Chapter 5

Question 1

When British bands arrived in the U.S., it all but erased American pop acts from the charts. T/F

Answer 1

False

Question 2

The Four Seasons represented a New York–based act whose success was affected negatively by the British invasion. T/F

Answer 2

False

Question 3

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

Answer 3

replacing drums with symphonic strings

Question 4

Frankie Valli was the lead vocalist for:
the Beach Boys, after Brian Wilson left
the Kingsmen
the Lovin’ Spoonful
the Four Seasons

Answer 4

the Four Seasons

Question 5

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”

Answer 5

“River Deep, Mountain High”

Question 6

Bob Dylan’s idol was:
Woody Guthrie
Pete Seeger
Roger McGuinn
Gene Clark

Answer 6

Woody Guthrie

Question 7

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

Answer 7

rhythm and blues

Question 8

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

Answer 8

the Whiskey-a-Go-Go

Question 9

Simon and Garfunkel initially recorded “Sounds of Silence” with electric instruments. T/F

Answer 9

False

Question 10

New York was the center of the American pop scene in the early 1960s. T/F

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Which of the following bands was LEAST affected by the British invasion?
the Rascals
the Four Seasons
the Raiders
the McCoys

Answer 11

the Four Seasons

Question 12

John Phillips was a singer/songwriter/arranger for the Byrds. T/F

Answer 12

False

Question 13

An important place in New York where many folk artists performed and congregated was:
Greenwich Village
SoHo
Harlem
East Side

Answer 13

Greenwich Village

Question 14

Which song helped Simon and Garfunkel re-emerge as successful folk-rock musicians?
“Homeward Bound”
“The Sounds of Silence”
“Scarborough Fair”
“Eight Miles High”

Answer 14

“The Sounds of Silence”

Question 15

John Sebastian was a member of which New York–based band?
the Rascals
the Mamas and the Papas
the Lovin’ Spoonful
the Kingsmen

Answer 15

the Lovin’ Spoonful

Question 16

Which song is regarded as the first important garage band hit on a national level?
“Money”
“Crimson and Clover”
“Louie Louie”
“96 Tears”

Answer 16

“Louie Louie”

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Bringin’ It All Back Home

Question 18

As hippies, Sonny and Cher were embraced by the establishment culture. T/F

Answer 18

False

Question 19

Which type of music influenced the New York–based band the Rascals?
rhythm and blues
the folk revival
doo-wop
garage rock

Answer 19

rhythm and blues

Question 20

“Eve of Destruction” was recorded by:
Lou Adler
the Mamas and the Papas
the Turtles
Barry McGuire

Answer 20

Barry McGuire

Question 21

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

Answer 21

social injustices

Question 22

Sonny Bono worked under which influential member of the music industry?
Brian Wilson
David Crosby
Phil Spector
John Phillips

Answer 22

Phil Spector

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Paul McCartney

Question 24

Paul Revere and the Raiders received exposure from what television show?
Where the Action Is
American Bandstand
The Monkees
Hullabaloo

Answer 24

Where the Action Is

Question 25

Pet Sounds was influential for which Beatles’ album?
Rubber Soul
Let it Be
Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
Revolver

Answer 25

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band