- 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) The Sound of Memphis and Motown
C) Rhythm and Blues and the Southern Dream of Freedom
D) From Blues to Rock and Roll
- 2. What record label, founded by Jim Stewart and Estelle Axton, is central to the Memphis soul story?
A) Motown Records
B) Stax Records
C) Chess Records
D) Atlantic Records
- 3. Which artist does Guralnick credit with creating the template for Southern soul music?
A) Otis Redding
B) Sam Cooke
C) James Brown
D) Ray Charles
- 4. The house band at Stax Records, crucial to the 'Memphis Sound,' was called:
A) The Mar-Keys
B) The Swampers
C) The Funk Brothers
D) Booker T. & the M.G.'s
- 5. Which singer, known for 'When a Man Loves a Woman,' is profiled as a key figure in the book?
A) Percy Sledge
B) Wilson Pickett
C) Joe Tex
D) Solomon Burke
- 6. The Fame Studios were located in which 'soul capital'?
A) Macon, Georgia
B) Jackson, Mississippi
C) Memphis, Tennessee
D) Muscle Shoals, Alabama
- 7. Which producer for Atlantic Records was instrumental in recording at Stax and Muscle Shoals?
A) Phil Spector
B) Jerry Wexler
C) Berry Gordy
D) Quincy Jones
- 8. Which artist's chapter is titled 'The Hardest Working Man in Show Business'?
A) Otis Redding
B) Solomon Burke
C) James Brown
D) Wilson Pickett
- 9. What tragic event cut short the career of Otis Redding?
A) A drug overdose
B) A car accident
C) A plane crash
D) A heart attack
- 10. The book argues that soul music was a fusion of which two primary genres?
A) Gospel and Rhythm & Blues
B) Blues and Rock and Roll
C) Jazz and Country
D) Folk and Funk
- 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) Try a Little Tenderness
C) Respect
D) I've Been Loving You Too Long
- 12. The book highlights the contributions of which songwriting and production team at Stax?
A) Gamble and Huff
B) Leiber and Stoller
C) Holland-Dozier-Holland
D) Isaac Hayes and David Porter
- 13. What was a distinctive feature of the Stax recording sound?
A) Heavy use of orchestration
B) Its raw, live feel
C) Multi-tracked vocals
D) Synthesizers and electronic effects
- 14. Which artist refused to fly and traveled to gigs by bus, as noted in the book?
A) Wilson Pickett
B) Solomon Burke
C) Otis Redding
D) James Brown
- 15. The book discusses the career of which influential disc jockey at WDIA in Memphis?
A) Murray the K
B) Wolfman Jack
C) Rufus Thomas
D) Alan Freed
- 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 Watts riots
C) The death of Otis Redding
D) The sale of Stax Records
- 17. Which Muscle Shoals studio was founded by Rick Hall?
A) Fame Studios
B) Sun Studio
C) Stax Studios
D) Criteria Studios
- 18. What was the name of the Stax subsidiary label that released many early hits?
A) Volt
B) Brunswick
C) Atco
D) Okeh
- 19. What instrument did Steve Cropper play in the M.G.'s?
A) Keyboards
B) Drums
C) Bass
D) Guitar
- 20. Who is the author of 'Sweet Soul Music'?
A) Greil Marcus
B) Peter Guralnick
C) Robert Palmer
D) Peter Wolf
- 21. Which city is considered the primary birthplace of Southern soul music according to Guralnick?
A) Memphis
B) Detroit
C) New Orleans
D) Chicago
- 22. What was Sam Phillips' famous record label before starting Sun Records?
A) Hi Records
B) Phillips International
C) Royal Studios
D) Memphis Recording Service
- 23. Which singer was known as 'The Wicked Pickett'?
A) Bobby Womack
B) James Brown
C) Wilson Pickett
D) Joe Tex
- 24. Which artist died in a plane crash in 1967?
A) Otis Redding
B) James Brown
C) Sam Cooke
D) Wilson Pickett
- 25. Who produced many of the classic soul records at Fame Studios?
A) Phil Spector
B) Jerry Wexler
C) Rick Hall
D) Quincy Jones
- 26. Which singer was shot and killed in 1964?
A) Otis Redding
B) Sam Cooke
C) Donny Hathaway
D) Marvin Gaye
- 27. How did Sam Cooke die?
A) Natural causes
B) Drug overdose
C) Car accident
D) Shot at a motel
- 28. What year was 'Sweet Soul Music' first published?
A) 1986
B) 1978
C) 1969
D) 1992
- 29. Which record label was based in Detroit?
A) Stax
B) Motown
C) Atlantic
D) Fame
- 30. Who is the iconic singer known as the 'Queen of Soul' featured in the book?
A) Etta James
B) Tina Turner
C) Aretha Franklin
D) Diana Ross
- 31. What was Sam Cooke's own record label, mentioned in the book?
A) Specialty
B) Keen
C) SAR
D) RCA
- 32. Which record producer and co-owner of Stax is a central figure in the book?
A) Jim Stewart
B) Quincy Jones
C) Jerry Wexler
D) Phil Spector
- 33. Which singer and pianist, known for 'I'll Take You There', is featured?
A) Gladys Knight
B) Mavis Staples
C) Martha Reeves
D) Carla Thomas
- 34. What was the name of the influential R&B radio station in Nashville discussed?
A) WLS
B) WDIA
C) WLAC
D) WABC
- 35. Who was the influential disc jockey known as 'John R.' on WLAC?
A) Alan Freed
B) John Richbourg
C) Dewey Phillips
D) Wolfman Jack
- 36. Which artist recorded the original version of 'Mustang Sally'?
A) Otis Redding
B) Mack Rice
C) Wilson Pickett
D) Sam & Dave
- 37. Which musician was the guitarist for Booker T. & the M.G.'s?
A) Steve Cropper
B) Al Jackson Jr.
C) Donald 'Duck' Dunn
D) Booker T. Jones
- 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) Wonderful World
D) You Send Me
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