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 & Bruce Hornsby, The Rolling Stones & Bonnie Raitt, Muddy Waters & The Rolling Stones, John Mellencamp & Billy Joel, Josh Groban & Sharon Isbin, Jamey Johnson & Alison Krauss, Bob Welch & Christine McVie, Joe Walsh & Daryl Hall, Johnny Winter & Dr John, Michael Hutchence & Bono, Sheila E & Candy Dulfer, Tower Of Power & Candy Dulfer
They are the 12 one-off collaborations selected among the 376 Posts we publish this week.
1. Which musician provided the piano accompaniment for Bonnie Raitt’s “I Can’t Make You Love Me”?
- A Elton John
- B Bruce Hornsby
- C Richard Clayderman
2. In what context did Bonnie Raitt perform “Shine A Light” with The Rolling Stones?
- A Grammy Awards
- B A Bigger Bang Tour
- C Live Aid
3. Which 1981 event featured a notable collaboration between Muddy Waters and members of The Rolling Stones?
- A Woodstock
- B Checkerboard Lounge
- C Monterey Pop Festival
4. Who joined Billy Joel during his 2014 concert at Madison Square Garden to perform “Crumblin’ Down”?
- A John Mellencamp
- B Bruce Springsteen
- C Sting
5. During which tribute concert did Josh Groban and Sharon Isbin perform “She’s Always a Woman”?
- A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
- B Gershwin Prize
- C Kennedy Center Honors
6. Which song did Jamey Johnson and Alison Krauss perform together at the Willie Nelson Picnic 2016?
- A Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground
- B Crazy
- C Seven Spanish Angels
7. What is notable about “Live From The Roxy 1981” involving Bob Welch?
- A Laserdisc release
- B Solo acoustic set
- C Caribbean island concert
8. On which show did Joe Walsh perform “Life’s Been Good” with Daryl Hall?
- A Unplugged
- B Austin City Limits
- C Live From Daryl’s House
9. In what collaboration did Johnny Winter and Dr. John participate televised as “In Session”?
- A Crossroads Festival
- B In Session
- C Later… with Jools Holland
10. What was the outcome of Bono’s involvement in Michael Hutchence’s solo track “Slide Away”?
- A Re-edited release
- B Deleted recordings
- C Posthumous duet
11. At which venue did Sheila E and Candy Dulfer perform “A Love Bizarre” together?
- A Effenaar
- B The Forum
- C Royal Albert Hall
12. Which famous saxophonist joined Tower of Power at Paradiso in Amsterdam for a rendition of “What Is Hip”?
- A Kenny G
- B Candy Dulfer
- C Maceo Parker
Tracklist
1 . Bonnie Raitt & Bruce Hornsby – I Can’t Make You Love Me |
2 . The Rolling Stones & Bonnie Raitt – Shine A Light |
3 . Muddy Waters & The Rolling Stones – Hoochie Coochie Man |
4 . John Mellencamp & Billy Joel – Crumblin’ DownBilly Joel brings Sting & John Mellencamp to MSG (2014) |
5 . Josh Groban & Sharon Isbin – She’s Always a Woman |
6 . Jamey Johnson & Alison Krauss – Seven Spanish AngelsPaul, Neil, Alison et al pay tribute to Willie Nelson (2015) |
7 . Bob Welch & Christine McVie – Sentimental Lady |
8 . Joe Walsh & Daryl Hall – Life’s Been Good |
9 . Johnny Winter & Dr John – You Lie Too MuchOn TV today , Johnny Winter meets Dr. John (1983) |
10 . Michael Hutchence & Bono – Slide Away |
11 . Sheila E & Candy Dulfer – A Love Bizarre |
12 . Tower Of Power & Candy Dulfer – What is Hip |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Bruce Hornsby played piano on “I Can’t Make You Love Me,” adding emotive depth. His contribution during the recording was both minimal and essential, often described as capturing the song’s essence in just one take.
2. Bonnie Raitt joined The Rolling Stones during their A Bigger Bang Tour in 2006, marking the occasion with “Shine A Light.” Her guest appearance injected bluesy flair into their Vancouver concert.
3. At the Checkerboard Lounge in 1981, Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones performed together. This historic collaboration was documented and later released as a live album in 2012.
4. John Mellencamp teamed up with Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden in 2014, performing “Crumblin’ Down.” This unexpected duet added a political edge to Joel’s residence series.
5. Josh Groban and Sharon Isbin performed “She’s Always a Woman” during the Gershwin Prize event. This tribute highlighted Billy Joel’s songwriting legacy among an audience of peers and admirers.
6. Jamey Johnson and Alison Krauss faithfully covered “Seven Spanish Angels” at the Willie Nelson Picnic in 2016, blending Johnson’s country style with Krauss’s bluegrass influences.
7. “Live From The Roxy 1981” was notable for being on a laserdisc, featuring Bob Welch with Mick Fleetwood and others. It was among early MTV-special concerts.
8. Joe Walsh joined Daryl Hall on “Live From Daryl’s House” to perform “Life’s Been Good,” combining humor and rock anecdotes live, characteristic of the show’s frank musical collaborations.
9. Johnny Winter and Dr. John blended blues and rock on “In Session,” showcasing their distinct styles. The televised event highlighted signature tracks and cross-genre synergy.
10. Bono helped finish “Slide Away” for Michael Hutchence’s solo album. This posthumous duet is charged with themes of loss, featuring contributions from Hutchence’s friend Bono.
11. Effenaar had the pleasure of hosting Sheila E and Candy Dulfer for “A Love Bizarre,” bringing together percussion and sax in an electrifying live event.
12. Candy Dulfer joined Tower of Power in Amsterdam, contributing a saxophone solo to “What Is Hip.” Her Dutch roots met their American funk sound in a dynamic display.
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