This week In Singing Ladies 44/52

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

The subjects du jour are : Eva Cassidy, Beth Hart, Lisa Stansfield, Yma Sumac, Jennifer Rush, Céline Dion, Omara Portuondo, Melody Gardot, Paloma Faith, Judy Garland, Emeli Sandé, Linda Ronstadt

They are the 12 Singing Ladies selected among the 383 Posts we publish this week.

1. What notable performance included Eva Cassidy’s rendition of “Time After Time”?

  • A Grammys
  • B MTV Unplugged
  • C Wammie Awards

2. Which artist was among the headliners at Baloise Session 2018?

  • A Taylor Swift
  • B George Ezra
  • C Adele

3. Where did Lisa Stansfield perform “Don’t Explain” in 2015?

  • A Sydney Opera House
  • B Ronnie Scott’s
  • C Madison Square Garden

4. What element of Yma Sumac’s “Chuncho” astonished audiences?

  • A Electronic synthesizers
  • B Five-octave vocal range
  • C Heavy metal guitars

5. What is the primary theme explored in Jennifer Rush’s “Hero Of A Fool”?

  • A Power of true friendship
  • B Regret and emotional reflection
  • C Finding love in unexpected places

6. Which artist covered Léo Ferré’s “Avec le temps”?

  • A Madonna
  • B Celine Dion
  • C Adele

7. What distinct musical blend characterizes Omara Portuondo’s *Flor De Amor*?

  • A Cuban and Brazilian influences
  • B Country and Western
  • C Celtic and Folk

8. On which show did Paloma Faith perform “Never Tear Us Apart” in 2012?

  • A Good Morning America
  • B Alan Carr: Chatty Man
  • C Saturday Night Live

9. Who originally composed “Quiet Fire,” featured on *Worrisome Heart*?

  • A Melody Gardot
  • B Adele
  • C Norah Jones

10. What was unique about Judy Garland’s film performance of “The Man That Got Away”?

  • A First song she wrote
  • B Has several recorded versions
  • C Only live performance

11. Which awards show featured Emeli Sandé’s live performance of “My Kind of Love” in 2012?

  • A MTV Video Music Awards
  • B MOBO Awards
  • C Brit Awards

12. At which German city did Linda Ronstadt perform in 1976?

  • A Berlin
  • B Munich
  • C Offenbach

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Tracklist

1 . Eva Cassidy . Time After Time

Lifted from : We Remember Eva Cassidy

2 . Beth Hart . Your Heart Is As Black As Night

Lifted from : Beth Hart holds . ‘Session’ in Basel (2018)

3 . Lisa Stansfield . Don’t Explain

Lifted from : Lisa Stansfield swings at Ronnie Scott’s (2002)

4 . Yma Sumac . Chuncho (The Forest Creatures)

Lifted from : We remember Yma Sumac. ‘Se Va Volando’

5 . Jennifer Rush . Hero of A Fool

Lifted from : On German TV Today, Jennifer Rush At ‘Rock Pop Music Hall’ (1985)

6 . Céline Dion . Avec le temps

Lifted from : Céline Dion celebrates her late husband (2016)

7 . Omara Portuondo . Amor de mis amores

Lifted from : Feliz Cumpleaños Omara Portuondo. ‘La Gran De Este Mundo’

8 . Melody Gardot . Quiet Fire

Lifted from : Melody Gardot begins the recording of her debut album . ‘Worrisome Heart’ (2005)

9 . Paloma Faith . Never Tear Us Apart

Lifted from : On English TV today, Paloma Faith at ‘Chatty Man Show’ (2012)

10 . Judy Garland . The Man That Got Away

Lifted from : Judy Garland shoots ‘A Star is Born’ (1953)

11 . Emeli Sandé . My Kind Of Love

Lifted from : On English TV, Emeli Sandé at the MOBO Awards (2012)

12 . Linda Ronstadt . It Doesn’t Matter Anymore

Lifted from : Linda Ronstadt releases her fifth album . ‘Heart Like . Wheel’ featuring ‘When Will . Be Loved’ (1974)

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

1. Eva Cassidy performed “Time After Time” at the Wammie Awards, dedicating it to local musicians. Her live rendition reveals her ability to create emotionally resonant interpretations.

2. George Ezra headlined at Baloise Session 2018, an event celebrated for its intimate setting and diverse lineup. Key to its charm is the old New York club atmosphere it recreated.

3. Lisa Stansfield performed “Don’t Explain” at Ronnie Scott’s in 2015. Her rendition highlighted her jazz influences and skillful vocal interpretation.

4. Yma Sumac’s “Chuncho” astounded audiences with her five-octave vocal range, mimicking forest creatures. This reflected her Andean roots and vocal prowess.

5. “Hero Of A Fool” by Jennifer Rush delves into regret and emotional reflection, with its lyrics exploring the impact of past relationships. It’s about learning from emotional pain.

6. Celine Dion performed “Avec le temps,” adding her touch to this Léo Ferré classic. Dion’s version underscores the timeless appeal of its themes of love and loss.

7. *Flor De Amor* mixes Cuban and Brazilian influences, exemplifying Omara Portuondo’s adaptability. This album signified her artistic growth and cultural fusion.

8. Paloma Faith performed “Never Tear Us Apart” on Alan Carr: Chatty Man in 2012. Her soulful rendition brought a new dimension to the INXS classic.

9. Melody Gardot originally composed “Quiet Fire” for her debut album *Worrisome Heart*. The song showcases her talents as both a songwriter and performer.

10. “The Man That Got Away” performed by Judy Garland in *A Star Is Born* has multiple versions. This song became synonymous with Garland’s star quality.

11. Emeli Sandé performed “My Kind of Love” at the MOBO Awards in 2012 where she was also awarded Best Female Act, highlighting her profound early career impact.

12. Linda Ronstadt performed in Offenbach, Germany in 1976. Her concert was part of a European tour showcasing her country rock repertoire.

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