- 1. Sweet Soul Music by Peter Guralnick is a captivating exploration of the rich tapestry of soul music in the 1960s, meticulously detailing the rise of this powerful genre through the stories of its most iconic figures. Guralnick, an esteemed music historian, delves into the lives of legendary artists such as Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, and Sam Cooke, painting a vivid picture of their struggles and triumphs against the backdrop of a revolution in both music and society. The book goes beyond mere biography, offering insightful commentary on the cultural significance of soul music, its deep roots in African American history, and its impact on the broader landscape of American music. Guralnick's engaging narrative style draws readers in, providing not just facts but a palpable sense of the emotions, passions, and dreams that fueled these artists. He explores the interplay of music and civil rights, conveying how soul music became anthems for change and voices of a generation yearning for justice and equality. Through rich anecdotes and meticulous research, Sweet Soul Music celebrates not only the sounds of the era but also the enduring legacy these musicians have left behind, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the heart and soul of American music.
What is the subtitle of Peter Guralnick's book 'Sweet Soul Music'?
A) The History of American Gospel
B) Rhythm and Blues and the Southern Dream of Freedom
C) From Blues to Rock and Roll
D) The Sound of Memphis and Motown
- 2. What record label, founded by Jim Stewart and Estelle Axton, is central to the Memphis soul story?
A) Chess Records
B) Atlantic Records
C) Motown Records
D) Stax Records
- 3. Which artist does Guralnick credit with creating the template for Southern soul music?
A) Otis Redding
B) Ray Charles
C) Sam Cooke
D) James Brown
- 4. The house band at Stax Records, crucial to the 'Memphis Sound,' was called:
A) The Swampers
B) The Mar-Keys
C) Booker T. & the M.G.'s
D) The Funk Brothers
- 5. Which singer, known for 'When a Man Loves a Woman,' is profiled as a key figure in the book?
A) Joe Tex
B) Percy Sledge
C) Wilson Pickett
D) Solomon Burke
- 6. The Fame Studios were located in which 'soul capital'?
A) Macon, Georgia
B) Memphis, Tennessee
C) Jackson, Mississippi
D) Muscle Shoals, Alabama
- 7. Which producer for Atlantic Records was instrumental in recording at Stax and Muscle Shoals?
A) Phil Spector
B) Quincy Jones
C) Berry Gordy
D) Jerry Wexler
- 8. Which artist's chapter is titled 'The Hardest Working Man in Show Business'?
A) Solomon Burke
B) Wilson Pickett
C) James Brown
D) Otis Redding
- 9. What tragic event cut short the career of Otis Redding?
A) A car accident
B) A heart attack
C) A drug overdose
D) A plane crash
- 10. The book argues that soul music was a fusion of which two primary genres?
A) Gospel and Rhythm & Blues
B) Folk and Funk
C) Jazz and Country
D) Blues and Rock and Roll
- 11. What was the title of the posthumous hit that became Otis Redding's biggest success?
A) I've Been Loving You Too Long
B) (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay
C) Respect
D) Try a Little Tenderness
- 12. The book highlights the contributions of which songwriting and production team at Stax?
A) Leiber and Stoller
B) Holland-Dozier-Holland
C) Gamble and Huff
D) Isaac Hayes and David Porter
- 13. What was a distinctive feature of the Stax recording sound?
A) Multi-tracked vocals
B) Synthesizers and electronic effects
C) Its raw, live feel
D) Heavy use of orchestration
- 14. Which artist refused to fly and traveled to gigs by bus, as noted in the book?
A) Otis Redding
B) Solomon Burke
C) James Brown
D) Wilson Pickett
- 15. The book discusses the career of which influential disc jockey at WDIA in Memphis?
A) Murray the K
B) Alan Freed
C) Rufus Thomas
D) Wolfman Jack
- 16. What event in 1968 is cited as a symbolic end to the era chronicled in the book?
A) The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
B) The death of Otis Redding
C) The sale of Stax Records
D) The Watts riots
- 17. Which Muscle Shoals studio was founded by Rick Hall?
A) Sun Studio
B) Fame Studios
C) Stax Studios
D) Criteria Studios
- 18. What was the name of the Stax subsidiary label that released many early hits?
A) Okeh
B) Atco
C) Brunswick
D) Volt
- 19. What instrument did Steve Cropper play in the M.G.'s?
A) Drums
B) Bass
C) Keyboards
D) Guitar
- 20. Who is the author of 'Sweet Soul Music'?
A) Peter Guralnick
B) Robert Palmer
C) Greil Marcus
D) Peter Wolf
- 21. Which city is considered the primary birthplace of Southern soul music according to Guralnick?
A) New Orleans
B) Memphis
C) Detroit
D) Chicago
- 22. What was Sam Phillips' famous record label before starting Sun Records?
A) Hi Records
B) Royal Studios
C) Memphis Recording Service
D) Phillips International
- 23. Which singer was known as 'The Wicked Pickett'?
A) James Brown
B) Joe Tex
C) Wilson Pickett
D) Bobby Womack
- 24. Which artist died in a plane crash in 1967?
A) Otis Redding
B) Sam Cooke
C) James Brown
D) Wilson Pickett
- 25. Who produced many of the classic soul records at Fame Studios?
A) Quincy Jones
B) Rick Hall
C) Phil Spector
D) Jerry Wexler
- 26. Which singer was shot and killed in 1964?
A) Donny Hathaway
B) Sam Cooke
C) Otis Redding
D) Marvin Gaye
- 27. How did Sam Cooke die?
A) Shot at a motel
B) Car accident
C) Drug overdose
D) Natural causes
- 28. What year was 'Sweet Soul Music' first published?
A) 1978
B) 1986
C) 1969
D) 1992
- 29. Which record label was based in Detroit?
A) Motown
B) Fame
C) Stax
D) Atlantic
- 30. Who is the iconic singer known as the 'Queen of Soul' featured in the book?
A) Diana Ross
B) Etta James
C) Tina Turner
D) Aretha Franklin
- 31. What was Sam Cooke's own record label, mentioned in the book?
A) SAR
B) RCA
C) Specialty
D) Keen
- 32. Which record producer and co-owner of Stax is a central figure in the book?
A) Jim Stewart
B) Jerry Wexler
C) Phil Spector
D) Quincy Jones
- 33. Which singer and pianist, known for 'I'll Take You There', is featured?
A) Gladys Knight
B) Carla Thomas
C) Martha Reeves
D) Mavis Staples
- 34. What was the name of the influential R&B radio station in Nashville discussed?
A) WLS
B) WLAC
C) WDIA
D) WABC
- 35. Who was the influential disc jockey known as 'John R.' on WLAC?
A) Wolfman Jack
B) Dewey Phillips
C) Alan Freed
D) John Richbourg
- 36. Which artist recorded the original version of 'Mustang Sally'?
A) Otis Redding
B) Wilson Pickett
C) Mack Rice
D) Sam & Dave
- 37. Which musician was the guitarist for Booker T. & the M.G.'s?
A) Steve Cropper
B) Booker T. Jones
C) Al Jackson Jr.
D) Donald 'Duck' Dunn
- 38. What was the name of Sam Cooke's hit that became an anthem for the Civil Rights Movement?
A) You Send Me
B) Twistin' the Night Away
C) Wonderful World
D) A Change Is Gonna Come
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