Chapter 6 Flashcards
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Soul Music
The infectious beat of Rhythm and Blues and the exuberance of Gospel combined to enhance each other in Soul Music.
Ray Charles, Sam Cooke and Jackie Wilson recorded songs in a Gospel-influenced style in the late 1950’s that set the tone for Soul styles in the 1960’s
Ray Charles
His earliest hits like “What’d I Say” (‘59) were heavily Gospel influenced
Ray also recorded jazz, pop, ballads and country music, but always in his own style
What is Soul Music?
Soul Music combines the infectious beat of Rhythm and Blues with the exuberance of Gospel.
Who were early pioneers of Soul Music?
Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, and Jackie Wilson recorded Gospel-influenced songs in the late 1950s.
What was Ray Charles’ style?
Ray Charles’ earliest hits like ‘What’d I Say’ were heavily Gospel influenced. He also recorded jazz, pop, ballads, and country music.
What is significant about James Brown’s music?
James Brown’s Gospel roots are evident in his first R&B hit ‘Please, Please, Please’. He developed a new style that led to Funk.
What is Memphis Soul?
Memphis Soul is a style of Soul Music centered around artists that recorded at the Stax Recording Studio in Memphis.
Who were Booker T. and the MG’s?
Booker T. and the MG’s were the Stax studio band that backed many soul singers, including Otis Redding.
What is the significance of the Memphis Horns?
The Memphis Horns appeared on many Stax studio recordings, contributing to the sound of artists like Otis Redding.
What hit did Otis Redding write?
Otis Redding wrote the tune ‘Respect’, which became a hit in 1965.
What was Aretha Franklin’s musical background?
Aretha Franklin started as a Gospel singer and pianist in her father’s church in Memphis.
What was Motown?
Motown was a Detroit-based Soul music label known for its artists singing about love and human concerns during the 1960s.
Who wrote ‘My Girl’ for The Temptations?
Smokey Robinson wrote ‘My Girl’ for The Temptations in 1965.
What is significant about The Supremes?
The Supremes were a very successful female group led by Diana Ross, with many Top 40 hits.
What was The Beatles’ first period known for?
The Beatles’ first period concentrated on Pop-influenced love songs, including ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’.
What characterized The Beatles’ second style period?
The Beatles’ second period was Dylan-influenced, focusing on deeper meanings in songs like ‘Norwegian Wood’.
What was The Beatles’ third style period focused on?
The Beatles’ third period concentrated on studio production techniques, resulting in the ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ album.
What was the early formation of The Rolling Stones?
The Rolling Stones formed in 1962, starting as a blues cover band before going professional.
What was Brian Jones’ role in The Rolling Stones?
Brian Jones played harmonica and slide guitar on early Rolling Stones recordings.
Who replaced Brian Jones in The Rolling Stones?
Mick Taylor replaced Brian Jones in the summer of 1969.
What is The Mersey Sound?
The Mersey Sound refers to British bands that followed The Beatles with a pop-oriented sound in 1964.
What was The Kinks’ contribution to rock music?
The Kinks’ 1964 hit ‘You Really Got Me’ introduced the Power Chord style of rhythm guitar.
What was the significance of Garage Rock?
Garage Rock bands like The Kingsmen played R&B in a basic style, achieving hits like ‘Louie, Louie’ in 1963.
