This week In One-Off Collaborations 47/52

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

The subjects du jour are : 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.

QUIZ QUESTIONS
QUIZ QUESTIONS

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

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Tracklist

1 . Bonnie Raitt & Bruce Hornsby - I Can't Make You Love Me

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Bruce Hornsby

2 . The Rolling Stones & Bonnie Raitt - Shine A Light

Lifted from : Bonnie Raitt joins the Stones in Vancouver (2006)

3 . Muddy Waters & The Rolling Stones - Hoochie Coochie Man

Lifted from : Muddy Waters plays then the Stones walk in (1981)

4 . John Mellencamp & Billy Joel - Crumblin' Down

Lifted from : Billy Joel brings Sting & John Mellencamp to MSG (2014)

5 . Josh Groban & Sharon Isbin - She’s Always a Woman

Lifted from : Josh, Tony, LeAnn et al pay tribute to Billy Joel (2014)

6 . Jamey Johnson & Alison Krauss - Seven Spanish Angels

Lifted from : Paul, Neil, Alison et al pay tribute to Willie Nelson (2015)

7 . Bob Welch & Christine McVie - Sentimental Lady

Lifted from : Bob Welch teams up with Stevie & Christine (1981)

8 . Joe Walsh & Daryl Hall - Life's Been Good

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Joe Walsh

9 . Johnny Winter & Dr John - You Lie Too Much

Lifted from : On TV today , Johnny Winter meets Dr. John (1983)

10 . Michael Hutchence & Bono - Slide Away

Lifted from : We Remember Michael Hutchence

11 . Sheila E & Candy Dulfer - A Love Bizarre

Lifted from : Sheila E has some famous guests (2013)

12 . Tower Of Power & Candy Dulfer - What is Hip

Lifted from : Candy Dulfer sits in with Tower Of Power (2014)

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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