart at “Come Together: A Night for John Lennon’s Words and Music.” This 2002 tribute celebrated Lennon’s influential legacy.
6. At the 1994 MTV Movie Awards, Mellencamp and Ndegeocello performed “Wild Night.” Their energetic cover reimagined a Van Morrison classic with a contemporary twist.
7. During Sting’s 60th birthday concert, Stevie Wonder joined him to perform “Brand New Day.” Wonder contributed his signature harmonica and vocals, enhancing the celebration’s musical depth.
8. “Shape of My Heart” by Sting was sampled in Craig David’s “Rise & Fall.” Released in 2003, the song underscores themes of fame’s transient nature.
9. The Bo Diddley beat characterizes “Mona,” showcasing its syncopated rhythm. This iconic beat has influenced numerous artists, including Tom Petty.
10. The Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles hosted Chris Cornell and Cat Stevens in 2016. They performed “Wild World” to an enthusiastic audience, capturing the moment with multi-camera recording.
11. “Spectacle: Elvis Costello with…” featured an episode with The Police. The show blended interviews and performances, showcasing the legacy of Costello and the band.
12. BBM released “Around the Next Dream” in 1994. The album charted in the UK, marking the trio’s brief but notable collaboration.
