The Midterm Exam will become available on the Monday morning of Module 4 at 12:00 AM and will close on Sunday at 11:55 PM.
Introduction:
In Chapter 4, Covach & Flory describe how British rock musicians were listening to a wide variety of American pop ranging from rhythm & blues to the latest bands to emerge from the Brill Building. The blues, the “first wave” rockers, and rockabilly also caught their attention.
Most of the bands that had chart success in the U.K. came to the attention of fans and record labels due to their ability to perform American pop. In fact, most of the songs on the first album or two of most of these “British Invasion” bands were cover versions of well-known American hits.
Here is a list of songs from the first or second albums released by a variety of British bands from 1963 to 1965.
Select four (4) songs and listen to the songs on YouTube. If the link to the song does not work, search for the song on YouTube, Rhapsody, or Spotify.
Next, research the original version of the song and locate the YouTube video and listen to that.
In a paragraph of approximately 150–200 words for each song:
Identify the original performers and/or writers of the song.
Provide the YouTube link to the original song.
Explain the historical importance or significance of the original song, the original performers, or both.
Compare the two versions of the song noting the style or genre of the original recording, and and briefly discuss how the British cover version differs from the original.
The Midterm Essay Examination is due by the end of Module 4.
Song List
Dave Clark Five
“On Broadway (Links to an external site.)” [Video file] [02 min 39 sec] (from the album The Dave Clark Five Return, 1964) https://youtu.be/iiw7rb9yKu8
The Beatles
“Chains (Links to an external site.)” (from the album Please Please Me, 1963) https://youtu.be/rJOhavaeJYk
“Baby It’s You (Links to an external site.)” (from the album Please Please Me, 1963) https://youtu.be/0TMSZmHXSW4
“You Really Got A Hold On Me (Links to an external site.)” (from the album With The Beatles, 1963) https://youtu.be/9rokS8Ao4nQ
“Twist and Shout (Links to an external site.)” (from the album Please Please Me, 1963) https://youtu.be/YgVWot_xrxE
The Hollies
“Rockin’ Robin (Links to an external site.)” [Video file] [02 min 15 sec] (from the album Stay With the Hollies, 1964) https://youtu.be/46F3Apw4CN0
The Rolling Stones
“I Just Want to Make Love To You (Links to an external site.)” [Video file] [02 min 19 sec] (from the album The Rolling Stones, 1964) https://youtu.be/VMDMiwWi4sE
“Can I Get a Witness (Links to an external site.)” [Video file] [03 min 00 sec] (from the album The Rolling Stones, 1964) https://youtu.be/IRVAylsYMf4
The Who
“I Don’t Mind (Links to an external site.)” [Video file] [02 min 36 sec] (from the album My Generation, 1965) https://youtu.be/9GdQaZ74CE8
The Yardbirds
“Smokestack Lightning (Links to an external site.)” [Video file] [05 min 52 sec] (from the album Five Live Yardbirds, 1964) https://youtu.be/1IHrXlxoWKU
The Kinks
“Cadillac (Links to an external site.)” [Video file] [02 min 43 sec] (from the album The Kinks, 1964) https://youtu.be/4fvzuvPqL5Q
The Zombies
“Summertime (Links to an external site.)” [Video file] [02 min 12 sec] (from the album Begin Here, 1965) https://youtu.be/RKu2P8zT_F4
* IMPORTANT: THIS IS A TRICKY ONE. Remember, we’re looking for a recording by a well-known R&B, or possibly a “sweet soul” artist from the ’50s that influenced the Zombies.
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