How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Kylie Minogue, Judy Garland, Karen Carpenter, Linda Ronstadt, Samantha Fish, Christina Aguilera, Cesaria Evora, Billie Eilish, Rosalia, Gianna Nannini, Heather Nova, Tarja Turunen, Maria Callas
They are the 12 Singing Ladies selected among the 283 Posts we publish this week.
1. During Kylie Minogue’s KylieX2008 tour finale, which song did she cover for the encore?
- A Jingle Bell Rock
- B Santa Baby
- C All I Want for Christmas Is You
2. What notable mistake occurred during Judy Garland’s Christmas duet with Mel Tormé on “The Judy Garland Christmas Show”?
- A Garland sang an incorrect verse
- B Garland flubbed a lyric
- C Garland forgot the melody
3. Which artist performed a medley with The Carpenters on Perry Como’s Christmas Show in 1974?
- A Frank Sinatra
- B Tony Bennett
- C Perry Como
4. Which show provided a live performance platform that was significant for Linda Ronstadt’s “You’re No Good” success?
- A American Bandstand
- B Top of the Pops
- C The Midnight Special
5. In the Paste Studios 2017 session, which artist performed “Need You More”?
- A Samantha Fish
- B Danielia Cotton
- C Joss Stone
6. What theme is central to Christina Aguilera’s song “Hurt”?
- A Heartbreak
- B Loss
- C Celebration
7. “Sodade” is a song associated with which artist’s contribution to Cape Verdean music?
- A Cesária Évora
- B Tito Paris
- C Bana
8. Which television series featured Billie Eilish and Rosalía’s collaboration, “Lo Vas a Olvidar,” as part of its soundtrack?
- A Stranger Things
- B *Euphoria*
- C Riverdale
9. What notable recognition did Gianna Nannini’s song “Fotoromanza” achieve in Italy?
- A Grammy Award
- B Festivalbar award
- C Sanremo Music Festival win
10. Heather Nova’s song “Sugar” appeared in a famous live recording from which album?
- A *Blow*
- B *Glass*
- C *Wonderlust*
11. During Tarja Turunen’s 2016 Moscow concert, which song from her “Henkäys Ikuisuudesta” album did she perform?
- A “Kuin Henkäys Ikuisuudesta”
- B “O Holy Night”
- C “Walking in the Air”
12. Who was the guest tenor alongside Maria Callas during the gala segment at her Paris Opéra debut in 1958?
- A Luciano Pavarotti
- B Tito Gobbi
- C Enrico Caruso
Tracklist
1 . Kylie Minogue – Santa Baby |
2 . Judy Garland – The Christmas Song (w/ Mel Torme) |
3 . Karen Carpenter – Medley (w/ Perry Como & Richard Carpenter)On TV today, The Carpenters at the ‘Perry Como’s Christmas Show’ (1974) |
4 . Linda Ronstadt – You’Re No GoodOn TV today , Linda Ronstadt at ‘Midnight Special’ (1973) |
5 . Samantha Fish – Need You More |
6 . Christina Aguilera – Hurt |
7 . Cesaria Evora – Sodade |
8 . Billie Eilish & Rosalía – Lo Vas A Olvidar |
9 . Gianna Nannini – FotoromanzaOn Italian TV today , Gianna Nannini closes her ‘HitStory’ tour (2016) |
10 . Heather Nova – Sugar |
11 . Tarja Turunen – Kuin Henkäys Ikuisuutta |
12 . Maria Callas – Vissi d’arte |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Kylie Minogue covered “Santa Baby” during the finale of her KylieX2008 tour in Melbourne. This encore performance marked the end of her ambitious world tour.
2. Judy Garland flubbed a lyric while performing “The Christmas Song” with Mel Tormé. Tormé acknowledged this jovially as Garland playfully incorporated a reference to “Over the Rainbow.”
3. Perry Como and The Carpenters performed a medley of each other’s songs on his 1974 Christmas Show. Their collaboration blended iconic tracks in a festive setting.
4. The Midnight Special provided live performance exposure for Linda Ronstadt’s hit “You’re No Good.” This visibility helped solidify her transition to rock music.
5. Samantha Fish performed “Need You More” at Paste Studios in December 2017. The session highlighted her blues rock style and was part of an intimate performance series.
6. “Hurt” by Christina Aguilera addresses themes of loss and longing. The song conveys emotional grief, inspired by Linda Perry’s personal experiences.
7. Cesária Évora’s “Sodade” showcases her contribution to Cape Verdean morna music. This song is a signature part of her repertoire and evokes themes of longing.
8. “Lo Vas a Olvidar” by Billie Eilish and Rosalía featured in the television series *Euphoria*. The bilingual track marked a significant collaboration for Eilish.
9. “Fotoromanza” by Gianna Nannini won the Festivalbar award in Italy. This track remains one of her most successful songs, recognized across Europe.
10. Heather Nova’s “Sugar” appears on her live album *Wonderlust*. The track showcases her consistent presence in setlists during the late 90s.
11. Tarja Turunen performed “Kuin Henkäys Ikuisuudesta” at her 2016 Moscow concert. The song is part of her 2006 holiday album celebrating its tenth anniversary.
12. Tito Gobbi joined Maria Callas during her debut gala at Paris Opéra in 1958. The event was a significant cultural occasion, boosting her operatic reputation.