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100

This queen of soul demanded a little R-E-S-P-E-C-T and got it in 1967.

Who is Aretha Franklin?

100

Bill Withers reminded us to “Lean on Me” in what early-’70s year?

What is 1972?

100

Motown Records was founded in this city known as “Motor City.”

What is Detroit?

100

This Frank Sinatra classic declares, “Regrets, I’ve had a few, but then again, too few to mention.”

What is "My Way?"

100

This Motown lady hit #1 with her solo version of “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.”

Who is Diana Ross?

200

This duo taught us that no mountain, valley, or river could keep them apart.

Who are Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell?

200

Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” became an anthem in this late-’60s year.

What is 1967?

200

The hit Broadway play and movie Dreamgirls was loosely based on the story of this iconic Motown group.

Who are The Supremes?

200

This romantic standard from the musical Babes in Arms describes a lover as “sweet comic valentine.”

What is "My Funny Valentine?"
200

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?"

300

This smooth-voiced crooner made listeners fall “At Last.”

Who is Etta James?

300

Chaka Khan released her rendition of "My Funny Valentine" on the Waiting to Exhale Soundtrack in this year. 

What is 1995?

300

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?" 

300

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?"

300

This Temptations classic was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for its timeless groove. What is 'My Girl'?

What is 'My Girl'?

400

This legendary singer and civil rights icon made listeners “feel good” with her powerful 1965 anthem celebrating freedom and joy.

Who is Nina Simone?

400

Beyonce portrayed Etta James in the movie Cadillac Records, releasing her own rendition of "At Last" in this year. 

What is 2008?

400

This crooner made “Fly Me to the Moon” a hit often linked to NASA’s Apollo missions.

Who is Frank Sinatra?

400

Cole Porter wrote this timeless jazz standard that begins, “Like the beat, beat, beat of the tom-tom…”

What is "Night and Day?"

400

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)'?

500
This artist turned social consciousness into soul with "What's Going On."

Who is Marvin Gaye?

500

Etta James released her signature album "At Last!" in this year marking the dawn of the ’60s.

What is 1960?

500

This soulful singer, who urged us to stay together, went on to become a Reverend.

Who is Al Green?

500

“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?"

500

This song about friendship hit #1 twice – once for Bill Withers and again for Club Nouveau.

What is "Lean on me?"