How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Mike Oldfield & Jon Anderson, Mick Taylor & Jack Bruce, BB King & Eric Clapton, Tony Bennett & Juan Luis Guerra, Van Morrison & Joey Defrancesco, Lou Reed & David Stewart, Milton Nascimento & Chico Buarque, Astrud Gilberto & Emily Remler, Dianne Reeves & Makoto Ozone, Tori Kelly & Lecrae, Snoop Dogg, George Clinton & Bootsy Collins
They are the 12 one-off collaborations selected among the 438 Posts we publish this week.
1. Who originally wrote “Killing the Blues,” later covered by Robert Plant and Alison Krauss?
- A T Bone Burnett
- B Rowland Salley
- C Bob Dylan
2. What was notable about the music video for Mike Oldfield’s “Shine” featuring Jon Anderson?
- A It featured traditional animation
- B It included a simulated chess game
- C It was filmed entirely underwater
3. After leaving The Rolling Stones, which performance did Mick Taylor undertake with Jack Bruce?
- A Woodstock Festival
- B The Old Grey Whistle Test
- C Glastonbury Festival
4. During the Concert of the Century in 1999, who performed “The Thrill Is Gone” alongside Eric Clapton?
- A B.B. King
- B Al Green
- C Lenny Kravitz
5. On which late-night show did Tony Bennett and Juan Luis Guerra perform “Just in Time”?
- A The Tonight Show
- B Late Show with David Letterman
- C Jimmy Kimmel Live
6. What instrument did Joey DeFrancesco play during his performance with Van Morrison at SFJAZZ?
- A Drum kit
- B Saxophone
- C Organ
7. Which famed velvet-styled musician collaborated with Dave Stewart on “Walk On The Wild Side” in 1995?
- A Lou Reed
- B David Bowie
- C Iggy Pop
8. Which song did Milton Nascimento and Chico Buarque perform together that was originally for a film soundtrack?
- A “Mas, Que Nada!”
- B “O Que Será (À Flor da Pele)”
- C “Aquarela do Brasil”
9. Emily Remler and Astrud Gilberto’s performance of “Canto De Ossanha” incorporates which Brazilian spiritual tradition?
- A Santería
- B Candomblé
- C Capoeira
10. Who was the renowned jazz vocalist performing “In A Sentimental Mood” with Makoto Ozone at the 2018 International Jazz Day event?
- A Dianne Reeves
- B Sarah Vaughan
- C Ella Fitzgerald
11. At which venue did Tori Kelly perform “Masterpiece” with Lecrae in 2018?
- A Royal Albert Hall
- B Sydney Opera House
- C Warner Theatre
12. Snoop Dogg collaborated on stage with which funk legend during the BET “25 Strong” event in 2005?
- A Bootsy Collins
- B Prince
- C James Brown
Tracklist
1 . Robert Plant & Alison Krauss – Killing the Blues |
2 . Mike Oldfield & Jon Anderson – Shine |
3 . Mick Taylor & Jack Bruce – Keep It Down |
4 . BB King & Eric Clapton – The Thrill Is GoneEric, Lenny, Sheryl et al gather for “The concert of the century” (1999) |
5 . Tony Bennett & Juan Luis Guerra – Just In TimeOn TV today , Tony Bennett & Juan Luis Guerra duet (2012) |
6 . Van Morrison & Joey Defrancesco – You’re Driving Me Crazy |
7 . Lou Reed & David Stewart – Walk On The Wild Side |
8 . Milton Nascimento & Chico Buarque – O Que Será A Flor Da Pele |
9 . Astrud Gilberto & Emily Remler – Canto de Ossanha |
10 . Dianne Reeves & Makoto Ozone – In A Sentimental Mood |
11 . Tori Kelly & Lecrae – Masterpiece |
12 . Snoop Dogg , George Clinton & Bootsy Collins – Medley |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Rowland Salley penned “Killing the Blues,” later reinvented by Plant and Krauss. Their version maintained its soulful Americana roots.
2. The “Shine” video was futuristically decked with computer-generated chess visuals, a tech-savvy choice for Oldfield’s 1986 hit.
3. Mick Taylor and Jack Bruce wowed audiences on *The Old Grey Whistle Test*, marking Taylor’s vibrant post-Stones era.
4. B.B. King lent his guitar mastery to Clapton during “The Thrill Is Gone,” a blues fan’s delight at the White House concert.
5. Bennett and Guerra jazzed up “Just in Time” on the Late Show with David Letterman, a cross-genre delight.
6. Joey DeFrancesco put the jazz in jazz organ, harmonizing with Van Morrison’s vocals for smoky live performances.
7. Lou Reed, iconic in the avant-garde music scene, harmonized with Dave Stewart on a reinventive take for *The White Room* audience.
8. “O Que Será (À Flor da Pele)” by Nascimento and Buarque embraced filmic origins, captivating listeners with its poignant harmony.
9. “Canto De Ossanha” carries Candomblé themes, an Afro-Brazilian spiritual meditation by Remler and Gilberto.
10. Dianne Reeves showcased her sultry vocals in “In A Sentimental Mood,” a highlight of 2018’s International Jazz Day.
11. Washington, DC’s Warner Theatre witnessed Tori Kelly and Lecrae’s live synergy on “Masterpiece,” capturing creative sparks.
12. Bootsy Collins joined Snoop Dogg at the BET “25 Strong,” merging funk roots with hip-hop persuasion before a exuberant crowd.
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