Chapter 5 Flashcards
When British bands arrived in the U.S., it all but erased American pop acts from the charts. T/F
False
The Four Seasons represented a New York–based act whose success was affected negatively by the British invasion. T/F
False
All of the following are musical characteristics of the song “California Girls” EXCEPT:
replacing drums with symphonic strings
an introduction built on a two-measure figure
a contrasting verse-chorus similar to “Be My Baby”
blending surf music with symphonic backgrounds
replacing drums with symphonic strings
Frankie Valli was the lead vocalist for:
the Beach Boys, after Brian Wilson left
the Kingsmen
the Lovin’ Spoonful
the Four Seasons
the Four Seasons
Which song did Phil Spector consider a failure, leading him to retire from the music business?
“Da Doo Ron Ron”
“Monday, Monday”
“River Deep, Mountain High”
“Unchained Melody”
“River Deep, Mountain High”
Bob Dylan’s idol was:
Woody Guthrie
Pete Seeger
Roger McGuinn
Gene Clark
Woody Guthrie
All of the following elements can be found in the Byrds’ version of “Mr. Tambourine Man” EXCEPT:
the folk revival
girl groups
rhythm and blues
the British invasion
rhythm and blues
Which music venue was significant in establishing Johnny Rivers as a live act?
the Whiskey-a-Go-Go
the Troubadour
the Fillmore Auditorium
the Night Owl Coffee House
the Whiskey-a-Go-Go
Simon and Garfunkel initially recorded “Sounds of Silence” with electric instruments. T/F
False
New York was the center of the American pop scene in the early 1960s. T/F
True
Which of the following bands was LEAST affected by the British invasion?
the Rascals
the Four Seasons
the Raiders
the McCoys
the Four Seasons
John Phillips was a singer/songwriter/arranger for the Byrds. T/F
False
An important place in New York where many folk artists performed and congregated was:
Greenwich Village
SoHo
Harlem
East Side
Greenwich Village
Which song helped Simon and Garfunkel re-emerge as successful folk-rock musicians?
“Homeward Bound”
“The Sounds of Silence”
“Scarborough Fair”
“Eight Miles High”
“The Sounds of Silence”
John Sebastian was a member of which New York–based band?
the Rascals
the Mamas and the Papas
the Lovin’ Spoonful
the Kingsmen
the Lovin’ Spoonful
Which song is regarded as the first important garage band hit on a national level?
“Money”
“Crimson and Clover”
“Louie Louie”
“96 Tears”
“Louie Louie”
On which Bob Dylan album did half of the songs use electric instruments?
Don’t Look Back
The Times They Are A-Changin’
Another Side of Bob Dylan
Bringin’ It All Back Home
Bringin’ It All Back Home
As hippies, Sonny and Cher were embraced by the establishment culture. T/F
False
Which type of music influenced the New York–based band the Rascals?
rhythm and blues
the folk revival
doo-wop
garage rock
rhythm and blues
“Eve of Destruction” was recorded by:
Lou Adler
the Mamas and the Papas
the Turtles
Barry McGuire
Barry McGuire
Early songs by Bob Dylan focused on:
lighthearted songs about romance
social injustices
personal experiences about his role in the music industry
continuing the legacy of early rock-and-roll artists
social injustices
Sonny Bono worked under which influential member of the music industry?
Brian Wilson
David Crosby
Phil Spector
John Phillips
Phil Spector
The Beach Boys’ song “God Only Knows” was once called the “perfect” pop song by which individual?
Phil Spector
Brian Wilson
Roger McGuinn
Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney
Paul Revere and the Raiders received exposure from what television show?
Where the Action Is
American Bandstand
The Monkees
Hullabaloo
Where the Action Is
