Best TV Show Theme Songs
This TV show was worked on by our very own Genevieve Brown's son and it's theme song was sang by Beyonce and Solange Knowles...
What is The Proud Family?
Who is known as the "First Lady of Song"
Who is Ella Fitzgerald?
She was the 1st African American woman to win multiple Grammy Awards. Which happened at the 1st Grammy Awards Ceremony in 1958. She was also one of the 1st African American woman to preform during a super bowl halftime in 1972.
Name the movie that Lauryn Hill & Whoopi Goldberg starred in together in 1993. The movie follows a reformed nun who is working with a group of troubled students to form a gospel school choir.
What is Sister Act 2?
Who sang lead vocals on The Temptations original recording of " My Girl".
a. Eddie Kendricks
b. Melvin Franklin
c. David Ruffin
d. Paul Williams
Quincy Jones wrote the theme song for this show in 20 minutes. The theme song was called "The Streetbeater" and was intended to capture the raspy rugged voice of it's main character using a harmonica.
What is Sanford & Son
This rapper turned actress starred as "Baby Dee" in the movie Next Friday
Who is Lady of Rage
Name this wife and husband duo who have brought us laughs in stage plays, great sitcoms on TV and who both have been singing on some of your favorite gospel artists album since the early 90's.
Who are David & Tamela Mann aka Cora & Mr Brown
In the biopic Get on Up, about the "Godfather of Soul", what was the name of the actor who played James Brown?
Fun Fact: He is known for also playing in one of Marvel's highest grossing films ever
Who is Chadwick Boseman
After this classic show was greenlit on NBC, the creators were very clear on wanting to make their theme song the hiphop version of the beverly hillbillies. Which show was this?
a. Martin
b. The Fresh Prince of BelAir
c. Living Single
d. The Cosby Show
What is the Fresh Prince of BelAir
This songstress started her career as Dorothy on Broadway on the Wiz before becoming a successful recording artist. Who was it?
Who is Stephanie Mills
Who is known as the "Queen of Gospel"?
Fun Fact: She was Mahalia Jackson's protege
Who is Albertina Walker?
Which Marvin Gaye album, released in 1971, tackled social issues like war and poverty?
a. Trouble Man
b. What's Going On
c. Lets Get It On
d. I Want You
The theme song for the classic sitcom The Jeffersons was uniquely cowritten and sang by a cast members of another classic black sitcom. Who do you think the actor/actress is that wrote and sang this song or do you know what sitcom they may have starred on?
Who is Ja'net Dubois from Good Times aka Wilona
This musical legend was known simply as " The Voice" is it
a. Celine Dion
b. Diana Ross
c. Adele
d. Whitney Houston
Who is Whitney Houston?
What urban pioneer of praise has a name that sounds extremely similar to the black panther national chairman from Chicago who was wrongfully killed by the CIA.
Who is Fred Hammond?
Rudolph, O'Kelley & Ronald are the members who make up what legendary group?
Who are the Isley Brothers?
What classic sitcom used to have Louis Armstrong's "What a wonderful World" as its shows theme songs before receiving its own original song?
What is Family Matters?
This artist hailing from Santa Monica, California signed her first deal at just 19 years old and was famously known for her personal and professional affairs with Rick James. What nickname did she earn due to her emotional and soulful singing and performances?
What is the "Ivory Queen of Soul"?
Who was known as the "Father of Gospel".
He was a musician, composer and evangelist influential in the early development of early blues and 20th century gospel. He also wrote over 3,000 gospel songs such as "Take my hand precious lord" and "Peace in the Valley".
Who is Thomas Dorsey?
What artist who has had a 3+ decade career in the music industry was discovered at the age of 12 on the show Start Search and later signed by LaFace (LA Reid & Babyface) records
Who is Usher Raymond?