How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Corinne Bailey Rae, Adele, Diana Krall, Brandi Carlile, Cat Power, Tori Amos, Linda Ronstadt, Joan Armatrading, Tracy Chapman, Sinéad O’Connor, Dianne Reeves, Cassandra Wilson
They are the 12 Singing Ladies selected among the 326 Posts we publish this week.
1. In “Put Your Records On” by Corinne Bailey Rae, which aspect is encouraged as part of self-acceptance?
- A Embracing natural hair
- B Artistic talent
- C Spiritual beliefs
2. What achievement is associated with Adele’s song “Chasing Pavements”?
- A Winning a Grammy
- B Reaching No. 1 on UK charts
- C Establishing her as a promising UK artist
3. For which 1933 standard did Diana Krall provide a new rendition on her 2006 album?
- A “Boulevard of Broken Dreams”
- B “Moonlight Serenade”
- C “Blue Moon”
4. Who is depicted in the role of the addict in the music video for Brandi Carlile’s “That Wasn’t Me”?
- A Jeff Bridges
- B Kris Kristofferson
- C Robert Duvall
5. Which song did Cat Power include in her Vegoose Music Festival set with the Memphis Rhythm Band?
- A “Lived in Bars”
- B “The Moon”
- C “Empty Shell”
6. Which Shakespearean character inspired Tori Amos’s song “Ophelia”?
- A Juliet
- B Ophelia
- C Lady Macbeth
7. Linda Ronstadt’s cover of “Desperado” is noted for its?
- A symbolic lyrics
- B interpretive abilities
- C upbeat tempo
8. “Willow” by Joan Armatrading uses what metaphor for offering support?
- A A lighthouse
- B A willow tree
- C A river
9. Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” is fundamentally about?
- A Romance
- B Social class and poverty
- C Adventure
10. What prayer begins Sinéad O’Connor’s song “Feel So Different”?
- A The Lord’s Prayer
- B The Serenity Prayer
- C A Gaelic Blessing
11. Who composed the song “Reflections” performed by Dianne Reeves?
- A Louis Armstrong
- B Jon Hendricks and Thelonious Monk
- C Duke Ellington
12. Cassandra Wilson’s cover of “Harvest Moon” is noted for its?
- A Upbeat character
- B Solemn and introspective tone
- C Dance rhythm
Tracklist
1 . Corinne Bailey Rae . Put Your Records On |
2 . Adele . Chasing Pavements |
3 . Diana Krall . Boulevard Of Broken DreamsImpulse! publish Diana Krall’s third album: ‘All for You’ (1996) |
4 . Brandi Carlile . That Wasn’t Me |
5 . Cat Power . Empty Shell |
6 . Tori Amos . Ophelia |
7 . Linda Ronstadt . Desperado |
8 . Joan Armatrading . Willow |
9 . Tracy Chapman . Fast Car |
10 . Sinéad O’Connor . Feel So Different |
11 . Dianne Reeves . Reflections (Looking Back)Dianne Reeves begins the recording of ‘A Little Moonlight’ featuring Broadway standards (2002) |
12 . Cassandra Wilson . Harvest Moon |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Embracing natural hair is part of the uplifting message in “Put Your Records On.” The song encourages authenticity and self-acceptance with a gentle, positive spirit.
2. “Chasing Pavements” established Adele as a promising new artist. Its soulful vocal delivery played a significant role in her rapid rise within the UK music industry.
3. Diana Krall provided a new rendition of “Boulevard of Broken Dreams.” This traditional pop standard was composed by Harry Warren and Al Dubin in 1933.
4. Kris Kristofferson is depicted as the addict in the music video for “That Wasn’t Me.” The narrative aligns with the song’s themes of healing and reconciliation.
5. “Empty Shell” was part of Cat Power’s set with the Memphis Rhythm Band. It showcases her vocal style and is from her 2006 album *The Greatest*.
6. Tori Amos’s “Ophelia” is inspired by the Shakespearean character Ophelia. The song features narrative lyrical style and thematic exploration.
7. Linda Ronstadt’s cover of “Desperado” is noted for her interpretive abilities. Her version became a signature part of her repertoire in the 1970s.
8. “Willow” by Joan Armatrading uses a willow tree as a metaphor. It symbolizes offering support and refuge, emphasizing themes of commitment and care.
9. “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman is fundamentally about social class and poverty. The song reflects themes of entrapment and emotional storytelling.
10. “Feel So Different” by Sinéad O’Connor begins with The Serenity Prayer. The song sets an introspective tone for her album *I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got*.
11. “Reflections” performed by Dianne Reeves was composed by Jon Hendricks and Thelonious Monk. It showcases her vocal range within the jazz genre.
12. Cassandra Wilson’s cover of “Harvest Moon” is noted for its solemn and introspective tone. Her reinterpretation diverges from Neil Young’s original upbeat version.
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