This week In One-Off Collaborations 45/52

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

The subjects du jour are : Oscar Peterson & Count Basie, Etta James, Dr. John, Allen Toussaint, Bob Dylan & Susan Tedeschi, Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart & Sting, Joss Stone & Beverley Knight, Alicia Keys & Kathleen Battle, Rihanna & Bon Jovi, Amanda Palmer & Jason Webley, Eminem & Rihanna, U2 & Jay Z, PFM & Ian Anderson, Lou Reed & Metallica

They are the 12 one-off collaborations selected among the 338 Posts we publish this week.

QUIZ QUESTIONS
QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. What is the significance of "Jumpin' At The Woodside" in jazz history?

  • A It was inspired by a trip to Woodside, Ireland
  • B The title refers to a famous hotel where jazz musicians gathered
  • C Count Basie's only composed showpiece

2. Which artists collaborated for a 1982 broadcast performance of "Something’s Got A Hold On Me"?

  • A Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder
  • B Etta James, Dr. John, Allen Toussaint
  • C The Rolling Stones and B.B. King

3. In what year did Bob Dylan and Susan Tedeschi perform "Highway 61 Revisited" together?

  • A 1965
  • B 1999
  • C 2005

4. For which film was "All For Love" by Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart, and Sting created?

  • A Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
  • B Highlander
  • C The Three Musketeers

5. Who originally recorded "Piece of My Heart" before Janis Joplin made it famous?

  • A Diana Ross
  • B Erma Franklin
  • C Aretha Franklin

6. At which event did Alicia Keys and Kathleen Battle perform "Ave María" and "Not Even The King"?

  • A Oprah’s Farewell Spectacular
  • B The Nobel Peace Prize Concert
  • C The Black Ball

7. Who performed the spontaneous guest vocals during Bon Jovi's "Livin' On A Prayer" in Madrid, 2010?

  • A Beyoncé
  • B Rihanna
  • C Lady Gaga

8. What was the notable moment during Jason Webley’s farewell concert in 2011?

  • A A surprise appearance by Paul McCartney
  • B A duet with Beyoncé
  • C Performance with Amanda Palmer

9. Which song did Eminem and Rihanna perform at the Concert for Valor in 2014?

  • A "Love the Way You Lie"
  • B "The Monster"
  • C "Umbrella"

10. How did U2 and Jay-Z highlight the historic atmosphere at the Brandenburg Gate concert in 2009?

  • A They climbed the Berlin Wall
  • B They performed "Sunday Bloody Sunday" with new lyrics
  • C They sang in German

11. What was a focal point of Ian Anderson and PFM’s collaboration at the Prog Exhibition?

  • A Jamming to the Beatles’ hits
  • B Performing “La Carrozza di Hans”
  • C Debuting a new album

12. Which significant concert event inspired Lou Reed and Metallica’s album "Lulu"?

  • A Woodstock
  • B Coachella
  • C Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 25th Anniversary Concert

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Tracklist

1 . Oscar Peterson & Count Basie - Jumpin' At The Woodside

Lifted from : Oscar Peterson meets Count Basie in Prague (1974)

2 . Etta James , Dr. John & Allen Toussaint - Something's Got A Hold On Me

Lifted from : We remember Allen Toussaint. 'Oh When Toussaint…'

3 . Bob Dylan & Susan Tedeschi - Highway 61 Revisited

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Susan Tedeschi

4 . Bryan Adams , Rod Stewart & Sting - All For Love

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Bryan Adams

5 . Joss Stone & Beverley Knight - Piece of my Heart

Lifted from : Joss Stone meets Beverley Knight (2012)

6 . Alicia Keys & Kathleen Battle - Ave María, Not Even The King

Lifted from : Kathleen Battle & Alicia Keys duet for a cause (2013)

7 . Rihanna & Bon Jovi - Livin' On A Prayer

Lifted from : Bon Jovi are about to close then Rihanna walks in (2010)

8 . Amanda Palmer & Jason Webley - Icarus

Lifted from : Amanda Palmer joins Jason Webley in Seattle (2011)

9 . Eminem & Rihanna - The monster

Lifted from : Bruce , Rihanna , Eminem, Carrie et al salute the Veterans (2014)

10 . U2 & Jay Z - Sunday Bloody Sunday Berlin

Lifted from : U2 plus Jay Z rock the Berlin Brandenburg Gate (2009)

11 . PFM & Ian Anderson - La Carozza Di Hanz

Lifted from : PFM celebrate their 40 years with Ian Anderson (2010)

12 . Lou Reed & Metallica - The View

Lifted from : Lou Reed sits in with Metallica (2011)

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

1. The title "Jumpin’ At The Woodside" references the Woodside Hotel in Harlem, a known jazz hotspot. Its legacy is bolstered by Count Basie's extensive influence in jazz.

2. In 1982, Etta James, Dr. John, and Allen Toussaint collaborated on "Something’s Got A Hold On Me". Their session blended New Orleans sounds with Chicago blues.

3. Bob Dylan and Susan Tedeschi’s live performance of "Highway 61 Revisited" occurred in 1999. They combined blues tones with Dylan’s original folk-rock elements.

4. "All For Love" by Adams, Stewart, and Sting was written for *The Three Musketeers*. The song’s title echoes the film's motto, ensuring thematic relevance.

5. Erma Franklin first recorded "Piece of My Heart" in 1967. Janis Joplin’s subsequent cover brought the song wider recognition.

6. The 2013 Black Ball featured Alicia Keys and Kathleen Battle performing together. The event fundraised for HIV-affected populations, combining pop and opera.

7. Rihanna unexpectedly joined Bon Jovi for "Livin' On A Prayer" in Madrid. Her appearance marked a distinct rock-pop crossover moment.

8. During Jason Webley’s 2011 farewell show, Amanda Palmer joined for "Icarus". Their collaboration emphasized their long-standing artistic connection.

9. Eminem and Rihanna performed "The Monster" at the Concert for Valor in 2014. This single discusses personal struggles, resonating with varied audiences.

10. U2 and Jay-Z’s 2009 performance of "Sunday Bloody Sunday" in Berlin added new lyrics. This live collaboration mixed rock with hip-hop’s protest feel.

11. In 2010, Ian Anderson teamed with PFM at the Prog Exhibition. Performing "La Carrozza di Hans" showed their shared progressive rock heritage.

12. Lou Reed and Metallica’s *Lulu* album was inspired post their 2009 collaboration. The Rock and Roll Hall’s event underscored their creative synergy.

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(*) According to our own statistics, updated on February 15, 2026