How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Barry White, Luther Vandross, George Mccrae, Anthony Hamilton, Isaac Hayes, James Ingram, Patti Austin, Esther Phillips, Roberta Flack, The Neville Brothers, Lizz Wright, Sarah Vaughan, Aretha Franklin
They are the Soul Artists selected among the 351 Posts we publish this week.
1. What was the original title of Barry White’s ‘You’re the First, the Last, My Everything’ ?
- A You’re My First, You’re My Last, My In-Between
- B My Soul, My Heart, My Love
- C The Only One for Me
2. Where did Luther Vandross perform ‘Never Too Much’ live in 2001 after a three-year hiatus?
- A The Royal Albert Hall
- B The Early Show
- C Wembley Stadium
3. On which UK program did George McCrae perform ‘Rock Your Baby’ during a Christmas special in 1974?
- A Countdown
- B Top of the Pops
- C The Old Grey Whistle Test
4. Which festival did Anthony Hamilton debut at in 2008, performing ‘The Point Of It All’ ?
- A Newport Jazz Festival
- B Glastonbury
- C Montreux Jazz Festival
5. Isaac Hayes’ ‘Never Can Say Goodbye’ was included on which 1971 album?
- A Hot Buttered Soul
- B Shaft
- C Black Moses
6. Which producer brought together Patti Austin and James Ingram for ‘Baby, Come to Me’ ?
- A Quincy Jones
- B David Foster
- C Phil Spector
7. In what year did Esther Phillips release her disco version of ‘What A Diff’rence A Day Made’ ?
- A 1975
- B 1979
- C 1965
8. Roberta Flack performed ‘Gone Away’ at which significant 1971 concert?
- A Monterey Pop Festival
- B Soul to Soul Concert
- C Woodstock
9. The Neville Brothers performed ‘A Change Is Gonna Come’ at which 2008 event?
- A Newport Folk Festival
- B Coachella
- C Martha’s Vineyard Festival
10. Lizz Wright performed ‘Blue Rose’ at Newport Jazz Festival in which year?
- A 2003
- B 2010
- C 2015
11. Sarah Vaughan recorded ‘I’ve Got a Crush On You’ for Musicraft Records in which year?
- A 1946
- B 1957
- C 1962
12. Aretha Franklin performed ‘Skylark’ in a tribute to whom?
- A Billie Holiday
- B Ella Fitzgerald
- C Lena Horne
Tracklist
1 . Barry White . You Are The First, My Last, My Everything |
2 . Luther Vandross . Never Too MuchLuther Vandross releases his debut album . ‘Never Too Much’ featuring ‘A House Is Not . Home’ (1981) |
3 . George Mccrae . Rock Your Baby |
4 . Anthony Hamilton . The Point Of It All |
5 . Isaac Hayes . Never Can Say Goodbye |
6 . James Ingram & Patti Austin . Baby, Come To Me |
7 . Esther Phillips . What A. Difference A Day Makes |
8 . Roberta Flack . Gone Away’Atlantic publish Roberta Flack’s second album . ‘Chapter Two’ (1970) |
9 . The Neville Brothers . A Change Is Gonna ComeThe Neville Brothers visit Martha’s Vineyard Festival (2008) |
10 . Lizz Wright . Blue Rose |
11 . Sarah Vaughan . I’ve Got A Crush On YouSarah Vaughan records ‘Sarah Vaughan Sings George Gershwin’ for EmArcy (1958) |
12 . Aretha Franklin . SkylarkColumbia publish Aretha Franklin’s fourth album . ‘Laughing On The Outside’ (1963) |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Originally titled ‘You’re My First, You’re My Last, My In-Between,’ the song was reworked by Barry White into the disco hit we know today. His transformation of the lyrics and style made it a classic of the genre.
2. Luther Vandross re-emerged on The Early Show in 2001, performing ‘Never Too Much’ to highlight his enduring talent after a sabbatical, delighting fans with his smooth vocals.
3. George McCrae performed a mimed version of ‘Rock Your Baby’ on the Christmas 1974 special of Top of the Pops, a highlight among that year’s musical broadcasts.
4. Anthony Hamilton debuted at the Newport Jazz Festival in 2008. His performance of ‘The Point Of It All’ was part of a program celebrating the convergence of jazz, soul, and R&B.
5. Isaac Hayes included ‘Never Can Say Goodbye’ on his 1971 album *Black Moses*. His soulful rendition left a mark different from its earlier version by The Jackson 5.
6. ‘Baby, Come to Me’ was a Quincy Jones production, creating a successful collaboration between Patti Austin and James Ingram, fueled by his visionary production skills.
7. Esther Phillips released her disco-infused version of ‘What A Diff’rence A Day Made’ in 1975. This rejuvenation of the classic music piece showcases Phillips’ distinct style.
8. Roberta Flack’s ‘Gone Away’ performance at the Soul to Soul Concert in 1971 connected African-American artists with Ghana, bridging cultures through music.
9. At the 2008 Martha’s Vineyard Festival, The Neville Brothers’ rendition of the soul anthem ‘A Change Is Gonna Come’ drew upon their rich musical heritage.
10. Lizz Wright’s 2003 Newport Jazz Festival appearance included ‘Blue Rose,’ marking a notable performance in a historic setting renowned for fostering innovative jazz musicians.
11. Sarah Vaughan recorded ‘I’ve Got a Crush On You’ for Musicraft Records in 1946, showcasing her future-defining vocal talent and interpretative skills early in her career.
12. Aretha Franklin paid tribute to Ella Fitzgerald in 1997, performing ‘Skylark’ to honor the jazz legend’s profound influence on contemporary vocalists.
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