How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Flea & Nirvana, Eddie Van Halen & Sheryl Crow, Keith Richards & U2, John Mayer & Eric Clapton, Lee Ritenour & Steve Lukather, Steve Cropper, Robert Cray & Dave Edmunds, Elton John & Leon Russell, Lauryn Hill & Ziggy Marley, Wyclef Jean & Destiny’s Child, Donna Summer & Seal, Jack Bruce & Friends, John Legend & Esperanza Spalding
They are the 12 one-off collaborations selected among the 427 Posts we publish this week.
1. During Nirvana’s 1993 performance at the Hollywood Rock Festival, who notably played trumpet on “Smells Like Teen Spirit”?
- A Flea
- B Slash
- C Anthony Kiedis
2. Which guitarist contributed to Sheryl Crow’s performance of “Bitch” with the VH1 All-Star Garage Band?
- A Eddie Van Halen
- B Eric Clapton
- C Jeff Beck
3. At the Smile Jamaica fundraiser, who joined U2 on stage to perform “When Love Comes To Town”?
- A Keith Richards
- B B.B. King
- C Bob Dylan
4. Which song did John Mayer and Eric Clapton perform using the Fender Crossroads Stratocaster for their live appearance on “Good Morning America”?
- A “Layla”
- B “Crossroads”
- C “Tears in Heaven”
5. Which two musicians collaborated on “Cause We’ve Ended as Lovers” during a live show documented in the “Live from the Coconut Grove” video?
- A Pat Metheny and George Benson
- B Lee Ritenour and Steve Lukather
- C Al Di Meola and John McLaughlin
6. Who originally co-wrote “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay,” performed live with Robert Cray and Dave Edmunds in 1992?
- A Otis Redding
- B Steve Cropper
- C Isaac Hayes
7. “Hey Ahab,” performed live by Elton John and Leon Russell, draws thematic inspiration from which literary work?
- A “Moby-Dick” by Herman Melville
- B “Heart of Darkness” by Joseph Conrad
- C “The Old Man and the Sea” by Ernest Hemingway
8. Lauryn Hill partnered with which artist for a live rendition of “Redemption Song” at the Bob Marley One Love All Star Tribute?
- A Ziggy Marley
- B Damian Marley
- C Stephen Marley
9. The 1997 single “No, No, No Part 2” by Destiny’s Child prominently features whom?
- A Timbaland
- B Wyclef Jean
- C Missy Elliott
10. Which artist joined Donna Summer for a live performance of “On The Radio”?
- A Barry Gibb
- B Elton John
- C Seal
11. What is the title of the live song performed by Jack Bruce & Friends at the Rockpalast 1980 event?
- A “White Room”
- B “Theme For An Imaginary Western”
- C “Sunshine of Your Love”
12. John Legend’s version of which holiday classic features Esperanza Spalding?
- A “Jingle Bells”
- B “White Christmas”
- C “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”
Tracklist
1 . Flea & Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit |
2 . Eddie Van Halen & Sheryl Crow – Bitch |
3 . Keith Richards & U2 – When Love Comes To TownKeith Richards & Ziggy Marley sit in with U2 (1988) |
4 . John Mayer & Eric Clapton – Crossroads |
5 . Lee Ritenour & Steve Lukather – Cause We’ve Ended as Lovers |
6 . Steve Cropper , Robert Cray & Dave Edmonds – Dock Of The Bay |
7 . Elton John & Leon Russell – Hey AhabDecca publish ‘The Union,’ a collaboration album by Elton John and Leon Russell (2010) |
8 . Lauryn Hill & Ziggy Marley – Redemption Song |
9 . Wyclef Jean & Destiny’s Child – No, No, No Part 2 |
10 . Donna Summer & Seal – On The Radio |
11 . Jack Bruce & Friends – Theme For An Imaginary Western (w/ Billy Cobham, Clem Clempson, David Sancious)German TV tapes Jack Bruce , Billy Cobham et al (1980) |
12 . John Legend & Esperanza Spalding – Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Flea joined Nirvana at the Hollywood Rock Festival, adding trumpet flair to “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” This made for a historical live collaboration.
2. Sheryl Crow was joined by Eddie Van Halen for a cover of “Bitch” with the VH1 All-Star Garage Band, blending rock legends with classic tracks.
3. Keith Richards lent his guitar to U2’s 1988 Smile Jamaica fundraiser set, sharing the stage for “When Love Comes To Town,” embodying musical camaraderie.
4. Mayer and Clapton performed “Crossroads” on “Good Morning America,” each wielding custom Fender Crossroads Stratocasters for a classic blues touch.
5. Lee Ritenour and Steve Lukather brought jazz funk to life with their rendition of “Cause We’ve Ended as Lovers,” documented in the Coconut Grove release.
6. Steve Cropper and Otis Redding co-crafted the soulful “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay,” which Cropper performed live with Cray and Edmunds in 1992.
7. “Hey Ahab” channels “Moby-Dick,” drawing from Captain Ahab’s fervid pursuit, delivering a musical nod to Melville’s literary giant.
8. Lauryn Hill and Ziggy Marley united at the Bob Marley One Love All Star Tribute, giving “Redemption Song” a heartfelt rendition.
9. “No, No, No Part 2” by Destiny’s Child features Wyclef Jean, infusing hip-hop elements into the group’s debut album release.
10. Seal joined Donna Summer in revamping “On The Radio,” merging disco heritage with contemporary soul for a fresh audience.
11. Jack Bruce & Friends delivered “Theme For An Imaginary Western” at Rockpalast 1980, a testament to Bruce’s genre-blending charm.
12. John Legend tackled “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” pairing with Esperanza Spalding for a jazzy holiday overhaul.
