How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : James Brown, OutKast, Smokey Robinson, The Miracles, Curtis Mayfield, The Temptations, Melba Moore, The Neville Brothers, Emeli Sandé, Sampha, Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson
. They are the Soul Artists selected among the 383 Posts we publish this week.
1. What groundbreaking technology was used during the T.A.M.I. Show in 1964?
- A High Definition Video
- B Electronovision
- C Slow Motion Capture
2. Which production team worked on the OutKast track “B.O.B.”?
- A Neptunes
- B Timbaland
- C Earthtone III
3. Which Motown group performed “You Really Got A Hold On Me” on the show Shindig!?
- A The Temptations
- B Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
- C The Supremes
4. Which television program featured Curtis Mayfield’s live performance of “We Got to Have Peace” in 1972?
- A Top of the Pops
- B Old Grey Whistle Test
- C Soul Train
5. “My Baby” by The Temptations shares a connection with which other song by the group?
- A My Girl
- B Get Ready
- C Ain’t Too Proud to Beg
6. Who was honored at the Broadway & Ballet HERO Awards NYC 2015 alongside Melba Moore?
- A Chita Rivera
- B Mikhail Baryshnikov
- C No specific mention
7. Who wrote the song “It Feels Like Rain,” famously recorded by Aaron Neville?
- A Linda Ronstadt
- B John Hiatt
- C George Massenburg
8. Which album by Emeli Sandé features the song “My Kind of Love” performed at the 2012 MOBO Awards?
- A Long Live the Angels
- B Our Version of Events
- C Real Life
9. Which live radio station hosted Sampha in 2017 for a session including “No One Knows Me Like The Piano”?
- A BBC Radio 1
- B KEXP
- C NPR
10. What was significant about Alicia Keys’ performance at the 2016 MTV VMAs?
- A She played piano blindfolded
- B It marked Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech anniversary
- C Her first live performance of “Holy War”
11. What inspired the musical themes of Stevie Wonder’s “The Secret Life of Plants”?
- A A children’s book
- B A documentary
- C A personal experience
12. Which famous director was responsible for the “You Rock My World” music video?
- A Paul Hunter
- B David Fincher
- C Spike Jonze
Tracklist
1 . James Brown – Out Of SightOn TV today, Diana, Chuck, Marvin, James & The Stones at the T.A.M.I. (1964) |
2 . OutKast – B.O.B.OutKast release their fourth album : ‘Stankonia’ featuring ‘Ms. Jackson’ (2000) |
3 . Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me |
4 . Curtis Mayfield – We Got to Have PeaceCurtom publish Curtis Mayfield’s second album : ‘Roots’ (1971) |
5 . The Temptations – My Baby |
6 . Melba Moore – Just Dance |
7 . The Neville Brothers – It Feels Like Rain |
8 . Emeli Sandé – My Kind Of Love |
9 . Sampha – No One Knows Me |
10 . Alicia Keys – Holy WarAlicia Keys releases her sixth album : ‘Here’ featuring ‘In Common’ (2016) |
11 . Stevie Wonder – The Secret Life Of Plants |
12 . Michael Jackson – You Rock My World |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The T.A.M.I. Show in 1964 used Electronovision, a novel video format of the time. This technology played a role in increasing the visibility of live concert performances.
2. The track “B.O.B.” was produced by Earthtone III, which includes OutKast members and their collaborator Mr. DJ. Their work is noted for its genre-blending style.
3. On Shindig!, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles delivered a live rendition of “You Really Got A Hold On Me.” The show played a role in enhancing the song’s popularity.
4. Curtis Mayfield’s song “We Got to Have Peace” appeared on the Old Grey Whistle Test in 1972. This UK television program was known for its live music sessions.
5. “My Baby” by The Temptations connects with “My Girl,” extending its themes with uptempo style. Both songs highlight Motown’s effective blend of catchy lyrics and rhythmic melodies.
6. Melba Moore was a significant honoree at the Broadway & Ballet HERO Awards in 2015. The event celebrated figures from Broadway with an emphasis on charitable causes.
7. “It Feels Like Rain,” recorded by Aaron Neville, was written by John Hiatt. His writing encapsulates mood through vivid imagery of stormy romance.
8. “My Kind of Love,” performed by Emeli Sandé at the 2012 MOBO Awards, is from her debut album “Our Version of Events.” The performance underscored her emerging influence in music.
9. Sampha’s 2017 KEXP session included “No One Knows Me Like The Piano.” This live performance captured the song’s reflective themes in an intimate setting.
10. Alicia Keys’ 2016 MTV VMA performance acknowledged Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech anniversary. Her a cappella delivery of “Holy War” aligned with themes of unity.
11. “The Secret Life of Plants” by Stevie Wonder was inspired by a documentary. The album’s music reflects the interconnectedness of all living things.
12. Paul Hunter directed “You Rock My World,” starring Michael Jackson. The music video features tributes to Jackson’s earlier stylistic motifs and performance intensity.