This week In Soul Artists 34/52

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

The subjects du jour are : Mary J. Blige, Eve, Whitney Houston, The Roots, Valerie Simpson, Randy Crawford, Joe Sample, Ben E. King, Aaliyah, Rufus Thomas, Isaac Hayes, Bettye LaVette, Aretha Franklin, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Mary J. Blige

They are the Soul Artists selected among the 430 Posts we publish this week.

1. Which artists performed “Not Today” together at the inaugural Vibe Awards?

  • A Beyoncé & Jay-Z
  • B Mary J. Blige & Eve
  • C Mariah Carey & Usher

2. At which festival did Whitney Houston perform as part of the My Love Is Your Love World Tour?

  • A Glastonbury
  • B Coachella
  • C Sopot Festival

3. Which venue hosted The Roots for a documented 2008 live performance?

  • A Madison Square Garden
  • B B1 Maximum
  • C Red Rocks Amphitheatre

4. Where did Valerie Simpson perform “Street Corner” with Clayton?

  • A Apollo Theater
  • B Hollywood Bowl
  • C Anthology in San Diego

5. The 2005 performance by Randy Crawford and Joe Sample inspired which album?

  • A Breakin’ Away
  • B Feeling Good
  • C One Day I’ll Fly Away

6. “Stand By Me” was originally performed by which artist?

  • A Otis Redding
  • B Ben E. King
  • C Sam Cooke

7. Aaliyah performed “More Than a Woman” on which TV program?

  • A Live with Regis and Kelly
  • B TRL
  • C American Idol

8. Which historical concert is referred to as “The Black Woodstock”?

  • A Harlem Cultural Festival
  • B Wattstax
  • C Monterey Pop Festival

9. Which artist performed “Rolling Down a Mountainside” at Wattstax?

  • A Isaac Hayes
  • B Al Green
  • C Marvin Gaye

10. At which radio station did Bettye LaVette perform during a live session?

  • A KEXP
  • B WFUV
  • C BBC Radio 1

11. Who originally recorded “Don’t Play That Song (You Lied)”?

  • A Ray Charles
  • B Aretha Franklin
  • C Ben E. King

12. On which album does Lauryn Hill’s “I Used to Love Him” featuring Mary J. Blige appear?

  • A The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
  • B What’s the 411?
  • C Songs in A Minor

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Tracklist

1 . Mary J. Blige & Eve . Not Today

Lifted from : Geffen Records publish Mary J. Blige’s sixth album . ‘Love . Life’ (2003)

2 . Whitney Houston . It’s Not Right But It’s Okay

Lifted from : Whitney Houston visits Poland (1999)

3 . The Roots . Medley

Lifted from : The Roots visit Moscow (2008)

4 . Valerie Simpson . Street Corner

Lifted from : We all wish Happy Birthday to Valerie Simpson. ‘Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Valerie’

5 . Randy Crawford & Joe Sample . Feeling Good

Lifted from : Randy Crawford and Joe Sample release ‘Feeling Good . (2006)

6 . Ben E. King . Stand by Me

Lifted from : Atco Records release Ben E. King’s third studio album . ‘Don’t Play That Song!’ featuring ‘Stand by Me’

7 . Aaliyah . More Than . Woman

Lifted from : We remember Aaliyah. ‘Miss Her’

8 . Rufus Thomas . The Breakdown

Lifted from : Stax Records artists gather at “Wattstax” (1973)

9 . Isaac Hayes . Rolling Down . Mountainside

Lifted from : ‘Isaac Hayes at Wattstax’ is recorded at the Wattstax music festival held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (1972)

10 . Bettye LaVette . Yesterday Is Here

Lifted from : On TV today , Bettye LaVette live from NYC (2012)

11 . Aretha Franklin . Don’t Play That Song

Lifted from : Atlantic publish Aretha Franklin’s ‘Spirit in the Dark’ featuring ‘Don’t Play That Song (You Lied)’ (1970)

12 . Ms. Lauryn Hill & Mary J. Blige . I Used to Love Him

Lifted from : Lauryn Hill releases her debut solo album . ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’ featuring ‘Doo Wop (That Thing),’ ‘Ex-Factor’ and ‘Everything Is Everything’ (1998)

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

1. Mary J. Blige and Eve took the stage together at the inaugural Vibe Awards, marking a live performance of “Not Today” that is well-documented. Their collaboration is noted through various media accounts and video listings from the event.

2. Whitney Houston performed at the Sopot Festival in Poland, part of her My Love Is Your Love World Tour. This performance was linked to her tour’s European dates in August 1999.

3. The Roots performed at Club B1 Maximum in Moscow on August 26, 2008. The concert is well-documented with footage and setlists that include medleys and covers.

4. Valerie Simpson took the stage at Anthology in San Diego, performing “Street Corner” with Clayton. Anthology, known for its sound and video setups, hosted many notable performances before closing in 2013.

5. The performance at Ascot Racecourse in 2005 by Randy Crawford and Joe Sample inspired the album “Feeling Good.” The album was released in 2007, following their live collaboration.

6. “Stand By Me” was originally performed by Ben E. King. Released in 1961, it became a classic after spanning generations and being selected for the National Recording Registry.

7. Aaliyah performed “More Than a Woman” on Live with Regis and Kelly. This appearance was part of her TV promotion campaign for the single from her 2001 album.

8. Wattstax was referred to as “The Black Woodstock.” This 1972 event was a significant cultural moment, drawing a large crowd and featuring numerous Stax artists.

9. Isaac Hayes performed “Rolling Down a Mountainside” at Wattstax, a highlight included in the 1973 documentary film. Hayes’s live set contributed to the iconic status of the event.

10. Bettye LaVette performed during a live session at WFUV Radio. These sessions, recorded in Studio A, capture artists in intimate interpretive expressions.

11. “Don’t Play That Song (You Lied)” was originally recorded by Ben E. King. Aretha Franklin later covered it, providing a chart-topping rendition on her Spirit in the Dark album.

12. “I Used to Love Him” appears on Lauryn Hill’s 1998 album “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.” The track features Mary J. Blige and showcases Hill’s multifaceted contributions.

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