How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Agnetha Fältskog, Carly Simon, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Cleo Laine, Bette Midler, Emilíana Torrini, PJ Harvey, Bonnie Raitt, Julie Andrews, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Diana Krall, k.d. lang
They are the 12 Singing Ladies selected among the 369 Posts we publish this week.
1. Which real-life event partly inspired ABBA’s song “The Winner Takes It All”?
- A Ulvaeus and Fältskog’s divorce
- B Sweden’s World Cup loss
- C A chess tournament
2. Who did Carly Simon publicly name as an inspiration for “You’re So Vain”?
- A Mick Jagger
- B Warren Beatty
- C James Taylor
3. In which city did Lauryn Hill perform “Ex-Factor” at her homecoming concert in 2013?
- A Los Angeles
- B Boston
- C New York City
4. Which 1977 event featured Cleo Laine’s medley performance of “It Might As Well Be Spring”?
- A Montreux Jazz Festival
- B Royal Variety Performance
- C Broadway debut
5. What film prominently featured Bette Midler’s performance of “The Wind Beneath My Wings”?
- A Beaches
- B Steel Magnolias
- C Terms of Endearment
6. Which television show used Emilíana Torrini’s song “Ha Ha” in an episode?
- A The Walking Dead
- B Grey’s Anatomy
- C Breaking Bad
7. From which author’s work does PJ Harvey’s “Angelene” draw inspiration?
- A J.K. Rowling
- B J.D. Salinger
- C Ernest Hemingway
8. Which album featured Bonnie Raitt’s song “Have a Heart”?
- A Luck of the Draw
- B Nick of Time
- C Green Light
9. Which artist did Julie Andrews cover when she sang “Vincent (Starry, Starry Night)”?
- A Bob Dylan
- B James Taylor
- C Don McLean
10. Which song did Cécile McLorin Salvant perform with Sullivan Fortner on “Live From Here”?
- A Summertime
- B You’ve Got to Give Me Some
- C Feeling Good
11. Which orchestral group contributed to Diana Krall’s “Maybe You’ll Be There” on her album *The Look of Love*?
- A Berlin Philharmonic
- B Los Angeles Philharmonic
- C London Symphony Orchestra
12. On which album did k.d. lang’s “Wash Me Clean” first appear?
- A Absolute Torch and Twang
- B Ingénue
- C Hymns of the 49th Parallel
Tracklist
1 . Agnetha Fältskog . The Winner Takes It All (w/ ABBA) |
2 . Carly Simon . You’re so VainCarly Simon releases her third studio album . ‘No Secrets’ featuring ‘You’re So Vain’ (1972) |
3 . Ms. Lauryn Hill . Ex-Factor |
4 . Cleo Laine . It Might As Well Be Spring, Come Back To Me |
5 . Bette Midler . Wind Beneath My Wings |
6 . Emilíana Torrini . Ha HaOn English TV today, Emilíana Torrinii at “”˜The Culture Show—” (2008) |
7 . PJ Harvey . Angelene |
8 . Bonnie Raitt . Have A HeartBonnie Raitt supports earthquake victims (1989) |
9 . Julie Andrews . Vincent (Starry, Starry Night) |
10 . Cécile McLorin Salvant . You’ve Got to Give Me SomeOn radio Today, Cécile McLorin Salvant At ‘Live From Here’ (2017) |
11 . Diana Krall . Maybe You’ll Be ThereDiana Krall starts the recording of her first live album . ‘Live in Paris’ (2001) |
12 . k.d. lang . Wash Me Clean |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. ABBA’s “The Winner Takes It All” was inspired by Björn Ulvaeus and Agnetha Fältskog’s divorce. The song’s personal theme mirrors their real-life experiences, enhancing its emotional impact.
2. Carly Simon confirmed Warren Beatty as one of the inspirations for “You’re So Vain”. Despite years of speculation, this song remains an intriguing piece of gossip-laden pop history.
3. Lauryn Hill performed “Ex-Factor” in New York City during her 2013 homecoming concert. This event marked her return to live performances.
4. Cleo Laine performed at the Royal Variety Performance in 1977. Her medley showcased her vocal prowess in blending different musical eras.
5. Bette Midler’s track became iconic with the film “Beaches”. This film helped cement her association with “The Wind Beneath My Wings”.
6. The song “Ha Ha” by Emilíana Torrini appeared on Grey’s Anatomy. The show’s use of music supports its dramatic emotional appeal.
7. PJ Harvey’s “Angelene” references J.D. Salinger’s work. The lyrics craft intriguing narratives inspired by his short story “Pretty Mouth and Green My Eyes”.
8. Bonnie Raitt’s “Have a Heart” appears on the album “Nick of Time”. The album was pivotal in her career, showcasing her blend of R&B and pop sounds.
9. Julie Andrews covered Don McLean’s “Vincent”. The song poignantly reflects on Van Gogh’s artistry and misunderstood genius.
10. Cécile McLorin Salvant performed “You’ve Got to Give Me Some” with Sullivan Fortner. Her lively rendition honored the jazz tradition on “Live From Here”.
11. Diana Krall’s rendition of “Maybe You’ll Be There” features the London Symphony Orchestra. The orchestral arrangement added depth to the jazz standard.
12. k.d. lang’s “Wash Me Clean” debuted on the album “Ingénue”. It marked her stylistic shift toward adult contemporary music.
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