53 Questions
Who is credited with making the world laugh and bringing a light mask of happiness during times of blood and tragedy?
Bert Williams
Which war impacted the recording industry, leading to a lack of imported supplies and difficulty in exporting records?
World War I
Who composed the song 'Over There' that exemplified the shift from neutrality to patriotism in Tin Pan Alley songs during World War I?
George M. Cohan
Which individual is not mentioned as part of those who helped make the world laugh and brought joy in difficult times?
George M. Cohan
Which songwriter is associated with the quote 'Tell your sweetheart not to pine, to be proud her boy's in line'?
George M. Cohan
'Hear them calling you and me, ev'ry one for liberty' reflects the theme of:
Patriotism and duty
Who was the famous Jewish American Vaudeville and Musical Theater star mentioned in the text?
Nora Bayes
Which song mentioned in the text was sung by Billy Murray in 1917?
Over There
What do the lyrics 'We'll be over, we're coming over, And we won't come back 'til it's over Over There!' suggest?
A promise to stay and fight until the war is won
What role did Nora Bayes play in challenging gender roles?
She advocated for women's suffrage through her performances
Which type of recordings did Caruso make according to the text?
"Over There" recordings in English and French
What impact did Tin Pan Alley songs have on the recording industry during the wartime period described in the text?
They were instrumental in shaping public opinion about the war
Who is known as 'The March King' in the USA?
John Philip Sousa
Which song is an example of a Tin Pan Alley song about Chinatown?
"Chinatown, My Chinatown" by William Jerome and Jean Schwartz
Which recording showcases Cantonese opera in San Francisco in 1902?
"Field recording of Cantonese opera in San Francisco on Edison, 1902"
Who composed the patriotic piece 'Stars and Stripes Forever March'?
John Philip Sousa
Which individual was NOT associated with Ragtime music?
John Philip Sousa
What style of music did George M. Cohan primarily compose?
Patriotic songs
Which musical genre was primarily influenced by African American folk music, blues, and jazz?
Hillbilly music
Who is often considered the 'Father of the Blues'?
Perry Bradford
Which artist is known as the 'Empress of the Blues'?
Perry Bradford
Which song by Perry Bradford became a hit for Mamie Smith and marked the first blues recording by an African American singer?
'Blue Yodel'
Which musician is associated with the development of race records that targeted southern black communities?
Jimmie Rodgers
Which marketing categories were created for music intended for African-Americans and white southerners?
Race and Hillbilly Music
Who recorded and sold the first blues record, jazz, hillbilly, and European ethnic music for immigrants?
Ralph Peer
Which artist recorded 'Crazy Blues' with Okeh Records in 1920?
Mamie Smith
Who is mentioned as a Vaudeville singer turned blues singer in the text?
Mamie Smith
Which individual is credited with writing and producing 'Crazy Blues' for Mamie Smith?
Perry Bradford
Which independent record company created the U.S. branch of the German Odeon label, releasing the first blues record?
OKeh Records
Who was the famous blues musician known for his distinctive vocals and guitar playing style, influencing many artists in the genre?
Blind Lemon Jefferson
What impact did the Bristol Sessions, 1927 have on the music industry?
Introduced hillbilly and country music to a wider audience
Which individual is credited with scouting and recording music in the South, leading to the discovery of key figures in hillbilly and country music?
Ralph Peer
Who was a significant figure in popularizing folk songs and hymns, contributing to the evolution of country and hillbilly music?
Carter Family
Which genre of music was the Carter Family known for popularizing?
Country/Folk
Who was a pioneer in recording blues music and whose works influenced future blues artists like B.B. King and Lead Belly?
Blind Lemon Jefferson
Who discovered and recorded the Carter Family and Jimmy Rogers in Bristol Tennessee in 1927?
Ralph Peer
Which musical instrument did Maybelle Carter play as part of the Carter Family?
Lead guitar
What was the first song recorded by the Carter Family during the Bristol Sessions, 1927?
'Bury me under the weeping willow'
Which artist became an icon of hillbilly and country music after being discovered by Ralph Peer?
Jimmy Rogers
What musical style did the Bristol Sessions, 1927 help to popularize?
Hillbilly and country music
'The Little Old Log Cabin in the Lane' was originally sung by which group of people?
Rural white southerners
Who is known as the 'Father of Country Music'?
Jimmie Rodgers
Which record executive is associated with discovering and recording key figures in hillbilly and country music?
Ralph Peer
Which musical group is credited with popularizing the genre of hillbilly music?
Carter Family
Who was a prominent figure in early recorded music who released songs like 'T for Texas' and 'Standing on the Corner'?
Jimmie Rodgers
Which artist is associated with the song 'Blue Yodel' series?
Jimmie Rodgers
'Blue Yodel' series by Jimmie Rodgers was recorded under which company?
Victor Records
Who was responsible for location recordings in the South and discovered key figures in hillbilly and country music?
Ralph Peer
Which group is credited with popularizing country music and recorded their music for independent producers in the South?
Carter Family
Who was the first person to record hillbilly music in the South and influence the genre's development?
Jimmie Rodgers
Which individual is associated with the first blues record, jazz, hillbilly, and European ethnic music for immigrants in the South?
Ralph Peer
Which individual embarked on location recordings in the South and worked with independent producers to brand and sell local music?
Ralph Peer
Who was known for recording locals in the South and selling their music locally before major companies got involved?
Ralph Peer
Test your knowledge on Hill's 1908 sentimental favorites, nostalgic southern songs, religious songs, and ethnic humor including minstrel and coon songs. Explore imported field recordings for different ethnic groups and representations of China in U.S. records.
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