This week In Singing Ladies 43/52

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

The subjects du jour are : Sheryl Crow, Nina Persson, Astrud Gilberto, Beth Hart, Tori Amos, Lady GaGa, Sade, Annie Lennox, Mariah Carey, Joni Mitchell, Amanda Palmer, PJ Harvey

They are the 12 Singing Ladies selected among the 438 Posts we publish this week.

QUIZ QUESTIONS
QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. Which two musicians joined Sheryl Crow for a 2010 performance of "All I Wanna Do" in Switzerland?

  • A Doyle Bramhall II and Chris Bruce
  • B Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck
  • C Tim McGraw and Kid Rock

2. "Lovefool" by The Cardigans was released in which year?

  • A 1994
  • B 1996
  • C 1998

3. "Canto de Ossanha" is influenced by which of the following religious traditions?

  • A Hinduism
  • B Afro-Brazilian traditions
  • C Norse mythology

4. What genre of music is Beth Hart known for blending in her performances?

  • A Country and pop
  • B Blues and rock
  • C Hip hop and reggae

5. During her Native Invader tour, which Tori Amos track was a standout in St. Paul, MN?

  • A Winter
  • B Silent All These Years
  • C Crucify

6. Lady Gaga performed "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" during which tour?

  • A The Born This Way Ball
  • B artRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball
  • C Joanne World Tour

7. Which album features Sade's song "Cherish the Day"?

  • A Diamond Life
  • B Promise
  • C Love Deluxe

8. Annie Lennox's rendition of "God Bless the Child" is part of which album?

  • A Diva
  • B Nostalgia
  • C Bare

9. On which TV show did Mariah Carey perform "Butterfly" in 1997?

  • A The Oprah Winfrey Show
  • B The Late Show with David Letterman
  • C Saturday Night Live

10. Joni Mitchell's "The Magdalene Laundries" addresses what issue?

  • A Child labor
  • B War refugees
  • C Asylums for “fallen” women in Ireland

11. Which album includes Amanda Palmer’s song "Bottomfeeder"?

  • A Who Killed Amanda Palmer
  • B Theatre Is Evil
  • C There Will Be No Intermission

12. Which musician collaborated with PJ Harvey on the album "To Bring You My Love"?

  • A John Parish
  • B Mick Harvey
  • C Warren Ellis

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Tracklist

1 . Sheryl Crow . All I Wanna Do (w/ Doyle Bramhall II, Chris Bruce)

Lifted from : Sheryl Crow tapes her AVO Session in Basel (2010)

2 . Nina Persson . Lovefool (w/ The Cardigans)

Lifted from : On German TV today, The Cardigans At 'Harald Schmidt Show' (1996)

3 . Astrud Gilberto . Canto De Ossanha (Let Go) (w/ Emily Remler)

Lifted from : Astrud Gilberto and Emily Remler enchant Cork (1983)

4 . Beth Hart . Love Is A Lie

Lifted from : On French TV, Beth Hart at 'C à vous' (2016)

5 . Tori Amos . Crucify

Lifted from : Tori Amos rocks St Paul (2017)

6 . Lady GaGa . Bang Bang

Lifted from : Lady Gaga (Art) raves London (2014)

7 . Sade . Cherish the Day

Lifted from : On TV today, Sade at 'Jay Leno' (1993)

8 . Annie Lennox . God Bless The Child

Lifted from : Annie Lennox releases her sixth album . 'Nostalgia' (2014)

9 . Mariah Carey . Butterfly

Lifted from : On TV today, Mariah Carey with David Letterman (1997)

10 . Joni Mitchell . The Magdalene Laundries

Lifted from : Asylum publish Joni Mitchell's fifteenth album . 'Turbulent Indigo' (1994)

11 . Amanda Palmer . Bottomfeeder (w/ The Grand Theft Orchestra)

Lifted from : Amanda Palmer brings The Grand Theft Orchestra to London (2012)

12 . PJ Harvey . To Bring You My Love

Lifted from : PJ Harvey goes to Florence (2016)

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

1. Doyle Bramhall II and Chris Bruce joined Sheryl Crow in 2010 for a unique performance in Switzerland. The collaboration highlighted Crow's preference for working with familiar musicians across live and studio settings.

2. "Lovefool" was released in 1996, adding a catchy pop tune to The Cardigans' repertoire. The song became an international hit, showcasing the band's melodic style.

3. "Canto de Ossanha" is inspired by Afro-Brazilian religious traditions, including Candomblé and Umbanda. These influences are woven into its jazzy Afro-Samba rhythms.

4. Beth Hart is praised for her blend of blues and rock, which she showcased on the French TV program *C à vous*. Her emotive performances have built a strong fanbase in Europe and the US.

5. Tori Amos performed "Crucify," a standout track during her St. Paul concert in 2017. The song captures the introspective and piano-focused style she's known for.

6. Lady Gaga included "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" in her artRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball tour. Her live rendition paid homage to classic pop and showcased her vocal prowess.

7. "Cherish the Day" is part of Sade's 1992 album *Love Deluxe*. The song is known for its smooth instrumentation and expressive lyrics.

8. Annie Lennox's "God Bless the Child" is featured on her 2014 album *Nostalgia*. The track highlights Lennox's skillful vocal interpretation of classic songs.

9. Mariah Carey performed "Butterfly" on *The Late Show with David Letterman* in 1997. This performance was part of the promotional activities for her sixth studio album.

10. "The Magdalene Laundries" by Joni Mitchell addresses the plight of women confined in Irish asylums. The song brings attention to the harsh realities faced by these marginalized women.

11. "Bottomfeeder" appears on Amanda Palmer's 2012 album *Theatre Is Evil*. The song's themes of loss and longing are complemented by its dynamic arrangement.

12. PJ Harvey collaborated with John Parish on *To Bring You My Love*. Released in 1995, the album is noted for its blues influence and critical acclaim.

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