Describe the complexity of the main riff (does it sound difficult for a professional guitarist to play that line?) B. Describe the diction of the lead singer (diction is the ability of a sin
Week 4 Questions
1. Listen to “Louie Louie” by The Kingsmen (1963).
A. Describe the complexity of the main riff (does it sound difficult for a professional guitarist to play that line?)
B. Describe the diction of the lead singer (diction is the ability of a singer to properly annunciate the words they are singing. Can you understand him well?)
C. Try to identify the mistake that happens in this official recording of the song (hint: involves the vocals, happens after the guitar solo as they’re returning to the main groove of the song).
D. Given that this song is a perfect example of early 60’s garage band rock, what are some of the common characteristics of garage rock?
2.Why were The Coasters’ songs, such as “Yakety Yak” and “Charlie Brown”, so popular?
3.How did Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller change the role of the producer in music?
4.Complete the following listening analysis:
Stand By Me
Ben E. King (1961)
Leiber and Stoller, Atlantic Records
0:00 – 0:13 – Which instrument carries the main line (theme)? What two percussive instruments are in accompaniment?
0:15 – 1:03 – Describe King’s vocal approach. What style/genre of music does his approach to singing reflect?
0:48 – What family of instruments enter and enhance the main theme?
1:38 – How does the song’s energy elevate?
Decribe the change in texture and tone overall from the beginning until the end.
5.Why was Dick Dale named the “King of Surf Rock”?
6. Complete the following listening/viewing analysis:
THE TWIST
Hank Ballard (1959), Covered by Chubby Checker (1960)
1.Describe Chubby Checker’s appearance (clothing, hair, etc.)
2.Do you think Chubby Checker’s stage movements were controversial as compared to previous performers like Elvis? Why/why not?
3.Why was Chubby Checker’s performance so popular despite the obvious lip-synching?
4.Do you believe American Bandstand represented true rock and roll? Why or why not?
5.How is James Brown’s style of singing in “It’s a Man’s Man’s World” similar to Ben E. King’s style of singing in “Stand By Me”?
6.There have been arguments for and against the James Brown song from question #8 being problematic and sexist. What do you believe the song is about?
7.Name two common characteristics of the setting of gospel music (typical instrument, typical venue).
8.Why do you think Ray Charles and Sam Cooke struggled to transition from religious music to secular music? How did their singing style maintain roots of religious music?
9.What was the significant piece of legislation that was passed the same year as “A Change is Gonna Come”, which was released posthumously after Sam Cooke was shot and killed?
10.Who sampled “I Got a Woman” by Ray Charles?
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