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