Module 6: Black Music in the 1960's and Rock
Which of the following did NOT characterize the rhythm of 1960s Memphis soul?
Sustained chords on a Farfisa organ.
Listen to the following recording and choose the correct description. (Song: Shop Around- The Miracles)
This 1960 hit record addressed "girl" advice for young men coming age.
The music of James Brown:
fuses riff-based blues with a gospel performing style.
Listen to "My Girl" and choose the music elements that are featured on the recording. Choose all that apply.
horn section background vocal harmonies call-and-response
The studio band that helped to shape the Stax sound was:
Booker T and the MGs
Listen to the following recording and choose the correct description. (Song: Reet Petite- Jackie Wilson)
Berry Gordy wrote this million-seller for Jackie Wilson in 1957.
Which of the following is an example of a slow southern soul ballad?
"When a Man Loves a Woman"
Match each record to its correct description. 1. It must be Jesus - The Southern Tones 2. Georgia On My Mind - Ray Charles 3. Papa's Got A Brand New Bag - James Brown 4. Respect - Aretha Franklin
1. Original gospel song that inspired ray charles 1954 hit I've got a woman 2. Tin Pan Alley's 1930 hit as performed by Ray Charles 3. James Brown's 1965 hit featuring rhythmic, punchy horn section 4. Song originally recorded by Otis Redding in 1965
Which of the following was NOT a Motown artist or group?
Chubby Checker
Which of the following was a center of black music during the sixties?
Detroit
Which of these excerpts is not an example of 1960s Motown black pop?
Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine by James Brown Hold on I'm Coming by Sam and Dave
Berry Gordy's Motown pyramid consisted of:
Gordy at the top, with producers, musicians, and acts below.
How did Motown differ from other genres in its treatment of the recording?
Groups freely covered each other's songs.
Listen to the following recording and choose the correct description. (Song: Baby Love- The Supremes)
Number one hit for the Supremes in 1964
Which of the following is NOT a reason why black performers of the sixties took a path different from that of their white counterparts?
Segregation was still a factor in most of the United States.
Listen to the following recording and choose the correct description. (Song: Please Mr. Postman- The Marvelettes)
The Marvelettes recorded this song in 1960 and gave Motown it's first number one hit.
The formula for a Motown record included all of the following EXCEPT:
absence of recognizable riffs.
