How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Billy Preston, Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, Gloria Gaynor, Rufus, Funkadelic, Salt-N-Pepa & En Vogue, Destiny’s Child, Earth, Wind & Fire, Macy Gray, The Jackson 5, Kool and The Gang
They are the Soul Artists selected among the posts we publish this week.
1. Which TV program featured Billy Preston’s performance of “Agent Double-O-Soul” in 1965?
- A Shindig!
- B American Bandstand
- C The Ed Sullivan Show
2. During which year did Ray Charles perform “You Are My Sunshine” in Brazil?
- A 1962
- B 1963
- C 1964
3. Who co-wrote Marvin Gaye’s 1962 single “Hitch Hike”?
- A William “Mickey” Stevenson
- B Smokey Robinson
- C Stevie Wonder
4. Which song did Gloria Gaynor promote on “Top of the Pops” in 1975?
- A I Will Survive
- B Reach Out I’ll Be There
- C Never Can Say Goodbye
5. Which horn section joined Rufus on “Have A Good Time” in 1975?
- A The Memphis Horns
- B Tower of Power Horns
- C Booker T. & the M.G.’s
6. Who performed lead vocals on Funkadelic’s “Cholly (Funk Gettin’ Ready to Roll)”?
- A George Clinton
- B Garry Shider
- C Bernie Worrell
7. Who joined Salt-N-Pepa during their medley at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards?
- A Kelly Clarkson
- B Madonna
- C Justin Timberlake
8. Which song did Destiny’s Child perform at the Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration?
- A Bootylicious
- B Say My Name
- C Survivor
9. What was Earth, Wind & Fire’s “Getaway” peak position on the Billboard Hot 100?
- A No. 12
- B No. 8
- C No. 5
10. On which album does Macy Gray’s song “Ghetto Love” appear?
- A Big
- B The ID
- C On How Life Is
11. In which year was the Jackson 5’s “What You Don’t Know” released?
- A 1974
- B 1975
- C 1976
12. What inspired the theme of Kool & the Gang’s “Ladies’ Night”?
- A VIP parties
- B Ladies Night club promotions
- C Soul Train episodes
Tracklist
1 . Billy Preston . Agent Double-O Soul |
2 . Ray Charles . You Are My SunshineRay Charles records ‘Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music Volume Two’ (1962) |
3 . Marvin Gaye . Hitch Hike |
4 . Gloria Gaynor . Reach Out, I’ll Be There |
5 . Rufus . Have A Good Time |
6 . Funkadelic . Cholly (Funk Getting Ready to Roll!)Funkadelic release their tenth album . ‘One Nation Under . Groove’ (1978) |
7 . Salt-N-Pepa & En Vogue . Whatta Man |
8 . Destiny’s Child . Bootylicious |
9 . Earth, Wind & Fire . Getaway |
10 . Macy Gray . Ghetto Love |
11 . The Jackson 5 – What You Don’t KnowMotown publish The Jackson 5’s eighth album . ‘Dancing Machine’ (1974) |
12 . Kool and The Gang . Ladies Night |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Billy Preston performed “Agent Double-O-Soul” on Shindig! in 1965. The show was known for its live musical performances by house and guest artists.
2. Ray Charles did indeed perform “You Are My Sunshine” in Brazil in 1963. The performance was part of his tour and televised on Brazilian television.
3. The single “Hitch Hike” was co-written by Marvin Gaye, William “Mickey” Stevenson, and Clarence Paul. Its catchy beat inspired a popular dance.
4. Gloria Gaynor performed “Reach Out I’ll Be There” on “Top of the Pops” in 1975. The song became an international hit after Gaynor’s energetic rendition.
5. Rufus collaborated with the Tower of Power Horns for “Have A Good Time” in 1975. This distinctive horn sound contributed significantly to the track’s groove.
6. Garry Shider, known as the “Diaper Man,” handled lead vocals on Funkadelic’s “Cholly (Funk Gettin’ Ready to Roll).” His contribution was vital to the track’s energy.
7. Kelly Clarkson joined Salt-N-Pepa onstage during their performance of “Whatta Man” at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards, adding flair to the medley.
8. Destiny’s Child performed “Bootylicious” at Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration in 2001. Their performance was part of a star-studded event at MSG.
9. “Getaway” by Earth, Wind & Fire reached No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. It topped the Hot Soul Songs chart, reflecting its wide appeal in 1976.
10. Macy Gray’s song “Ghetto Love” appears on her 2007 album, Big. This release marked a comeback for Gray after a four-year hiatus from studio albums.
11. “What You Don’t Know” was released by the Jackson 5 in 1974 on their album Dancing Machine. A period marked by Motown’s influence on the group’s sound.
12. Kool & the Gang’s “Ladies’ Night” was inspired by Ladies Night promotions in clubs. The theme of celebration and fun made the song a disco favorite.
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