How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Andra Day, Valerie June, Gloria Estefan, Pat Benatar, PJ Harvey, Björk, Feist, Madeleine Peyroux, Me’Shell NdegéOcello, Mariah Carey, Joan Osborne, Joni Mitchell
They are the 12 Singing Ladies selected among the 393 Posts we publish this week.
Tracklist
1 . Andra Day . Gin & Juice (Let Go My Hand) |
2 . Valerie June . Dust of the Dirty Rambler |
3 . Gloria Estefan . Anything for You |
4 . Pat Benatar . I Need . LoverPat Benatar releases 'In the Heat of the Night,' her debut album featuring 'Heartbreaker' (1979) |
5 . PJ Harvey . Sheela-na-gig |
6 . Björk . Pleasure Is All Mine |
7 . Feist . 1234 |
8 . Madeleine Peyroux . On My Own |
9 . Meshell Ndegeocello . Dead EndWe all wish Happy Birthday to Meshell Ndegeocello. 'Me'Shell Ma Belle' |
10 . Mariah Carey . Dreamlover |
11 . Joan Osborne . Tangled up in Blue |
12 . Joni Mitchell . Big Yellow Taxi |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Andra Day performed "Gin & Juice (Let Go My Hand)" live in 2015, notably during her New York City appearances. This performance is among her early career highlights documented from that timeframe.
2. Valerie June performed "Dust Of The Dirty Rambler" at the Bumbershoot Music Lounge as part of the Live on KEXP series. Her set was captured during a recording session on September 1, 2014.
3. Gloria Estefan released a fully Spanish version of her song titled "No Te Olvidaré" in 1988. The track was among various versions issued globally that year.
4. "I Need a Lover" was a debut single for Pat Benatar but was originally written by John Mellencamp. It remains a staple in Benatar's live performances.
5. In August 1992, PJ Harvey performed "Sheela-Na-Gig" at the Reading Festival. The event highlighted her early work and coincided with the release of her debut album, Dry.
6. Björk collaborated with Rahzel, Mike Patton, and Tanya Tagaq on "The Pleasure Is All Mine." The song was part of her album Medúlla, emphasizing an a cappella style.
7. Feist performed "1234" on the Late Show with David Letterman in 2007. The song became her most commercially successful single, featuring on her album The Reminder.
8. Madeleine Peyroux toured with her album Anthem in 2018, featuring the track "On My Own." The album reflects her incisive connection to personal and political themes.
9. Meshell Ndegeocello performed "Dead End" on KCRW in 2012. The session included tracks from her album Weather, showcasing intricate musical arrangements.
10. Mariah Carey’s "Fantasy" concert was recorded at Madison Square Garden in 1995. It was televised as a special to promote her Daydream album.
11. Joan Osborne performed "Tangled Up in Blue" at Paste Studios in 2017. The event was part of her project interpreting Bob Dylan's works, which resulted in an album.
12. Joni Mitchell performed "Big Yellow Taxi" at the Isle of Wight Festival in 1970. The song reflects her environmental concerns, with a famous chorus about paving over green spaces.
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