Who Sang It?
This queen of soul demanded a little R-E-S-P-E-C-T and got it in 1967.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
Bill Withers reminded us to “Lean on Me” in what early-’70s year?
What is 1972?
Motown Records was founded in this city known as “Motor City.”
What is Detroit?
This Frank Sinatra classic declares, “Regrets, I’ve had a few, but then again, too few to mention.”
What is "My Way?"
This Motown lady hit #1 with her solo version of “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.”
Who is Diana Ross?
This duo taught us that no mountain, valley, or river could keep them apart.
Who are Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell?
Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” became an anthem in this late-’60s year.
What is 1967?
The hit Broadway play and movie Dreamgirls was loosely based on the story of this iconic Motown group.
Who are The Supremes?
This romantic standard from the musical Babes in Arms describes a lover as “sweet comic valentine.”
Whitney Houston belted this Dolly Parton classic into a ’90s blockbuster soundtrack — sending it to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 14 straight weeks.
What is "I will always love you?"
This smooth-voiced crooner made listeners fall “At Last.”
Who is Etta James?
Chaka Khan released her rendition of "My Funny Valentine" on the Waiting to Exhale Soundtrack in this year.
What is 1995?
This Jackson 5 song was their fourth consecutive number-one hit, making them the first act in history to have their first four singles reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
What is "I'll be there?"
Johnny Mathis told listeners to “look at me, I’m as helpless as a kitten up a tree” in this dreamy jazz ballad.
What is "Misty?"
This Temptations classic was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for its timeless groove. What is 'My Girl'?
What is 'My Girl'?
This legendary singer and civil rights icon made listeners “feel good” with her powerful 1965 anthem celebrating freedom and joy.
Who is Nina Simone?
Beyonce portrayed Etta James in the movie Cadillac Records, releasing her own rendition of "At Last" in this year.
What is 2008?
This crooner made “Fly Me to the Moon” a hit often linked to NASA’s Apollo missions.
Who is Frank Sinatra?
Cole Porter wrote this timeless jazz standard that begins, “Like the beat, beat, beat of the tom-tom…”
What is "Night and Day?"
This 1970 Stevie Wonder smash became one of Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Songs of All Time.”
What is 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)'?
Who is Marvin Gaye?
Etta James released her signature album "At Last!" in this year marking the dawn of the ’60s.
What is 1960?
This soulful singer, who urged us to stay together, went on to become a Reverend.
Who is Al Green?
“But if we are wise, we know that there’s always tomorrow” are lyrics from this soulful Bill Withers song that inspired the title of a 1989 film starring Morgan Freeman as principal Joe Clark.
What is "Lean on Me?"
This song about friendship hit #1 twice – once for Bill Withers and again for Club Nouveau.
What is "Lean on me?"