How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Curtis Mayfield, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Commodores, Boyz Ii Men, Barry White, Gladys Knight, Lenny Kravitz, Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell, Yolanda Adams, Joss Stone, Donna Summer, Aaliyah, Charles Bradley
They are the Soul Artists selected among the 393 Posts we publish this week.
1. What year did Curtis Mayfield’s “Move On Up” peak on the UK Singles Chart?
- A 1971
- B 1969
- C 1975
2. On which TV show did The Temptations perform in the typical format of lip-syncing hits around 1966?
- A American Bandstand
- B Where the Action Is
- C Soul Train
3. What language did Stevie Wonder release “My Cherie Amour” in besides English?
- A German
- B French
- C Italian
4. Who was the lead vocalist for the Commodores’ single “Sail On” released in 1979?
- A Lionel Richie
- B Marvin Gaye
- C Barry White
5. Which boy band released “Water Runs Dry” as a single in 1995?
- A New Kids on the Block
- B Backstreet Boys
- C Boyz II Men
6. In which city did Barry White record a notable New Year’s Eve performance of “It’s Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next to Me” in 1987?
- A New York
- B Paris
- C London
7. In what year did Gladys Knight and Lenny Kravitz perform “You and I Ain’t Nothin’ No More” live on the Late Show with David Letterman?
- A 2014
- B 2016
- C 2012
8. What health issue did Tammi Terrell face after recording “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” with Marvin Gaye?
- A A brain tumor
- B Vocal cord nodule
- C Lung infection
9. Who hosted the 10th anniversary of the BET Celebration of Gospel in 2009?
- A Steve Harvey
- B Kevin Hart
- C Cedric the Entertainer
10. On which television show did Donna Summer perform “Love to Love You Baby” in 1976?
- A American Bandstand
- B The Midnight Special
- C Top of the Pops
11. Which artist recorded the song “4 Page Letter” from the album One in a Million?
- A Aaliyah
- B Rihanna
- C Brandy
12. During which event was Charles Bradley’s performance of “Why Is It So Hard” recorded live for KEXP?
- A Coachella
- B Austin City Limits
- C SXSW
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Curtis Mayfield’s “Move On Up” reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart in 1971. While it was popular there, ironically, it never charted in the U.S.
2. “Where the Action Is” was a mid-60s series that had The Temptations lip-syncing their hits, keeping in tune with the show’s format while dodging live performance pressure.
3. For those feeling a little more continental, Stevie Wonder released “My Cherie Amour” in Italian under the title “Solo te, solo me, solo noi.”
4. Lionel Richie’s smooth vocals led the Commodores’ “Sail On” in 1979, marking another hit in their country-soul crossover repertoire.
5. “Water Runs Dry” was a successful single for Boyz II Men in 1995, showcasing the group’s immaculate harmonies in a ballad.
6. Barry White gave Paris quite the New Year’s Eve gift by performing “It’s Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next to Me” in 1987, a fine start to the new year.
7. Gladys Knight and Lenny Kravitz’s duet appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman in 2014, offering a memorable collaboration.
8. Tammi Terrell faced a severe health crisis with a brain tumor, affecting her work with Marvin Gaye but not her legacy.
9. Steve Harvey brought his comedic flair to the 2009 BET Celebration of Gospel’s 10th anniversary, a testament to his hosting skills.
10. Donna Summer’s 1976 performance of “Love to Love You Baby” was part of The Midnight Special, a show as iconic as the disco era itself.
11. Known for her unique sound, Aaliyah released “4 Page Letter” from her album One in a Million, further solidifying her place in R&B.
12. SXSW in Austin, Texas was the backdrop for Charles Bradley’s KEXP session, capturing the raw emotion of “Why Is It So Hard.”
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