This week In One-Off Collaborations 52/52

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

The subjects du jour are : Brian Johnson & Billy Joel, Jeff Beck & Beth Hart, Etta James, Grateful Dead & Tower Of Power, Marianne Faithfull & David Bowie, Kelly Clarkson & John Legend, Annie Lennox & Al Green, Natalie Cole & Diana Krall, Patti Smith & R.E.M, Ian Dury & Mick Jones, Boz Scaggs & Los Lobos, Dean Martin & Tony Bennett, Julie Andrews, John Denver & Placido Domingo

They are the 12 one-off collaborations selected among the 309 Posts we publish this week.

QUIZ QUESTIONS
QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. Who joined Billy Joel on stage for a surprise performance on New Year's Eve 2014?

  • A Mick Jagger
  • B Brian Johnson
  • C Keith Richards

2. At the 35th Kennedy Center Honors, who performed "I'd Rather Go Blind" in tribute to Buddy Guy?

  • A Beth Hart and Jeff Beck
  • B Gary Clark Jr. and Bonnie Raitt
  • C Tracy Chapman and Jimmie Vaughan

3. During the Grateful Dead's New Year's Eve concert in 1982, which artist performed alongside them and Tower of Power?

  • A Aretha Franklin
  • B Tina Turner
  • C Etta James

4. Which song did Marianne Faithfull and David Bowie duet on in 1973?

  • A "Something Stupid"
  • B "I Got You Babe"
  • C "Islands in the Stream"

5. On the show Duets, which classic song did Kelly Clarkson and John Legend perform together?

  • A "Georgia on My Mind"
  • B "Unforgettable"
  • C "You Don't Know Me"

6. Which film features the collaboration of Annie Lennox and Al Green on "Put A Little Love in Your Heart"?

  • A *Love Actually*
  • B *Scrooged*
  • C *Home Alone*

7. Which artist collaborated with Natalie Cole on "Better Than Anything"?

  • A Diana Krall
  • B Norah Jones
  • C Cassandra Wilson

8. "E-Bow the Letter" by R.E.M. features backing vocals from which influential artist?

  • A Tori Amos
  • B Patti Smith
  • C Alanis Morissette

9. At the Rock For Kampuchea concert, which song was performed by Ian Dury & The Blockheads?

  • A "Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick"
  • B "Sweet Gene Vincent"
  • C "Clever Trevor"

10. Which song did Los Lobos and Boz Scaggs perform together during the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame Special 2018?

  • A "La Bamba"
  • B "Hearts of Stone"
  • C "Come On, Let's Go"

11. During Tony Bennett's appearance on The Dean Martin Show, which song was not part of their medley?

  • A "Girl Friend"
  • B "Are You Havin' Any Fun?"
  • C "Strangers in the Night"

12. The Christmas special *Julie Andrews: The Sound of Christmas* included a performance of which Sondheim song?

  • A "Send in the Clowns"
  • B "Night Waltz"
  • C "Comedy Tonight"

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Tracklist

1 . Brian Johnson & Billy Joel - You Shook Me All Night Long

Lifted from : Brian Johnson et al join Billy Joel in Orlando (2014)

2 . Jeff Beck & Beth Hart - 'D Rather Go Blind

Lifted from : Jeff, Beth et al honor Buddy Guy (2012)

3 . Etta James , Grateful Dead & Tower Of Power - Baby What You Want Me To Do?

Lifted from : Etta James joins The Grateful Dead (1982)

4 . Marianne Faithfull & David Bowie - I Got You Babe

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Marianne Faithfull

5 . Kelly Clarkson & John Legend - You Don't Know Me

Lifted from : Happy Birthday John Legend

6 . Annie Lennox & Al Green - Put A Little Love In Your Heart

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Annie Lennox

7 . Natalie Cole & Diana Krall - Better Than Anything

Lifted from : We remember Natalie Cole. 'Everlasting'

8 . Patti Smith & R.E.M - E-Bow The Letter

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Patti Smith

9 . Ian Dury & Mick Jones - Sweet Gene Vincent

Lifted from : Ian Dury & The Clash perform for Cambodian victims (1979)

10 . Boz Scaggs & Los Lobos - Hearts Of Stone

Lifted from : On TV today, Norah, Chris, Boz et al at 'ACL New Year's Special' (2018)

11 . Dean Martin & Tony Bennett - Medley

Lifted from : We remember Dean Martin. 'Arrivederci Dino'

12 . Julie Andrews , John Denver & Placido Domingo - Medley of Waltzes

Lifted from : On Greek TV today, Julie, John and Plácido sing Christmas(1987)

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

1. Brian Johnson joined Billy Joel for an unexpected rendition of "You Shook Me All Night Long." It took place right after midnight, marking an electrifying start to the New Year.

2. Beth Hart and Jeff Beck delivered a moving rendition of "I'd Rather Go Blind" in honor of Buddy Guy, highlighting his significant blues influence.

3. Etta James performed with the Grateful Dead and Tower of Power, illustrating her versatility with blues and soul classics.

4. Marianne Faithfull and David Bowie combined unique personas to perform "I Got You Babe," a noteworthy collaboration in televised music history.

5. Clarkson and Legend captivated audiences with their duet of "You Don't Know Me" on Duets, showcasing their vocal prowess while honoring a Ray Charles classic.

6. The duet by Lennox and Green for "Put A Little Love in Your Heart" gained popularity as the ending theme for *Scrooged* and was a top chart hit.

7. Natalie Cole's collaboration with Diana Krall on "Better Than Anything" spotlighted their jazz expertise and mutual admiration for jazz traditions.

8. R.E.M.’s "E-Bow the Letter" included backing vocals from Patti Smith, reinforcing their artistic connection and mutual admiration.

9. Ian Dury & The Blockheads’ rendition of "Sweet Gene Vincent" was a standout at the Rock For Kampuchea, blending punk and rock influences.

10. Los Lobos and Boz Scaggs joined forces to perform "Hearts of Stone," capturing the collaborative spirit of the Austin City Limits celebration.

11. "Strangers in the Night" was not part of Bennett’s medley with Martin. Their duet included "Girl Friend" and "Are You Havin' Any Fun?"

12. "Night Waltz" from Sondheim's *A Little Night Music* was performed uniquely in a Christmas context by Andrews, Denver, and Domingo.

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