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1
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Aretha Franklin’s father C.L. Franklin was a:

A

Famous preacher

2
Q

The roots of Soul music come directly from…

A

Gospel and Doo-wop

3
Q

Otis Redding’s biggest hit song was?

A

Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay

4
Q

T/F

“Soul” refers to a style of music that evolved as an expression of the need for social change in America.

A

True

5
Q

In 1965, James Brown made the bass and drums the most important elements of Soul/Funk music (good move!) and introduced his new sound and style through what song?

A

Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag

6
Q

How many hits did Sam Cooke have in the top 40 before he was shot in an L.A hotel in 1964?

A

29

7
Q

In 1964 Wilson Picket signed a deal with:

A

Atlantic Records

8
Q

Which Sam Cooke song was based on Bob Dylan’s “Blowin’ in the Wind” and became an anthem for the Civil Rights movement?

A

A Change is Gonna Come

9
Q

In 1946 Sam Cooke began performing with a teenage gospel group called the Highway QCs, followed in 1950 by another gospel quartet called:

A

The Soul Stirrers

10
Q

Wilson Picket recorded nearly all of his big hits in a short period of time at what Southern recording studios?

A

Fame and Stax

11
Q

The song “We Shall Overcome” is usually associated with which soul artist?

A

Mahalia Jackson

12
Q

One particular hit for Wilson Picket signaled a new “stripped down” form of R & B. What was that song?

A

In the Midnight Hour

13
Q

Match the following statement relating to the Civil Rights Movement to the correct date.

March on Washington:

A

1963

14
Q

The Meters unique style has influenced artist ranging from The Rolling Stones, The Allman Brother, The Grateful Dead and:

A

Santana

15
Q

The Parliament/Funkadelic song “Give up the Funk” is also known as…

A

Tear the Roof off the Sucker

16
Q

Otis Redding’s song “Respect” was covered by:

A

Aretha Franklin

17
Q

Barry White’s music is often cited as the:

A

Music for love

18
Q

Which of the following James Brown hits has the WRONG chart date?

A

Funky Drummer, 1969

19
Q

Aretha Franklin is commonly known as…

A

Lady Soul

20
Q

After being signed to Columbia Aretha Franklin’s contract was sold in 1966 to:

A

Atlantic records