How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Valerie Simpson, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Buika, Aaliyah, Randy Crawford, Lauryn Hil, Etta James , Mary J. Blige, Brittany Howard, Bettye LaVette, Bette Midler
They are the 12 Singing Ladies selected among the 430 Posts we publish this week.
1. What special feature distinguished Anthology, the venue for “Live at Anthology San Diego”?
- A Retro decor
- B Multi-camera setup
- C Vintage instruments
2. Who wrote the hit single “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” for Whitney Houston?
- A George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam
- B Diane Warren and David Foster
- C Carole Bayer Sager and Burt Bacharach
3. Which type of chart did Aretha Franklin’s “Don’t Play That Song” reach number one on?
- A Pop Chart
- B Jazz Chart
- C R&B Chart
4. Where was Buika’s live recording of “Jodida pero contenta” on November 8, 2018, captured?
- A Berlin, Germany
- B Usina del Arte, Buenos Aires
- C Casa da Música, Portugal
5. What televised show did Aaliyah perform “More Than a Woman” on in 2001?
- A The Oprah Winfrey Show
- B Live with Regis and Kelly
- C The Rosie O’Donnell Show
6. Who collaborated with Randy Crawford on the album “Feeling Good”?
- A Joe Sample
- B Herbie Hancock
- C Chick Corea
7. Which nation was the live performance “Lauryn Hill – Ex Factor LIVE!!! Japan” associated with?
- A South Korea
- B Japan
- C China
8. In the 1987 program “A Blues Session,” who shared the stage with Etta James during “I’d Rather Go Blind”?
- A Buddy Guy
- B Dr. John
- C Eric Clapton
9. What album features Mary J. Blige’s song “When We”?
- A The Breakthrough
- B Love & Life
- C No More Drama
10. What live project documented Alabama Shakes performing “Hold On” in Florence, Alabama?
- A Unplugged Sessions
- B Live from the Shoals
- C Tiny Desk Concerts
11. Which Tom Waits song did Bettye LaVette perform during a WFUV session?
- A Jersey Girl
- B Downtown Train
- C Yesterday Is Here
12. What inspired the storyline in the film “The Rose,” for which Bette Midler recorded the title song?
- A Aretha Franklin’s life
- B Joan Baez’s memoir
- C Janis Joplin’s career
Tracklist
1 . Valerie Simpson . Street CornerWe all wish Happy Birthday to Valerie Simpson. ‘Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Valerie’ |
2 . Whitney Houston . I Wanna Dance With Somebody |
3 . Aretha Franklin . Don’t Play That Song |
4 . Buika . Jodida Pero Contenta |
5 . Aaliyah . More Than A Woman |
6 . Randy Crawford . Feeling Good (w/ Joe Sample trio)Randy Crawford and Joe Sample release ‘Feeling Good . (2006) |
7 . Lauryn Hill– Ex Factor |
8 . Etta James . I’d Rather Go Blind (w/ Dr.John)Etta James releases her eighth album . ‘Tell Mama’ featuring ‘I’d Rather Go Blind’ (1968) |
9 . Mary J. Blige . When WeGeffen Records publish Mary J. Blige’s sixth album . ‘Love . Life’ (2003) |
10 . Brittany Howard . Hold On (w/ Alabama Shakes) |
11 . Bettye LaVette . Yesterday is Here |
12 . Bette Midler . The RoseAtlantic publish Bette Midler’s ‘The Rose,’ the official soundtrack to the eponymous movie (1979) |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The venue Anthology had a notable multi-camera, broadcast-quality setup. This advanced setup brought various Emmy nominations for its concert footage.
2. “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” was penned by George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam. Their partnership with Houston extended to preceding hits like “How Will I Know.”
3. Aretha Franklin’s “Don’t Play That Song” hit number one on the R&B chart. The track achieved gold certification while reaching notable positions globally in 1970.
4. The live rendition of “Jodida pero contenta” was captured at Usina del Arte in Buenos Aires. This recording reflects Buika’s ongoing dedication to live performances.
5. In 2001, Aaliyah showcased “More Than a Woman” on Live with Regis and Kelly, utilizing the platform amidst her promotional tours for the track.
6. Randy Crawford collaborated with Joe Sample on “Feeling Good.” Their musical partnership traces back decades, highlighted by previous joint efforts and concerts.
7. The live performance captured in Japan aligns with the era of “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.” This aligns her global promotion with the album’s successful run.
8. During “A Blues Session,” Etta James and Dr. John paired onstage for “I’d Rather Go Blind.” This televised event highlighted their musical collaboration.
9. “When We” is featured on Mary J. Blige’s album “Love & Life.” Released in 2003, it marks her transition to Geffen Records after her previous label’s absorption.
10. “Live from the Shoals” features Alabama Shakes performing “Hold On” in Florence. This predates their album release and captures an early form of the song.
11. Bettye LaVette performed “Yesterday Is Here” during a WFUV session. The Tom Waits-penned song is part of her broader catalog of soulful interpretations.
12. “The Rose” draws inspiration from concepts linked to Janis Joplin. However, the narrative centers on a fictional character, portrayed by Bette Midler.
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