How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Alison Krauss, Katie Shore, Annie Ross, Samantha Fish, Stevie Nicks, Chaka Khan & Mary J Blige, Jennifer Lopez, Margo Timmins, Suzanne Vega, Lauren Mayberry, Beth Gibbons, Lisa Gerrard
They are the 12 Singing Ladies selected among the 448 Posts we publish this week.
1. Who directed the music video for Robert Plant & Alison Krauss’s “Gone Gone Gone (Done Moved On)”?
- A Martin Scorsese
- B Rocky Schenck
- C David Lynch
2. Which genre best describes the music of Asleep at the Wheel, as performed in their Paste Studio NYC session?
- A Western swing
- B Bebop
- C Grunge
3. What vocal style did Annie Ross help pioneer with her jazz vocal group?
- A Scatting
- B Vocalese
- C Doo-wop
4. In Samantha Fish’s “Either Way I Lose,” which theme prominently shapes the lyrics?
- A Friendship
- B Romantic conflict
- C Social justice
5. Who originally performed the duet with Stevie Nicks on her song “Leather And Lace”?
- A Tom Petty
- B Don Henley
- C Lindsey Buckingham
6. Chaka Khan and Mary J. Blige performed “Sweet Thing” together on which TV event?
- A The Grammy Awards
- B MTV Unplugged
- C Motown Live
7. On which TV show did Jennifer Lopez perform “Do It Well” in 2007?
- A Top of the Pops
- B Parkinson
- C Saturday Night Live
8. Cowboy Junkies’ album “All That Reckoning” was recorded in which city?
- A Vancouver
- B Toronto
- C Montreal
9. In Suzanne Vega’s performance at Thirroul, which song concluded the concert?
- A Luka
- B Gypsy
- C Song of Sand
10. CHVRCHES’ debut single includes instrumentation predominantly driven by what?
- A Acoustic guitars
- B Synthesizers
- C Brass sections
11. Which album featured Portishead’s track “Roads”?
- A Out of Season
- B Dummy
- C Third
12. With which band did Dead Can Dance perform in the 1986 Bremen concert?
- A The Cranberries
- B Heavenly Bodies
- C The Sundays
Tracklist
1 . Alison Krauss . Gone Gone Gone (w/ Robert Plant) |
2 . Katie Shore . Call It . Day Tonight (w/ Asleep at the Wheel)Asleep at the Wheel play . short set at Paste Studios (2017) |
3 . Annie Ross . One Meatball |
4 . Samantha Fish . Either Way . Lose |
5 . Stevie Nicks . Leather And Lace |
6 . Chaka Khan . Mary J. Blige . Sweet Thing |
7 . Jennifer Lopez . Do It Well |
8 . Margo Timmins . All that Reckoning (w/ Cowboy Junkies) |
9 . Suzanne Vega . Song of Sand |
10 . Lauren Mayberry . The Mother We Share (w/ Chvrches) |
11 . Beth Gibbons . Roads (w/ Portishead)Portishead record ‘Roseland NYC Live’ in New-York City (1998) |
12 . Lisa Gerrard . Persephone (w/ Dead Can Dance)Dead Can Dance release their third album . ‘Within The Realm Of . Dying Sun’ on 4AD (1987) |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The music video for “Gone Gone Gone (Done Moved On)” was directed by Rocky Schenck. It premiered in late 2007, coinciding with its release as the single of Plant and Krauss’s album ‘Raising Sand.’ Their collaboration blends rock and bluegrass traditions.
2. Asleep at the Wheel is renowned for their Western swing sound, which incorporates elements of country, jazz, and big band. Their session at Paste Studio NYC in 2018 showcased this genre, enriching their long-standing musical legacy.
3. Annie Ross helped pioneer the vocalese style, a technique that involves setting lyrics to previously instrumental jazz solos. Her work with Lambert, Hendricks & Ross greatly influenced this genre.
4. Samantha Fish’s track “Either Way I Lose” revolves around themes of romantic conflict and explores complex emotional landscapes, a hallmark of her songwriting that resonates with her blues/rock fusion style.
5. “Leather And Lace” features Don Henley as the original duet partner with Stevie Nicks. The song remains a staple in Nicks’ discography and captures her intimate lyricism and melodic style.
6. Chaka Khan and Mary J. Blige performed “Sweet Thing” together on the show ‘Motown Live’ in 1999. This performance highlighted the song’s lasting impact across generations of R&B artists.
7. In 2007, Jennifer Lopez performed “Do It Well” on the talk show ‘Parkinson’ as part of the promotional activities for her album ‘Brave.’ The live performance featured her signature lively choreography.
8. Cowboy Junkies recorded “All That Reckoning” in Toronto. The album continues their introspective and emotive sound, further cementing their influence in alternative country and rock.
9. Suzanne Vega concluded her Thirroul concert with ‘Song of Sand,” underscoring its significance in her repertoire. Known for its lyrical storytelling, the song highlights Vega’s artistic evolution.
10. CHVRCHES’ debut single “The Mother We Share” is prominently driven by synthesizers, reflecting their distinct indietronica style. This energetic and atmospheric approach marked their entry into the music scene.
11. Portishead’s track “Roads” is from their debut album ‘ Dummy,” which became iconic in the trip hop genre. The song’s melancholic tones and haunting lyrics continue to captivate listeners.
12. Dead Can Dance performed with Heavenly Bodies during the 1986 Bremen concert. This collaboration, during the ‘Spleen and Ideal’ tour, highlighted the band’s eclectic and atmospheric live presence.
For THE FULL SINGING LADIES COLLECTION click here
