Music and Workers' Rights

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Which song by Woody Guthrie is considered an anthem for the labor movement?

  1. This Land Is Your Land

  2. Union Maid

  3. Pastures of Plenty

  4. Roll On, Columbia


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Union Maid is a song written and recorded by Woody Guthrie in 1940. It became an anthem for the labor movement, particularly during the 1940s and 1950s.

Who was the lead singer of the British rock band The Clash, known for their politically charged songs?

  1. Joe Strummer

  2. Mick Jones

  3. Paul Simonon

  4. Topper Headon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Joe Strummer was the lead singer and co-founder of The Clash, a British rock band formed in 1976. The band's music often addressed social and political issues, including workers' rights.

What was the name of the 1985 benefit concert organized by Harry Belafonte and other artists to raise awareness about apartheid in South Africa?

  1. Live Aid

  2. Farm Aid

  3. Sun City

  4. We Are the World


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sun City was a benefit concert held in 1985 to raise awareness about apartheid in South Africa. The concert featured performances by numerous artists, including Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, and Bob Dylan.

Which American folk singer and activist wrote the song 'Which Side Are You On?' in support of striking coal miners?

  1. Woody Guthrie

  2. Pete Seeger

  3. Joan Baez

  4. Bob Dylan


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Florence Reece wrote the song 'Which Side Are You On?' in 1931 during a coal miners' strike in Harlan County, Kentucky. The song became an anthem for the labor movement and was later recorded by numerous artists, including Pete Seeger and Joan Baez.

What was the name of the 1992 album by Bruce Springsteen that addressed the struggles of working-class Americans?

  1. Born in the U.S.A.

  2. Darkness on the Edge of Town

  3. The River

  4. Human Touch


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Human Touch is a 1992 album by Bruce Springsteen that deals with themes of working-class struggles, economic hardship, and the impact of globalization on American workers.

Which British rock band released the song 'London Calling' in 1979, which included lyrics about unemployment and social unrest?

  1. The Clash

  2. The Rolling Stones

  3. Led Zeppelin

  4. Queen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Clash released the song 'London Calling' in 1979. The song's lyrics address issues of unemployment, social unrest, and the decline of British industry.

What was the name of the 1985 benefit concert organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia?

  1. Live Aid

  2. Farm Aid

  3. Sun City

  4. We Are the World


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Live Aid was a benefit concert held in 1985 to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia. The concert featured performances by numerous artists, including Queen, U2, and David Bowie.

Which American singer-songwriter released the album 'The Ghost of Tom Joad' in 1995, inspired by the works of John Steinbeck?

  1. Bruce Springsteen

  2. Bob Dylan

  3. Tom Waits

  4. Neil Young


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bruce Springsteen released the album 'The Ghost of Tom Joad' in 1995. The album was inspired by the works of John Steinbeck, particularly his novel 'The Grapes of Wrath', and addresses themes of economic hardship and the struggles of working-class Americans.

What was the name of the 1970 album by Marvin Gaye that included the song 'What's Going On', which addressed social and political issues?

  1. What's Going On

  2. Let's Get It On

  3. I Want You

  4. Here, My Dear


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Marvin Gaye released the album 'What's Going On' in 1971. The album included the title track, which became an anthem for the civil rights movement and addressed issues of poverty, war, and environmental degradation.

Which American singer-songwriter released the album 'Nebraska' in 1982, which featured songs about the struggles of working-class Americans?

  1. Bruce Springsteen

  2. Bob Dylan

  3. Tom Waits

  4. Neil Young


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bruce Springsteen released the album 'Nebraska' in 1982. The album featured songs about the struggles of working-class Americans, including 'Johnny 99' and 'Highway Patrolman'.

What was the name of the 1969 album by The Band that included the song 'The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down', which addressed the American Civil War?

  1. Music from Big Pink

  2. The Band

  3. Stage Fright

  4. Cahoots


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Band released the album 'The Band' in 1969. The album included the song 'The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down', which became a hit single and addressed the American Civil War from the perspective of a Confederate soldier.

Which American singer-songwriter released the album 'Darkness on the Edge of Town' in 1978, which included songs about the struggles of working-class Americans?

  1. Bruce Springsteen

  2. Bob Dylan

  3. Tom Waits

  4. Neil Young


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bruce Springsteen released the album 'Darkness on the Edge of Town' in 1978. The album featured songs about the struggles of working-class Americans, including 'Badlands' and 'Factory'.

What was the name of the 1970 album by Sly and the Family Stone that included the song 'Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)', which became an anthem for the civil rights movement?

  1. Stand!

  2. There's a Riot Goin' On

  3. Fresh

  4. Small Talk


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sly and the Family Stone released the album 'There's a Riot Goin' On' in 1971. The album included the song 'Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)', which became an anthem for the civil rights movement.

Which American singer-songwriter released the album 'The River' in 1980, which included songs about the struggles of working-class Americans?

  1. Bruce Springsteen

  2. Bob Dylan

  3. Tom Waits

  4. Neil Young


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bruce Springsteen released the album 'The River' in 1980. The album featured songs about the struggles of working-class Americans, including 'Hungry Heart' and 'The River'.

What was the name of the 1964 album by Bob Dylan that included the song 'Blowin' in the Wind', which became an anthem for the civil rights movement?

  1. The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan

  2. The Times They Are A-Changin'

  3. Another Side of Bob Dylan

  4. Bringing It All Back Home


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bob Dylan released the album 'The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan' in 1963. The album included the song 'Blowin' in the Wind', which became an anthem for the civil rights movement.

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