This week In Soul Artists 46/52

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

The subjects du jour are : Earth, Wind and Fire, Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings, Missy Elliott, Chaka Khan, Maze, Etta James, Erykah Badu, Ruth Brown, Alicia Keys, Ray Charles, Irma Thomas, Aretha Franklin

. They are the Soul Artists selected among the 403 Posts we publish this week.

1. What genre combination does Earth, Wind & Fire’s “Let’s Groove” notably incorporate?

  • A Jazz and Blues
  • B Pop and Funk
  • C Rock and Roll

2. Which song by Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings exemplifies their retro-inspired production?

  • A “I’m Still Here”
  • B “All Over Again”
  • C “I’m Not Gonna Cry”

3. In the “Gossip Folks” music video, who appears as the school principal?

  • A Missy Elliott
  • B Timbaland
  • C Ludacris

4. Who is featured alongside Chaka Khan in her song “Slow Dancin'”?

  • A Prince
  • B Rick James
  • C Al Green

5. Which legendary artist influenced Maze’s transition from Raw Soul to their current name?

  • A Marvin Gaye
  • B Aretha Franklin
  • C James Brown

6. During which event did Etta James perform “At Last” that highlighted her legacy in soul music?

  • A The Grammy Awards
  • B The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
  • C Woodstock ’99

7. On which music TV show did Erykah Badu perform “Next Lifetime” in 1997?

  • A Top of the Pops
  • B Jools Holland
  • C Soul Train

8. What nickname did Ruth Brown earn with her hit “Teardrops from My Eyes”?

  • A Miss Rhythm
  • B The Queen of Soul
  • C Blues Empress

9. Which song by Alicia Keys is celebrated for its theme of cherishing precious moments?

  • A “Fallin'”
  • B “Like You’ll Never See Me Again”
  • C “If I Ain’t Got You”

10. Ray Charles recorded a rhythm and blues version of which Scottish folk song?

  • A “Auld Lang Syne”
  • B “My Bonnie”
  • C “Loch Lomond”

11. Irma Thomas is known for her connection to which musical tradition through her performances?

  • A Chicago Blues
  • B New Orleans Soul
  • C Memphis Rock

12. Which film features Aretha Franklin’s song “It Hurts Like Hell”?

  • A *The Bodyguard*
  • B *Waiting to Exhale*
  • C *Dreamgirls*

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Tracklist

1 . Earth, Wind and Fire . Let’s Groove

Lifted from : Earth, Wind . Fire release their eleventh album . ‘Raise!’ featuring ‘Let’s Groove’ (1981)

2 . Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings . I’m Not Gonna Cry

Lifted from : We remember Sharon Jones

3 . Missy Elliott . Gossip Folks

Lifted from : Missy Elliott releases her fourth album . ‘Under Construction’ featuring ‘Work It’ and ‘Gossip Folks’ (2002)

4 . Chaka Khan . Slow Dancin’ (w/ Rick James)

Lifted from : Warner Bros. publish ‘Chaka Khan’ her eponymous fourth solo album (1982)

5 . Maze . Feel That You’re Feelin’

Lifted from : Capitol Records publish Maze’s first live album . ‘Live In New Orleans’ (1981)

6 . Etta James . I Just Want To Make Love To You

Lifted from : Etta James releases her debut album . ‘At Last!’ featuring next to the title track . ‘I Just Want to Make Love to You’ (1960)

7 . Erykah Badu . Next Lifetime

Lifted from : Kedar publish Erykah Badu’s ‘Live’ album (1997)

8 . Ruth Brown . Teardrops from My Eyes

Lifted from : We remember Ruth Brown. ‘Queen Ruth n’ Blues’

9 . Alicia Keys . Like You’ll Never See Me Again

Lifted from : Alicia Keys releases her third album . ‘As . Am’ featuring ‘No One’ ‘Like You’ll Never See Me Again’ and ‘Superwoman’ (2007)

10 . Ray Charles . My Bonnie

Lifted from : Ray Charles goes to Brazil (1963)

11 . Irma Thomas . I’ve Been Loving You Too Long

Lifted from : Irma Thomas attends . Swiss festival (2012)

12 . Aretha Franklin . It Hurts Like Hell

Lifted from : Aretha Franklin rocks Baltimore (2014)

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

1. “Let’s Groove” combines pop and funk, layered with post-disco elements. Its catchy and upbeat nature defied the disco backlash of the early ’80s.

2. “I’m Not Gonna Cry” captures soul music’s retro revival, showcasing Sharon Jones’ emotive vocals and the Dap-Kings’ analog production style.

3. Ludacris takes on the role of the school principal in Missy Elliott’s “Gossip Folks” video, directed by Dave Meyers.

4. Chaka Khan’s “Slow Dancin'” frontlines Rick James, adding funk elements to their soulful collaboration.

5. Marvin Gaye was pivotal in Maze’s transition, guiding them from Raw Soul to chart-topping fame.

6. Etta James’ performance of “At Last” at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction cemented her influence on rock and soul music.

7. Erykah Badu performed “Next Lifetime” on Jools Holland’s TV show, emphasizing emotional conflict through its storyline.

8. Ruth Brown earned the nickname “Miss Rhythm” with the success of “Teardrops from My Eyes,” which topped the R&B charts.

9. “Like You’ll Never See Me Again” by Alicia Keys celebrates themes of cherishing moments, and clinched several music awards.

10. Ray Charles infused a rhythm and blues style into his rendition of “My Bonnie,” adding to its cross-genre appeal.

11. Irma Thomas’ performances showcase her New Orleans soul roots, especially in tracks like “I’ve Been Loving You.”

12. “It Hurts Like Hell,” sung by Aretha Franklin, features in the film *Waiting to Exhale*, highlighting themes of love and pain.

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