How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Billie Holiday, The Temptations, Martha and The Vandellas, Etta James, Ray Charles, Natalie Cole, Jill Scott, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Chaka Khan, George Clinton, the P Funk All Stars, Bernie Worrell, the Woo Warriors
They are the Soul Artists selected among the 462 Posts we publish this week.
1. Which notable jazz singer recorded ‘My Man’ in 1937, infusing it with her distinctive vocal style?
- A Ella Fitzgerald
- B Billie Holiday
- C Sarah Vaughan
2. What distinguishes ‘You’re My Everything’ by The Temptations in terms of chart performance?
- A It was their first Number-One hit
- B It charted on both R&B and Pop lists
- C It reached Number-One in the UK
3. Which unconventional percussion instrument can be heard in ‘Nowhere to Run’ by Martha and The Vandellas?
- A Cowbell
- B Chains
- C Woodblock
4. Which iconic guitar player featured in the live performance of ‘Tell Mama’ with Etta James and John Lee Hooker?
- A B.B. King
- B Carlos Santana
- C Eric Clapton
5. What widespread economic hardship is depicted in Ray Charles’s rendition of ‘I’m Busted’ ?
- A Foreclosure crisis
- B Great Depression
- C Stock market crash
6. Where did The Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra perform ‘Tell Me All About It’ in 2007?
- A Carnegie Hall
- B The Hollywood Bowl
- C Martha’s Vineyard Festival
7. Which production team worked on Jill Scott’s ‘Gettin’ In the Way’ ?
- A Dre & Vidal
- B The Neptunes
- C Babyface
8. Which band provided backing vocals on Stevie Wonder’s protest song ‘You Haven’t Done Nothin” ?
- A The Jackson 5
- B Earth, Wind & Fire
- C Bee Gees
9. At which unique event did Michael Jackson perform ‘Smooth Criminal’ for the Sultan of Brunei?
- A HIStory World Tour
- B Royal Concert in Brunei
- C Wembley Stadium concert
10. During which festival did Chaka Khan perform ‘I Feel For You’ in 2002?
- A Glastonbury Festival
- B Pori Jazz Festival
- C Montreux Jazz Festival
11. At what significant 1999 event did George Clinton & the P-Funk All-Stars perform ‘Atomic Dog’ ?
- A Lollapalooza ’99
- B Woodstock ’99
- C Coachella ’99
12. Which group performed ‘Red Hot Mama’ during the Woodstock 99 festival?
- A Parliament-Funkadelic
- B The Woo Warriors
- C The Funk Brothers
Tracklist
1 . Billie Holiday . My Man |
2 . The Temptations . You’re My Everything |
3 . Martha and The Vandellas . Nowhere To Run |
4 . Etta James . Tell Mama (w/ John Lee Hooker , Carlos Santana)John Lee Hooker , Carlos Santana . Etta James are at Fillmore West (1986) |
5 . Ray Charles . I’m Busted |
6 . Natalie Cole . Tell Me All About It (w/ The Boston Pops)Natalie Cole . Branford Marsalis sit in with The Boston Pops (2007) |
7 . Jill Scott . Gettin’ In The WayHidden Beach Records publish ‘Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1,’ her debut album (2000) |
8 . Stevie Wonder . You Haven’t Done Nothin’ |
9 . Michael Jackson . Smooth Criminal |
10 . Chaka Khan . I Feel For You |
11 . George Clinton & the P Funk All Stars . Atomic Dog |
12 . Bernie Worrell & the Woo Warriors . Red Hot MamaBernie Worrell . the Woo Warriors are at Woodstock ’99 (1999) |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Billie Holiday recorded ‘My Man’ in 1937, marking a departure from the song’s original ballad roots. Her version is an enduring piece in American music history.
2. ‘You’re My Everything’ by The Temptations charted on both the U.S. R&B and Pop charts, showcasing their evolving sound during the Motown era.
3. The recording of ‘Nowhere to Run’ by Martha and The Vandellas features chains as percussion, adding to the song’s distinctive sound.
4. Carlos Santana played guitar in a 1986 live rendition of ‘Tell Mama’ alongside Etta James and John Lee Hooker at the Fillmore Auditorium.
5. ‘I’m Busted’ by Ray Charles tells a tale of a poor farmer during economic hardship, reflecting influences from the Great Depression.
6. The Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra performed ‘Tell Me All About It’ at the Martha’s Vineyard Festival in 2007, consistent with their diverse musical offerings.
7. Jill Scott’s ‘Gettin’ In the Way’ was produced by Dre & Vidal, marking her first entry on the UK Singles Chart.
8. The Jackson 5 provided backing vocals on Stevie Wonder’s 1974 protest song ‘You Haven’t Done Nothin” , a critique directed at then-President Nixon.
9. Michael Jackson performed ‘Smooth Criminal’ during the Royal Concert in Brunei, a unique event for the Sultan’s birthday in 1996.
10. Chaka Khan performed ‘I Feel For You’ during the Pori Jazz Festival in 2002, a highlight of her live set.
11. George Clinton & the P-Funk All-Stars performed ‘Atomic Dog’ at Woodstock ’99, emphasizing the song’s lasting impact.
12. Bernie Worrell and the Woo Warriors delivered ‘Red Hot Mama’ at Woodstock 99, showcasing their funk and jam band influences.
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