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*Born in Canada, this artist played with a band by the name of the Devrons before joining the group that ultimately gained world-wide popularity. Spending 10 years with that band, his departure meant the start of his solo career. Name the artist...
*We'll play a track written by this U.K. band's guitarist.singer who shared that it was inspired by a real person, but one that shall go nameless. What the artist discovered was that the song's title and message was actually a common experience for many people. That did not stop the woman, for whom the song was written from suing the band for royalties for hinting the song may be about her. Name the band and extra credit for the song title... *This rocking lady's debut album in 1975 inspired a generation of female rockers, but her 1988 album sounded like she'd been listening to later Pretender's albums (A good thing BTW) and taking tips from Chrissie Hynde, one of her spiritual sisters. Shortly after the release of this album...a retreat from the public eye until later in the 90's. Born in Chicago and raised a Jehovah's Witness, she eventually gave up on organized religion feeling it too confining. Name the artist... *When this group began singing together in the late 60's, they could bring shivers to the spines of even the hardest rock cynics. And when the group reunited for a 1994 album, cynics became even more cynical. After all, how could the group ever top their past accomplishments? Name the band whose singing defied the aging process... BATTLE OF THE BANDS Back in the High Life Again by Steve Winwood vs Running On Empty by Jackson Browne ANSWERS 1. Burton Cummings 2. The Moody Blues, Your Wildest Dreams 3. Patti Smith 4. Crosby, Stills & Nash Battle of the Bands : Jackson Browne won the Battle with 56% of the votes
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*This Virginia born artist scored box office gold with this track, a continuation from his previous hit that shared similar success. This song is about a failed southern romance between two people who enjoy the rainfall and spent a lot of intimate time in it. However, now that she's gone, the singer mourns her loss and is reminded of her whenever he hears rain. Name the artist and extra credit for the name of the track...
*This artist's ex-wife readily admits and claims this particular song was written for her. The artist is actually non-committal about her claim. He wrote this song with the intention of giving it to Elvis Presley, who reportedly refused it. Elvis passed away 2 years later. The artist then recorded it in 1975 himself. Name the British artist... *This artist got an excellent start to a most incredible music career in the 60's and 70's as a member of a number of exceptional bands. But...he then struggled a bit trying to find success as a solo artist. Teaming with a lyricist who had written songs for Barry Manilow, B.B. King, Joe Cocker and The Crusaders, made the difference for the songs released on his 1980 album, a keepsake for his legion of fans. Name the artist... *Ever hear of a group engaging the talents of six different vocalists for an album of 8 tracks? Such was the case on this group's 1978 album. The track we'll enjoy teaches that our souls are our most important asset. This from a band who specialized in presenting such messages with their music. Name the band... BATTLE OF THE BANDS Bad Company by Bad Company vs Magic Carpet Ride by Steppenwolf ANSWERS 1. Bruce Hornsby & The Range, Mandolin Rain 2, David Bowie…Golden Years 3. Steve Winwood 4. The Alan Parsons Project Battle of the Bands : Steppenwolf won the Battle with 56% of the votes *This 1984 album was released on January 9th of the year, ending (by 9 days) this American rock band's streak of releasing one album every year since 1978. The single released first from this album was the band's first track to get much attention on pop radio and is by far, their biggest hit (and only chart topper). The album was recorded at the band's frontman studio in California. Name the band and extra credit for the name of the song...
*Much like another artist, David Bowie, considered a contemporary of his, this artist consolidated his glam-era success with a covers album, his first full solo effort even while his band was going full steam. This Brit touched on everything from Motown to early jazz standards on the album, released in 1973. Name the artist... *The 1979 album release found this legendary artist writing new music as a born-again Christian, hence the religious theme that appears in our chosen track. The song was awarded a Grammy Award for Best Rock vocal Performance by a Male in 1980. Name the artist and extra credit for the name of the track performed at the 1980 Grammy ceremony... *A fine example of the 'Southern California Sound' was a mix of country, folk and rock that this band became known for. The track also contained melancholy lyrics all wrapped in sweet melody, another attribute of the band's early songs. The story of the song is one where the singer is left longing for a woman and trying to make sense of it. Name the band and extra credit for the name of the song... BATTLE OF THE BANDS You’ve Got A Friend by James Taylor vs You Can Call Me Al by Paul Simon ANSWERS 1. Van Halen, Jump 2. Bryan Ferry 3. Bob Dylan, Gotta Serve Somebody 4. Eagles, Take It To The Limit Battle of the Bands : James Taylor won the Battle by a single vote *This band (of teenagers at the time) from Hertfordshire, England recorded this huge hit in 1964 after they won a talent contest that led to a recording session. The song tells the story of an alluring woman who won't be tied down to one man. Most follow-on releases bombed, but Al Kooper of Blood, Sweat & Tears fame heard them and orchestrated a U.S. contract for the group. Name the band...
*This band (actually a duo) always thought their ballad compositions to be their strength, and then this song, their only real hit, happened in 1970. The duo actually wrote the song at a Los Angeles coffeehouse, an environment they frequently performed in. The song's title describes an all too common occurrence for musicians of that time. Name the band and extra credit for the name of the track... *1970 also gave us this song, that not unlike many others is quite metaphorical and fairly heady stuff at the time. The song explores themes of love, strategy and the complexities of relationships through the metaphor of a card game. The song comes from the debut solo album of an artist previously part of a most incredible super group. Name the artist and extra credit for the name of the song... *It wasn't until this artist's 3rd album in 1972, that saw him catapulted to superstardom. The double album was entirely him! He wrote, recorded, produced and played all the instruments. (How is that even possible?) Amazing! Certainly a few other artists have done the same, but this collection of 25 songs put this artist into star status! Name the artist... BATTLE OF THE BANDS Sharp Dressed Man by ZZ Top vs Werewolves Of London by Warren Zevon ANSWERS 1. The Zombies 2. Brewer and Shipley, One Toke Over The Line 3. Stephen Stills, Black Queen 4. Todd Rundgren Battle of the Bands : Warren Zevon won the Battle with 53% of the votes *A U.K. band that is known for their cerebral lyrical approach and their storytelling prowess penned a song that seemingly dons an innocuous facade. But I understand...you need more! The title and their constant references leave little doubt of just how to connect with 'the soul' of the song, something that many did with this artist in the decade of the 50's. This is a fun one...Name the band and extra credit for the name of the song...
*This Brit band released their 1st album for a new label in February of 1977. They had basically and almost officially gone off the radar since their huge Top Ten Hit in 1970. This album got them pushed into the start of one of rock's greatest comebacks and launched a successful 'arena rock' phase that even they did not see coming. Another fun one...Name the band... *Once upon a time there was a painter most aptly named Neon Park. He became best known for the images that strongly defined covers for nearly every album by this excellent group. A band that has entertained us well since the decade of the 70's. An amazing 1973 album had a rather incredible distinction. It fell short of reaching out to the wider public...but the truth is...the wider public failed to reach out to it! Nice! Name the band... *One needs to invent new adjectives for this artist. That, with all his diversity, he could come out with an album that has the ability not only to entertain, but to make you think...mission accomplished with his 1992 album. One could easily consider this a concept album as we ponder, society, the health of the planet...he is worried about what will be left for grandchildren. You've loved him in multiple bands...or solo just as well. Name the artist... BATTLE OF THE BANDS Cinnamon Girl by Neil Young vs Centerfield by John Fogerty ANSWERS 1. Dire Straits, Calling Elvis 2. Kinks 3. Little Feat 4. Joe Walsh Battle of the Bands : John Fogerty won the Battle by a single vote *The movie Detroit Rock City has a scene where one of the characters escapes from the boarding school his mother had taken him to and heads for a Kiss concert at Detroit. The soundtrack for the film included this track that was also used in a 2017 commercial for Sonos home audio equipment. Name the song and the band that provided the track...
*the writer/producer of this 1967 song employed the riff from his song's chorus to create a bass line opening which is as identifiable as 'Sunshine Of Your Love' would become14 months after the release of this classic. It turned out to be this group's 2nd top five hit in March of 1967, The track was almost as short as The Box Tops, The Letter at 2 minutes, 8 seconds. Name the band and extra credit for the name of the song... *This British pop artist came across the pond to Memphis to record her first US-produced album. It did not go well as when she was told she was recording in the same studio, using the same microphone as Aretha Franklin, she froze. How could she possibly perform where one of her greatest influencers did previously? Name the artist... *The writer of this great song was, in his opinion, a heartfelt song of devotion, but claims the inspiration for the song is no longer recalled in his memory bank. He's not overly concerned about that fact as he says many songs are created without any specific moments of divine inspiration. He suspects the song comes courtesy of early life moments of reflection and thoughts that he could be a better person. Name the 1972 song and the band (named after actual band members)... BATTLE OF THE BANDS Can’t Get It Out Of My Head by Electric Light Orchestra vs I Wouldn’t Want To Be Like You by Alan Parsons Project ANSWERS 1. Jailbreak, Thin Lizzy 2. Tommy James And The Shondells, I Think We're Alone Now 3. Dusty Springfield 4. From The Beginning, Emerson, Lake & Palmer Battle of the Bands : Alan Parsons Project won the Battle with 54% of the votes *There have been more than a few brother combinations in bands...Brian, Dennis Wilson, Steve & Muff Winwood, The Everlys, Ray & Dave Davies, Duane & Gregg Allman and the Fogerty Brothers...we could go on and on. This West coast band had brothers who debuted with an eponymous album in 2004. Name the band...
*This artist grew up in Virginia...not exactly where one would expect a song about racial and economic tolerance to originate...but these values were ingrained in him. He cut a song in 1986 that deals with the Civil Rights Movement in the U.S. The track had unique appeal...grown-ups loved it and their kids could tolerate it as it climbed nicely on charts important to both age groups. Name the artist and extra credit if you can name the song. *A 1977 track contains words that are often a trite cliche used for comic effect. The song's writer and frontman of the band shared the song to be about the elusive nature of love. The song tracks a relationship from its start to an inevitable finish...all due to words unspoken. Name the band and extra credit for the name of the track... *This great artist never got the chance to follow through on his plan to visit Prince Edward Island. The next best thing was to link it to one of the final songs he recorded. He had a friend, a fellow singer/songwriter who had stayed at his house. The friend then extended an invitation to visit his home on the Island...something that time simply did not allow. Name the artist... BATTLE OF THE BANDS So Far Away by Carole King vs Raised On Robbbery by Joni Mitchell ANSWERS 1. Los Lonely Boys 2. Bruce Hornsby, The Way It Is 3. Meatloaf, Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad 4. Jimmy Buffett Battle of the Bands : Carole King won the Battle with 53% of the votes *Few singer/songwriters are as individual and eclectic as this artist, a vocalist with a most expressive and smoky instrument. As a composer she can weave jazz, folk and even R & B into songs with a distinct pop sensibility. Her debut album in 1979 included the track most folks associate with her. Name the artist and extra credit for the name of the song...
*This 1983 album by a most significant L.A. artist included a song often mistaken for social satire on 80's materialism, but that was not the artist's intentions. It was actually about nuclear detente and the way world leaders play games with the lives of innocent citizens. Ex-Fleetwood Mac guitarist Rick Vito contributed to this track. Name the artist and extra credit for the name of the song... *We'll play a track from 1968, one that predates Willie Nelson's song of the same title by 12 years. It's a forlorn bluesy tune about a lonely traveler and this version actually outcharted Nelson's (#20) popular version as it climbed to #16. The original version actually started as a 7 minute track with extended harmonica and guitar solos...but as we all know...radio stations back then were wussies who wouldn't play 7 minute songs. Name the band and extra credit for the name of the track... *An artist who in the last decade has helped push country to americana classification released a song in 2020 that bitterly addresses his former romantic partner. This mournful ballad opens with a somber piano line performed by former Heartbreaker keyboardist, Benmont Tench. Recorded partly in the vibe-creating Muscle Shoals, AL makes it even more worthy of inclusion in this evening's 5th segment. Name the artist... BATTLE OF THE BANDS Right Place, Wrong Time by Dr John vs Everybody's Talkin' by Harry Nilsson ANSWERS 1. Rickie Lee Jones…Chuck E’s In Love 2. Jackson Browne…Lawyers In Love 3. Canned Heat…On The Road Again 4. Chris Stapleton Battle of the Bands : Harry Nilsson won the Battle with 51% of the votes * This American mid-western artist was the subject of a compilation album that Sony Music executives thought was long overdue and needed to be created. It turned out to be the very best of his first 3 albums with music that leaned toward his softer and more country-oriented side. This great artist was taken from us in 2007 at 56 years of age. Name the artist...
*When this artist was 44 years old in 1994 he released his second and greatest solo album. Largely considered a crucial entry into his overall catalog, the songwriting is personal and intuitive. A combination of blues, country, folk and pop are connected by roads, both literal and figurative, that led him to where he found himself: lonely, middle-aged and digging through his consciousness trying to find what was lost. Name the artist and extra credit for the name of the album... *After his debut album in 1970, this prolific artist released an album a year from 1973 to 1977, culminating with his commercial and artistic breakthrough album that sealed his persona for the balance of a career and lifetime. We'll dig into the next album (his 7th) as he teamed with a new high-profile manager who is uniquely dressed and spread across the gatefold of the LP.. Name the artist and real kudos should you know the name of his new manager... *This artist's epic career is nothing short of legendary, with a discography that spans decades and genres. His 1989 release would be a true departure from much of his 80's output and one that would ultimately return him to the top of the charts. The focus of the album? The R & B sounds of the 60's and 70's as he paid homage to a bygone era that he desired to bring to a new audience. Name the artist and extra credit for the name of the album... BATTLE OF THE BANDS Legend In My Living Room by Annie Lennox vs Constant Craving by k. d. lang ANSWERS 1. Dan Fogelberg 2. Tom Petty, Wildflowers 3. Jimmy Buffett, Irving Azoff 4. Elton John, Sleeping With The Past Battle of the Bands : k. d. lang won the Battle with 53% of the votes *We'll enjoy a great song written by a trio of folks that included Phil Spector. It was actually written for a most popular group at the time, The Ronettes who first recorded it in 1966. But another group latched on to it and had even greater success with it. Name the group, one that idolized the talents of Phil Spector and extra credit for the name of the song, the most popular version recorded and released in 1969...
*If one goes to the Pacific Ocean, how can one not stare out over the vastness of it all and be somewhat mesmerized? Not many folks however think about doing a '180' and creating an entire album of music inspired by that move. Name the artist and extra credit for the name of the album.... *From 1981-1993, this artist successfully juggled a solo career and membership in a famous, quite successful band. 1993 was the year of the complete transition to a solo career, one that found the artist taking a fairly rootsy approach and avoiding the type of high-tech production gloss one typically heard in the 90's music scene. Name the artist and extra credit for the name of the former group... *Inspiration for this classic hit from the late 60's came from the Boys Town community formed in 1917 by Catholic priest, Father Edward Flanagan in Omaha, Nebraska. How this ended up being a huge hit for a group of the British Invasion is even more intriguing. Name the band that recorded and released it in 1969 and extra credit for the name of the track... BATTLE OF THE BANDS Tell Me Why by Neil Young vs Love The One You’re With by Steven Stills ANSWERS 1 Beach Boys, I Can Hear Music 2. Jackson Browne, Looking East 3. Stevie Nicks, Fleetwood Mac 4. The Hollies, He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother Battle of the Bands : Steven Stills won the Battle with 55% of the votes |
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