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    Over The Water (Music Trivia for Survivors)
    Over The Water (Music Trivia for Survivors)
    Over The Water (Music Trivia for Survivors)
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    Over The Water (Music Trivia for Survivors)

    By Melody Rose

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    Find interesting and historical facts about artists, songs and their social surroundings while writing or singing their hit songs. Artists from the '50's - '70's are explored: Isley Brothers, Walker Brothers, Supertramp, Donna Summers, Fleetwood Mac, Dean Martin, Toto, and more.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMelody Rose
    Release dateDec 21, 2012
    ISBN9781301740895
    Over The Water (Music Trivia for Survivors)
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    Melody Rose

    Melody Rose, musician and author has written a series of six music trivia books about songs, songwriters and musicians. She investigates the social, political and personal life of an artist to shed new light on the creation of a song through lyric, beat and melody. Melody Rose is a native of Santa Clara Valley (Silicon Valley) and enjoys music, art, nature and history.

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      Over The Water (Music Trivia for Survivors) - Melody Rose

      Over The Water (Music Trivia for Survivors)

      By Melody Rose

      Copyright 2012 Melody Rose

      Smashwords Edition

      Preface: You’ll read about funk musicians like the Isley Brothers and Average White Band, big band ballad groups like the Walker Brothers, crooners like Dean Martin, disco ladies like Donna Summers, carnival kings like Supertramp, rock groups like Fleetwood Mac, doo wop groups like Dion and the Belmonts, orchestrated rock groups like Procol Harem and Ambrosia, synthesized rock groups like the Steve Miller Band, sultry ballad singers like Julie London, scat jazz singers like Ella Fitzgerald, jingle writers like Jimmy Radcliffe, pop animal impressionarios like David Seville and his Chipmunks, novelty drum based groups like Toto and many more.

      Dedication: This book was inspired by disc jockey Dennis Terry and his Friday Flashbacks Oldies Music show. It’s on radio station KSJS, 90.5 FM out of San Jose, California and can be streamed live on the internet. Dennis has been an Oldies music lover and disc jockey at the station for over thirty years. His Friday Flashbacks show is entertaining and informative. Dennis shares his knowledge of songs and artists with his listeners every Friday from 10am to 2pm. Tune in to the station and enjoy the music. Thank you, Dennis and staff.

      Instructional Use: Find the song you enjoy and recognize in the Table of Contents. Use the hyperlink to go directly to that chapter and read about the group and song. You’ll discover when the artist was popular, how the song came about and the social context of the time. Draw your own conclusions about what the artist was experiencing when inspired to write the tune. Enjoy!

      Table Of Contents

      Chapter 1 - That Lady

      Chapter 11 - Pick Up The Pieces

      Chapter 2 - Love Her

      Chapter 22 - I Will Always Think About You

      Chapter 3 - My Ship Is Coming In

      Chapter 33- Long After Tonight Is All Over

      Chapter 4 - The Wanderer

      Chapter 44 - Breakfast In America

      Chapter 5 - Black Magic Woman

      Chapter 55 - Hypnotized

      Chapter 6 - A Whiter Shade Of Pale

      Chapter 66 - Sitting In The Park

      Chapter 666 – No Milk Today

      Chapter 7 - Bad Girls

      Chapter 77 - Fly Like An Eagle

      Chapter 8 - Cry Me A River

      Chapter 88 – A-Tisket, A-Tasket

      Chapter 9 - Witch Doctor

      Chapter 99 - How Much I Feel

      Chapter 10 - I’ll Supply The Love

      Chapter 100 - Mambo Italiano

      Chapter 1 – That Lady

      1. How many Isley Brothers were in the family music group?

      1a. There were six Isley Brothers in the family. O’Kelly was the oldest, born in 1937. Rudolph, born in 1939 was the heart and soul of the group. Ronald was the lead singer with the Smokey Robinson, honey-voice. Vernon passed away in a bike accident when only thirteen years old. Ernie was the Hendrix-like guitarist and Marvin was the baby of the group, playing bass. Brother-in-law Christ Jasper played keyboard and synthesizer. George Mooreland played drums.

      2. How were there two sets of music groups within the family?

      2a. O’Kelly, Rudolph, Ronald and Vernon began singing in church at an early age. They formed a gospel quartet in the early fifties. The group began to tour on the gospel circuit with their parents as backing musicians. Son, Vernon Isley was killed in a bicycle accident and the group disbanded for a time. The remaining three brothers asked permission to perform secular music. This was ok with the Isley parents and they had their first hit soon after.

      3. What was the first doo wop song recorded by the Isley Brothers?

      3a. Jealous was the first doo wop song recorded by the Isley’s on the Cindy label in 1958. They recorded the song in New York City and Ronald Isley sang lead. The record failed to chart.

      4. What early rockabilly song was recorded by the Isley Brothers in the late ‘50’s?

      4a. The Cow Jumped Over The Moon was an early rockabilly song recorded by the Isley’s on the Teenage label. The song imitates Bill Haley and the Comets Rock Around The Clock, a number one hit in 1955. Lyrics were based on the children’s nursery rhyme, Hey Diddle Diddle. Hey diddle, diddle, the cat and the fiddle, the cow jumped over the moon (run away with me)…and the dish ran away with the spoon. It was a common practice to take nursery rhymes or playground jingles and turn them into early pop rock records.

      5. What song was a tribute to brother Vernon Isley?

      5a. The flip side of the single, The Cow Jumped Over The Moon was a song called, Angels Cried. The song was recorded in the transitional style between doo wop and pop. Ronald sang lead while his two brothers filled in with doo wop phrasings. A piano and drums accompanied the boys. This song was a tribute to brother Vernon who passed before the group began a secular career. The Isley’s missed their brother but continued their music career without him. The song did not succeed on the pop charts but the brothers started to gain recognition with their talent and sound.

      6. What career move did the Isley family make in 1959?

      6a. The Isley family moved from Cincinnati, Ohio to Englewood, New Jersey in 1959. This career move helped the boys focus on their recording career in New York City. The brothers began to tour, opening for big name groups like Jackie Wilson. An RCA talent scout heard their improvised song, Shout and recommended them to the label.

      7. What song became the first rock ‘n roll Isley Brothers hit?

      7a. Shout was the first Isley Brothers song that became a top 100 hit in both 1959 and 1962. Many groups including The Beatles have covered this tune. Shout has become a staple in early rock history. The auditory technique of bringing the tune down to a whisper and up again to a roar has been imitated by many.

      8. Which Isley tune became a hit for The Beatles?

      8a. The Isley’s had a top 20 Billboard hit and a number two R & B hit with, Twist And Shout in 1962. The song was written by Bert Burns (Russell) and Phil Spector. It was first recorded by R & B group, the Top Notes and produced by Phil Spector. The song was uptempo but flopped. Spector’s label, Wand suggested the Isley Brothers record the tune with Bert Burns help. Burns slowed down the tune but emphasized harmonies. The Isley’s version hit the charts and The Beatles decided to cover the tune in 1964. It became a number 2 hit for them, incorporating both the uptempo style and harmony.

      9. How did the Isley Brothers keep up with the popular sound of each decade?

      9a. The Isley Brothers had the ability to take a hit song and rework the sound into their own material. They also recorded many covers. The brothers were able to do this during their five decade career.

      10. What famous guitarist joined the Isley Brothers in 1964?

      10a. Jimi Hendrix was discovered by O’Kelly Isley in 1964. He was homeless. O’Kelly invited Jimi to play with the group. Hendrix stayed with the group until 1966. He was discovered by Chad, a member of the British rock group, The Animals. Jimi Hendrix was a superstar by 1967.

      11. Name two Isley tunes with Hendrix on guitar?

      11a. Testify and Move Over And Let Me Dance were two Isley songs with Hendrix on guitar.

      12. How did Jimi Hendrix influence Ernie Isley with his guitar style?

      12a. Ernie Isley learned a lot about the guitar by watching and imitating Hendrix while he played in the band. Ernie became an accomplished guitar player who was later compared with Hendrix.

      13. What Seals and Crofts tune did the Isley’s cover?

      13a. Summer Breeze became a soft funk cover ballad for the Isley’s in the mid-seventies. It was a Seals and Croft original top ten hit in 1972.

      14. How many styles of music did the Isley Brothers play over their fifty year musical career?

      14a. The Isley Brothers played at least five different styles of music throughout their career. It included: Gospel, Rock, Funk, Disco, Heavy Metal and Hip Hop. They had at least one top twenty hit in each decade for fifty years.

      15. What Todd Rundgren hit did the Isley Brothers cover?

      15a. Hello, It’s Me was a Todd Rundgren top ten original hit in 1973. The Isley Brothers covered it in the mid-seventies using a soulful bluesy style. It was popular with their fans.

      16. Who were the main songwriters of the group?

      16a. Brother Ernie on guitar and Chris Jasper on keyboard were the main songwriters for the group. They had more training on an instrument and knew chord progression.

      17. When did the Isley’s turn their music into the funk sound?

      17a. The Isley’s and many other groups turned to funk in the early ‘70’s. This was a new style of music at the time and had its beginnings with soul, jazz and rock combinations. Their funky songs included, That Lady, Fight The Power, and It’s Your Thing. That Lady was a reworking of their ‘60’s song, with new lyrics by brother-in-law, Jaspar. A heavy driving bass beat combined with drums, raw vocals, sax and organ created this new wave of music.

      18. What groups joined the Funk style of the ‘70’s?

      18a. Average

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