Planet Money Quiz

What was happening in the 70's right before they recorded the song "inflation"?

• gas prices were through the roof, an oil embargo in the middle east, & we were in a recession.

• gas prices were through the roof, and and recession

• an oil embargo in the middle east, and a recession

• None of the following

What is Planet Money's goal with this song?

What did Earnest do after the song?

• Serenade customers at a restaurant

• Lay bricks

• Found out he was rich all along, so nothing.

• Lay bricks and then wait tables where he would serenade customers at a restaurant

How many years has this person dreamt of stardom?

What is the name of the raspy gentleman that wrote the song Inflation?

In the 70's how could you make it in the Music World ?

Why would Earnest not play one of his songs in public?

• His job laying bricks stipulated that he couldn't sing in public

• He was embarrassed to sing in public.

• People wouldn't listen

• He didn't have a copyright.

How was he burned in the music industry before?

• He made a cover for a Sal Green's song

• He was never paid what he was owed

• He made a cover for a Al Green's song

• He was paid but it wasn't enough

How much was Earnest paid for this Hit Cover?

What was the name of Earnest Jackson's first band?