How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Agnetha Fältskog & Gary Barlow, JoJo & Gallant, Rihanna & Eminem, Sharon Jones & Daryl Hall, Alicia Keys & Usher, Kylie Minogue & Bono, Chaka Khan & Rick James, Tracy Chapman & Eric Clapton, Diana Krall & Michael Bublé, Jacqui Dankworth & Chick Corea, Nancy Wilson & Joe Williams, Ella Fitzgerald & Frank Sinatra
They are the 12 one-off collaborations selected among the 403 Posts we publish this week.
1. What significant event marked Agnetha Fältskog’s return to the stage after 25 years?
- A Eurovision Song Contest
- B Children In Need Rocks
- C Live 8
2. Which artists performed the duet “Cruisin’” to honor Smokey Robinson’s award?
- A JoJo and Gallant
- B Diana Ross and Lionel Richie
- C Michael Bublé and Diana Krall
3. In the music video for “Love the Way You Lie,” which actress stars as part of the portrayed couple?
- A Natalie Portman
- B Megan Fox
- C Michelle Williams
4. In which show did Sharon Jones and Daryl Hall collaborate on “Hot Fun in the Summertime”?
- A Austin City Limits
- B Saturday Night Live
- C Live From Daryl’s House
5. What makes Alicia Keys and Usher’s performance of “My Boo” at the American Music Awards distinctive?
- A It was the first time they performed the song live.
- B It won a Grammy shortly after.
- C It was performed at a charity event.
6. Who joined Kylie Minogue on stage during the Sydney live performance of “Kids”?
- A Bono
- B Robbie Williams
- C Guy Chambers
7. Which instrument did Paul Jackson Jr. play on “Slow Dancin'”?
- A Bass guitar
- B Drums
- C Electric guitar
8. Which holiday event featured Tracy Chapman and Eric Clapton performing together?
- A A Very Special Christmas Live
- B Jingle Ball
- C Christmas at Rockefeller Center
9. What song did Diana Krall perform with Michael Bublé at the 2018 JUNO Awards?
- A “Come Fly with Me”
- B “Love”
- C “The Look of Love”
10. Where did Jacqui Dankworth collaborate with the Chick Corea Trio?
- A Montreux Jazz Festival
- B Newport Jazz Festival
- C London Jazz Festival
11. Who did Nancy Wilson perform “All Right, Okay, You Win” with, alongside the Count Basie Orchestra?
- A Frank Sinatra
- B Joe Williams
- C Ella Fitzgerald
12. Which TV special featured Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald singing “The Lady Is a Tramp”?
- A A Man and His Music + Ella + Jobim
- B The Ed Sullivan Show
- C The Dean Martin Show
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Children In Need Rocks in 2013 was where Agnetha Fältskog returned to perform live, 25 years since her last stage appearance. She performed with Gary Barlow.
2. JoJo and Gallant honored Smokey Robinson by performing “Cruisin’” during the tribute concert for his Gershwin Prize, acknowledging his influential role in music.
3. Megan Fox starred in the “Love the Way You Lie” music video, alongside Dominic Monaghan, portraying a volatile relationship in keeping with the song’s themes.
4. Sharon Jones joined Daryl Hall on “Live From Daryl’s House” in 2010, where they performed a cover of “Hot Fun in the Summertime” in an intimate setting.
5. Alicia Keys and Usher’s performance of “My Boo” at the American Music Awards was memorable for its grandeur. It celebrated their hit single’s success before receiving a Grammy award.
6. During Kylie Minogue’s 2006 concert in Sydney, Bono joined her on stage to perform “Kids,” marking a notable collaboration for both artists and fans.
7. Paul Jackson Jr. played the electric guitar on the track “Slow Dancin'” with Chaka Khan and Rick James, adding to the song’s musical richness in the 1982 album.
8. Tracy Chapman and Eric Clapton’s duet at A Very Special Christmas Live in 1999 was one of the highlights, blending their distinctive guitar and vocal styles for a good cause.
9. At the 2018 JUNO Awards, Diana Krall and Michael Bublé performed “Love,” celebrating Canadian music talents at this prestigious national event.
10. Jacqui Dankworth appeared with the Chick Corea Trio at the London Jazz Festival, showcasing jazz versatility at this high-profile cultural gathering.
11. Joe Williams and Nancy Wilson graced audiences with “All Right, Okay, You Win,” backed by the Count Basie Orchestra, emphasizing classic jazz collaborations.
12. Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald performed their iconic duet of “The Lady Is a Tramp” on the special “A Man and His Music + Ella + Jobim,” blending their legendary talents in 1967.