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Question 1

Which statement best describes the discussion of the late 1950s/early 1960s as discussed in the videos? By the end of the 1950s, a youth market had been created for music that the major labels were interested in preserving and exploiting. The music business held out little hope of ever finding the next Elvis.

Question 2
During the early 1960s, Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller were important in what way(s)? They played a key role in developing the role of the record producer in pop music. They developed the Wall of Sound approach to record production. They owned Aldon Publishing, one of the important pop-music publishers of the early 1960s. They were an important performing duo, much like the Everly Brothers.

Question 3
Which were important songwriting teams during the early 1960s? Gerry Goffin and Carole King, Al Nevins and Don Kirschner, Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich Al Nevins and Don Kirschner, Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich, Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann Gerry Goffin and Carole King, Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich, Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann Al Nevins and Don Kirschner, Gerry Goffin and Carole King, Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann

Question 4
Which of the following statements best describes the discussion in the videos? The promotion of teen idols in the early 1960s was an attempt to market ideal boyfriends to young teen-age girls. It was more important that a teen idol could sing than that he looked good. Teen idols were most often based more on Elvis Presley than Pat Boone. Teen idols frequently wrote their own songs.

Question 5

Which description of the Wall of Sound best reflects the discussion in the video? Phil Spector developed the Wall of Sound in mono, not stereo, and it constituted an attempt to get the biggest sound possible in mono. Leiber and Stoller developed the Wall of Sound in an attempt to blend classical music and rhythm & blues into a softer pop style. The Wall of Sound was a term used to describe the increasingly larger amplifiers and drum kits appearing onstage during the early 1960s, which when aligned along the back of the stage created a literal wall of sound. Phil Spector developed the Wall of Sound in stereo in an attempt to capture the clearest mix possible and to permit every single instrument and voice to be heard distinctly.

Question 6
Which are important precursors to sweet soul? Nat King Cole, Marvin Gaye Nat King Cole, Johnny Mathis Sam Cooke, Ruth Brown Nat King Cole, Big Joe Turner

Question 7
This song was described as sounding like a radio stuck between a rhythm & blues and classical radio station. The Locomotion You Send Me Misty There Goes My Baby

Question 8
The music-oriented television show _________________________, hosted by ________________, played a crucial role in developing a national television audience for rock music. Shindig, Dick Clark American Bandstand, Dick Clark American Bandstand, Bob Horn Hullabaloo, Ed Sullivan

Question 9
Originally recorded by _______________________, ______________________ was re-recorded by _____________________ and this latter version helped launch a _______________________ . Hank Ballard, The Twist, Chubby Checker, dance craze Ray Charles, The Twist, Fats Domino, dance craze Dick Clark, The Twist, Chubby Checker, dance craze Hank Ballard, The Twist, Fats Domino, dance craze

Question 10
Which statement best describes the rise of folk music in the early 1960s as discussed in the video? Folk music represented an important split in the youth market, as many older teens and college-age listeners turned to folk while their younger siblings embraced other pop styles like girl groups and teen idols. While the Kingston Trio sold a lot of records, Bob Dylan rivaled them in the early 1960s as a popular performer. Folk music by artists like the Kingston Trio often embraced controversial political issues in their music right from the start.

Question 11
The song ____________________________ became a folk hit for ___________________________, though it had been written by _________________________ . Puff, the Magic Dragon, The Kingston Trio, Bob Dylan Puff, the Magic Dragon, Peter, Paul, and Mary, Bob Dylan Blowin in the Wind, Peter, Paul and Mary, Pete Seeger Blowin in the Wind, Peter, Paul, and Mary, Bob Dylan

Question 12
These artists were all important rockabilly popsters during the early 1960s. Ricky Nelson, Roy Orbison, Pat Boone The Everly Brothers, Ricky Nelson, Roy Orbison The Everly Brothers, Ricky Nelson, Brian Wilson

The Everly Brothers, Pat Boone, Roy Orbison

Question 13
Surf music is often divided into two types, instrumental, represented by _______________, and vocal, represented by ____________________ . The Chantays, Ricky Nelson Dick Dale, The Beach Boys Duane Eddy, The Ventures Roy Orbison, The Beach Boys

Question 14
Surf lyrics were often about one or more of these three topics. Surfing, cars, pets Cars, surfing, beer Girls, surfing, cars Girls, surfing, guitars

Question 15
Which statement best reflects the discussion of early 1960s pop in the UK? In the UK, there were fewer radio stations and record labels than in the US, making British listeners access to American rock and roll more limited. Much like in the US, there were many radio stations listeners could tune in across the UK that played rock and roll and pop.

Question 16
During the late 1950s there were three American-based styles that were an important part of the UK pop scene. These were: trad jazz, skiffle, blues skiffle, folk, country and western trad jazz, gospel, blues gospel, skiffle, blues

Question 17

The Beatles grew up in ________________________, and developed their skills while playing in the German city of ______________________, as well as in a hometown club called _________________________ . Liverpool, Manchester, The Star Club London, Hamburg, The Cavern London, Hamburg, The Star Club Liverpool, Hamburg, The Cavern

Question 18
Which statement describes the Beatles early career? The Beatles had considerable success in the UK in 1963, but did not have a hit in the US until 1964. Before the Beatles success in 1963, most British artists were considered at least the equal of the best American artists, both in the UK and the US. The Beatles success in the UK became so convincing by mid-1963 that Capitol Records was eager to release She Loves You in the US. Singer Cliff Richard had a series of hits in the US before the Beatles hit with I Want To Hold Your Hand in 1964.

Question 19
The following American artists were all covered by The Beatles during the bands early years, bolstering the argument that they were students of American pop: Carl Perkins, The Coasters, Elvis Presley, Lonnie Donegan Carl Perkins, The Coasters, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry The Coasters, Elvis Presley, Acker Bilk, Chuck Berry Carl Perkins, Cliff Richard, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry

Question 20
The songs __________________________ and __________________________ are good examples showing how Beatles lyrics became more serious, in part under Dylans influence. Yesterday, I Want To Hold Your Hand Help!, I Want To Hold Your Hand Help!, Youve Got To Hide Your Love Away Please Please Me, I Want To Hold Your Hand

Question 21
Which of the following is an element of authenticity in rock, as discussed in the video? Artists repeat the same formulas and approaches, avoiding too much innovation, which can confuse fans with new sounds and stylistic elements. Studio musicians are used on the recording, with the band members usually providing only the vocals. Artists write their own songs, which are about who you are or what you feel or think. Managers craft an image for the artist, which may not reflect who the artist really is.

Question 22
Two of the most important figures in the early 60s blues revival scene in London were _______________________ and __________________________ . Alexis Korner, Cliff Richard Alexis Korner, Joe Meek Alexis Korner, Cyril Davies Cyril Davies, Marty Wilde

Question 23
Early Rolling Stones hits in the UK were covers, such as ________________________, originally recorded by ___________________________ . Come On, Bo Diddley The Last Time, Little Richard Not Fade Away, Buddy Holly Not Fade Away, Chuck Berry

Question 24
The song ___________________________ was the first big US hit for the Rolling Stones in the US. Other US hits for the Stones were ____________________________________ and _________________________________ . (I Cant Get No) Satisfaction, Get Off of My Cloud, Come On

(I Cant Get No) Satisfaction, Get Off of My Cloud, Paint It Black (I Cant Get No) Satisfaction, Get Off of My Cloud, Please Please Me (I Cant Get No) Satisfaction, Not Fade Away, Paint It Black

Question 25
According to the lecture, the following could be considered Beatles-type British Invasion bands: Gerry and the Pacemakers, The Dave Clark Five, The Spencer Davis Group Gerry and the Pacemakers, The Monkees, Hermans Hermits Gerry and the Pacemakers, The Dave Clark Five, The Yardbirds Gerry and the Pacemakers, The Dave Clark Five, Hermans Hermits

Question 26
According to the lecture, the following could be considered Stones-type British Invasion bands: The Yardbirds, The Animals, The Byrds The Yardbirds, The Monkeess, The Spencer Davis Group The Yardbirds, The Animals, The Spencer Davis Group The Yardbirds, The Hollies, Freddie and the Dreamers

Question 27
The following two songs were hits in the UK for the Kinks: You Really Got Me, All Day and All of the Night My Generation, All Day and All of the Night You Really Got Me, As Tears Go By You Really Got Me, I Cant Explain

Question 28
The following two songs were hits in the UK for the Who: I Cant Explain, You Really Got Me All Day and All of the Night, My Generation I Cant Explain, My Generation I Cant Explain, Carrie Anne

Question 29
Which statement best reflects the discussion of the Who and the Kinks from the video? Neither the Who nor the Kinks had the degree of success in the US during the British Invasion that bands like the Beatles and the Rolling Stones had. The Kinks and the Who can be thought of as Stones-type groups. The Kinks were led by guitarist/songwriter Pete Townshend. The Who originally featured guitarist Eric Clapton, who quit to return to more traditional blues playing.

Question 30
True or false? Bands like the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and the Animals opened up new opportunities for success in the US for British bandssuccess that had been rare before 1964. True False

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