How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Toni Braxton, Bettye LaVette, Angie Stone, Jill Scott, Candi Staton, Patrice Rushen, The Temptations, Dionne Warwick, George Benson, Lil Wayne
They are the Soul Artists selected among the 445 Posts we publish this week.
1. In Stevie Wonder’s “Master Blaster (Jammin’)”, which musician is mentioned in its lyrics?
- A Jimi Hendrix
- B Bob Marley
- C Marvin Gaye
2. On which label was Chaka Khan’s “Will You Love Me?” released?
- A RCA Records
- B Burgundy Records
- C Epic Records
3. Which show featured Toni Braxton performing “Trippin’ (That’s the Way Love Works)” as part of a medley?
- A The Ellen DeGeneres Show
- B Tom Joyner Show
- C The Oprah Winfrey Show
4. Which artist originally wrote “Little Sparrow”, covered by Bettye LaVette?
- A Dolly Parton
- B Joni Mitchell
- C Carole King
5. Which song by Angie Stone samples “Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye)” by Gladys Knight & The Pips?
- A Wish I Didn’t Miss You
- B No More Rain (In This Cloud)
- C I Wish I Didn’t Miss You
6. Jill Scott’s “Hate On Me” received a Grammy nomination in which category?
- A Best Female R&B Vocal Performance
- B Song of the Year
- C Best R&B Album
7. From which film soundtrack did The Temptations’ “Some Enchanted Evening” originate?
- A Brigadoon
- B South Pacific
- C The King and I
8. Which show was Patrice Rushen associated with during the early ’80s that spotlighted her hit “I Need Your Love”?
- A American Bandstand
- B Soul Train
- C Top of the Pops
9. Who performed a live duet with George Benson on “Greatest Love of All” years after its original release?
- A Luciano Pavarotti
- B Andrea Bocelli
- C Sarah Brightman
10. Who originally recorded the song “Young Hearts Run Free” in 1976?
- A Diana Ross
- B Candi Staton
- C Gloria Gaynor
11. Dionne Warwick’s “Yours (Theme from Hold An Old Friend’s Hand)” was released under which label?
- A Scepter Records
- B Arista Records
- C Columbia Records
12. The album “I Am Not a Human Being” by Lil Wayne debuted digitally before which notable event in his life?
- A Winning his first Grammy
- B Serving a prison term
- C Starting his record label
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Master Blaster (Jammin’)” pays homage to Bob Marley, fittingly aligning with its reggae influences.
2. “Will You Love Me?” was released under Burgundy Records, a division aiming to push classic artists like Khan.
3. Toni Braxton serenaded audiences with “Trippin’” live on the Tom Joyner Show amidst her Libra album promotions.
4. Dolly Parton, no stranger to songwriting accolades, originally penned “Little Sparrow”, later covered by LaVette.
5. “No More Rain (In This Cloud)” repurposes a sample from Gladys Knight & The Pips, aiding in its nostalgic feel.
6. Jill Scott’s “Hate On Me” earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance in 2008.
7. “Some Enchanted Evening” set the stage on Broadway in South Pacific, later graced by The Temptations’ rendition.
8. Soul Train, synonymous with R&B hits, featured Patrice Rushen’s music, including her track “I Need Your Love”.
9. George Benson performed “Greatest Love of All” alongside Luciano Pavarotti, bridging pop and opera worlds.
10. The soulful tones of “Young Hearts Run Free” originated with Candi Staton back in 1976.
11. Dionne Warwick released “Yours” through Arista Records during her prolific music career in the early 80s.
12. Digital release of “I Am Not a Human Being” preceded Lil Wayne’s prison sentence, marking a tumultuous period.
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