Soul Music Review

Directions Vote with your feet. The four walls of the room are marked with the letters A, B, C, or D. After reading the question, walk to the letter that you believe is the correct answer.

Question 1 A definition for soul music is: A. Music that comes from the heart B. An essence of the human spirit C. If you feel music expressively and perform it honestly, you can call it soul D. All of the above

Answer 1 A definition for soul music is: D. All of the above

Question 2 A soul singer in the 60’s knew they were successful when they performed at these 4 theaters A. State, Orpheum, Fitzgerald, Ordway B. Flamingo, Ford, Hollywood, Imperial C. Apollo, Regal, Howard, Uptown D. New York, Bellagio, Monte Carlo, Stardust

Answer 2 A soul singer in the 60’s knew they were successful when they performed at these 4 theaters C. Apollo, Regal, Howard, Uptown

Question 3 This person founded Motown Records in Detroit, Michigan A. Dick Clark B. Berry Gordy C. Smokey Robinson D. James Brown

Answer 3 This person founded Motown Records in Detroit, Michigan B. Berry Gordy

Question 4 This singer is known as the “Queen of Soul”. She sang at Martin Luther King Jr.’s funeral and President Obama’s inauguration. A. Aretha Franklin B. Patty Labelle C. Diana Ross D. Queen Latifah

Answer 4 This singer is known as the “Queen of Soul”. She sang at Martin Luther King Jr.’s funeral and President Obama’s inauguration. A. Aretha Franklin

Question 5 This blind soul singer had many cross over hits including “What’d I Say”, “Georgia On My Mind” and “Hit the Road Jack” A. Sam Cooke B. James Brown C. Ray Charles D. Smokey Robinson

Answer 5 This blind soul singer had many cross over hits including “What’d I Say”, “Georgia On My Mind” and “Hit the Road Jack” C. Ray Charles

Question 6 This singer/songwriter was the leader of the Miracles singing songs like “Ooh, Baby, Baby” and helped make Motown Records successful. A. Smokey Robinson B. Jackie Wilson C. Otis Redding D. Wilson Pickett

Answer 6 This singer/songwriter was the leader of the Miracles singing songs like “Ooh, Baby, Baby” and helped make Motown Records successful. A. Smokey Robinson

Question 7 Who was nicknamed the “Godfather of Soul”? A.Otis Redding B.Wilson Pickett C.Curtis Mayfield D.James Brown

Answer 7 Who was nicknamed the “Godfather of Soul”? D. James Brown

Question 8 Which of the following singing groups was not a 60’s soul group A. The O’Jays B. The Temptations C. The Lemon Sisters D. The Four Tops

Answer 8 Which of the following singing groups was not a 60’s soul group? C. The Lemon Sisters

Question 9 Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, and Florence Ballard were part of this chart topping Motown group A. The Coasters B. The Platters C. The Spinners D. The Supremes

Answer 9 Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, and Florence Ballard were part of this chart topping Motown group D. The Supremes Stop! In the name of love.

Question 10 Songs like “Say It Loud, I’m Black and I’m Proud” and “Choice of Colors” helped call attention to this social cause. A. Vietnam War B. World Hunger C. Civil Rights D. All of the above

Answer 10 Songs like “Say It Loud, I’m Black and I’m Proud” and “Choice of Colors” helped call attention to this social cause. C. Civil Rights

Question 11 This singer was the driver for the band Johnny Jenkin’s Pinetoppers and went on to become the sound of Stax Records. He sang the following hits “These Arms of Mine” and “(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay”. A. Otis Redding B. Sam Cooke C. Wilson Pickett D. Little Richard

Answer 11 This singer was the driver for the band Johnny Jenkin’s Pinetoppers and went on to become the sound of Stax Records. He sang the following hits “These Arms of Mine” and “(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay”. A.Otis Redding

Question 12 This famous soul singer was the #1 influential musician on Michael Jackson. A.Smokey Robinson B.Little Richard C.James Brown D.Ray Charles

Answer 12 This famous soul singer was the #1 influential musician on Michael Jackson. C. James Brown

Question 13 Who is famous for singing the song R-E-S-P-E-C-T? A.The O’Jays B.Otis Redding C.Aretha Franklin D.Smokey Robinson

Answer 13 Who is famous for singing the song R-E-S-P-E-C-T? B.Otis Redding C.Aretha Franklin Otis Redding wrote and first performed the song. Aretha Franklin’s cover version is more famous.

Question 14 This Motown group from Gary, Indiana helped launch the career of a famous singer named Michael. A. The Supremes B. The O’Jays C. The Miracles D. The Jackson 5

Answer 14 This Motown group from Gary, Indiana helped launch the career of a famous singer named Michael. (He-Hee) D. The Jackson 5

Question 15 This soul singer won eight consecutive Grammy Awards for Best R&B Female Vocal Performance. A.Aretha Franklin B.Diana Ross C.Alicia Keys D.Martha Reeves

Answer 15 This soul singer won eight consecutive Grammy Awards for Best R&B Female Vocal Performance. A.Aretha Franklin

Question 16 This singer was the first to record a Live Concert album – 1963 Live at the Apollo. A.Smokey Robinson B.Otis Redding C.Sam Cooke D.James Brown

Answer 16 This singer was the first to record a Live Concert album – 1963 Live at the Apollo. D. James Brown

Question 17 Jamie Foxx won an Academy Award for his portrayal of this blind soul singer. A.Curtis Mayfield B.Ray Charles C.Marvin Gaye D.Luthur Vandross

Answer 17 Jamie Foxx won an Academy Award for his portrayal of this blind soul singer. B. Ray Charles The movie is titled “Ray”.

Question 18 Which of the following is a reason Motown records was successful: A.Trained to be good B.They were immaculate, well groomed, and colorful C.They made music with a great beats and great stories D.All of the above

Answer 18 Which of the following is a reason Motown records was successful: A.Trained to be good B.They were immaculate, well groomed, and colorful C.They made music with a great beats and great stories D. All of the above

Question 19 This record company did not record and help promote soul music. A.Atlantic B.Motown C.Stax D.Pacific

Answer 19 This record company did not record and help promote soul music. A.Atlantic B.Motown C.Stax D.Pacific

Question 20 This famous boy band sang the songs “ABC”, “I Want You Back”, “The Love You Save”, and “I’ll Be There”. A.The Four Tops B.The Jackson 5 C.The Miracles D.One Direction

Answer 20 This famous boy band sang the songs “ABC”, “I Want You Back”, “The Love You Save”, and “I’ll Be There”. B. The Jackson 5