Final Songs 2 (Post Midterms) Flashcards
Who performed A Message to You Rudy, when, and with what label?
The Specials, 1979, 2 Tone Records
Who originally recorded A Message to You Rudy and when?
Danny Livingstone, 1967
What is A Message to You Rudy an example of?
The “second wave” of ska
What influences did A Message to You Rudy have?
Black and white musical influences
What are the sonic characteristics of A Message to You Rudy?
The energy of first wave plus punk influences, more percussion and horns
What social issues does A Message to You Rudy deal with?
Frustration and anger of youth in UK, violence, desolation in the city
Who performed Anarchy in the UK and when?
The Sex Pistols, 1976 (single) and 1977 (album)
What do the lyrics of Anarchy in the UK communicate?
Anger and frustration
What is Anarchy in the UK an example of?
Punk
What is Anarchy in the UK connected to, socially?
Class issues, economic struggles, disenfranchised youth, dissatisfaction with government
How was the singing in Anarchy in the UK described?
Rotten as though “teeth had been ground down”
Who performed Slave Driver, when, and with what record label?
Bob Marley and the Wailers, 1973, Island Records
Who produced Slave Driver?
Marley and Blackwell
What does Slave Driver speak out against?
Racial, economic, and political injustices
Who performed I Feel Love and when?
Donna Summer, 1977
What does I Feel Love make use of?
Heavy use of electronic sequencers and a moog synthesizer synced to a recording deck
What was I Feel Love influential of?
Contemporary dance music