How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Roberta Flack, Lianne La Havas, Chavela Vargas, Emmylou Harris, Margo Timmins, Sarah Vaughan, Aretha Franklin, Celia Cruz, Joss Stone, Pat Benatar, Lady Gaga, Janis Joplin
They are the 12 Singing Ladies selected among the 385 Posts we publish this week.
1. What inspired Roberta Flack’s ‘Killing Me Softly with His Song’ ?
- A A dream she had
- B A novel
- C Lori Lieberman’s concert experience
2. Which element is not a part of Lianne La Havas’s ‘Midnight’ track?
- A Reggae
- B Hip-Hop
- C Doo-wop
3. Chavela Vargas’s interpretation of ‘Un Mundo Raro’ is primarily associated with which genre?
- A Mariachi
- B Bolero ranchera
- C Salsa
4. What was significant about the Little Feat Lowell George Tribute concert in 1979?
- A It was documented and released as an album
- B It was a one-night-only collaborative event
- C It featured Frank Zappa as a performer
5. What theme is central to the Cowboy Junkies’ song ‘Good Friday’ ?
- A Political protests
- B Personal loss
- C Road trips
6. ‘I’ve Got a Crush on You’ is a song by which composer duo?
- A Rodgers and Hammerstein
- B Lennon and McCartney
- C George and Ira Gershwin
7. How did Aretha Franklin accompany herself during her 1970 performance of ‘Spirit in the Dark’ in Antibes, France?
- A On a harpsichord
- B On a piano
- C On a saxophone
8. Which accomplishment is associated with Celia Cruz’s song ‘Ríe y Llora’ ?
- A It was her first song to hit number one
- B It was the last song she recorded
- C It won a Grammy for Best Latin Album
9. What was notable about Joss Stone’s performance of ‘Love Me’ at WFUV?
- A It was a duet
- B It took place in a stadium
- C It was an intimate studio session
10. Who originally performed ‘You Better Run’ before Pat Benatar covered it?
- A The Young Rascals
- B The Kinks
- C The Rolling Stones
11. On which TV show did Lady Gaga perform ‘Yoü and I’ in 2011?
- A The View
- B Saturday Night Live
- C The Tonight Show
12. ‘My Baby’ was performed by Janis Joplin on which notable occasion?
- A Her final public concert
- B Her last TV appearance
- C Her first festival performance
Tracklist
1 . Roberta Flack . Killing Me Softly With His Song |
2 . Lianne La Havas . Midnight |
3 . Chavela Vargas . Un Mundo Raro |
4 . Emmylou Harris . Here, There And Everywhere |
5 . Margo Timmins . Good Friday (w/ Cowboy Junkies) |
6 . Sarah Vaughan . I’ve Got A Crush On You |
7 . Aretha Franklin . Spirit In The Dark |
8 . Celia Cruz . Rie Y Llora |
9 . Joss Stone . Love Me |
10 . Pat Benatar . You Better Run |
11 . Lady Gaga . You And I |
12 . Janis Joplin . My Baby |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. ‘Killing Me Softly with His Song’ was inspired by Lori Lieberman’s experience at a Don McLean concert. This inspiration translated into the song’s raw emotional depth, contributing to its critical acclaim.
2. ‘Midnight’ by Lianne La Havas does not incorporate Hip-Hop. The track showcases reggae, doo-wop, and other styles, reflecting her Jamaican roots and diverse influences.
3. The song ‘Un Mundo Raro’ by Chavela Vargas is associated with the bolero ranchera genre. Vargas’s unique vocal style brings a distinctive interpretation to this classic composition.
4. The Little Feat Lowell George Tribute concert was a unique, one-night-only event. It featured various artists collaborating to honor Lowell George shortly after his death.
5. Personal loss is a central theme of ‘Good Friday’ by Cowboy Junkies. The song’s lyrics weave mythology and religious imagery to explore grief and introspection.
6. ‘I’ve Got a Crush on You’ was composed by George and Ira Gershwin. It’s a love ballad prominently featured in musical theater, adding to Sarah Vaughan’s acclaimed repertoire.
7. During the 1970 performance in Antibes, Aretha Franklin played the piano while singing ‘Spirit in the Dark.’ This adds a personal touch to her powerful presence on stage.
8. ‘Ríe y Llora’ is noted as the last song recorded by Celia Cruz. The track’s themes of joy and sorrow reflect both the spirit of the album and Cruz’s enduring legacy in Latin music.
9. Joss Stone’s performance of ‘Love Me’ at WFUV was a notable intimate studio session. It captured the raw emotion and sophistication of her vocal talent in a unique setting.
10. The Young Rascals originally performed ‘You Better Run’ before it was covered by Pat Benatar. Her rock adaptation energetically reimagined the song for a new audience.
11. Lady Gaga performed ‘Yoü and I’ on The View in 2011. The performance was part of a multi-faceted appearance where she engaged in discussions and showcased her musical versatility.
12. Janis Joplin performed ‘My Baby’ during her last TV appearance on The Dick Cavett Show. The performance is remembered as part of her final public communications before her untimely death.
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