1. James Brown became known as “Soul Brother #1” due to his cultural pride and activist stance. How monumental was his performance the night after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.? Given the time frame of the 60’s, what other events made this moment so volatile?

2. “Baby Love” by the Supremes is a great example of the Motown sound. What musical elements are used to create a varied arrangement of a simple song? How does the vocal delivery convey the lyrical message?
3. “Respect” by Aretha Franklin is a great cover version of an Otis Redding song. How do the background vocals create more intensity as the song develops? How does Aretha’s delivery of the lyrics convey the message? What role does the instrumentation play?

4. There has long been the discussion of “being true” to one’s culture revolving around the differences between Motown and Southern Soul. What is your view? Elaborate on your position.