How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Bonnie Raitt & Crosby Stills and Nash, Tony Bennett & k d Lang, Omara Portuondo & Natalia Lafourcade, Celine Dion & Ne Yo, Mariah Carey & Joe, Maroon 5 & SZA, Patti Austin & Kurt Elling, Carlos Santana & Los Lobos, Elton John, Eric Clapton & Mark Knopfler, Metallica & Ray Davies, U2 & Patti Smith, Todd Rundgren & Taj Mahal
They are the 12 one-off collaborations selected among the 383 Posts we publish this week.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Bonnie Raitt joined Crosby, Stills & Nash during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Concerts. Her performance with them highlighted her ability to blend seamlessly with other vocal talents.
2. Tony Bennett and k.d. lang included "La Vie En Rose" on their 2002 album "A Wonderful World." Produced by T Bone Burnett, the album features a blend of traditional and contemporary jazz influences.
3. Omara Portuondo is famously tied to the Buena Vista Social Club. Her collaboration with Rodrigo Amarante adds a contemporary twist to her timeless Cuban vocal style.
4. Céline Dion performed "Incredible" with Ne-Yo on the Canadian game show Le Banquier. This performance aired as part of the show's special episode featuring celebrity guests.
5. "Thank God I Found You" is a soulful pop ballad by Mariah Carey, Joe, and 98 Degrees. It became a chart-topping hit, resonating with fans for its heartfelt emotional expression.
6. "What Lovers Do" by Maroon 5 features SZA's vocals alongside Adam Levine. The song's energetic pop beats mingle with SZA's smooth R&B sound.
7. Patti Austin collaborates with Kurt Elling on the jazz standard "Too Close For Comfort." Their rendition stands out for its vocal precision and interpretative depth.
8. Santana's performance of "Bertha" occurred at the Bill Graham Memorial Concert, celebrating the legacy of the iconic concert promoter. The event brought together diverse musical acts.
9. "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting" featured Elton John, Eric Clapton, and Mark Knopfler at the Tokyo Dome. This performance showcased a blend of rock talent on a grand stage.
10. Ray Davies performed with Metallica at the 25th Anniversary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame concerts. The rendition of "All Day and All of the Night" celebrated Davies' influential songwriting.
11. Patti Smith joined U2 at the 2015 O2 Arena concert, adding a unique vocal dynamic. The collaboration embodied rock's spirit of unity and shared performance.
12. "Never Mind the Why and Wherefore" was performed by Todd Rundgren and Taj Mahal on Night Music. Their interpretation brought together rock, blues, and operatic elements for a distinctive rendition.
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