1.
How many songs are on this album? (Including bonus tracks)
Correct Answer
C. 10
Explanation
"The World Is a Ghetto" by War, released in 1972, features 10 songs in the 2012 CD re-release. The original album contains 6 songs on vinyl, and the re-release includes 4 bonus tracks, all composed by War band members. Memorable hits like "The Cisco Kid" and "The World Is a Ghetto" are included in this classic album.
2.
Which of these is not a song on the album?
Correct Answer
B. Coming From You
Explanation
"Coming From You" is not a song on the album "The World Is a Ghetto" by War. The correct track listing for the original vinyl release includes "Where Was You At," "Beetles in the Bog," and "Four Cornered Room" as part of the 6 songs featured on the record.
3.
How many people were in the group 'War' during the composition of this album?
Correct Answer
C. 7
Explanation
During the composition of the album "The World Is a Ghetto," the group War consisted of 7 members:Papa Dee Allen (percussion, vocals)Harold Brown (drums, percussion, vocals)B.B. Dickerson (bass, vocals)Lonnie Jordan (keyboards, vocals)Charles Miller (saxophone, vocals)Lee Oskar (harmonica, vocals)Howard E. Scott (guitar, vocals)These seven members contributed to the creation and performance of the album, which was released in 1972.
4.
How did this album rank on 'Billboard'?
Correct Answer
A. 1
Explanation
The album "The World Is a Ghetto" by War performed very well on the Billboard charts. It reached the number one spot on the Billboard 200 chart and was ranked as the best-selling album of 1973 by Billboard magazine. Additionally, the title track, "The World Is a Ghetto," peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and reached number 3 on the R&B chart. The album's success on the charts and its critical acclaim solidified War's status as a leading funk and rock band of the 1970s, and it remains one of their most popular and enduring releases.
5.
What is the title of the album that 'War' released after the release of 'The World Is A Ghetto'?
Correct Answer
A. Deliver The Word
Explanation
After the success of "The World Is A Ghetto," War released their fifth studio album, "Deliver The Word," in 1973. This album featured hit singles like "Gypsy Man" and "Me and Baby Brother," further cementing the band's reputation as a leading funk and rock act of the era.
6.
One of the songs on the album "The World Is A Ghetto" is titled "Havannah."
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
False. The album "The World Is A Ghetto" by War does not include a song titled "Havannah." The album consists of six tracks: "The Cisco Kid," "Where Was You At," "City, Country, City," "Four Cornered Room," "The World Is a Ghetto," and "Beetles in the Bog." "Havannah" is not a title of any song featured on this particular album.
7.
In which year was this album released?
Correct Answer
C. 1972
Explanation
The album "The World Is a Ghetto" by War was released in 1972. The record was released during a time of social and political unrest in the United States, and its themes of unity, struggle, and resilience resonated with many listeners. The album's success helped establish War as one of the leading funk and rock bands of the era, and it remains a classic of the genre to this day.
8.
The World Is A Ghetto" by War features a bonus track titled "Four Cornered Room."
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
False. "Four Cornered Room" is not a bonus track on "The World Is a Ghetto" by War. Instead, it is one of the original six tracks featured on the album. The four bonus tracks included in the 40th-anniversary expanded edition CD re-release are:"Freight Train Jam""58 Blues""War Is Coming - Blues version""The World Is a Ghetto - Rehearsal take""Four Cornered Room" is a standard track on the album, not a bonus track.
9.
On which label was this album recorded?
Correct Answer
A. United Artists Record
Explanation
The album "The World Is a Ghetto" by War was recorded and released on the United Artists Records label. United Artists Records was a prominent record label during the 1960s and 1970s, known for signing and promoting a wide range of successful artists across various genres, including rock, pop, jazz, and soul. United Artists Records was the label behind many of War's most successful albums, including "The World Is a Ghetto," "Deliver The Word," and "Why Can't We Be Friends?" The label played a significant role in helping War achieve commercial success and critical acclaim during the early to mid-1970s.
10.
Which three people produced this album?
Correct Answer
C. Jerry Goldstein, Lonnie Jordan and Howard Scott
Explanation
Jerry Goldstein, Lonnie Jordan, and Howard Scott produced the album "The World Is a Ghetto" by War. As members of the band, Lonnie Jordan and Howard Scott played significant roles in shaping the group's sound, while Jerry Goldstein, an experienced producer and engineer, collaborated with the band to create their unique blend of funk, rock, and Latin rhythms. This trio of producers was instrumental in the success of the album and contributed to its lasting impact on popular music.