- 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) Rhythm and Blues and the Southern Dream of Freedom
B) From Blues to Rock and Roll
C) The Sound of Memphis and Motown
D) The History of American Gospel
- 2. What record label, founded by Jim Stewart and Estelle Axton, is central to the Memphis soul story?
A) Atlantic Records
B) Chess Records
C) Motown Records
D) Stax Records
- 3. Which artist does Guralnick credit with creating the template for Southern soul music?
A) James Brown
B) Otis Redding
C) Ray Charles
D) Sam Cooke
- 4. The house band at Stax Records, crucial to the 'Memphis Sound,' was called:
A) Booker T. & the M.G.'s
B) The Swampers
C) The Mar-Keys
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) Solomon Burke
D) Wilson Pickett
- 6. The Fame Studios were located in which 'soul capital'?
A) Macon, Georgia
B) Muscle Shoals, Alabama
C) Jackson, Mississippi
D) Memphis, Tennessee
- 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) James Brown
B) Solomon Burke
C) Wilson Pickett
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) Jazz and Country
B) Folk and Funk
C) Gospel and Rhythm & Blues
D) Blues and Rock and Roll
- 11. What was the title of the posthumous hit that became Otis Redding's biggest success?
A) (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay
B) Respect
C) Try a Little Tenderness
D) I've Been Loving You Too Long
- 12. The book highlights the contributions of which songwriting and production team at Stax?
A) Holland-Dozier-Holland
B) Isaac Hayes and David Porter
C) Leiber and Stoller
D) Gamble and Huff
- 13. What was a distinctive feature of the Stax recording sound?
A) Heavy use of orchestration
B) Multi-tracked vocals
C) Synthesizers and electronic effects
D) Its raw, live feel
- 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) Wolfman Jack
B) Rufus Thomas
C) Murray the K
D) Alan Freed
- 16. What event in 1968 is cited as a symbolic end to the era chronicled in the book?
A) The sale of Stax Records
B) The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
C) The death of Otis Redding
D) The Watts riots
- 17. Which Muscle Shoals studio was founded by Rick Hall?
A) Criteria Studios
B) Sun Studio
C) Fame Studios
D) Stax Studios
- 18. What was the name of the Stax subsidiary label that released many early hits?
A) Volt
B) Atco
C) Brunswick
D) Okeh
- 19. What instrument did Steve Cropper play in the M.G.'s?
A) Bass
B) Keyboards
C) Drums
D) Guitar
- 20. Who is the author of 'Sweet Soul Music'?
A) Robert Palmer
B) Peter Wolf
C) Peter Guralnick
D) Greil Marcus
- 21. Which city is considered the primary birthplace of Southern soul music according to Guralnick?
A) Detroit
B) Memphis
C) Chicago
D) New Orleans
- 22. What was Sam Phillips' famous record label before starting Sun Records?
A) Phillips International
B) Royal Studios
C) Memphis Recording Service
D) Hi Records
- 23. Which singer was known as 'The Wicked Pickett'?
A) Joe Tex
B) Bobby Womack
C) Wilson Pickett
D) James Brown
- 24. Which artist died in a plane crash in 1967?
A) Otis Redding
B) Sam Cooke
C) Wilson Pickett
D) James Brown
- 25. Who produced many of the classic soul records at Fame Studios?
A) Phil Spector
B) Jerry Wexler
C) Quincy Jones
D) Rick Hall
- 26. Which singer was shot and killed in 1964?
A) Sam Cooke
B) Donny Hathaway
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) 1992
B) 1978
C) 1986
D) 1969
- 29. Which record label was based in Detroit?
A) Motown
B) Atlantic
C) Fame
D) Stax
- 30. Who is the iconic singer known as the 'Queen of Soul' featured in the book?
A) Aretha Franklin
B) Etta James
C) Tina Turner
D) Diana Ross
- 31. What was Sam Cooke's own record label, mentioned in the book?
A) Keen
B) Specialty
C) SAR
D) RCA
- 32. Which record producer and co-owner of Stax is a central figure in the book?
A) Phil Spector
B) Jerry Wexler
C) Quincy Jones
D) Jim Stewart
- 33. Which singer and pianist, known for 'I'll Take You There', is featured?
A) Carla Thomas
B) Martha Reeves
C) Gladys Knight
D) Mavis Staples
- 34. What was the name of the influential R&B radio station in Nashville discussed?
A) WLAC
B) WLS
C) WDIA
D) WABC
- 35. Who was the influential disc jockey known as 'John R.' on WLAC?
A) Alan Freed
B) Wolfman Jack
C) John Richbourg
D) Dewey Phillips
- 36. Which artist recorded the original version of 'Mustang Sally'?
A) Mack Rice
B) Sam & Dave
C) Wilson Pickett
D) Otis Redding
- 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) Twistin' the Night Away
B) A Change Is Gonna Come
C) You Send Me
D) Wonderful World
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