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.
1. Who joined Crosby, Stills & Nash to perform “Love Has No Pride” at the 25th Anniversary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Concerts?
- A Bonnie Raitt
- B Joni Mitchell
- C Emmylou Harris
2. Which 2002 album includes Tony Bennett and k.d. lang’s rendition of “La Vie En Rose”?
- A A Wonderful World
- B Duets II
- C Classics
3. Which iconic music club is Omara Portuondo associated with, as highlighted in her collaboration with Rodrigo Amarante?
- A Buena Vista Social Club
- B La Bodeguita del Medio
- C Garden of Angels
4. On which TV show did Céline Dion perform “Incredible” with Ne-Yo?
- A Dancing with the Stars
- B Le Banquier
- C The Voice
5. What genre best describes Mariah Carey’s “Thank God I Found You”?
- A Rock
- B Soulful Pop Ballad
- C Country
6. Which artist’s vocals are featured alongside Adam Levine in Maroon 5’s “What Lovers Do”?
- A Rihanna
- B SZA
- C Gwen Stefani
7. Who performs “Too Close For Comfort” in a duet with Kurt Elling?
- A Patti Austin
- B Diana Krall
- C Norah Jones
8. What significant event involved Santana performing “Bertha” at Golden Gate Park?
- A Woodstock
- B Bill Graham Memorial Concert
- C Live Aid
9. Which song did Elton John, Eric Clapton, and Mark Knopfler perform together at the Tokyo Dome in 1988?
- A Candle in the Wind
- B Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting
- C Layla
10. Who joined Metallica to perform “All Day and All of the Night” at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary concerts?
- A Ray Davies
- B Mick Jagger
- C Bob Dylan
11. Which artist collaborated with U2 during the encore of their 2015 concert at London’s O2 Arena?
- A Bruce Springsteen
- B Patti Smith
- C Lady Gaga
12. On what show did Todd Rundgren and Taj Mahal perform “Never Mind the Why and Wherefore” together?
- A Later… with Jools Holland
- B Night Music
- C Saturday Night Live
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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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