When Albums Ruled The World - Fill In The Blank

At 59:50 in the video, the discussion is about the release of the album "Night at the Opera" by the band Queen. It is mentioned that this album was the most expensive album ever made at that time.

The correct answer is The Doors. The video at 7:25 discusses how the band "break on through" in the psychedelic scene. The Doors were known for their innovative and psychedelic sound, which helped them gain popularity and success in the music industry. They were influential in the development of the psychedelic rock genre and were one of the pioneering bands of the 1960s.

The correct answer is 1973. At 1:01:30 in the video, it is explained that the Oil embargo of 1973 caused the price of vinyl records to increase four times for the labels to manufacture.

The video at 9:50 discusses how Tom Donahue of KSAN FM changes to playing album format radio.

The correct answer is "greatest hits." At 1:01:30 in the video, the speaker discusses the biggest records of 1974, 1975, and 1976, which were collections of the most popular and successful songs from those years. These collections are commonly referred to as "greatest hits" albums.

In the video at 1:03:30, it is discussed that in 1976, Peter Frampton released the biggest selling live album called "Frampton Comes Alive".

The correct answer is Fleetwood Mac. The video at 1:12:25 covers the band Fleetwood Mac, who released Rumours which was the biggest selling album of 1977 with 45M copies sold worldwide to date.

The correct answer is The Who. The video covers the rock opera Tommy album release by the band The Who.

The correct answer is Jimi Hendrix. The video at 18:45 discusses how Jimi Hendrix gained artistic control with his "Electric Ladyland" album.

At 38:00 in the video, the discussion focuses on how rock mixes with English Folk and Glam as someone reinvents the rock star with a new name. The correct answer, David Bowie, fits this description perfectly. David Bowie was known for his innovative and eclectic musical style, blending various genres including rock, folk, and glam rock. He also famously reinvented himself multiple times throughout his career, often adopting different personas and stage names. Therefore, it is clear that David Bowie is the correct answer in this context.

In the video at 40:30, it is mentioned that for the album "Tapestry", singer-songwriter Carol King and her producer spent two weeks on album sequencing. This attention to detail and careful arrangement of the songs on the album contributed to its success. As a result, "Tapestry" went on to win 5 Grammy Awards, highlighting the impact of their efforts in creating a cohesive and award-winning album.

Nile Rogers describes Parliament Funkadelic as "The R&B, Soul and Funk versions of The Grateful Dead, The Dead, Grateful Dead." This implies that Parliament Funkadelic embodies the same genre-bending and improvisational spirit as The Grateful Dead, but within the R&B, Soul, and Funk genres. The comparison suggests that both bands push the boundaries of their respective genres and incorporate elements from various musical styles into their music.

The video at 54:40 discusses Virgin Records' first release, Tubular Bells, in 1973. This album had 1800 overdubs and sold 18 million copies. The correct answer is "Virgin" as it is the record label mentioned in the given information.

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Ray Davies, the lead singer and songwriter of the band The Kinks, is quoted in the video as saying "Looking at a person's LP collection is like looking into the person's soul." This suggests that the correct answer is The Kinks, as they are the band that Ray Davies is associated with.

In the video, it is mentioned that at 2:00, there was a transition from a singles driven market to the Long Playing album format. This transition was helped by an album released in 1963 that consisted of 13 original songs. The correct answer for the artist who released this album is Bob Dylan.

At 18:00, the video reveals that albums outsold singles in 1967 for the first time in both the US and UK. This suggests that prior to 1967, singles were the dominant format for music sales. However, in 1967, albums gained popularity and surpassed singles in terms of sales. This shift in consumer preference and purchasing behavior marked a significant milestone in the music industry.

The video at 28:30 discusses how Miles Davis reached young people with his album Bitches Brew and how he emulated Jimi Hendrix's style and album covers.

The video at 5:10 discusses longer songs on albums and how "Blonde on Blonde" becomes one of the first double albums released.

The video at 11:10 discusses the disc jockey named John Peel and his broadcasting off the coast of Britain.

At 13:00 in the video, Geoff Emerick is mentioned as recording the first full concept album for the band. The only band mentioned in the options is The Beatles, so it can be inferred that the correct answer is The Beatles.

The correct answer is George Martin. The video at 14:40 discusses how George Martin turns the studio into an instrument. George Martin was a renowned music producer and arranger, best known for his work with The Beatles. He was known for his innovative and experimental approach to music production, often using the studio itself as a creative tool.

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The correct answer is "The Sex Pistols". The video at 1:15:00 discusses how their 1977 release "Never Mind The Bollocks" started the punk movement and reached the number one position in the UK.

The video mentions that in 1974, more money was spent by consumers on records than on movies or sports. It also discusses how large record labels became corporate entities.

The correct answer is EMI. At 1:02:10 in the video, it is explained that the "20 Golden Greats" series from the label EMI helps them stay financially stable without incurring new recording costs.

At 45:15 in the video, it is mentioned that someone had 7 consecutive LPs (albums) that reached number 1 in the US. The correct answer is Elton John, as he is known for his successful music career and has achieved this feat of having 7 consecutive number 1 albums in the US.

The correct answer is Motown. At 32:50 in the video, it is discussed how Motown, the label known for its singles, changes their tune with the album What's Going On.

The correct answer is 14, Fourteen. The explanation for this answer is not available.

The correct answer is Walkman. At 1:21:15 in the video, it is explained how the Walkman changed the listening habits of consumers. The Walkman was a portable cassette player introduced by Sony in the late 1970s, allowing people to listen to music on the go. It revolutionized the way people consumed music, providing a more personal and portable experience compared to traditional cassette players.

The video at 1:20:50 discusses how profits took a downturn in 1979 due to the arrival of computer games and other forms of entertainment.

The correct answer is "The Jefferson Airplane." The video at 5:55 discusses LSD in the 1966 San Francisco scene, specifically mentioning the band "The Jefferson Airplane."

At 1:07:20 in the video, it is discussed how the band Boston's eponymous debut release starts the trend of "Polished Melodic Rock."

The correct answer is soundtracks, soundtrak, Saturday night fever, and Grease. The question is asking about the biggest selling albums in 1978, and the answer options are all related to soundtracks. "Soundtracks" refers to albums that contain the music from a movie or television show. "Soundtrak" is a misspelling of "soundtrack." "Saturday night fever" and "Grease" are both popular soundtracks from 1978. Therefore, all of the answer options are correct.

In 1981, MTV emerged and groups started writing songs with videos in mind as it became part of the art form. This suggests that the video being referred to in the question discusses the significance of MTV and its impact on the music industry during that time.