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*This excellent 1976 song needed some Spanish guitar and it came from an unlikely source. The artist had hired a piano player for the session for this Alan Parsons produced album, when Parsons declared that Spanish guitar would work nicely. The problem came that they didn't think they had anyone who could play the instrument until the piano player shared...he could do it...and do it...he did. Name the artist, the song and extra credit for the name of the Spanish guitar contributor...
*This excellent track from 1967 is sung from the perspective of a child addressing an unnamed man. The vocals and music border on idyllic and a bit of subtle darkness, typical of the songwriter's style. The artist is not really one to explain his lyrics, choosing to encourage listeners to form their own opinions. Name the artist and the band that released this song. Oh, and extra credit for the name of the song... *This 1974 album by this progressive British band came after 2 chart-topping efforts. The album saw a return to standard length songs following the two epic-length pieces. Name the band... *As some would say, a change is as good as a holiday and a change in musical direction is either going to make you...or break you. After stints with two, excellent 70's Irish bands, this artist became a most awesome and accomplished solo blues artist. Name the artist... BATTLE OF THE BANDS Hey Joe by Jimi Hendrix. vs Outside Woman Blues by Cream ANSWERS 1. Al Stewart, On The Border, Peter White 2. Buffalo Springfield, Neil Young, I Am A Child 3. Jethro Tull 4. Gary Moore Battle of the Bands : Jimi Hendrix. won the Battle with 56% of votes
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* A 1991 album by this legendary singer/songwriter came with a most considerable cast of invited contributors. They included members of Tom Petty's Heartbreakers, an Everly brother, Bonnie Raitt and the Boss, Mr. Springsteen. The artist in question was 24 at the time of his 1st album release in 1971. Name the artist...
*This artist was inducted into the Rock & Roll HOF in 2020 as part of a group he was with in the 70's. He did not record a solo album until 2022 and he had some excellent help from Clint Black, Jonny Lang and Michael McDonald. Name the artist and extra credit for the band he was with for the HOF induction... *2012 was the year of release of an album that if you were not listening to...you should have been. One of the best releases of that year, the album displayed great instrumentation, brilliant harmonies and first rate songwriting. Name the band that screams 'Americana' ... *Like many other rock artists whose careers began in the late '60's, by the early '90's this artist was struggling to find his place in contemporary music. Being a legendary guitarist aside, he struggled through a series of unfortunate events that affected his ability to create. A 1992 release changed it all. Name the artist... BATTLE OF THE BANDS Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Tears For Fears vs Games People Play by Alan Parsons Project ANSWERS 1. John Prine 2. Jeff 'Skunk' Baxter 3. Zac Brown Band 4. Eric Clapton Battle of the Bands : Tears For Fears won the Battle with 51% of votes *This artist's 1986 album saw him move to a more political direction in his songwriting. He gave voice to a particularly maligned Midwest cause expressing their burdens with a number of songs. That said, the track we'll enjoy is more of a romantic story set against a musical backdrop...typical of his earlier work. Name the artist and extra credit for the name of tha album...
*This big hit from 1984 is a fine bit of melancholy written from the perspective of a guy who's watching a woman (whom he presumably used to date), going down the tubes, trying to get her to take a hard look at what's going on in her life. The band's famous frontman and lead singer didn't take the lead vocals on it. The band's bass player handled it quite nicely. Name the band and extra credit for the name of the song... *This 1977 track makes mention of references of two institutions of higher learning, one was on purpose...the other was not about a school at all...but about a person. Name the band. Name the song...and extra credit if you can name the person the group was going for with the reference... *By 1997 this incredible band that made their huge splash in the late 60's and early 70's, prior to trending to solo careers...was a group without a label thanks to a perceived artistic slump. No real problem as they were able to pay for their own studio time and cut a beauty of an album in 1999. It was epic to have all 4 members back together. Name the band... BATTLE OF THE BANDS Gold Dust Woman by Fleetwood Mac vs Running On Empty by Jackson Browne ANSWERS 1. John Mellencamp Scarecrow 2. The Cars Drive 3. Steely Dan Deacon Blues Deacon Jones 4. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Battle of the Bands : Jackson Browne won the Battle with 53% of votes *In 2017, a couple of incredible blues artists collaborated for the very first time and upon listening...all thought...what took so long? The album then went on to garner the Grammy for Best Contemporary Blues album that year. Name the two artists...
*A band that formed in New York City in 1965 had two members that moved on to another band 2 years later. One of those members actually started the new American band, cut the epic debut album and then split within the year due to 'creative differences' existing in the band at the time. Name the artist that founded the new band (can you name it?) and extra credit for the name of the musician that joined him... *Can you imagine that the Beatles created albums that sponsored negative, even hostile reviews. An album that was recorded, but not immediately released was turned over to Phil Spector to do some post-production additions, including strings. That alone, started the tirade of criticism. Name the Beatles album... *Imagine the resume as of 1977 of this artist...an incredible number of hits with 5 different bands (obviously short stints with each) and 4 rather epic solo albums. Those accomplishments all combined to create an album considered to be his 'magnus opus', something not lightly thrown out there casually. Name the artist and extra credit for the name of the 1977 release... BATTLE OF THE BANDS So Far Away by Dire Straits vs Refugee by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. ANSWERS 1. Taj Mahal & Keb Mo 2, Al Kooper Blood, Sweat & Tears Steve Katz 3. Let It Be 4. Eric Clapton Slowhand Battle of the Bands : Dire Straits won the Battle with 51% of votes *This current artist has a comfort zone and its name is country soul. Mixing a bit of blues into the equation makes his music even more intriguing. On his 2023 album, it became a family affair as his wife joined in with some keyboard and harmony vocals. Yep, Happy Wife, Happy Life! Name the artist...
*Offering music that is carefree and relaxed, this artist on his 1994 album.emphasizes a strong connection to nature and a desire for simplicity...a kind of 'embracing the beauty of the moment' kind of vibe. In actuality that was something that came through in much of his musical portfolio and with his legion of fans that had their own name. Name the artist... *This band, originating in Georgia, took to Memphis with their 2004 album and this track in particular. The song recounts the celebrated Sun Records label and the 'Million Dollar Quartet', that included Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and this artist whose name appears in the title of the song. The artist was the 1st of the 4 to sell a million records and received a nice gift as a result. Name the band and the 4th artist they sang about... *With his 2000 album, this incredible singer/songwriter/guitarist clearly stated his purpose for its release...to secure his own master recordings for these songs of his. As the artist had obviously aged, a number of the songs on the album dealt with aging, including the track we'll enjoy this evening. Name the legendary singer/songwriting artist... BATTLE OF THE BANDS Diamond Girl by Seals & Crofts vs Try A Little Tenderness by Three Dog Night ANSWERS 1. Chris Stapleton 2. Jimmy Buffett 3. Drive-By Truckers Singing about Carl Perkins 4. John Prine Battle of the Bands : Three Dog Night won the Battle with 51% of votes *This 1970 song for a West Coast band should have logically been the title track of their 3rd album. It didn't happen. The album was released with the title, but the song actually didn't get released until the band's 5th album two years later. Name the band and extra credit for the name of the song...
*After the success of its 1969 self-titled debut, this group struggled mightily with its demons and by 1972, their past had caught up with its present. Drug addiction of one member was one of many problems along with constant bickering of the issues of control, foretold of their ultimate breakup with minimal and occasional reunions. One reunion came from a third studio album in 1982. Name the band... *This incredible artist from a number of bands in the 60's started his solo career later in that decade with a debut album full of acoustic, folk-like arrangements. He followed it up with a 2nd album, an electric rock set with his backing band.. His 3rd effort in 1970 mixed the two composition styles. Name the artist... *An Eagles song from 1974 is considered by the writers (Don Henley, Glenn Frey and J.D. Souther) to be the most misunderstood break up song in modern day time. The song is played at weddings and anywhere else one wants to demonstrate affection...and that is quite humorous to them. This song, the band's 1st #1 hit for them, is a '180' departure from the way it has been played for decades. Name the song... BATTLE OF THE BANDS Lonesome Loser by Little River Band vs Overkill by Men At Work ANSWERS 1. The Doors, Waiting For The Sun 2. Crosby, Stills & Nash 3. Neil Young 4. Best Of My Love Battle of the Bands : Men At Work won the Battle with 53% of votes *Husband and wife songwriters, Felice and Boudleaux Bryant wrote most of this related duo's songs in the early days of rock. Their stylings went beyond that group though, with songs written for Bob Dylan, Elvis and Buddy Holly. The track we'll play was the first of four U.S. #1 hits for the artists. Name the artists...
*This British Isles band's 2nd album in 1974 also would go on to become known as 'The White Album' (despite The Beatles original assumption of the title). It turned out to be one of the breeziest, greasiest funk statements ever to appear on a record at that time. Name the band... *40 years ago we received a most epic classic album....one that yielded 4 smash hit singles for this British band that formed in the 70's. The album was considered a bit of a masterpiece with its blend of poignant songwriting, intricate guitar work and state-of-the-art production. Name the band and extra credit for the name of the album... *Enlisting Black Keys own Dan Auerbach as producer for this recent Carolina's artist album turned out to be most excellent. Playing through the tracks, one gets a taste of greats, Neil Young, The Allman Brothers Band, Chris Stapleton with a little bit of Otis Redding tossed in for good measure. Showcasing the artist's complete musical chops we enjoy some excellent guitar work in addition to vocals worthy of the 5th Segment. Name the artist... BATTLE OF THE BANDS Work To Do by Average White Band vs Burnin' Down The House by Talking Heads ANSWERS 1. The Everly Brothers 2. Average White Band 3. Dire Straits, Brothers In Arms 4. Marcus King Battle of the Bands : Talking Heads won the Battle with 53% of votes *A terrific singer/songwriter released an eponymous album in 1970 that included a song that resonates with listeners through its poignant lyrics and distinct musical style. Blending folk and rock influences, the lyrics encourage any listener to take a moment, reflect on their experiences and confront their own emotions. Neme the artist and the metaphorical song from that album...
*This artist did exceptionally well in the 60's and 70's with his bands, but struggled a bit to find success as a solo artist early on. He then teamed with a very successful lyricist who had written songs for Barry Manilow, B.B. King, Joe Cocker and The Crusaders. They ended up co-writing most of the songs for a 1980 album that became a huge hit. Name the artist and extra credit for the name of the album... *A ballad created by the epic late 60's/early 70's band was originally recorded by a band named The 31st of February. The writer thought so little of it that he sold the publishing right to it to buy a plane ticket. It was revived for an incredible 1972 album. The song conjures up a reference to legendary blues artist, Robert Johnson who sold his soul to the devil in a certain location. Name the artist, the band and extra credit for the song title... *There is a kind of comfort knowing this artist is still making music, both solo and with a band, enlisting exceptional band members with which he's played show after show, made album after alsum for nearly 3 decades. His voice, guitar and songs recalls the blues and rock of the late 60's and 70's, yet he presents it all with a modern punch that makes them sound contemporary. Name the artist... BATTLE OF THE BANDS Long Cool Woman IN A Black Dress by The Hollies vs These Eyes by Guess Who ANSWERS 1. Stephen Stills Sit Yourself Down 2. Steve Winwood Arc Of A Diver 3. Greg Allman The Allman Brothers Band Melissa 4. Warren Haynes Battle of the Bands : Guess Who won the Battle with 54% of votes *Autry DeWalt was his real name, but when he fronted his band in the 60's, he was known by another name. He was a saxophone player who made his debut on this 1965 hit and was forced into handling the vocals as well when the singer who was assigned to the session didn't show up. The band didn't expect the song woulld make the cut for an album, but Motown producers liked it and left it in. Name the band and extra credit for the name of the song which was also a dance...
*This excellent American artist is many things, but predictable is not one of them. His solo career came in fits and starts with waits as long as a decade separating solo albums. When records did arrive...they ranged from brilliant to bewildering. We'll dip into a 2004 album recorded in L.A. with excellent studio veterans giving it a sweet county-tinged acoustic feel. Name the artist... *The 60's were great for this British band, but those days were long gone by 1986 and the band members weren't young anymore. That's not to say they weren't smart however. as they continued to move further and further from their orchestral and classical roots toward a modern 80's sound. This album kind of got them back in the spotlight of the Top Ten in the U.S. and spawned 2 hit singles. Name the band... *Fleetwood Mac had many hit songs, but surprisingly, this song from their eponymous album in 1975 wasn't one of them...but it is a beauty. Part of the reason might be because the band chose never to perform this song live. The song opens with a gentle invitation, as the narrator beckons their partner to come closer, with the hope of intimacy. Name the song... BATTLE OF THE BANDS Angel From Montgomery by John Prine vs Carolina On My Mind by James Taylor ANSWERS 1. Jr. Walker & The All Stars, Shotgun 2. John Fogerty 3. Moody Blues 4. Warm Ways Battle of the Bands : James Taylor won the Battle with 54% of votes *This Down Under band started as a duo in 1979 brought us their 1st number 1 hit in 1982. The duo was discovered by a CBS representative who immediately signed them. The album from which our track will be played held the #1 position for 15 weeks, a record at the time for longest stay at that position for a debut album. Name the band and extra credit for the name of the song...
*This West Coast band formed in Los Angeles in 1971 and released their 2nd single in 1972. The track was written by a band member who started writing the song as a member of The Flying Burrito Brothers. The song was meant to portray the subject woman, not so much as devilish, but as more of a seductress. Name the band, the writer and extra credit for the name of the song... *This great song released in 1983 by a West Coast artist is steeped in historical reference including a John Keats 1819 poem and a 1934 novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Those references became the title of the track...a song about the wonders of love. Name the artist and the track... *This American band had just broken through to superstardom when they released their 8th studio album in 1978, cementing their position as one of the biggest groups of arena rock. The upheaval that took place in the musicians' lives as a result of their sudden stardom, after a long struggle and a string of failures, provided the catalyst for a rather successful follow-up record. Name the band... BATTLE OF THE BANDS September by Earth, Wind & Fire vs Do You Like That? by Tower of Power ANSWERS 1. Men At Work, Who Can It Be Now? 2. Eagles, Bernie Leadon, Witchy Woman 3. Jackson Browne, Tender is The Night 4. Styx Battle of the Bands : Earth, Wind & Fire won the Battle with 59% of votes |
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