This week In Singing Ladies 50/52

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

The subjects du jour are : Norah Jones, Joss Stone, Patti Smith, Bette Midler, Sheila E, Victoria Legrand, Amy Lee, Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys, Céline Dion, Darlene Love, Dinah Washington

They are the 12 Singing Ladies selected among the 327 Posts we publish this week.

1. Which famous artist’s repertoire did Norah Jones delve into before her mainstream debut?

  • A Willie Nelson
  • B Bob Dylan
  • C Johnny Cash

2. What metaphor is central to Jeremy Camp’s “Dead Man Walking”?

  • A Spiritual blindness
  • B Physical death
  • C Chained to lies

3. What genre does Patti Smith’s “Redondo Beach” notably incorporate?

  • A Jazz
  • B Reggae
  • C Blues

4. Which title is associated with Bette Midler due to her wide recognition and accolades?

  • A The Divine Miss M
  • B Queen of Comedy
  • C The Empress of Song

5. Who played a key role in the \”Let’s Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince\” concert?

  • A Sheila E.
  • B Bruno Mars
  • C Alicia Keys

6. On which late-night show did Beach House perform “Somewhere Tonight” in 2015?

  • A Jimmy Kimmel Live!
  • B Late Night with Seth Meyers
  • C Conan O’Brien’s Show

7. Where did Amy Lee perform a notable acoustic rendition of “Lithium” in 2025?

  • A Grand Casino Arena
  • B Madison Square Garden
  • C Red Rocks Amphitheatre

8. On which program did Lady Gaga perform an acoustic version of “Applause” in Japan?

  • A Music Station
  • B Sukkiri!!
  • C ZIP!

9. Which song did Alicia Keys perform live during her AOL Sessions?

  • A Empire State of Mind
  • B Doesn’t Mean Anything
  • C Girl on Fire

10. On which German television show did Céline Dion perform “I’m Alive” in 2002?

  • A Wetten, dass..?
  • B The Voice of Germany
  • C Top of the Pops

11. How many times did Darlene Love perform “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” on David Letterman’s shows?

  • A 15
  • B 21
  • C 25

12. Which jazz vocalist’s performance at the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival was captured in “Jazz on a Summer’s Day”?

  • A Dinah Washington
  • B Ella Fitzgerald
  • C Mahalia Jackson
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Tracklist

1 . Norah Jones . Healing Hands Of Time

Lifted from : Young and aspiring Norah Jones sings in San Francisco (2001)

2 . Joss Stone . Dead Man Walking

Lifted from : Joss Stone opens ’12 Days Of Christmas’ (2014)

3 . Patti Smith . Redondo Beach

Lifted from : Arista Records publish Patti Smith’s debut album . ‘Horses’ featuring ‘Gloria’ (1975)

4 . Bette Midler . Waterfalls

Lifted from : On TV today, Bette Midler in England (2014)

5 . Sheila E. . Girl Meets Boy

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Sheila E. ‘E Like Energy’

6 . Victoria Legrand . Somewhere Tonight (w/ Beach House)

Lifted from : On TV today, Beach House with Conan (2015)

7 . Amy Lee . Lithium

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Amy Lee

8 . Lady Gaga . Applause

Lifted from : On TV today, Lady Gaga in Japan (2013)

9 . Alicia Keys . Doesn’t Mean Anything

Lifted from : Alicia Keys’ ‘The Element of Freedom’ featuring ‘Try Sleeping with . Broken Heart’ and ‘Un-Thinkable (I’m Ready)’ (2009)

10 . Céline Dion . I’m Alive

Lifted from : On German TV today, Céline Dion at ‘Top of the Pops’ (2002)

11 . Darlene Love . Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home)

Lifted from : On TV today, Darlene Love with David Letterman (1986)

12 . Dinah Washington . All Of Me

Lifted from : We remember Dinah Washington. ‘Mad For Dinah’

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

1. Norah Jones showcased her affinity for Willie Nelson’s music early in her career. Her live performance of “Healing Hands of Time” was a precursor to her eventual mainstream success.

2. Jeremy Camp uses the “dead man walking” metaphor to describe a soul’s transformation from spiritual death to life through faith. It’s about moving from blind darkness to redemption.

3. “Redondo Beach” by Patti Smith stands out in her debut due to its reggae influence. This track contrasts with her usual punk sound, creating a vivid storytelling experience.

4. Bette Midler is affectionately known as The Divine Miss M. Her extensive awards include Grammy, Emmy, and Tony wins, underscoring her diverse talent.

5. Sheila E. was pivotal in organizing and performing at the tribute concert for Prince. Her connection to the late artist is profound, stemming from years of collaboration.

6. Beach House performed “Somewhere Tonight” on Conan O’Brien’s show in 2015. The live set complemented their dreamy musical aesthetic.

7. In 2025, Amy Lee’s acoustic performance of “Lithium” at Grand Casino Arena highlighted her vocal prowess. Her piano-driven interpretation added emotional depth.

8. Lady Gaga’s acoustic rendition of “Applause” on Sukkiri!! in Japan offered something intimate and different. It focused on the performer-audience dynamic.

9. During her AOL Sessions, Alicia Keys performed “Doesn’t Mean Anything.” The live session emphasized her introspective songwriting style.

10. Céline Dion’s “I’m Alive” was part of her 2002 Top of the Pops Germany set. This performance was linked to promoting her album *A New Day Has Come*.

11. Darlene Love’s tradition of singing “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” spanned 21 performances. This annual event became a staple on David Letterman’s shows.

12. “Jazz on a Summer’s Day” highlighted Mahalia Jackson’s performance at Newport in 1958. The festival film captures her dynamic delivery among other jazz legends.

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(*) According to our own statistics, updated on December 7, 2025