This week In One-Off Collaborations 49/52

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

The subjects du jour are : Tom Jones & Janis Joplin, George Harrison & Eric Clapton, Chris Stapleton, Sheryl Crow & Brandon Flowers, Erykah Badu & Jimmy Cliff, James Taylor & Mavis Staples, Roy Orbison & Johnny Cash, Jon Bon Jovi & Bruce Springsteen, Roger Daltrey & David Gilmour, Joe Cocker & Eric Clapton, Linkin Park & Jay~Z, Artists United Against Apartheid, Simple Minds & Sinéad O’Connor

They are the 12 one-off collaborations selected among the 326 Posts we publish this week.

1. Which variety show featured Tom Jones performing alongside Janis Joplin?

  • A This is Tom Jones
  • B The Ed Sullivan Show
  • C Soul Train

2. Which guitarist joined George Harrison for live performances of “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” in Japan?

  • A Eric Clapton
  • B Jeff Beck
  • C Carlos Santana

3. At which event did Chris Stapleton, Sheryl Crow, and Brandon Flowers perform “Don’t Let Me Down”?

  • A Live Aid
  • B Imagine: John Lennon 75th Birthday Concert
  • C Farm Aid

4. Which reggae legend was honored at the 1999 tribute concert in Oracabessa Bay?

  • A Peter Tosh
  • B Bob Marley
  • C Jimmy Cliff

5. Which Beatles song was performed by James Taylor and Mavis Staples at the Kennedy Center Honors?

  • A Come Together
  • B Let It Be
  • C Help!

6. On which television show did Roy Orbison perform “Oh, Pretty Woman” in 1969?

  • A The Johnny Cash Show
  • B American Bandstand
  • C Top of the Pops

7. During what event did Bruce Springsteen join Jon Bon Jovi for a live version of “It’s My Life”?

  • A Live 8
  • B Asbury Park Holiday Concert
  • C Rock in Rio

8. Who joined Roger Daltrey on lead guitar during the Ecomundo ’92 concert performance of “Pinball Wizard”?

  • A Jimmy Page
  • B David Gilmour
  • C Pete Townshend

9. What song did Eric Clapton perform with Joe Cocker at the ARMS Charity Concert?

  • A Cocaine
  • B Watching the River Flow
  • C Layla

10. Which Beatles track was mixed into “Numb / Encore” during the 48th Grammy Awards performance?

  • A Hey Jude
  • B Yesterday
  • C Help!

11. The “Sun City” project aimed to protest the apartheid regime in which country?

  • A South Africa
  • B Angola
  • C Namibia

12. Simple Minds performed “Belfast Child” with which artist at the Night of the Proms in 2008?

  • A Sinéad O’Connor
  • B Annie Lennox
  • C Bono
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Tracklist

1 . Tom Jones & Janis Joplin – Raise Your Hand

Lifted from : On TV today , Janis Joplin with Tom Jones (1969)

2 . George Harrison & Eric Clapton – While My Guitar Gently Weeps

Lifted from : George Harrison meets Eric Clapton in Hiroshima (1991)

3 . Chris Stapleton , Sheryl Crow & Brandon Flowers – Don’t Let Me Down

Lifted from : Sheryl, John, Peter et al celebrate ‘John Lennon’s 75th Birthday’ (2015)

4 . Erykah Badu & Jimmy Cliff – No Woman No Cry

Lifted from : Lauryn Hill, Chrissie, Jimmy, Erykah et al pay tribute to Bob Marley (1984)

5 . James Taylor & Mavis Staples – Let It Be

Lifted from : Dave, Norah, Steven et al honor Paul McCartney (2010)

6 . Roy Orbison & Johnny Cash – Pretty Woman-

Lifted from : We Remember Roy Orbison

7 . Jon Bon Jovi & Bruce Springsteen – It’s My Life

Lifted from : Bruce Springsteen & Friends celebr’Hate’ Christmas (2003)

8 . Roger Daltrey & David Gilmour – Pinball Wizard

Lifted from : David Gilmour plays then Roger Daltrey walks in (1992)

9 . Joe Cocker & Eric Clapton – Watching the River Flow

Lifted from : Joe, Eric, Charlie et al perform in NYC for ARMS (1983)

10 . Linkin Park & Jay~Z – Numb/Encore

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Jay Z

11 . Artists United Against Apartheid – Sun City

Lifted from : Artists United Against Apartheid release a collective album ‘Sun City’ produced by Steven Van Zandt (1985)

12 . Simple Minds & Sinéad O’Connor – Belfast Child

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Sinéad O’Connor

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

1. “This is Tom Jones” aired from 1969 to 1971, featuring memorable collaborations like that with Janis Joplin. The show highlighted Jones’s dynamic vocal range alongside various guest stars.

2. Eric Clapton was Harrison’s tour partner in Japan. Their rendition of “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” on *Live in Japan* remains a definitive live performance.

3. The Imagine: John Lennon 75th Birthday Concert at Madison Square Garden featured their performance of “Don’t Let Me Down” in tribute to Lennon’s legacy.

4. Bob Marley was celebrated in the 1999 concert. The event highlighted Marley’s enduring impact on music and culture.

5. James Taylor and Mavis Staples performed “Let It Be” at the Kennedy Center Honors, honoring McCartney’s legacy.

6. Roy Orbison performed “Oh, Pretty Woman” on The Johnny Cash Show. Their friendship lent charm to the appearance.

7. At the Asbury Park Holiday Concert, Springsteen joined Bon Jovi for “It’s My Life,” marking a rare collaboration.

8. David Gilmour joined Roger Daltrey at Ecomundo ’92, adding his guitar prowess to “Pinball Wizard.”

9. At the ARMS Charity Concert, Clapton played guitar while Joe Cocker sang “Watching the River Flow.” The performance was memorable for its star lineup.

10. The Grammy Awards performance of “Numb / Encore” included snippets of “Yesterday,” demonstrating seamless blends of genres.

11. The “Sun City” project, led by Artists United Against Apartheid, called for a cultural boycott of South Africa to protest apartheid.

12. At Night of the Proms 2008, Simple Minds and Sinéad O’Connor performed “Belfast Child,” adding powerful vocals to the poignant song.

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