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.
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.
