This week In One-Off Collaborations 41/52

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

The subjects du jour are : Sarah Dash & Nona Hendrix, Bruce Springsteen & Sam Moore, Smokey Robinson & Daryl Hall, Alicia Keys & John Mayer, Lana Del Rey & Chris Isaak, Michael Bublé & Chris Botti, Jackson Browne & Gregg Allman, Paul Simon & George Harrison, John Lee Hooker & Ry Cooder, Sting & Tom Jones, Bono & Zucchero, Inti Illimani & Peter Gabriel

They are the 12 one-off collaborations selected among the 390 Posts we publish this week.

QUIZ QUESTIONS
QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. How did Sarah Dash and Nona Hendryx pay tribute to Patti LaBelle during a live performance?

  • A By performing a solo piano piece
  • B By singing a duet she originally wrote
  • C By performing "Somebody Somewhere"

2. Who did Sam Moore collaborate with at the 25th Anniversary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Concert?

  • A Elton John
  • B Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band
  • C Aretha Franklin

3. During which web series did Daryl Hall and Smokey Robinson perform together?

  • A Unplugged Sessions
  • B Live From Daryl’s House
  • C Tiny Desk Concerts

4. Which medley did Alicia Keys and John Mayer perform in Times Square?

  • A "Empire State of Mind" and "Body is a Wonderland"
  • B "If I Ain’t Got You" and "Gravity"
  • C "No One" and "Say"

5. Which iconic song did Lana Del Rey perform with Chris Isaak at the Hollywood Bowl?

  • A "Blue Velvet"
  • B "Summer Wine"
  • C "Wicked Game"

6. What song did Michael Bublé and Chris Botti collaborate on during the "Caught in the Act" concert?

  • A "Feeling Good"
  • B "The Way You Look Tonight"
  • C "A Song For You"

7. Who performed with Gregg Allman during the "All My Friends" tribute concert?

  • A Don Henley
  • B Jackson Browne
  • C Bruce Hornsby

8. Which notable performance did Paul Simon and George Harrison deliver on Saturday Night Live?

  • A "Mrs. Robinson"
  • B "Sound of Silence"
  • C "Homeward Bound"

9. During the "All Our Colors - The Good Road Concert," which song did John Lee Hooker perform with Ry Cooder?

  • A "Boom Boom"
  • B "Hobo Blues"
  • C "Chill Out"

10. Which two songs formed the medley performed by Sting and Tom Jones on TFI Friday?

  • A "Fields of Gold" and "Delilah"
  • B "Every Breath You Take" and "Green Green Grass of Home"
  • C "Roxanne" and "It's Not Unusual"

11. At the NetAid 1999 concert, which song was performed by Bono and Zucchero?

  • A "One"
  • B "Pride (In the Name of Love)"
  • C "With or Without You"

12. Which song did Peter Gabriel perform with Inti Illimani in Santiago in 1990?

  • A "Biko"
  • B "El arado"
  • C "Solsbury Hill"

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Tracklist

1 . Sarah Dash & Nona Hendryx - Somebody Somewhere

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Nona Hendryx. 'La Belle Nona'

2 . Bruce Springsteen & Sam Moore - Soul Man

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Sam Moore. 'Soul Sam'

3 . Smokey Robinson & Daryl Hall - Ooo Baby Baby

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Daryl Hall

4 . Alicia Keys & John Mayer - If I Ain'T Got You, Gravity

Lifted from : BET tapes Alicia Keys at Times Square (2017)

5 . Lana Del Rey & Chris Isaak - Wicked Game

Lifted from : Sean, Chris and several others guest with Lana Del Rey (2019)

6 . Michael Bublé & Chris Botti - A Song For You

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Chris Botti. 'Botti And Soul'

7 . Jackson Browne & Gregg Allman - Melissa

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Jackson Browne

8 . Paul Simon & George Harrison - Homeward Bound

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Paul Simon. 'Simon Sings'

9 . John Lee Hooker & Ry Cooder - Hobo Blues

Lifted from : John Lee Hooker meets Ry Cooder (1992)

10 . Sting & Tom Jones - Every Breath You Take, The Green Green Grass

Lifted from : On British TV , Sting meets Tom Jones on Channel 4 (1999)

11 . Bono & Zucchero - One

Lifted from : Bono, Jimmy, Puff et al perform against poverty (1999)

12 . Inti Illimani & Peter Gabriel - El Arado

Lifted from : Sting, Sinead, Peter et al support Amnesty International in Chile (1990)

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

1. Sarah Dash and Nona Hendryx performed "Somebody Somewhere" as a tribute to Patti LaBelle. The performance incorporated call-and-response elements, celebrating LaBelle’s legacy.

2. Sam Moore collaborated with Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band. Their joint performance at Madison Square Garden was a highlight of the 2009 concert.

3. Daryl Hall and Smokey Robinson performed during Live From Daryl’s House. The episode aired on August 15, 2009 and featured their rendition of "Sara Smile" and "Ooh Baby Baby."

4. Alicia Keys and John Mayer performed a medley of "If I Ain’t Got You" and "Gravity" in Times Square. The duet was noted for blending the soulful and introspective qualities of both songs.

5. Lana Del Rey performed "Wicked Game" with Chris Isaak. This noteworthy collaboration took place during Del Rey's concert at the Hollywood Bowl in 2019.

6. Michael Bublé and Chris Botti collaborated on "A Song For You." The performance was included in the "Caught in the Act" concert, recorded at the Wiltern Theater.

7. Gregg Allman performed "Melissa" with Jackson Browne. This collaboration was part of the "All My Friends" concert, celebrating Allman’s musical contributions.

8. Paul Simon and George Harrison performed "Homeward Bound" on Saturday Night Live in 1976. Their duet is noted for its inclusion on a benefit album and as an iconic musical moment.

9. John Lee Hooker performed "Hobo Blues" with Ry Cooder during the "All Our Colors - The Good Road Concert." The performance was a testament to Hooker’s blues legacy.

10. Sting and Tom Jones performed a medley of "Every Breath You Take" and "Green Green Grass of Home" on TFI Friday. The performance highlighted both artists' musical backgrounds.

11. Bono and Zucchero performed "One" at the NetAid 1999 concert. Their rendition was a standout moment in the event’s effort to raise global poverty awareness.

12. Peter Gabriel performed "El arado" with Inti Illimani in Santiago. The collaboration underscored the song’s socio-political significance and cultural impact.

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