How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Bono, The Edge & Beyonce, Gallant & John Legend, Joss Stone & Natasha Bedingfield, Etta James & John Mayall, The Who & Noel Gallagher, Florence Welch & The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney & Eric Clapton, Elton John & John Lennon, Bonnie Raitt & Jackson Browne, John Mayer & Chris Botti, Chick Corea & Woody Allen, Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn & Diane Keaton
They are the 12 one-off collaborations selected among the 369 Posts we publish this week.
1. Which unique element was incorporated into “American Prayer” during its live performance at the 2003 concert in Cape Town?
- A African Dance
- B African Prayer
- C African Drums
2. During Gallant’s “In The Room” episode featuring John Legend, which Legend song was performed?
- A Stay With You
- B Ordinary People
- C Overload
3. Which event featured Joss Stone and Natasha Bedingfield performing together on February 12, 2011?
- A Angels Concert
- B Charity Gala
- C Music Awards
4. Etta James’s live rendition of which song was recorded in Nashville and featured James’s distinctive vocal improvisations?
- A I’d Rather Go Blind
- B Baby, What You Want Me To Do
- C At Last
5. Who joined The Who for a special performance of “Won’t Get Fooled Again” at the Royal Albert Hall in support of the Teenage Cancer Trust?
- A Noel Gallagher
- B Paul McCartney
- C David Bowie
6. At The Rolling Stones’ 50th anniversary concert, which artist performed “Gimme Shelter” with the band?
- A Adele
- B Florence Welch
- C Lady Gaga
7. Which song did Paul McCartney and Eric Clapton perform together at the Concert for George?
- A My Sweet Lord
- B Something
- C While My Guitar Gently Weeps
8. Which event marked John Lennon’s last major concert appearance alongside Elton John in 1974?
- A Live Aid
- B Thanksgiving concert at MSG
- C Isle of Wight Festival
9. During a 2016 benefit concert at Standing Rock, which song did Jackson Browne and Bonnie Raitt perform together?
- A The Pretender
- B Angel From Montgomery
- C Running On Empty
10. Which song did John Mayer cover on the “Late Show with David Letterman” in 2008?
- A Fly Me to the Moon
- B In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning
- C The Way You Look Tonight
11. Which jazz pianist joined Woody Allen’s band for a performance at Café Carlyle in 2016?
- A Chick Corea
- B Herbie Hancock
- C Keith Jarrett
12. In the film *The First Wives Club*, which song is performed by Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn, and Diane Keaton as a finale?
- A RESPECT
- B I Will Survive
- C You Don’t Own Me
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The live rendition of “American Prayer” included “African Prayer” in its final chorus. This inclusion emphasized the song’s global humanitarian message.
2. Gallant and John Legend performed “Overload” during episode 4 of “In The Room”. This acoustic take allowed Gallant to cover Miguel’s original parts.
3. Joss Stone and Natasha Bedingfield performed at the “Angels Concert” on February 12, 2011. The recording features them on stage for this live duet.
4. Etta James recorded “Baby, What You Want Me To Do” live in 1963. Her version is known for its bluesy improvisation and vocal prowess.
5. Noel Gallagher joined The Who on stage for “Won’t Get Fooled Again”. This performance was part of a benefit concert for the Teenage Cancer Trust.
6. Florence Welch shared the stage with Mick Jagger for “Gimme Shelter”. Her vocals added a fresh dynamic to the classic Stones track.
7. Paul McCartney and Eric Clapton performed “Something” at the Concert for George. Their collaboration highlighted the song’s poignant history.
8. Lennon appeared with Elton John at a 1974 Thanksgiving concert. This event at MSG marked Lennon’s last significant live performance before his death.
9. Browne and Raitt performed “Angel From Montgomery” at Standing Rock. The rendition emphasized their support for Native American rights and environmental causes.
10. Mayer covered “In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning” on Letterman. This performance showcased Mayer’s affinity for classic standards.
11. Chick Corea joined Woody Allen’s New Orleans Jazz Band in 2016. The encounter at Café Carlyle merged Corea’s improvisation with Allen’s jazz style.
12. Midler, Hawn, and Keaton performed “You Don’t Own Me” in *The First Wives Club*. This number served as the film’s climactic finale.
