Early 20th Century
Guess the Song
Guess the Artist
100
This pianist and composer was born in 1894, composed The Charleston, and was known as the "invisible pianist" because his influence on popular music and contributions to musical theater are often overlooked.
James Price Johnson
100
This song by The Jackson 5 compares elementary school tasks to love.
ABC
100
This artist has sold over 100 million records worldwide. She has a wide influence, and has earned the title of "Queen." She is Elizabeth's favorite musical artist of all time.
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles Carter
200
This blues singer born in 1894 was known as the Empress of the Blues. She studied singing with Ma Rainey while dancing with the Stokes troop.
Bessie Smith
200
Aretha Franklin's hit song about the due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of others.
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
200
This man has earned the nickname, "The King of the Blues." He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 and is one of the most influential blues musicians of all time.
B.B. King
300
This artist was born in 1888 and was known for his strong vocals and virtuosity on the 12-string guitar. He also played the piano, mandolin, harmonica, and windjammer.
Huddie William "Lead Belly" Ledbetter
300
This song, written in the 1930s, is often associated with Ray Charles, who is a native of Georgia and recorded the song in 1960. This song has been adopted by the state of Georgia as their state song.
Georgia on My Mind
300
This artist gave an iconic performance of The Star Spangled Banner at Woodstock in 1969.
Jimi Hendrix
400
This blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter was born in 1911. He is recognized as a master of the blues, especially the Delta blues style. There are many myths and legends surrounding this artist, and several current musicians cite him as a key influence in their music.
Robert Leroy Johnson
400
Sam Cooke wrote and recorded this song in 1964 after he and his entourage were turned away from a whites-only motel in Louisiana. Cooke wanted to write a song that spoke to the struggles of those around him at the time of the Civil Rights Movement.
A Change is Gonna Come
400
This American singer plays multiple instruments and sings such hits as, Marry You, Count on Me, and Just the Way You Are.
Bruno Mars
500
This pianist and singer, born in 1890, was known to say that he, "invented jazz." He was the first composer and arranger of New Orleans jazz to write down his arrangements.
Jelly Roll Morton
500
Musicians Rihanna, Kanye West, and Paul McCartney released this song in 2015.
FourFiveSeconds
500
This pianist and singer is known for hits like Superstition, I Just Called to Say I Love you, Sunshine of My Life, and Sir Duke.
Stevie Wonder