Chapter 5 History of R & R - What's That Sound
How was "The Sound of Silence" turned into a folk rock hit?
Tom Wilson used the master tape and added electric guitar/bass and drums
original name for Simon and Garfunkle
Tom and Jerry
America's most commercially successful answer to the Beatles was the Monkees.
True
Paul Revere and the Raiders received exposure from what television show?
Where the Action Is
Which band was considered an American forerunner to the Spencer Davis Group rather than an answer to the Beatles?
Young Rascals
Despite being considered family entertainment, Sonny and Cher were also noted for
being subversive to establishment with their hippie image
All of the following are musical characteristics of the song "California Girls" EXCEPT
drums replaced with symphonic strings
The intent of The Monkees television show was to
evoke the fun and humor of Beatles films
As hippies, Sonny and Cher were embraced by the establishment culture.
false
Bob Dylan's songs did NOT demonstrate that pop music could address serious social issues rather than just teenage romance.
false
Bob Dylan's success was fueled by the appearance of his singles on the pop charts.
false
John Phillips was a singer/songwriter/arranger for the Byrds.
false
Simon and Garfunkle initially recorded "Sound of Silence" with electric instruments
false
The Four Seasons represented a New York-based act whose success was negatively affected by the British invasion.
false
When British bands arrived in the United States, it all but erased American pop acts from the charts.
false
The Bob Dylan song "Positively 4th Street" focuses on
his anger over criticism from the folk community
Where did the Byrds draw musical inspiration for their hit "Eight Miles High"?
inspiration came from John Coltrane song "Indiana"
All of the following elements can be found in the Byrds' version of "Mr. Tambourine Man" EXCEPT
rhythm and blues
Which type of music influenced the New York-based band the Rascals?
rhythm and blues
All of the following are elements of 1960s garage bands EXCEPT
signing with major California-based record labels
Early songs by Bob Dylan focus on
social injustices
Musically, the group the Mamas and the Papas is known for
sophisticated four-part vocal harmony arrangements
Frankie Valli was the lead vocalist for
the Four Seasons
Which of the following bands was LEAST affected by the British invasion?
the Four Seasons
backup band that played with Bob Dylan
the Hawks
John Sebastian was a member of which New York-based band?
the Lovin' Spoonful
Which music venue was significant in establishing Johnny Rivers as a live act?
the Whisky a Go Go
studio musicians who recorded for the Byrds
the Wrecking Crew
The "jingle-jangle" guitar sound heard in the music of the Byrds was inspired by
the twelve-string guitar played by George Harrison in "A Hard Day's Night."
Most garage bands did NOT have more than one hit.
true
Nancy Sinatra had some success in Europe and Japan but did NOT make any waves in the United States.
true
New York was the center of the American pop scene in the early 1960s.
true
The lead singers of the Turtles eventually went on to work with Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention.
true
Which instrument was NOT typical in folk rock?
trumpet
Which song is regarded as the first important garage band hit on a national level?
"Louie Louie"
The first international number-one folk-rock single was
"Mr. Tambourine Man"
Which song did Phil Spector consider a failure, leading him to retire from the music business?
"River Deep, Mountain High"
On which track did Nancy Sinatra team with her father, Frank, to produce a chart-topping hit?
"Something Stupid"
Which song helped Simon and Garfunkel re-emerge as successful folk-rock musicians?
"The Sound of Silence"
Pete Seeger song covered by the Byrds
"Turn, Turn, Turn"
"Eve of Destruction" was recorded by
Barry McGuire
Why was it more difficult for the Beach Boys to contend with the Beatles than any other American pop act?
Both signed to Capitol Records, Beach Boys had to fight for attention in listeners and company
In 1964 ________ stopped touring with the Beach Boys and concentrated on studio work.
Brian Wilson
On which Bob Dylan album did half of the songs feature instruments?
Bringin' It All Back Home
Sonny and Cher initially performed under the names
Caesar and Cleo
member of the Mamas and the Papas
Cass Eliot
Johnny Rivers's first hit singles were covers of songs by
Chuck Berry
Explain how the Byrds combine elements of folk music, surf music, and the British invasion in their music.
Cover of Bob Dylan song, professional studio musicians, and electric twelve-string guitar from Beatles
member of the Byrds
David Crosby
Why did the FCC investigate the Kingsmen's version of "Louie Louie"?
Difficult to discern lyrics believed to contain foul language
All of the following groups covered songs by Bob Dylan EXCEPT
Gary Lewis and the Playboys
replaced Brian Wilson on tour
Glen Campbell
An important place in New York where many folk artists performed and congregated was
Greenwich Village
"Secret Agent Man" is a well-known song performed by
Johnny Rivers
After 1964, the center of American popular music shifted to which city?
Los Angeles
All of the following were members of the Monkees EXCEPT
Neil Diamond
Bob Dylan's performance at ________ in 1965 began the controversy and criticism of his work within the folk community.
Newport Folk Festival
collection of rare and unknown garage-band singles
Nuggets
The Beach Boys song "God Only Knows" was once called the "perfect" pop song by which individual?
Paul McCartney
innovative album by the Beach Boys
Pet Sounds
Sonny Bono worked under which influential member of the music industry?
Phil Spector
List one way that Phil Spector had involvement with Beatles-related projects/
Produced "Let It Be" for the Beatles, "All Things Must Pass" for George Harrison, "Imagine" for John Lennon
What musical instrument is heard at the beginning of the Byrds' "Mr. Tambourine Man"?
Rickenbacker 12-string guitar
Pet Sounds was influential for which Beatles album?
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club
What are "finger pointing" songs?
Songs written by Bob Dylan attacking those who exploit others for unfair economic/social gain
Which band was created to do a television show with the purpose of selling records?
The Monkees
The Los Angeles-based band ________ had hits with Bob Dylan cover songs such as "It Ain't Me Babe" and "Let Me Be."
The Turtles
song about Vietnam conflict
"Masters of War"
Bob Dylan's idol was
Woody Guthrie
The early songs by the Monkees were
written by professional songwriters and backed on recordings by studio musicians