This week In Singing Ladies 46/52

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

The subjects du jour are : Judy Garland & Liza Minnelli, Sade Adu, Norah Jones, Susan Tedeschi, Tracy Chapman, Chrissie Hynde, Linda Ronstadt, Diana Krall, Beth Hart, Brittany Howard, Jessie J, Rihanna & Britney Spears

They are the 12 Singing Ladies selected among the 403 Posts we publish this week.

1. In what year did Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli perform their notable duet on “The Judy Garland Show”?

  • A 1961
  • B 1963
  • C 1965

2. Which concert venue was not part of Sade’s first live album recordings during the Lovers Rock Tour?

  • A Arrowhead Pond
  • B Madison Square Garden
  • C Great Western Forum

3. Which instrument does Norah Jones emphasize in live performances of “Stuck”?

  • A Drums
  • B Guitar
  • C Piano

4. Janis Joplin’s song “Kozmic Blues” was co-written with which musician?

  • A Peter Asher
  • B Kris Kristofferson
  • C Gabriel Mekler

5. Which year saw the release of Tracy Chapman’s “Smoke and Ashes” as a single?

  • A 1995
  • B 1996
  • C 1997

6. Who inspired Chrissie Hynde to write “Don’t Get Me Wrong”?

  • A Stevie Nicks
  • B John McEnroe
  • C David Bowie

7. “You’re No Good” was Linda Ronstadt’s first number-one hit on which chart?

  • A UK Singles Chart
  • B Billboard Hot 100
  • C Billboard Adult Contemporary

8. Who produced Diana Krall’s album “Glad Rag Doll”?

  • A Tommy LiPuma
  • B T-Bone Burnett
  • C Rick Rubin

9. Beth Hart’s cover of “Chocolate Jesus” originally comes from which songwriter?

  • A Bob Dylan
  • B Tom Waits
  • C Johnny Cash

10. Which song by Alabama Shakes features in the film *Silver Linings Playbook*?

  • A “Always Alright”
  • B “Be Mine”
  • C “Hang Loose”

11. Jessie J’s “Who You Are” emphasizes which theme?

  • A Wealth
  • B Self-acceptance
  • C Revenge

12. Which two artists performed the remix of “S&M” at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards?

  • A Rihanna and Nicki Minaj
  • B Britney Spears and Katy Perry
  • C Rihanna and Britney Spears

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1 . Judy Garland & Liza Minnelli . We Could Make Such Beautiful Music Together

Lifted from : On TV today, Liza Minnelli at ‘The Judy Garland Show’ (1963)

2 . Sade Adu . Flow (w/ Sade)

Lifted from : Sade release their fifth album . ‘Lovers Rock’ featuring ‘By Your Side’ (2000)

3 . Norah Jones . Stuck

Lifted from : Blue Note publish Norah Jones’ fourth album . ‘The Fall’ featuring ‘Chasing Pirates’ (2009)

4 . Susan Tedeschi . Kozmic Blues

Lifted from : Elektra publish Tracy Chapman’s fourth album . ‘New Beginning’ featuring ‘Give Me One Reason’ (1995)

5 . Tracy Chapman . Smoke and Ashes

Lifted from : Susan Tedeschi pays . tribute to Janis Joplin (2009)

6 . Chrissie Hynde . Down The Wrong Way

Lifted from : Chrissie Hynde teams up with Moreno Veloso (1993)

7 . Linda Ronstadt . You’re No Good

Lifted from : Linda Ronstadt sings in Germany (1976)

8 . Diana Krall . There Ain’t No Sweet Man That’s Worth The Salt Of My Tears

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Diana Krall. ‘Diana, Quiet Star’

9 . Beth Hart . Chocolate Jesus

Lifted from : Beth Hart covers Tom Waits in Paris (2011)

10 . Brittany Howard . Be Mine (w/ Alabama Shakes)

Lifted from : Alabama Shakes come back to London (2012)

11 . Jessie J . Who You Are

Lifted from : Jessie J rocks London (2018)

12 . Rihanna & Britney Spears . S&M Remix

Lifted from : Rihanna releases her fifth album . ‘Loud’ featuring ‘Only Girl (In the World),’ ‘What’s My Name?’and ‘S&M’ (2010)

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

1. In 1963, Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli took the stage together on “The Judy Garland Show.” The performance marked a poignant moment, highlighting both their talents and familial bond.

2. Sade’s live album was recorded at Arrowhead Pond and Great Western Forum, excluding Madison Square Garden. The album highlighted performances from the Lovers Rock Tour.

3. Norah Jones emphasizes the piano in live versions of “Stuck.” Her intimate performances focus on her nuanced piano work, maintaining the song’s reflective mood.

4. “Kozmic Blues” was co-written by Janis Joplin and Gabriel Mekler. The song signaled Joplin’s first venture into solo work and remains a staple in blues rock.

5. Tracy Chapman released “Smoke and Ashes” as a single in 1996. The song contributed to the success of her album *New Beginning* and highlighted Chapman’s folk-rock style.

6. Chrissie Hynde was inspired by John McEnroe to write “Don’t Get Me Wrong.” Their friendship influenced both the song’s upbeat tone and lyrical content.

7. “You’re No Good” hit the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The track became Linda Ronstadt’s first and only number-one hit, securing its place in her live shows.

8. T-Bone Burnett produced Diana Krall’s album “Glad Rag Doll.” The album featured Krall’s interpretation of early 20th-century jazz standards.

9. The original songwriter for “Chocolate Jesus” is Tom Waits. Beth Hart’s covers add a bluesy depth to the song’s exploration of religious motifs.

10. The track “Always Alright” by Alabama Shakes is featured in *Silver Linings Playbook*. The band’s live energy was captured in their 2012 performance at The Forum.

11. “Who You Are” by Jessie J explores the theme of self-acceptance. The song features autobiographical lyrics expressing resilience.

12. Rihanna and Britney Spears performed “S&M” at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards. Their collaboration was among the event’s standout moments.

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