How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Annie Lennox, Marianne Faithfull, Patti Smith, Cat Power, Elis Regina, Natalie Cole & Diana Krall, Blondie, Paloma Faith, Sharleen Spiteri, Gloria Gaynor, Jennifer Rush, Kim Wilde
They are the 12 Singing Ladies selected among the 309 Posts we publish this week.
1. Which anniversary did “The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles” commemorate?
- A 25th anniversary of Abbey Road
- B 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ first U.S. TV appearance
- C 40th anniversary of The Beatles’ breakup
2. What is the central theme of Marianne Faithfull’s “The Ballad of Lucy Jordan”?
- A Urban exploration
- B Disillusionment and escape
- C Modern romance
3. In which city did Patti Smith perform Nirvana’s “Heart-Shaped Box” in 2000?
- A Seattle
- B New York
- C Los Angeles
4. What notable event followed Cat Power’s performance at Austin City Limits in 2006?
- A Release of a live album
- B Her acclaimed seventh album *The Greatest*
- C Her first European tour
5. What did Elis Regina perform live on a 1980 episode of Fantástico?
- A “Águas de Março”
- B “Querelas do Brasil”
- C “Garota de Ipanema”
6. Who collaborated with Natalie Cole on “Better Than Anything”?
- A Tony Bennett
- B Diana Krall
- C Norah Jones
7. Which song appeared on Blondie’s self-titled debut album and gained unexpected popularity in Australia?
- A “Heart of Glass”
- B “In the Flesh”
- C “Rapture”
8. What original band wrote “Never Tear Us Apart,” the song Paloma Faith covered on Top of the Pops Christmas Special 2012?
- A The Cure
- B INXS
- C Depeche Mode
9. What film was Sharleen Spiteri’s performance of “Xanadu” originally associated with?
- A Grease
- B Oliver’s Story
- C Xanadu
10. At which event did Gloria Gaynor perform “I Will Survive” in 2011?
- A Max Proms
- B Coachella
- C Lollapalooza
11. Which artist’s interpretation of “The Power of Love” achieved notable chart success in 1994?
- A Whitney Houston
- B Celine Dion
- C Mariah Carey
12. What is the main storyline of Kim Wilde’s “View From a Bridge”?
- A A spy mission
- B A romantic getaway
- C A contemplated suicide
Tracklist
1 . Annie Lennox . The Fool on the Hill |
2 . Marianne Faithfull . The Ballad Of Lucy Jordan |
3 . Patti Smith . Heart Shaped Box |
4 . Cat Power . Could We |
5 . Elis Regina . Querelas Do Brasil |
6 . Natalie Cole & Diana Krall . Better Than Anything |
7 . Blondie . In The FleshPrivate Stock publish ‘Blondie,’ their eponymous debut album featuring ‘In the Flesh’ (1976) |
8 . Paloma Faith . Never Tear Us Apart |
9 . Sharleen Spiteri . Xanadu |
10 . Gloria Gaynor . I will survive |
11 . Jennifer Rush . The Power of LoveOn TV today, Jennifer Rush revisits ‘The Power of Love’ (1998) |
12 . Kim Wilde . View From A Bridge |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The televised event marked the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ first U.S. television appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show. A star-studded lineup performed Beatles classics, including a reunion of the Eurythmics.
2. “The Ballad of Lucy Jordan” explores the themes of disillusionment and unfulfilled dreams. Marianne Faithfull’s haunting delivery emphasizes the longing for a life never lived.
3. Patti Smith performed “Heart-Shaped Box” in Seattle, honoring Kurt Cobain’s legacy. The grunge epic was given a new interpretation by this punk icon.
4. Cat Power’s ACL performance came after releasing her seventh album *The Greatest*, recognized for its Memphis influences and intimate lyricism.
5. Elis Regina sang “Querelas do Brasil” live, showcasing her position as a celebrated figure in Brazilian popular music.
6. Diana Krall joined Natalie Cole on “Better Than Anything,” blending their unique jazz vocal talents in a memorable duet.
7. “In the Flesh” became a surprise hit in Australia after being accidentally played on *Countdown*. This unexpected success led to its re-release.
8. “Never Tear Us Apart” was originally by INXS. Paloma Faith’s 2012 cover on Top of the Pops attracted attention for its orchestral arrangement.
9. “Xanadu” was a song from the 1980 film of the same name, featuring Olivia Newton-John. Sharleen Spiteri infused her style into this classic.
10. Gloria Gaynor performed “I Will Survive” at Max Proms. Her 1978 disco hit remains a symbol of resilience and empowerment.
11. Celine Dion’s 1994 interpretation of “The Power of Love” achieved significant chart success worldwide, surpassing the US reception of the original.
12. “View From a Bridge” depicts a girl’s contemplation of suicide following personal betrayal. Kim Wilde’s single became a top-40 hit in the UK.
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