This week In Soul Artists 40/52

How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.

The subjects du jour are : Marvin Gaye, Brandy, Prince, The New Power Generation, Macy Gray, David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Barry White, Toni Braxton, Michael McDonald, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack, Alicia Keys, Lionel Richie

They are the Soul Artists selected among the 347 Posts we publish this week.

1. Which artist’s transition from Motown to Columbia Records is highlighted in “Turn On Some Music”?

  • A Marvin Gaye
  • B Lionel Richie
  • C Prince

2. In the music video for Brandy’s “Baby”, what unique attire does she wear?

  • A Skiing outfits
  • B Space suits
  • C Vintage dresses

3. On which chart did Prince’s “Insatiable” peak at number 3?

  • A Billboard Hot 100
  • B U.S. R&B chart
  • C UK Singles Chart

4. Who produced Macy Gray’s song “Hands” from her album “The Way”?

  • A David Foster
  • B Royal Z
  • C Harvey Fuqua

5. Which two artists collaborated on the live performance of “(I Know) I’m Losing You” in 1987?

  • A Eddie Kendricks and David Ruffin
  • B Smokey Robinson and Stevie Wonder
  • C Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross

6. What genre evolution is Barry White’s “Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up” renowned for influencing?

  • A Jazz
  • B Disco
  • C Classical

7. Which classic song did Michael McDonald and Toni Braxton cover as a duet in 2004?

  • A “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”
  • B “Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)”
  • C “Endless Love”

8. What chart position did Chaka Khan’s “Through the Fire” reach on the US R&B singles rankings?

  • A Number 30
  • B Number 15
  • C Number 45

9. Aretha Franklin’s rendition of which song shows her rich vocal diversity across genres?

  • A “At Last”
  • B “Respect”
  • C “Natural Woman”

10. Which signature song did Roberta Flack perform during the “Legends Live” UK tour in 2015?

  • A “Killing Me Softly”
  • B “Feel Like Makin’ Love”
  • C “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face”

11. What song was performed by Alicia Keys in her MTV Unplugged concert commemorating a standout debut?

  • A “Fallin'”
  • B “Unbreakable”
  • C “No One”

12. Lionel Richie’s “You Mean More To Me” was released in which musician’s debut solo album?

  • A Stevie Wonder
  • B Marvin Gaye
  • C Lionel Richie

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Tracklist

1 . Marvin Gaye . Turn on Some Music

Lifted from : Columbia release Marvin Gaye’s final album . ‘Midnight Love’ featuring ‘Sexual Healing’ (1982)

2 . Brandy . Baby

Lifted from : On TV today, Brandy at ‘Soul Train’ (1995)

3 . Prince & The New Power Generation . Insatiable

Lifted from : Prince and the New Power Generation release ‘Diamonds and Pearls’ his thirteenth album featuring ‘Cream’ and ‘Insatiable’ (1991)

4 . Macy Gray . Hands

Lifted from : Macy Gray releases her eighth album . ‘The Way’ (2014)

5 . David Ruffin & Eddie Kendricks . (I Know) I’m Losing You (w/ The Temptations)

Lifted from : We remember Eddie Kendricks. ‘Keep On Kendricks’

6 . Barry White . Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up

Lifted from : Barry White releases his second album . ‘Stone Gon” featuring ‘Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up’ (1973)

7 . Toni Braxton & Michael McDonald . Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Toni Braxton. ‘The Queen Of Heart’

8 . Chaka Khan . Through the Fire

Lifted from : Warner Bros. Records publish Chaka Khan’s fifth album . ‘I Feel for You’ (1984)

9 . Aretha Franklin . At Last

Lifted from : On TV today, Aretha Franklin at ‘Today’ (2014)

10 . Roberta Flack – First Time Ever I Saw Your Face

Lifted from : Roberta, Mary & Dionne go to Manchester (2015)

11 . Alicia Keys . Unbreakable

Lifted from : Alicia Keys releases her first live album recorded by MTV . ‘Unplugged’ (2005)

12 . Lionel Richie . You Mean More To Me

Lifted from : Motown publish ‘Lionel Richie,’ his eponymous debut solo album featuring ‘Truly,’ ‘You Are’ and ‘My Love’ (1982)

And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:

1. Marvin Gaye’s transition from Motown to Columbia Records is marked by his album “Midnight Love”, featuring “Turn On Some Music”. The track emphasizes Gaye’s blend of soul and electronic influences.

2. In the “Baby” music video, Brandy dons skiing outfits, embodying the playful yet sophisticated style typical of 1990s R&B visuals.

3. Prince’s “Insatiable” climbed to number 3 on the U.S. R&B chart, showcasing its appeal in the soul ballad circuit despite a modest pop chart presence.

4. The track “Hands” from Macy Gray’s album “The Way” was produced by Royal Z, highlighting Gray’s ongoing artistic evolution post-2000s fame.

5. David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks, former Temptations vocalists, delivered “(I Know) I’m Losing You” live in 1987, celebrating their Motown legacy.

6. Barry White’s “Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up” is a significant influence in the disco genre, blending his signature R&B style with dance floor appeal.

7. Michael McDonald and Toni Braxton’s duet of “Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)” combines their vocal talents on McDonald’s 2004 album “Motown II”.

8. Chaka Khan’s “Through the Fire” reached number 15 on the US R&B singles chart, underscoring her powerful vocal delivery and emotive balladry.

9. Aretha Franklin’s performance of “At Last” showcases her adaptability and capacity to imbue standards with her signature soulful depth.

10. During the “Legends Live” UK tour, Roberta Flack performed “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face”, a signature piece in her acclaimed repertoire.

11. Performed live for her MTV Unplugged concert, Alicia Keys’ “Unbreakable” became the lead single, celebrated for its lyrical and chart success.

12. Lionel Richie’s “You Mean More To Me” is a ballad from his debut solo album, reflecting his transition from the Commodores to a solo career.

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