MUS 1013 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
EXAM PRACTICE NEWEST UPDATE 2024 [GRADE A+]
What were some stylistic trends of pop music in the early 1960s?
-New styles in California. "Surf Rock," especially the Beach Boys.
-Renewed Interest in folk music.
-Tin Pan Alley system was reinvented at Brill Building
(New York), Gold Star Studios (Los Angeles), and Motown (Detroit).
-Re-Segregation: Rock n Roll (European American) vs Soul (African American)
-Sam Cooke and Ray Charles pioneered the Soul genre influenced by gospel music.
-Social dancing inspired by African American styles created new movements/social
customs.
When did a renewed interest in folk music occur
-Began in the early 1960s.
Where were the Brill Building, Gold Star Studios, and Motown (respectively) and
what business tactics they employ
New York, Los Angeles, and Detroit. They all used the "Tin Pan Alley" tactics.
Preservationism
The concern of the disappearance of folk music due to industrialization/urbanization
"English and Scottish Popular Ballads" (1882)
Francis James Child
Collected and sorted fool songs into "tune families" of related variants
American Folk Song Society
Inspired collectors to gather thousands of songs (e.g. Barbara Allen)
Attempted to get young kids into the studio
1898
"Cowboy Songs" (1910)
John Lomax
First academic presentation of US folk song
Tried to preserve old cowboy songs
What is/was the "melisma"
A single word or syllable that is stretched out over multiple pitches. Sam Cooke made
use of it in his Soul music.
What were some business trends of pop music in the early 1960s?
-Musicians participated more in business.
-Specialization occurred ("some muscians/fans embraced outsider status")
-Tin pan alley business model was once again used, but with a rock' n' roll sound.
-Early 60's gained a reputation of being "lackluster."
,-Re-segregation of the marketplace occurred (Rock n' Roll (European-American) vs
Soul (African American)).
What were some similarities between Ray Charles and Sam Cooke?
-Both went from R&B to pop charts.
-Both cam from Deep South
-Both were influenced by Gospel (African American sacred music)
-Both were criticized by church leaders for their (literally) unorthodox music.
-Both became successful businessmen.
Who was Ray Charles?
-Born: 9/23/1930
-Lost sight at age
-Known as "genius of Soul;" most important soul artist
-Worked in Seattle as a jazz/R&B musician.
-Recorded C&W, R&B, and TPA standards.
Which Seattle soul artist was known for his gritty vocals incorporating effects
from African American preaching traditions
Ray Charles
What was the significance of the song "What'd I say?"
Ray Charles established mass-marked success with this song in 1959. It was an R&B
song.
How successful were Ray Charles's Country-and-Western oriented recordings in
the 1960s?
They were paradoxically successful on pop and R&B charts but not on C&W charts.
Who was Sam Cooke?
-Born on 1/22/1931 in Clarksdale Mississippi
-African American Soul Artist
-Cooler vocal approach was influenced by Nat "King" Cole
-Was shunned by gospel and religious community because he sang nonreligious music
under his own name.
-Was devoted to civil rights (black community and black self-determination. He sung "A
change is gonna come" (which was adopted as the civil rights movement anthem)
differently for white vs black audiences.
-Had a major influence on rock. Many of his songs were covered.
-He influenced rock singers such as Steve Perry, Van Morrison, and Rod Stewart
-Killed on 1964
Which Chicago artist was influenced by Nat "King" Cole?
Sam Cooke
Who wrote "A Change is Gonna Come"?
Sam Cooke
In what year was Sam Cooke killed?
1964
Which artists were influenced by Sam Cook's vocal style?
Steve Perry, Van Morrison, and Rod Stewart
Which song by Sam Cooke used melisma? What other characteristics does this
song have?
, "You Send Me"
Designed to appeal to a large audience, and was distinctive because of Cooke's voice
and personality.
What are some characteristics of the song "Shake"? Who wrote it?
-Written by Sam Cook
-Combines elements of blues and TPA form
-Sound fuses "jump band R&B with Rock n Roll"
What was the "B" side of "Shake"? What are the song's characteristics?
A Change is Gonna Come, generally considered Sam Cooke's best song. It used
classical music influences to suggest "seriousness"
What song by Sam Cooke was recorded in 1963 and released after his death?
A Change is Gonna Come
Who's song inspired "A Change is Gonna Come?"
Bob Dylan's "Blowin in the Wind" inspired it, as well as Sam Cooke's experiences while
on tour.
Who wrote "The Twist"? Who covered it?
-Originally written by Hank Ballard and the Midnighters.
-Covered by Chubby Checker
What are some characteristics of the song "The Twist"
-Originally written by Hank Ballard and the Midnighters.
-Covered by Chubby Checker.
-It was popular for non-contact free-form dance and thus changed popular dancing.
Accepted by a broad audience including teens and adults.
-Inspired other dance-oriented hits, many by Chubby Checker.
What was the Brill Building?
-Building in New-York
-"Vertical Tin Pan Alley"
-Artists include Neil Sedaka, Neil Diamond, and Carole King.
-Hits include: Shirelles: "Will you still love me tomorrow"
-Dixie Cups "Chapel of Love"
Where were the hits : Shirelles: "Will you still love me tomorrow" and
Dixie Cups "Chapel of Love" recorded
The Brill Building
Who was Phil Spector
TPA businessman/recorder. Famous for "Wall of Sound" Fused roles of songwirter and
producer.
-Worked with Wrecking Crew:
Musicians at Gold Star Studios in LA
Included bassist Carol Kaye (one of the most influential bassists in rock history, played
with a pick).
Who wrote and who performed "Uptown"
-(Mann-Weil) wrote, Phil Spector produced (early on in 1962). Example of Wall of
Sound. The Crystals performed it.
What song featured lead vocals by Barbara Alston, with backing vocals by Dee
Dee Kennibrew, Mary Thomas, Patricia Wright, and Dolores "La La" Brooks?
"Uptown" by The Crystals
EXAM PRACTICE NEWEST UPDATE 2024 [GRADE A+]
What were some stylistic trends of pop music in the early 1960s?
-New styles in California. "Surf Rock," especially the Beach Boys.
-Renewed Interest in folk music.
-Tin Pan Alley system was reinvented at Brill Building
(New York), Gold Star Studios (Los Angeles), and Motown (Detroit).
-Re-Segregation: Rock n Roll (European American) vs Soul (African American)
-Sam Cooke and Ray Charles pioneered the Soul genre influenced by gospel music.
-Social dancing inspired by African American styles created new movements/social
customs.
When did a renewed interest in folk music occur
-Began in the early 1960s.
Where were the Brill Building, Gold Star Studios, and Motown (respectively) and
what business tactics they employ
New York, Los Angeles, and Detroit. They all used the "Tin Pan Alley" tactics.
Preservationism
The concern of the disappearance of folk music due to industrialization/urbanization
"English and Scottish Popular Ballads" (1882)
Francis James Child
Collected and sorted fool songs into "tune families" of related variants
American Folk Song Society
Inspired collectors to gather thousands of songs (e.g. Barbara Allen)
Attempted to get young kids into the studio
1898
"Cowboy Songs" (1910)
John Lomax
First academic presentation of US folk song
Tried to preserve old cowboy songs
What is/was the "melisma"
A single word or syllable that is stretched out over multiple pitches. Sam Cooke made
use of it in his Soul music.
What were some business trends of pop music in the early 1960s?
-Musicians participated more in business.
-Specialization occurred ("some muscians/fans embraced outsider status")
-Tin pan alley business model was once again used, but with a rock' n' roll sound.
-Early 60's gained a reputation of being "lackluster."
,-Re-segregation of the marketplace occurred (Rock n' Roll (European-American) vs
Soul (African American)).
What were some similarities between Ray Charles and Sam Cooke?
-Both went from R&B to pop charts.
-Both cam from Deep South
-Both were influenced by Gospel (African American sacred music)
-Both were criticized by church leaders for their (literally) unorthodox music.
-Both became successful businessmen.
Who was Ray Charles?
-Born: 9/23/1930
-Lost sight at age
-Known as "genius of Soul;" most important soul artist
-Worked in Seattle as a jazz/R&B musician.
-Recorded C&W, R&B, and TPA standards.
Which Seattle soul artist was known for his gritty vocals incorporating effects
from African American preaching traditions
Ray Charles
What was the significance of the song "What'd I say?"
Ray Charles established mass-marked success with this song in 1959. It was an R&B
song.
How successful were Ray Charles's Country-and-Western oriented recordings in
the 1960s?
They were paradoxically successful on pop and R&B charts but not on C&W charts.
Who was Sam Cooke?
-Born on 1/22/1931 in Clarksdale Mississippi
-African American Soul Artist
-Cooler vocal approach was influenced by Nat "King" Cole
-Was shunned by gospel and religious community because he sang nonreligious music
under his own name.
-Was devoted to civil rights (black community and black self-determination. He sung "A
change is gonna come" (which was adopted as the civil rights movement anthem)
differently for white vs black audiences.
-Had a major influence on rock. Many of his songs were covered.
-He influenced rock singers such as Steve Perry, Van Morrison, and Rod Stewart
-Killed on 1964
Which Chicago artist was influenced by Nat "King" Cole?
Sam Cooke
Who wrote "A Change is Gonna Come"?
Sam Cooke
In what year was Sam Cooke killed?
1964
Which artists were influenced by Sam Cook's vocal style?
Steve Perry, Van Morrison, and Rod Stewart
Which song by Sam Cooke used melisma? What other characteristics does this
song have?
, "You Send Me"
Designed to appeal to a large audience, and was distinctive because of Cooke's voice
and personality.
What are some characteristics of the song "Shake"? Who wrote it?
-Written by Sam Cook
-Combines elements of blues and TPA form
-Sound fuses "jump band R&B with Rock n Roll"
What was the "B" side of "Shake"? What are the song's characteristics?
A Change is Gonna Come, generally considered Sam Cooke's best song. It used
classical music influences to suggest "seriousness"
What song by Sam Cooke was recorded in 1963 and released after his death?
A Change is Gonna Come
Who's song inspired "A Change is Gonna Come?"
Bob Dylan's "Blowin in the Wind" inspired it, as well as Sam Cooke's experiences while
on tour.
Who wrote "The Twist"? Who covered it?
-Originally written by Hank Ballard and the Midnighters.
-Covered by Chubby Checker
What are some characteristics of the song "The Twist"
-Originally written by Hank Ballard and the Midnighters.
-Covered by Chubby Checker.
-It was popular for non-contact free-form dance and thus changed popular dancing.
Accepted by a broad audience including teens and adults.
-Inspired other dance-oriented hits, many by Chubby Checker.
What was the Brill Building?
-Building in New-York
-"Vertical Tin Pan Alley"
-Artists include Neil Sedaka, Neil Diamond, and Carole King.
-Hits include: Shirelles: "Will you still love me tomorrow"
-Dixie Cups "Chapel of Love"
Where were the hits : Shirelles: "Will you still love me tomorrow" and
Dixie Cups "Chapel of Love" recorded
The Brill Building
Who was Phil Spector
TPA businessman/recorder. Famous for "Wall of Sound" Fused roles of songwirter and
producer.
-Worked with Wrecking Crew:
Musicians at Gold Star Studios in LA
Included bassist Carol Kaye (one of the most influential bassists in rock history, played
with a pick).
Who wrote and who performed "Uptown"
-(Mann-Weil) wrote, Phil Spector produced (early on in 1962). Example of Wall of
Sound. The Crystals performed it.
What song featured lead vocals by Barbara Alston, with backing vocals by Dee
Dee Kennibrew, Mary Thomas, Patricia Wright, and Dolores "La La" Brooks?
"Uptown" by The Crystals
