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Are blues standards defined exclusively by their widespread performance, irrespective of recording frequency?
Answer: False
Explanation: The definition of a blues standard emphasizes widespread recognition derived from both extensive performance and recording, not solely performance.
Is a song identified as a blues standard on this list if it was recognized by at least three music writers?
Answer: False
Explanation: The criterion for identifying a song as a blues standard in this context is recognition by five or more music writers, not merely three.
Based on the provided information, what is the primary criterion for defining a song as a 'blues standard'?
Answer: It has achieved widespread recognition through extensive performance and recording.
Explanation: The provided text defines blues standards as songs that have achieved widespread recognition through extensive performance and recording, distinguishing them from songs merely covered by multiple artists or those with unknown origins.
How is the status of a song as a 'blues standard' determined in the context of the provided list?
Answer: It must be recognized as such by five or more music writers.
Explanation: Within this specific list, a song is designated as a blues standard if it has received recognition from five or more music writers, signifying a critical consensus on its canonical status.
Do many blues standards originate from the ragtime-vaudeville era, and are Delta blues and country blues styles represented among their origins?
Answer: True
Explanation: Many blues standards indeed originate from the ragtime-vaudeville era, and Delta blues and country blues styles are also represented among their origins.
Was a significant portion of blues standards first recorded during the pre-World War II acoustic blues era?
Answer: True
Explanation: Indeed, nearly half of the blues standards listed were first recorded during the pre-World War II acoustic blues era, a period preceding the widespread tracking of record sales by music publications.
Which of the following styles is NOT mentioned as an origin for blues standards?
Answer: Jump blues
Explanation: The text explicitly mentions ragtime-vaudeville, Delta blues, country blues, and urban blues (Chicago/West Coast) as origins for blues standards, but does not include jump blues in this context.
Are Robert Johnson and Tampa Red recognized for first recording the most blues standards from the list, primarily in acoustic settings?
Answer: True
Explanation: Robert Johnson and Tampa Red are indeed credited with the initial recordings of the highest number of blues standards on this list, typically performing in solo or duo acoustic arrangements.
Was 'Ain't Nobody's Business' first recorded in the 1940s, with notable charting versions appearing much later?
Answer: False
Explanation: The initial recording of 'Ain't Nobody's Business' predates the 1940s, having been first recorded in 1922.
Is Big Joe Williams credited with the first recording of 'Baby, Please Don't Go' in 1935?
Answer: True
Explanation: Big Joe Williams is indeed credited with the inaugural recording of 'Baby, Please Don't Go' in 1935.
Is Jimmy Reed's 1960 recording of 'Baby What You Want Me to Do' recognized as a blues standard?
Answer: True
Explanation: Jimmy Reed's 1960 rendition of 'Baby What You Want Me to Do' is recognized as a significant blues standard.
Did Rabon Tarrant record the most famous version of 'Blues with a Feeling' in 1947?
Answer: False
Explanation: Rabon Tarrant recorded the original version of 'Blues with a Feeling' in 1947; while significant, the claim that it is definitively the 'most famous' version is not explicitly supported, and Little Walter recorded a notable version later.
Was John Lee Hooker's 'Boom Boom' first recorded in 1962, and did The Animals later have a charting version?
Answer: True
Explanation: John Lee Hooker's seminal recording of 'Boom Boom' occurred in 1962, and The Animals subsequently achieved chart success with their rendition.
Is Albert King's 1967 recording of 'Born Under a Bad Sign' considered the original version of the song?
Answer: False
Explanation: While Albert King's 1967 recording is a foundational version and a blues standard, the term 'original version' can be complex; the provided information indicates it was the first recording, but the question's premise that it is universally 'considered the original' might be contested or nuanced within broader musicological discourse, leading to a 'False' classification.
Did 'Caldonia', first recorded by Louis Jordan in 1945, achieve popularity through charting versions by artists like James Brown?
Answer: True
Explanation: Louis Jordan's 1945 recording of 'Caldonia' is indeed a blues standard, and it gained further popularity through subsequent charting versions by artists including James Brown.
Is Robert Petway's 1941 recording of 'Catfish Blues' the only version recognized as a blues standard?
Answer: False
Explanation: While Robert Petway's 1941 recording is the initial version, Muddy Waters' later rendition ('Still a Fool') is also recognized as a blues standard, indicating that Petway's is not the sole recognized version.
Was 'Crosscut Saw' originally recorded by Albert King in 1967, later popularized by Tommy McClennan?
Answer: False
Explanation: The original recording of 'Crosscut Saw' was by Tommy McClennan in 1941; Albert King later popularized the song with his 1967 recording.
Was Robert Johnson's 'Crossroads' first recorded in 1936 and later gained significant recognition through a popular version by Cream in 1969?
Answer: True
Explanation: Robert Johnson's initial recording of 'Crossroads' dates to 1936, and its status as a blues standard was further solidified by Cream's popular rendition in 1969.
Is Tampa Red's 1940 recording of 'Don't You Lie to Me' listed as having charted on major record charts?
Answer: False
Explanation: The provided data indicates that Tampa Red's 1940 recording of 'Don't You Lie to Me' did not chart on major record charts.
Was 'Driftin' Blues' first recorded by Bobby Bland in 1968, becoming a charting standard?
Answer: False
Explanation: 'Driftin' Blues' was initially recorded by Johnny Moore's Three Blazers in 1945, not by Bobby Bland in 1968. Both the original artists and Bobby Bland later had charting versions.
Is Elmore James's 1952 recording of 'Dust My Broom' recognized as a blues standard, although Robert Johnson recorded it earlier?
Answer: True
Explanation: Elmore James's 1952 rendition of 'Dust My Broom' is indeed recognized as a blues standard, notwithstanding Robert Johnson's earlier recording of the song.
Did Pinetop Sparks record the original version of 'Every Day I Have the Blues' in 1935, with B.B. King later having a charting version?
Answer: True
Explanation: Pinetop Sparks is credited with the original recording of 'Every Day I Have the Blues' in 1935, and B.B. King subsequently recorded a charting version.
Was Bobby Bland's 1957 recording of 'Farther Up the Road' the first version and also did it chart?
Answer: True
Explanation: Bobby Bland's 1957 recording of 'Farther Up the Road' was indeed the initial version and achieved chart success, establishing it as a blues standard.
Was Eddie Boyd's 'Five Long Years' first recorded in 1952 and did not chart until Junior Parker's 1959 version?
Answer: True
Explanation: Eddie Boyd's 'Five Long Years' was first recorded in 1952. While both his original and Junior Parker's 1959 version are recognized as charting standards, the phrasing implies a sequence where Parker's charting was significant in the song's overall chart presence.
Did Roosevelt Sykes record 'Forty-Four' in 1929, and did this version not chart?
Answer: True
Explanation: Roosevelt Sykes recorded 'Forty-Four' in 1929, and according to the provided data, this specific recording did not achieve chart success.
Did St. Louis Jimmy Oden record 'Goin' Down Slow' in 1941, and did Bobby Bland later have a charting version in 1974?
Answer: True
Explanation: St. Louis Jimmy Oden recorded 'Goin' Down Slow' in 1941, and Bobby Bland subsequently recorded a charting version of this blues standard in 1974.
Did Sonny Boy Williamson I (Rice Miller) first record 'Good Morning Little Schoolgirl' in 1937, and did Smokey Hogg later have a charting version?
Answer: True
Explanation: Sonny Boy Williamson I (Rice Miller) made the initial recording of 'Good Morning Little Schoolgirl' in 1937, and Smokey Hogg later recorded a charting version.
Did Muddy Waters record 'Got My Mojo Working' first in 1956, but Jimmy Smith's version was the one that charted?
Answer: False
Explanation: Muddy Waters recorded 'Got My Mojo Working' first in 1956, and his version also charted; Jimmy Smith recorded a charting version later.
Did Sonny Boy Williamson II (Rice Miller) record 'Help Me' in 1963, and did this recording become a charting blues standard?
Answer: True
Explanation: Sonny Boy Williamson II (Rice Miller) recorded 'Help Me' in 1963, and this rendition achieved chart success, establishing it as a blues standard.
Was Freddie King's instrumental 'Hide Away' first recorded in 1961, and did King Curtis later have a charting version?
Answer: True
Explanation: Freddie King's instrumental 'Hide Away' was initially recorded in 1961, and King Curtis subsequently recorded a charting version of the piece.
Was Muddy Waters' 1954 recording of 'Hoochie Coochie Man' the original, but did not chart?
Answer: False
Explanation: Muddy Waters' 1954 recording of 'Hoochie Coochie Man' was the original and did chart, alongside Jimmy Smith's later charting version.
Is Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell's 1928 recording of 'How Long Blues' recognized as a standard but did not chart?
Answer: True
Explanation: Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell's 1928 recording of 'How Long Blues' is recognized as a blues standard; the provided data indicates it did not chart.
Was Otis Rush's 1956 recording of 'I Can't Quit You Baby' the first version and subsequently charted?
Answer: True
Explanation: Otis Rush's 1956 recording of 'I Can't Quit You Baby' was the initial version and achieved chart success, establishing it as a blues standard.
Was Bo Diddley's 'I'm a Man' first recorded in 1955, with Muddy Waters recording a charting version titled 'Mannish Boy'?
Answer: True
Explanation: Bo Diddley's 'I'm a Man' was first recorded in 1955, and Muddy Waters subsequently recorded a charting version titled 'Mannish Boy'.
Did Muddy Waters' 1954 recording of 'I'm Ready' chart and is it considered a blues standard?
Answer: True
Explanation: Muddy Waters' 1954 recording of 'I'm Ready' did chart and is recognized as a blues standard.
Did Tampa Red's 1940 recording of 'It Hurts Me Too' chart, but Elmore James's later version did not?
Answer: False
Explanation: While Tampa Red's 1940 recording of 'It Hurts Me Too' charted, Elmore James's later version also achieved chart success, contrary to the statement.
Was Little Willie Littlefield's 1952 recording of 'Kansas City' the first, but Wilbert Harrison's 1959 version achieved greater chart success?
Answer: True
Explanation: Little Willie Littlefield's 1952 recording of 'Kansas City' was indeed the initial version, and Wilbert Harrison's 1959 rendition is noted for its significant chart success.
Did Charlie Segar record 'Key to the Highway' first in 1940, and did Little Walter later have a charting version in 1958?
Answer: True
Explanation: Charlie Segar's initial recording of 'Key to the Highway' dates to 1940, and Little Walter subsequently recorded a charting version in 1958.
Was Howlin' Wolf's 1964 recording of 'Killing Floor' the original version and subsequently charted?
Answer: False
Explanation: Howlin' Wolf's 1964 recording of 'Killing Floor' was the original version, but it did not chart according to the provided data.
Did Howlin' Wolf first record 'Little Red Rooster' in 1961, and did The Rolling Stones later have a charting version?
Answer: True
Explanation: Howlin' Wolf's initial recording of 'Little Red Rooster' was in 1961, and The Rolling Stones subsequently achieved chart success with their version.
Was T-Bone Walker's 1942 recording of 'Mean Old World' the original, and did Little Walter later record a non-charting version?
Answer: False
Explanation: T-Bone Walker's 1942 recording of 'Mean Old World' was the original, but Little Walter's later version charted, contrary to the statement that it was non-charting.
Did Little Walter's 1955 recording of 'My Babe' chart and is it considered a blues standard?
Answer: True
Explanation: Little Walter's 1955 recording of 'My Babe' did chart and is recognized as a blues standard, with other charting versions also existing.
Did Bessie Smith's 1929 recording of 'Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out' not chart, but Nina Simone later have a charting version?
Answer: True
Explanation: Bessie Smith's 1929 recording of 'Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out' did not chart, whereas Nina Simone later recorded a charting version of this blues standard.
Was Lowell Fulson's 1954 recording of 'Reconsider Baby' the first version and did it not chart?
Answer: False
Explanation: Lowell Fulson's 1954 recording of 'Reconsider Baby' was the first version and it did chart, establishing it as a blues standard.
Did Lil' Son Jackson record 'Rock Me Baby' first in 1950, and did B.B. King later have a charting version in 1964?
Answer: True
Explanation: Lil' Son Jackson made the initial recording of 'Rock Me Baby' in 1950, and B.B. King subsequently recorded a charting version in 1964.
Did Hambone Willie Newbern record 'Rollin' and Tumblin'' first in 1929, and did Canned Heat later have a charting version?
Answer: True
Explanation: Hambone Willie Newbern recorded 'Rollin' and Tumblin'' first in 1929, and Canned Heat later achieved chart success with their version.
Was Ma Rainey's 1924 recording of 'See See Rider' the original, and was Chuck Willis's 1957 version the only charting rendition?
Answer: False
Explanation: Ma Rainey's 1924 recording of 'See See Rider' was the original, but Chuck Willis's 1957 version was not the only charting rendition; several other artists also had charting versions.
Did The Mississippi Sheiks first record 'Sitting on Top of the World' in 1930, but this version did not chart?
Answer: True
Explanation: The Mississippi Sheiks recorded 'Sitting on Top of the World' in 1930, and this original recording did not achieve chart success according to the provided data.
Was Elmore James's 1960 recording of 'The Sky Is Crying' the first version and did it chart?
Answer: True
Explanation: Elmore James's 1960 recording of 'The Sky Is Crying' was the initial version and achieved chart success, establishing it as a blues standard.
Was 'Spoonful' first recorded by Etta James in 1961, with Howlin' Wolf having a charting version?
Answer: False
Explanation: Howlin' Wolf first recorded 'Spoonful' in 1960; Etta James and Harvey Fuqua recorded a charting version in 1961.
Did T-Bone Walker's 1948 recording of 'Stormy Monday' chart, and did Bobby Bland later record a non-charting version?
Answer: False
Explanation: T-Bone Walker's 1948 recording of 'Stormy Monday' charted, and Bobby Bland also recorded a charting version of this blues standard.
Did Tampa Red first record 'Sugar Mama' in 1934, and did this original recording not chart?
Answer: True
Explanation: Tampa Red's initial recording of 'Sugar Mama' occurred in 1934, and this version did not achieve chart success according to the provided data.
Did Robert Johnson first record 'Sweet Home Chicago' in 1936, and did Junior Parker later record a charting version in 1958?
Answer: True
Explanation: Robert Johnson's initial recording of 'Sweet Home Chicago' was in 1936, and Junior Parker subsequently recorded a charting version in 1958.
Did Lucille Bogan record 'Sweet Little Angel' first in 1930, and did B.B. King later have a charting version in 1956?
Answer: True
Explanation: Lucille Bogan made the first recording of 'Sweet Little Angel' in 1930, and B.B. King subsequently recorded a charting version in 1956.
Did Jimmy Rogers record 'That's All Right' in 1950, and did this original recording chart?
Answer: False
Explanation: Jimmy Rogers recorded 'That's All Right' in 1950, but this original recording did not chart according to the provided data.
Did Guitar Slim's 1953 recording of 'The Things That I Used to Do' chart, as did James Brown's 1964 version?
Answer: True
Explanation: Guitar Slim's 1953 recording of 'The Things That I Used to Do' achieved chart success, as did James Brown's 1964 rendition.
Did Roy Hawkins first record 'The Thrill Is Gone' in 1951, and is B.B. King's 1970 recording a notable charting rendition?
Answer: True
Explanation: Roy Hawkins initially recorded 'The Thrill Is Gone' in 1951, and B.B. King's 1970 version is indeed a significant charting rendition that contributed to its status as a blues standard.
Did Bertha "Chippie" Hill record 'Trouble in Mind' first in 1926, and did Dinah Washington later have a charting version?
Answer: True
Explanation: Bertha "Chippie" Hill recorded 'Trouble in Mind' first in 1926, and Dinah Washington subsequently recorded a charting version of this blues standard.
Did Robert Johnson's 1936 recording of 'Walkin' Blues' chart, while Muddy Waters' later version did not?
Answer: False
Explanation: Robert Johnson's 1936 recording of 'Walkin' Blues' did not chart; however, Muddy Waters' later version, recorded as 'I Feel Like Going Home,' did achieve chart success.
Did Big Maceo record 'Worried Life Blues' first in 1941, and did his 1945 version titled 'Things Have Changed' also chart?
Answer: True
Explanation: Big Maceo recorded 'Worried Life Blues' initially in 1941, and his 1945 version, retitled 'Things Have Changed,' is recognized as having charted.
Did Tampa Red first record 'You've Got to Love Her with a Feeling' in 1938, and did Freddie King later have a charting version?
Answer: True
Explanation: Tampa Red's initial recording of 'You've Got to Love Her with a Feeling' was in 1938, and Freddie King subsequently recorded a charting version of this blues standard.
Which pair of artists is noted for first recording the highest number of blues standards listed, and what was their typical style?
Answer: Robert Johnson and Tampa Red; solo or duo acoustic
Explanation: Robert Johnson and Tampa Red are credited with the initial recordings of the most blues standards on the list, typically performing in solo or duo acoustic settings.
Which song was first recorded by Anna Meyers with the Original Memphis Five in 1922?
Answer: Ain't Nobody's Business
Explanation: The song 'Ain't Nobody's Business' was first recorded in 1922 by Anna Meyers with the Original Memphis Five.
Who is credited with the first recording of 'Baby, Please Don't Go' in 1935?
Answer: Big Joe Williams
Explanation: Big Joe Williams is credited with the initial recording of 'Baby, Please Don't Go' in 1935.
What is the significance of Jimmy Reed's 1960 recording of 'Baby What You Want Me to Do'?
Answer: It was the original recording and became a significant blues standard.
Explanation: Jimmy Reed's 1960 recording of 'Baby What You Want Me to Do' is significant as it was the original rendition and subsequently became a recognized blues standard.
Who is credited with the original recording of 'Blues with a Feeling' in 1947?
Answer: Rabon Tarrant
Explanation: Rabon Tarrant is credited with the original recording of 'Blues with a Feeling' in 1947.
John Lee Hooker's 'Boom Boom' was first recorded in 1962. Which other artist had a charting version of this song?
Answer: The Animals
Explanation: Following John Lee Hooker's 1962 recording of 'Boom Boom,' The Animals subsequently released a charting version of the song.
Albert King is credited with the first recording of 'Born Under a Bad Sign' in 1967. Who else recorded a version in 1969?
Answer: William Bell
Explanation: While Albert King's 1967 recording is the first, William Bell also recorded a version of 'Born Under a Bad Sign' in 1969.
Which artist first recorded 'Caldonia' in 1945, a song that later saw popularity through charting versions by artists like James Brown?
Answer: Louis Jordan
Explanation: Louis Jordan first recorded the song 'Caldonia' in 1945, which later gained popularity through charting versions by various artists, including James Brown.
Robert Petway is credited with the first recording of 'Catfish Blues' in 1941. What was the title of Muddy Waters' significant later version?
Answer: Still a Fool
Explanation: Robert Petway's 1941 recording of 'Catfish Blues' is the original, and Muddy Waters recorded a significant later version in 1951 titled 'Still a Fool'.
Which artist popularized 'Crosscut Saw' with a recording in 1967, after its initial recording by Tommy McClennan in 1941?
Answer: Albert King
Explanation: Albert King popularized 'Crosscut Saw' with his 1967 recording, following its initial recording by Tommy McClennan in 1941.
Robert Johnson first recorded 'Crossroads' in 1936. Which band recorded a popular version in 1969?
Answer: Cream
Explanation: Robert Johnson's original recording of 'Crossroads' was in 1936; the band Cream recorded a popular version of the song in 1969.
Tampa Red first recorded 'Don't You Lie to Me' in 1940. What does the table indicate about this song's charting status?
Answer: It did not appear on any major record charts.
Explanation: The table indicates that Tampa Red's 1940 recording of 'Don't You Lie to Me' did not appear on any major record charts.
Which artists recorded charting versions of 'Driftin' Blues', originally recorded by Johnny Moore's Three Blazers in 1945?
Answer: Johnny Moore's Three Blazers and Bobby Bland
Explanation: Both Johnny Moore's Three Blazers (the original artists) and Bobby Bland recorded charting versions of 'Driftin' Blues'.
While Robert Johnson first recorded 'Dust My Broom' in 1936, which artist's 1952 recording is recognized as a blues standard?
Answer: Elmore James
Explanation: Although Robert Johnson recorded 'Dust My Broom' earlier, Elmore James's 1952 rendition is recognized as a blues standard.
Which of these artists recorded a charting version of 'Every Day I Have the Blues', originally recorded by Pinetop Sparks in 1935?
Answer: B.B. King
Explanation: B.B. King recorded a charting version of 'Every Day I Have the Blues,' which was originally recorded by Pinetop Sparks in 1935.
Bobby Bland's 1957 recording of 'Farther Up the Road' is significant because:
Answer: It was the original recording and it charted.
Explanation: Bobby Bland's 1957 recording of 'Farther Up the Road' is significant because it was the original version of the song and it achieved chart success.
Eddie Boyd's 'Five Long Years' was first recorded in 1952. Which other artist also had a charting version of this song in 1959?
Answer: Junior Parker
Explanation: Eddie Boyd's 'Five Long Years' was first recorded in 1952, and Junior Parker also recorded a charting version of the song in 1959.
Roosevelt Sykes recorded 'Forty-Four' in 1929. What does the table indicate about the charting status of this original recording?
Answer: It did not chart.
Explanation: The table indicates that Roosevelt Sykes's 1929 recording of 'Forty-Four' did not chart.
Who first recorded 'Goin' Down Slow', and who later had a charting version?
Answer: St. Louis Jimmy Oden; Bobby Bland
Explanation: St. Louis Jimmy Oden recorded 'Goin' Down Slow' first in 1941, and Bobby Bland later recorded a charting version of the song.
Sonny Boy Williamson I (Rice Miller) first recorded 'Good Morning Little Schoolgirl' in 1937. Who recorded a charting version later as 'Little School Girl'?
Answer: Smokey Hogg
Explanation: Smokey Hogg recorded a charting version of 'Good Morning Little Schoolgirl' (as 'Little School Girl') in 1950, following Sonny Boy Williamson I's original recording in 1937.
Muddy Waters recorded 'Got My Mojo Working' first in 1956. Which artist also had a charting version of this song in 1966?
Answer: Jimmy Smith
Explanation: Muddy Waters first recorded 'Got My Mojo Working' in 1956, and Jimmy Smith recorded a charting version of the song in 1966.
Sonny Boy Williamson II (Rice Miller) recorded 'Help Me' in 1963. What was the charting status of this original recording?
Answer: It was a major hit.
Explanation: Sonny Boy Williamson II's 1963 recording of 'Help Me' achieved significant chart success, becoming a major hit and a blues standard.
Freddie King first recorded the instrumental 'Hide Away' in 1961. Who recorded a charting version in 1964?
Answer: King Curtis
Explanation: King Curtis recorded a charting version of the instrumental 'Hide Away' in 1964, following Freddie King's original recording in 1961.
Muddy Waters' 1954 recording of 'Hoochie Coochie Man' is noted as the original. What is true about its charting status?
Answer: It charted, along with Jimmy Smith's 1966 version.
Explanation: Muddy Waters' original 1954 recording of 'Hoochie Coochie Man' charted, as did Jimmy Smith's version in 1966.
Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell's 'How Long Blues' (1928) is recognized as a blues standard. What is its charting history according to the table?
Answer: It did not chart.
Explanation: According to the table, Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell's 1928 recording of 'How Long Blues' did not chart.
Otis Rush's 1956 recording of 'I Can't Quit You Baby' is significant because:
Answer: It was the original recording and it charted.
Explanation: Otis Rush's 1956 recording of 'I Can't Quit You Baby' is significant because it was the original version and it achieved chart success.
Bo Diddley's 'I'm a Man' (1955) is considered a blues standard. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a charting version?
Answer: The Rolling Stones' 1965 version
Explanation: While Bo Diddley's original, Muddy Waters' 'Mannish Boy,' and The Yardbirds' 1965 version are mentioned as charting or significant, The Rolling Stones' 1965 version is not explicitly listed as charting in the provided context.
Muddy Waters' 1954 recording of 'I'm Ready' is recognized as a blues standard. What is its charting status?
Answer: It charted.
Explanation: Muddy Waters' 1954 recording of 'I'm Ready' charted and is recognized as a blues standard.
Tampa Red first recorded 'It Hurts Me Too' in 1940. Which later versions are recognized as charting blues standards?
Answer: Tampa Red's 1949 version ('When Things Go Wrong') and Elmore James's 1965 version
Explanation: Both Tampa Red's 1949 version, titled 'When Things Go Wrong,' and Elmore James's 1965 version of 'It Hurts Me Too' are recognized as charting blues standards.
Little Willie Littlefield's 1952 recording of 'Kansas City' was the first. Which artist had a notable charting version in 1959?
Answer: Wilbert Harrison
Explanation: Wilbert Harrison recorded a notable charting version of 'Kansas City' in 1959, following Little Willie Littlefield's initial recording in 1952.
Charlie Segar recorded 'Key to the Highway' first in 1940. Who recorded a charting version in 1958?
Answer: Little Walter
Explanation: Little Walter recorded a charting version of 'Key to the Highway' in 1958, following Charlie Segar's original recording in 1940.
Howlin' Wolf first recorded 'Killing Floor' in 1964. What does the table indicate about this original recording's charting status?
Answer: It did not chart.
Explanation: The table indicates that Howlin' Wolf's original 1964 recording of 'Killing Floor' did not chart.
Howlin' Wolf first recorded 'Little Red Rooster' in 1961. Which other artists had charting versions that solidified its status as a blues standard?
Answer: Sam Cooke and The Rolling Stones
Explanation: Sam Cooke and The Rolling Stones recorded charting versions of 'Little Red Rooster,' contributing to its status as a blues standard after Howlin' Wolf's initial 1961 recording.
T-Bone Walker recorded 'Mean Old World' first in 1942. Who recorded a charting version in 1953?
Answer: Little Walter
Explanation: Little Walter recorded a charting version of 'Mean Old World' in 1953, following T-Bone Walker's original recording in 1942.
Little Walter's 1955 recording of 'My Babe' charted. What else does the source mention about this song's charting history?
Answer: Other charting versions by Roy Head and Willie Mitchell also exist.
Explanation: Besides Little Walter's charting 1955 recording of 'My Babe,' the source mentions that Roy Head (1966) and Willie Mitchell (1969) also had charting versions.
Bessie Smith's 1929 recording of 'Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out' is the original. Which artist had a notable charting version in 1960?
Answer: Nina Simone
Explanation: Nina Simone recorded a notable charting version of 'Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out' in 1960, following Bessie Smith's original recording.
Lowell Fulson's 1954 recording of 'Reconsider Baby' is recognized as a blues standard. What is its charting status?
Answer: It charted.
Explanation: Lowell Fulson's 1954 recording of 'Reconsider Baby' charted and is recognized as a blues standard.
Lil' Son Jackson recorded 'Rock Me Baby' first in 1950. Who recorded a charting version in 1964?
Answer: B.B. King
Explanation: B.B. King recorded a charting version of 'Rock Me Baby' in 1964, following Lil' Son Jackson's initial recording in 1950.
Hambone Willie Newbern recorded 'Rollin' and Tumblin'' first in 1929. Which bands recorded charting versions later?
Answer: Canned Heat and Johnny Winter
Explanation: Following Hambone Willie Newbern's 1929 recording of 'Rollin' and Tumblin',' Canned Heat and Johnny Winter both recorded charting versions of the song.
Ma Rainey first recorded 'See See Rider' in 1924. Which of the following is NOT listed as a notable charting version?
Answer: Bessie Smith (1929)
Explanation: While Bea Booze, Chuck Willis, and LaVern Baker all recorded notable charting versions of 'See See Rider,' Bessie Smith's 1929 recording is not listed as a charting rendition in the provided context.
The Mississippi Sheiks first recorded 'Sitting on Top of the World' in 1930. What does the table indicate about this original recording's charting status?
Answer: It did not chart.
Explanation: The table indicates that the original 1930 recording of 'Sitting on Top of the World' by The Mississippi Sheiks did not chart.
Elmore James's 1960 recording of 'The Sky Is Crying' is recognized as a blues standard. What is its charting status?
Answer: It charted.
Explanation: Elmore James's 1960 recording of 'The Sky Is Crying' charted and is recognized as a blues standard.
Howlin' Wolf first recorded 'Spoonful' in 1960. Who recorded a charting version in 1961?
Answer: Etta James and Harvey Fuqua
Explanation: Etta James and Harvey Fuqua recorded a charting version of 'Spoonful' in 1961, following Howlin' Wolf's initial recording in 1960.
T-Bone Walker's 1948 recording of 'Stormy Monday' charted. Which other artists also had charting versions of this song?
Answer: Bobby Bland and Latimore
Explanation: In addition to T-Bone Walker's charting 1948 recording of 'Stormy Monday,' Bobby Bland and Latimore also recorded charting versions of the song.
Tampa Red first recorded 'Sugar Mama' in 1934. What does the table indicate about this original recording's charting status?
Answer: It did not chart.
Explanation: The table indicates that Tampa Red's original 1934 recording of 'Sugar Mama' did not chart.
Robert Johnson first recorded 'Sweet Home Chicago' in 1936. Who recorded a charting version in 1958?
Answer: Junior Parker
Explanation: Junior Parker recorded a charting version of 'Sweet Home Chicago' in 1958, following Robert Johnson's original recording in 1936.
Lucille Bogan recorded 'Sweet Little Angel' first in 1930. Who recorded a charting version in 1956?
Answer: B.B. King
Explanation: B.B. King recorded a charting version of 'Sweet Little Angel' in 1956, following Lucille Bogan's initial recording in 1930.
Jimmy Rogers recorded 'That's All Right' in 1950. What does the table indicate about this original recording's charting status?
Answer: It did not chart.
Explanation: The table indicates that Jimmy Rogers' original 1950 recording of 'That's All Right' did not chart.
Guitar Slim's 1953 recording of 'The Things That I Used to Do' charted. Which other artist also had a charting version in 1964?
Answer: James Brown
Explanation: James Brown also had a charting version of 'The Things That I Used to Do' in 1964, following Guitar Slim's charting 1953 recording.
Roy Hawkins first recorded 'The Thrill Is Gone' in 1951. Which artists had notable charting versions in 1970?
Answer: B.B. King and Aretha Franklin
Explanation: B.B. King and Aretha Franklin both recorded notable charting versions of 'The Thrill Is Gone' in 1970, following Roy Hawkins' original recording in 1951.
Bertha "Chippie" Hill recorded 'Trouble in Mind' first in 1926. Which artists had charting versions that contributed to its status as a blues standard?
Answer: Dinah Washington and Nina Simone
Explanation: Dinah Washington and Nina Simone recorded charting versions of 'Trouble in Mind,' contributing to its status as a blues standard after Bertha "Chippie" Hill's initial 1926 recording.
Robert Johnson first recorded 'Walkin' Blues' in 1936. Which artist recorded a charting version in 1948 under the title 'I Feel Like Going Home'?
Answer: Muddy Waters
Explanation: Muddy Waters recorded a charting version of 'Walkin' Blues' in 1948, titled 'I Feel Like Going Home,' following Robert Johnson's original recording in 1936.
Big Maceo recorded 'Worried Life Blues' first in 1941. Which of the following is NOT listed as a charting version?
Answer: Muddy Waters' 1955 version
Explanation: While Big Maceo's 1945 version ('Things Have Changed'), B.B. King's 1970 version, and Junior Parker's 1970 version are listed as charting, Muddy Waters' 1955 version is not mentioned as charting in the provided context.
Tampa Red first recorded 'You've Got to Love Her with a Feeling' in 1938. Who recorded a charting version in 1961?
Answer: Freddie King
Explanation: Freddie King recorded a charting version of 'You've Got to Love Her with a Feeling' in 1961, following Tampa Red's initial recording in 1938.
Did B.B. King and Muddy Waters have the most blues standards appear on charts, utilizing primarily acoustic arrangements?
Answer: False
Explanation: While B.B. King and Muddy Waters recorded the most blues standards that charted, their successful renditions predominantly featured electric blues-ensemble arrangements, not acoustic ones.
Does a dash (-) in the 'Charting single(s)' column signify that the song was a major hit but its sales figures are unavailable?
Answer: False
Explanation: A dash (-) in the 'Charting single(s)' column indicates that the song, across its various recorded versions, did not appear on any major record charts.
Which artists had the most blues standards charting, and what instrumentation did they typically use?
Answer: B.B. King and Muddy Waters; electric blues-ensemble
Explanation: B.B. King and Muddy Waters each had the highest number of blues standards appear on the charts, predominantly utilizing electric blues-ensemble arrangements in their successful recordings.
What does a dash (-) in the 'Charting single(s)' column of the table indicate?
Answer: The song's various recorded versions did not appear on major record charts.
Explanation: A dash (-) in the 'Charting single(s)' column signifies that the song, across its various recorded iterations, did not achieve placement on major record charts.
Which of the following artists recorded a charting version of 'Baby, Please Don't Go'?
Answer: The Orioles
Explanation: The Orioles recorded a charting version of 'Baby, Please Don't Go' in 1952, among other artists who also achieved chart success with the song.
Do modern popular renditions of blues standards almost exclusively use acoustic instrumentation, mirroring their earliest recordings?
Answer: False
Explanation: Modern popular renditions frequently incorporate electric instrumentation, diverging from the acoustic nature of many earliest recordings and reflecting the genre's evolution and integration with contemporary styles.
According to Richie Unterberger, has the blues genre historically resisted incorporating elements from other popular music developments?
Answer: False
Explanation: Richie Unterberger's analysis indicates that the blues genre has consistently been responsive to developments in popular music, integrating various influences rather than resisting them.
Does the presence of blues standards on 1960s and 1970s charts primarily indicate their reinterpretation by traditional blues artists?
Answer: False
Explanation: The charting of blues standards in the 1960s and 1970s primarily signifies their reinterpretation by artists in R&B, soul, and rock genres, demonstrating the blues' adaptability across different musical movements.
What does the presence of blues standards on 1960s and 1970s charts primarily signify?
Answer: The reinterpretation of these standards by R&B, soul, and rock musicians.
Explanation: The appearance of blues standards on charts during the 1960s and 1970s primarily indicates their adaptation and reinterpretation by artists within R&B, soul, and rock genres, reflecting the genre's ongoing influence.
According to Richie Unterberger, what has been a key characteristic of the blues genre's evolution?
Answer: It has been responsive to developments in popular music, integrating various influences.
Explanation: Music journalist Richie Unterberger observed that the blues genre has consistently demonstrated responsiveness to popular music developments, incorporating diverse influences throughout its evolution.
Is it true that the individual songwriters of many early blues songs are often unknown because these songs emerged from American folk music traditions passed down orally?
Answer: True
Explanation: The lack of identified individual songwriters for many early blues songs is attributed to their origins within American folk music traditions, where transmission occurred primarily through oral tradition.
Did oral tradition have minimal impact on the attribution of older blues songs, given that recordings quickly established original composers?
Answer: False
Explanation: Oral tradition significantly impacted the attribution of older blues songs, as many emerged from folk traditions before formal recording, often leading to unknown original composers.
Did the lack of copyright on many early blues songs consistently result in rights being attributed to the original performers?
Answer: False
Explanation: The absence of copyright for many early blues songs often led to rights being claimed by subsequent performers, managers, or record company owners, rather than consistently being attributed to the original performers.
Why are the original songwriters of many older blues songs often unidentified?
Answer: The songs evolved through oral tradition within American folk music before formal recording.
Explanation: The unidentified authorship of many early blues songs stems from their development within oral traditions of American folk music, predating formal recording and copyright practices.
What complication arose for many early blues songs due to the lack of copyright?
Answer: Rights were later claimed by those who recorded subsequent versions or by managers/owners.
Explanation: The absence of copyright protection for many early blues songs resulted in complications where rights were subsequently asserted by individuals who recorded later versions or by associated business entities.
Does the 'See also' section provide links to related topics like blues music history and categories of musicians?
Answer: True
Explanation: The 'See also' section serves to direct readers to related subjects, including the broader history of blues music and classifications of blues musicians and songs.
Does the 'Bibliography' section list all the books and magazines consulted for the article?
Answer: True
Explanation: The 'Bibliography' section enumerates the various books, magazines, and other publications that served as sources for the information presented in the article.
Do Navboxes at the end of the article primarily offer definitions of blues terminology?
Answer: False
Explanation: Navboxes typically provide navigational links to related templates and categories, rather than offering definitions of blues terminology.