This week In Singing Ladies 45/52

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

The subjects du jour are : Lana Del Rey, Tori Amos, Susan Tedeschi, Norah Jones, Alicia Keys, P!nk, Florence + The Machine, Joss Stone, Kate Bush, The Webb Sisters, Leona Lewis, Madonna

They are the Singing Ladies selected among the 338 Posts we publish this week.

1. What style is Lana Del Rey’s “Born to Die” album noted for incorporating?

  • A Jazz and folk
  • B Electronic and hip-hop
  • C Baroque pop and trip hop

2. During which event did Tori Amos perform “Talula” with extended piano intros?

  • A Coachella Festival
  • B Baloise Session 2015
  • C Glastonbury Festival

3. Where did Tedeschi Trucks Band perform “The Sky is Crying” on October 29, 2013?

  • A The O2 Arena
  • B Royal Albert Hall
  • C Madison Square Garden

4. Which track did Norah Jones cover during the 2016 Baloise Session?

  • A Black
  • B Heart of Gold
  • C Imagine

5. What was notable about Alicia Keys’ performance of “Illusion of Bliss” on *Jimmy Kimmel Live*?

  • A It featured a full orchestra
  • B It was her first live TV performance of the song
  • C It included a dance routine

6. On which show did Pink perform “Nobody Knows” in 2006?

  • A The New Paul O’Grady Show
  • B Top of the Pops
  • C Saturday Night Live

7. Which venue hosted Florence + The Machine’s live performance of “Cosmic Love” noted for its vintage interior?

  • A Rivoli Ballroom
  • B BBC Radio Theatre
  • C Royal Festival Hall

8. Where was Joss Stone’s song “Karma” recorded?

  • A Los Angeles
  • B Nashville
  • C New York City

9. Which theme does Kate Bush’s “King of the Mountain” explore?

  • A The beauty of nature
  • B Fame and isolation
  • C The pursuit of knowledge

10. “The Goodnight Song” by The Webb Sisters focuses on which central theme?

  • A Joy and celebration
  • B Emotional support and reassurance
  • C Adventure and exploration

11. Which 2007 song by Leona Lewis became a global chart-topper?

  • A Footprints in the Sand
  • B Better in Time
  • C Bleeding Love

12. What notable feature does Madonna’s “Hung Up” include?

  • A A sample from ABBA
  • B A gospel choir
  • C A rock guitar solo

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Tracklist

1 . Lana Del Rey . Born To Die

Lifted from : Lana Del Rey comes to Paris (2011)

2 . Tori Amos . Talula

Lifted from : Tori Amos is solo in Basel (2015)

3 . Susan Tedeschi . The Sky Is Crying (w/ Tedeschi Trucks Band)

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Susan Tedeschi

4 . Norah Jones . Black

Lifted from : Norah Jones visits Basel (2016)

5 . Alicia Keys . Illusion Of Bliss

Lifted from : Alicia Keys sings at The Apollo (2016)

6 . P!nk . Nobody Knows

Lifted from : On British TV today, Pink with Paul O’Grady (2006)

7 . Florence + The Machine . Cosmic Love

Lifted from : BBC tapes Florence . the Machine in concert (2012)

8 . Joss Stone . Karma

Lifted from : Joss Stone rocks São Paulo (2012)

9 . Kate Bush . King Of The Mountain

Lifted from : Kate Bush releases her eighth album . ‘Aerial’ featuring ‘King of the Mountain’ (2005)

10 . The Webb Sisters . The Goodnight Song

Lifted from : The Webb Sisters harmonize in Dublin (2011)

11 . Leona Lewis . Bleeding Love

Lifted from : Leona Lewis releases her debut album . ‘Spirit’ featuring ‘A Moment Like This,’ ‘Bleeding Love’ and ‘Better in Time’ (2007)

12 . Madonna . Hung Up

Lifted from : Madonna releases her tenth album . ‘Confessions on . Dance Floor’ featuring ‘Hung Up,’ ‘Sorry,’ ‘Get Together’ and ‘Jump’ (2005)

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

1. “Born to Die” has a cinematic style blending baroque pop and trip hop. These elements set the tonal foundation for Del Rey’s Americana-themed lyrics, echoing a bygone era.

2. The Baloise Session 2015 featured Tori Amos performing “Talula” with distinctive piano intros, reflecting her interpretive depth and career versatility.

3. Tedeschi Trucks Band embraced the classic blues sound of “The Sky is Crying” during their performance at Royal Albert Hall, known for its live music legacy.

4. Norah Jones covered “Black” at the Baloise Session, showcasing her ability to blend jazz influences with contemporary works, aligning with her artistically diverse nature.

5. Alicia Keys performed “Illusion of Bliss” on *Jimmy Kimmel Live*, debuting it live on TV and highlighting her strong vocal delivery and emotive themes.

6. Pink presented “Nobody Knows” on The New Paul O’Grady Show, underlining the singular vulnerability that characterizes the track and promotional effort for her album.

7. The Rivoli Ballroom, a preserved slice of the 1950s, was the atmospheric backdrop for Florence + The Machine’s “Cosmic Love,” aligning perfectly with its nostalgic essence.

8. Joss Stone’s “Karma” highlights her collaboration in Nashville with Dave Stewart, capturing a blend of soulful R&B rooted in reflective themes of action and consequence.

9. Kate Bush’s “King of the Mountain” thematically investigates the isolating realities of fame, further enriched by cultural references like Elvis Presley and Citizen Kane’s “Rosebud.”

10. “The Goodnight Song” by The Webb Sisters is a lullaby of emotional reassurance, emphasizing unwavering support through its soothing melody and harmonies.

11. “Bleeding Love” by Leona Lewis achieved staggering global chart success, emblematic of its powerful vocals and resonating emotional depth.

12. “Hung Up” by Madonna uses a danceable ABBA sample, marking one of her ingenious reinventions in pop music’s fast-paced landscape.

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