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WorksheetsQuincy Jones CLASS Article Quiz
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 21mins
Which of the following describes the impact of Quincy Jones on the history of pop music?
Hint: must select more than one answer
His recordings revolutionized music by crossing genres
His recordings promoted unlikely collaborations
He helped shaped modern production techniques
He wrote the song, "Billie Jean"
He created the first music video
Which two famous artists did Quincy Jones work closely with?
Elvis Presley and Madonna
Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson
The Beatles and Bob Dylan
Prince and Whitney Houston
Where did Frank Sinatra and Quincy Jones perform together for a four-week residency?
The Copacabana
The Sands hotel, Las Vegas
Madison Square Garden
The Hollywood Bowl
What did Frank Sinatra say about his experience performing with Quincy Jones?
It was a regular gig.
It was the most exciting engagement I have ever done.
It was just another show.
It was a challenging experience.
According to the article, which song produced by Quincy Jones has one of the most recognizable intros in the history of pop?
Billie Jean
Come Fly With Me
Mad About The Boy
Summer In The City
Beat it
What was unique about Lesley Gore's voice that Quincy Jones noticed?
It was very loud
It had a mellow, distinctive quality
It was high-pitched
It was very deep
(a) was sampled on 87 other songs, including tracks by (b)
and The Roots.
Fly Me To The Moon
What inspired Quincy Jones to write "Soul Bossa Nova"?
A trip to Brazil
An early-60s fad for Brazilian music
A famous Brazilian singer
A carnival in Rio
Which movie featured "Soul Bossa Nova" in its opening dance sequence?
Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery
James Bond: Dr. No
The Pink Panther
Mission Impossible
What was the goal of Quincy Jones for Michael Jackson's "Beat It"?
To get it played on US rock radio
To produce it with a live orchestra
To record it in one take
To make it a duet with Frank Sinatra
What was the style of the production for "Strawberry Letter #23"?
Strutting bassline and soaring backing vocals
Heavy metal guitar riffs
Classical orchestration
Jazz improvisation
Quincy Jones was one of the most in-demand arrangers in (a) . In 1958, Jones recorded an album in Paris with Sarah Vaughan. On this album, Zoot Sims played a (b) in the recording of the ballad, "Misty".
Which documentary revealed the challenges faced during the recording of "We Are The World"?
The Greatest Night In Pop
The Making of Thriller
Behind the Music
Pop Legends
What did Stevie Wonder suggest about the lyrics of "We Are The World"?
They should be rewritten in French
They should be rewritten in Swahili
They should be rewritten in Spanish
They should be rewritten in Italian
How much money did "We Are The World" raise?
$50 million
$63 million
$100 million
$75 million
"We Are The World" won 4 grammy awards and was written to help raise money for (a) in Africa; which means they were trying to end (b) in Africa. Quincy Jones organized (c) celebrities to join in and create this song. He said that gathering the singers was a very (d) task.
Which of the following describes the impact of Quincy Jones on the history of pop music?
Hint: must select more than one answer
He created music in different music genres as well as blended music genres
He had a major social / cultural impact on music and history
He impacted the music industry technologically
He directed the Fast and Furious movies
He danced in the first music video
