This week In Singing Ladies 27/52

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

The subjects du jour are : Diana Krall, Dianne Reeves, Nina Simone, Lianne La Havas, Betty Wright, Esperanza Spalding, Chaka Khan, Rachelle Ferrell, Amy Winehouse, Björk, The Go Go’S, Lauryn Hill

They are the 12 Singing Ladies selected among the 470 Posts we publish this week.

1. Where did Diana Krall perform that highlighted the Lucca Summer Festival in 2013?

  • A Vienna
  • B Lucca
  • C Paris

2. Which song was performed by Dianne Reeves at the Blue Room in 1994?

  • A At Last
  • B What a Wonderful World
  • C Softly As In A Morning Sunrise

3. Which genre dominates Lianne La Havas’ song “Is Your Love Big Enough (Live)”?

  • A Folk and Soul
  • B Rock
  • C Classical

4. What is the core theme of Betty Wright’s song “Clean Up Woman”?

  • A Domestic chores
  • B Relationship consequences
  • C Career aspirations

5. What does Esperanza Spalding’s song “Crowned And Kissed” celebrate?

  • A Celebrity culture
  • B Unsung royalty
  • C Natural beauty

6. Who performed “Ain’t Nobody” live at the North Sea Jazz Festival in 2011?

  • A Aretha Franklin
  • B Tina Turner
  • C Chaka Khan

7. Which artist joined George Duke at the Montreux Festival 1997 to perform “Welcome To My Love”?

  • A Rachelle Ferrell
  • B Whitney Houston
  • C Mariah Carey

8. Which festival did Amy Winehouse perform at in Madrid 2008?

  • A Primavera Sound
  • B Rock in Rio
  • C Benicàssim

9. What marked Björk’s performance at the Royal Opera House during her Vespertine World Tour?

  • A First pop artist to perform there
  • B First performer from Iceland
  • C First live album recorded there

10. Who originally wrote the Go-Go’s hit “We Got the Beat”?

  • A Belinda Carlisle
  • B Jane Wiedlin
  • C Charlotte Caffey

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Tracklist

1 . Diana Krall . There Ain’T No Sweet Man That’s Worth The Salt Of My Tears

Lifted from : Diana Krall visits Tuscany (2013)

2 . Dianne Reeves . Softly As In A Morning Sunrise

Lifted from : Dianne Reeves sings in New-Orleans (1994)

3 . Nina Simone . Feelings

Lifted from : Nina Simone sings at Montreux Jazz Festival (1976)

4 . Lianne La Havas . Is Your Love Big Enough

Lifted from : Lianne La Havas releases her debut album ‘Is Your Love Big Enough?’ (2012)

5 . Betty Wright . Clean Up Woman

Lifted from : Betty Wright sings at North Sea Jazz (2012)

6 . Esperanza Spalding . Crowned And Kissed

Lifted from : Esperanza Spalding sings at North Sea (2012)

7 . Chaka Khan . Ain’t Nobody

Lifted from : Chaka Khan sings at Noth Sea (2011)

8 . Rachelle Ferrell . Welcome To My Love

Lifted from : Rachelle Ferrell sings at Montreux Jazz, then Patti Austin comes in (1997)

9 . Amy Winehouse . Back To Black

Lifted from : Amy Winehouse sings in Madrid (2008)

10 . Björk . Human Behaviour

Lifted from : One Little Indian Release Björk’s Second Album . ‘Debut’ Featuring ‘Human Behaviour’ And ‘Violently Happy’ (1993)

11 . The Go Go’s . We Got The Beat

Lifted from : The Go-Go Release Their Debut Album . ‘Beauty And The Beat’ Featuring ‘We Got The Beat’ (1981)

12 . Lauryn Hill . Ex-Factor

Lifted from : Ms. Lauryn Hill, surprise guest of The Roots in Philly (2012)

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

1. Diana Krall’s performance took place in Lucca, Italy. The event reinforced the city’s appeal as a cultural hub, benefiting from her successful international career.

2. At the Blue Room in 1994, Dianne Reeves showcased her vocal prowess with “Softly As In A Morning Sunrise.” The venue’s history complemented her artistry.

3. Lianne La Havas’ live rendition of “Is Your Love Big Enough” displays folk and soul elements. Her introspective lyrics resonate with this genre fusion.

4. “Clean Up Woman” captures the theme of relationship consequences, specifically the risks of neglect in romance. Wright’s hit remains influential across genres.

5. Esperanza Spalding’s song “Crowned And Kissed” pays homage to unsung royalty. Her lyrics highlight the unnoticed impact of quiet, honorable actions.

6. Chaka Khan delivered “Ain’t Nobody” live at the North Sea Jazz Festival in 2011. Her dynamic performance added to the festival’s diverse lineup.

7. Rachelle Ferrell lent her vocal talents at the Montreux Festival with George Duke. Their collaboration in “Welcome To My Love” showcased a robust live performance.

8. Amy Winehouse performed at the Rock in Rio festival in Madrid, 2008. Her set list included tracks from her acclaimed “Back To Black” album.

9. Björk’s 2001 Royal Opera House concert marked her as the first pop artist there. The venue choice was a nod to her genre-bending appeal.

10. “We Got the Beat” was penned by Charlotte Caffey. The track became emblematic of the Go-Go’s style, solidifying their new wave presence.

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