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 & Fire, Tina Turner, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Sly & The Family Stone, Big Joe Turner, Jr. Walker & The All Stars, Marvin Gaye, Ne Yo, Parliament, Ray Charles, Luther Vandross
. They are the Soul Artists selected among the 376 Posts we publish this week.
1. What unique concept does “Serpentine Fire” by Earth, Wind & Fire lyrically reference?
- A Kundalini energy
- B Zen Buddhism
- C Tarot cards
2. Who was the lead vocalist on “A Fool in Love” by Ike & Tina Turner?
- A Anna Mae Bullock
- B Ike Turner
- C Tina Turner
3. Which song performed by James Brown in Paris 1967 is known as a foundational work in soul and funk?
- A I Got You (I Feel Good)
- B Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag
- C It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World
4. Who provided the opening drum beat for Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition”?
- A Stevie Wonder
- B Steve Madaio
- C Jeff Beck
5. What marked a stylistic change in Sly & The Family Stone’s “Family Affair” compared to their earlier work?
- A A lighter, upbeat tone
- B A somber, darker tone
- C A focus on orchestral arrangements
6. What genre did Joe Turner’s “Oke-She-Moke-She-Pop” chiefly contribute to?
- A Country
- B Rock and roll
- C Reggae
7. What sound effect opens Jr. Walker’s “Shotgun”?
- A A car horn
- B A gunshot
- C A cymbal crash
8. Which TV show featured Marvin Gaye’s “Can I Get a Witness” in 1964?
- A American Bandstand
- B Soul Train
- C Ready Steady Go
9. For which album was Ne-Yo’s “One In A Million” a single?
- A *In My Own Words*
- B *Libra Scale*
- C *Year of the Gentleman*
10. What metaphor is central to Parliament’s “Aqua Boogie (Part 1)”?
- A Climbing a mountain
- B Fear of water
- C Escape from a city
11. Which performer was not contemporaneously linked to Ray Charles’s 1962 Paris concerts?
- A B.B. King
- B The Raelets
- C His orchestra
12. On which album did Luther Vandross’s medley with “Superstar” appear?
- A *Never Too Much*
- B *Busy Body*
- C *The Night I Fell in Love*
Tracklist
1 . Earth Wind & Fire . Serpentine Fire |
2 . Tina Turner . A Fool in Love |
3 . James Brown . Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag |
4 . Stevie Wonder . Papa was A Rolling Stone, Superstition |
5 . Sly and The Family Stone . Family Affair |
6 . Big Joe Turner . Oke-She-Moke-She-Pop |
7 . Jr. Walker and The All Stars . Shotgun |
8 . Marvin Gaye . Can I Get A Witness |
9 . Ne-Yo . One In A Million |
10 . Parliament . Aquaboogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop) |
11 . Ray Charles . A Song For You |
12 . Luther Vandross . Superstar, Until You Come Back to Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do)Luther Vandross releases his third album . ‘Busy Body’ co-produced with Marcus Miller (1983) |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Serpentine Fire” references Kundalini energy, a spiritual concept. The lyrics explore awakening and creativity.
2. Anna Mae Bullock, later known as Tina Turner, sang the lead on “A Fool in Love”. It was her debut with Ike Turner.
3. “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag” showcased James Brown’s pioneering funk rhythms. Its live performance in Paris was legendary.
4. Jeff Beck’s drum beat inspired Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition”. Their collaborative demo marked a milestone in Wonder’s career.
5. “Family Affair” adopted a somber tone, reflecting personal and musical shifts during tumultuous times for Sly Stone.
6. Joe Turner’s “Oke-She-Moke-She-Pop” played a major role in early rock and roll. Its energetic style was iconic.
7. A gunshot resembling sound effect opens “Shotgun”. This explosive start set the tone for its groove-focused style.
8. Marvin Gaye’s “Can I Get a Witness” was broadcast on “Ready Steady Go”. This show brought him UK pop stardom.
9. Ne-Yo’s “One In A Million” was part of *Libra Scale*. It emphasizes Ne-Yo’s lyrical focus on distinctive love stories.
10. Parliament used fear of water in “Aqua Boogie”. This unique metaphor underscores its playful, funk-infused narrative.
11. B.B. King wasn’t linked to Ray Charles’s concerts in Paris 1962. The shows featured The Raelets and his orchestra.
12. Vandross’s “Superstar” medley came out on *Busy Body*. This album highlighted his signature soulful interpretations.
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