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*This 1966 song was actually a cover from a 1965 recording by The Vogues. While the Vogues recorded it back then, their version wasn't released until 1996. But the great American band's 1966 release we'll enjoy this evening spent 12 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was described as a "rocker with a surf in' sound in the vocal". Name the band and extra credit for the name of the track...
*The second album for this American soft rock band released in 1970 produced the band's first big hit. The track is a bit saucy as it finds a guy propositioning a lady with suggestive commentary. The title and the song was definitely ambiguous, enough so that censors cleared it for radio play. Name the band and extra credit for the name of the song... *After the success of this band's self-titled debut in 1969, the trio struggled mightily with its demons and by 1982, they got it together enough to release a new album. Egos, drugs and issues of control got resolved with the help of outsiders brought in to make the album, something that would also promote a few additional albums going forward. Name the band... *This serious artist lamented and acknowledged the fact that there is danger in seeming too serious following the release of his 9th album in 1989. No stranger to expressing politics, he ultimately made a point of drifting away from such matters in order to appeal to a much larger audience. Name the artist... BATTLE OF THE BANDS Hitch A Ride by Boston vs Lonely Ol’ Night by John Mellencamp ANSWERS 1. The Turtles. You Baby 2. Bread. Gonna Make It With You 3. Crosby, Stills & Nash 4. Jackson Browne Battle of the Bands : Boston won the Battle with 52% of votes
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*This artist was enrolled in the George Porter, Jr. Academy Of Funk as a member of the Runnin' Pardners late in the 20th century. What's been produced since then...really incredible stuff. Singing, Songwriting Keyboardist with a personal connection to this station. Name the artist...extra credit for identifying the connection...
*For those who enjoyed last Sunday, your hint is that we're dipping into the album from which the requested most excellent track came from...IronMan last week. Name the artist...extra credit for the name of the album. And for those unable to make last week...This epic artist became a true superstar with a 1972 release, but followed it up the next year with an album that yielded 2 big time airplay hits. Name the artist and name any album in the extensive portfolio... Have fun...as there are multiple ways to solve this mystery... *A self-titled debut album for this artist made it clear he was one of the most gifted and idiosyncratic talents to emerge in country music in the 80's. And then things got real serious with a 1987 album...one that gave the artist the opportunity to indulge in his fondness for jazz & blues flavors. is he country anymore? Name the artist... *This 1970 track from a band that featured a seriously physically large guitarist/vocalist and a member that would go on to produce an album for Cream. Name the band and extra credit for the names of the aforementioned band members... BATTLE OF THE BANDS Holding Back The Years by Simply Red vs All I Need Is A Miracle by Mike & The Mechanics ANSWERS 1. John 'Papa' Gros Live interview and show with The LooneyMan 2. Elton John Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player 3. Lyle Lovett 4. Mountain Leslie West & Felix Pappalardi Battle of the Bands : Mike & The Mechanics won the Battle with 58% of votes *So much music is the result of influences, and this 1973 song had more than a few. Comic books, movies and German photographer, Helmut Newton were just a few for the man that wrote this one. He'd always had a wacky science fiction idea about a futuristic rock & roll band of androids fronted by androgynous kind of Helmut Newton style beauty, something that got depicted on this double album's cover art. Name the writer, the artist who performed the song and extra credit for the name of the song...
*It's easy to see why radio listeners loved this band in the 70's and a bit beyond, but why critics kind of hated them. The band's rock studio chops allowed them to play any current pop style at the drop of a hi-hat...one minute prog rock, the next, hard rock and then a bit of funky R& B. All this from a band that also had plenty of credits as session musicians for any number of others, including Steely Dan, Boz Scaggs, George Benson and even Micharl Jackson. Name the band... *A debut album for this artist in 1979 established him as part of the camp of angry, intelligent young new wavers (think Elvis Costello, Graham Parker types), artists who approached pop with a sardonic attitude and tense, aggressive energy of punk. An ode to dying print media...name the artist and extra credit for the name of the song we'll enjoy... *One of this outstanding North of the border artist's greatest songs is about the breakup of his first marriage, a rather common theme that showed up in other songs of his as well. He blamed himself for the failure and he was correct in doing so. He carries the weight of empathy for his 1st wife as he is tormented by the breakdown. Name the artist and extra credit for the name of the song... BATTLE OF THE BANDS Hold On Loosely by 38 Special vs Heard It In A Love Song by Marshall Tucker Band ANSWERS 1. Bernie Taupin, Elton John, Bennie & The Jets 2. Toto 3. Joe Jackson, Sunday Papers 4. Gordon Lightfoot, If You Could Read My Mind Battle of the Bands : Marshall Tucker Band won the Battle with 53% of votes * Many songs make liberal use of metaphor in the lyrics, but rarely is a song title a direct metaphor, which is the case here with this band's hit from 1978. It was the groups last Top Ten hit as the group actually transitioned from a glam rock scene for the more plush atmosphere of pop-driven music. Name the band and extra credit for the name of the track.
*This great U.S. band had considerable inspirations and influences. Consider the background and talents of just a few of the members and you'll probably hear a few strains of Buffalo Springfield, Eagles and say a Loggins and Messina kind of sound. Name the band... *Most definitely a part of the late-60's West Coast psychedelic blues revolution that was hipper than hip, this artist was also acutely aware of the British psychedelic movement that was swirling in directing where the future of music would go. This band's late 60's albums often got overlooked by the success and popularity of their 70's-80's output. Name the band... *When people complain about the overuse of the word, 'Supergroup', it's certainly not this band they are talking about. Formed in the 80's in California, they had a short, but quite memorable run. Name the band.... BATTLE OF THE BANDS Man On Your Mind by Little River Band vs Nothing Left To Lose by Alan Parsons Project ANSWERS 1. Sweet…Love Is like Oxygen 2. Poco 3. Steve Miller Band 4. The Traveling Wilburys Battle of the Bands : Alan Parsons Project won the Battle with 52% of votes *The standard-bearers of L.A.rock's second wave, this band was a streamlined hybrid of proven rock strategies. Their albums combined the rich vocal harmonies and jangly guitars of The Byrds, Jackson Browne's intimate confessionals and Randy Newman's acerbic character studies...all put together with the painstaking precision of Steely Dan. Name the band...
*This excellent band represented another entry into the 'rock & roll family band tree'. Three brothers rooted in rock & roll basics such as Chuck Berry, The Beatles with a little Ritchie Valens, Latin rhythm inspired sounds created by bands like Santana, they took a rightful spot amongst some of the most successful family band acts. Name the band... *This rather incredible band employed dense arrangements with deep bottom, penetrating guitar and varied keyboards (both piano and organ) on their 3rd album in 1970...a sound very much like their first 2 efforts. Several of the tracks on this album seemed to be metaphors for trouble the group was encountering...all of which finally led to their break up. Name the band... *This group's 4th million-selling album in 1978 placed two songs of opposing styles in the top 40, with the album going to #17. The song we'll enjoy is very zen-like as the singer tells the story of an old man who imparts some wisdom, asking her to look at an animal chasing an insect...a quite futile situation. Name the band and extra credit for the name of the song... BATTLE OF THE BANDS Shower The People by James Taylor vs Changes In Latitude, Changes In Attitude by Jimmy Buffett ANSWERS 1. Eagles 2. Los Lonely Boys 3. The Band 4. Heart, Dog & Butterfly Battle of the Bands : James Taylor won the Battle with 51% of votes *The 2nd single released from this artist's 3rd album in 1974 wasn't exactly a huge hit so much as it was a fan favorite and turned out to be a very important song for him. It talks about disappointment, but in a forgiving way.as it acknowledges that people are always looking for something in each other that they may not find...but that...is OK. Name this great singer/songwriter from California...
*This incredible artist who got first recognition as part of a west coast band in 1968 is truly musically complicated. From his jazz, R&B-influenced start, he defied genres, particularly releasing a 1976 album that endeared him to the increasing pop rock fans at the time. Releasing an album in 2013, he and some incredible session musicians he assembled gave us soft Jazz & R & B soul grooves.on an album named after a city. Name the artist and extra credit for the name of the album... *This artist released a hit single in 1971, something that was good enough to go all the way to #6 on the Billboard Hot 100. It is about a guy running into his girlfriend who was with another guy and asking if she still cares for him. Her answer follows as the artist pounds out some rather entertaining Hammond B-3 strains. This song may be something you know that pegs him as a 1-hit wonder. Name the artist... *In 1976 Paul Rodger's Free and Jim Morrison's Doors were defining rock music styles including psychedelia, but this band also made huge contributions to the changing music scene at the time, combining country with southern blues rock, creating the sub-genre, swamp rock. One of their big hits is on tap late into this evening's show. Name the band... BATTLE OF THE BANDS All About Soul by Billy Joel vs You Can Call Me Al by Paul Simon ANSWERS 1. Jackson Browne 2. Boz Scaggs, Memphis 3. Lee Michaels 4. Credence Clearwater Revival Battle of the Bands : Paul Simon won the Battle with 53% of votes * With her expressive soprano voice employing sudden alterations of volume and force, and her lyrical focus on Los Angeles street life, this artist comes on like the love child of say Laura Nyro and Tom Waits. We'll dip into her debut album from 1979, one that produced a big hit. We'll dig a bit deeper, however, for one that you'll be sure to enjoy. Name the artist...
*We'll play a title track from this band's last album in 1971, before the group's frontman passed away. The band released two more albums afterwards, both of which sold rather poorly. Name the band and the frontman... *For more than 50 years, this artist has entertained and gathered intense fan following from every corner of the U.S. and the world for that matter. His concerts always tended to sponsor a Mardi Gras party atmosphere wherever he performed. Name the artist... *This artist enjoyed two, six year stints as a member of a terrific band...the 2nd one ending in 2001. Although overshadowed for his songwriting prowess by his bandmates, he wrote or co-wrote some of the group's great tracks. More widely known for his fantastic guitar contributions, he released a wonderful compilation album this year...with a song that graces this evening's 5th segment. Name the artist... BATTLE OF THE BANDS White Rabbit by Jefferson Airplane vs L.A. Woman by The Doors ANSWERS 1. Rickie Lee Jones 2. The Doors…Jim Morrison 3. Jimmy Buffett 4. Don Felder Battle of the Bands : Jefferson Airplane won the Battle with 51% of votes by Mike Podsedly
I have seen both film versions of Wicked. I attended a performance of this musical at the Fox Theater in Atlanta several years earlier and was eager to compare the two. Of course the movie version does not have the set limitations of live stages and this movie is both colorful and elaborate. But the main thread for me are the songs. I experienced the same emotional response to certain of the songs in both venues. I learned that there is a term for this response, Frisson. Frisson in music is an intense, often pleasurable sensation that listeners feel, often described as a "chill" or "shiver down the spine." It can be triggered by specific moments in a piece of music that evoke a sudden emotional or physical reaction. The sensation typically manifests as goosebumps, a racing heartbeat, or a tingling feeling, especially when something in the music surprises, excites, or deeply moves the listener. Frisson is a deeply personal and often fleeting experience that arises from a combination of musical elements and emotional responses. It’s one of the reasons music can have such a profound effect on us, offering moments of catharsis, surprise, and joy. Whether it’s the shift in harmony, a powerful crescendo, or a particularly moving passage, the ability of music to create frisson is one of its most compelling qualities. Frisson in modern music, including in film, musicals, and rock, still relies on the same emotional triggers—sudden dynamic shifts, harmonic surprises, and powerful emotional content—but these genres use more contemporary techniques to elicit that spine-tingling reaction. Below are some notable examples of frisson in modern music. Film Music John Williams – Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (Opening Theme)
In classic rock, frisson is often created through powerful guitar solos, unexpected shifts in musical dynamics, and emotional vocal performances. These moments of intensity, whether through soaring instruments, unexpected musical turns, or raw emotion, continue to resonate with listeners, creating unforgettable musical experiences. Here are some examples where classic rock songs create that spine-tingling effect: 1. Led Zeppelin – “Stairway to Heaven”
Interestingly, not everyone experiences frisson - research suggests between 55-86% of people are susceptible to this response. Those who do experience it often find it occurs most intensely during their first few listens to a piece, though familiar music can still trigger the response when attention is focused on the experience. Broadway musicals excel at creating frisson through the combination of narrative context, lyrics, and musical climax. "Defying Gravity" from Wicked builds to its key change as the character embraces her power, while "One Day More" from Les Misérables layers multiple character themes into a goosebump-inducing finale. The amazing aspect of frisson is how it transcends genre boundaries - it's not the style of music that matters as much as how the music manipulates tension and release, expectation and surprise. Whether it's a classical symphony, a rock guitar solo, or an electronic beat drop, the fundamental mechanics of creating anticipation and delivering emotional release remain consistent across all forms of music. Do you have a song that creates a frisson moment when you listen? Please share with us the name in the comment section below. * Let's make it a small trivia event...deep trivia...I might add...
Name the artist who passed in 2025 for these songs... 1. I've Got To Use My Imagination...cover version recorded on a 1974 album and another version with a band in 2016... Barry Goldberg 2. The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down Garth Hudson 3. No Matter What Joey Molland 4. In The Wake Of Poseidon Jamie Muir 5. Boys Are Back In Town John Sykes 6. Get Together Jesse Colin Young 7. Bark At The Moon Ozzie Osborne 8. Rock & Roll Hoochie Koo Rick Derringer 9. Rock And Roll All Night Ace Frehley 10. Everybody Is A Star Sly Stone 11. All The Way To Memphis Mick Ralphs 12. The Logical Song Rick Davies 13. Tuesday Afternoon John Lodge 14. Lemon Tree Peter Yarrow 15. Thorn Tree In The Garden Bobby Whitlock BATTLE OF THE BANDS Bad Company by Bad Company vs So Into You by Atlanta Rhythm Section Battle of the Bands : Atlanta Rhythm Section won the Battle with 54% of votes *This 1968 song is one that lends itself to the good vibes of Springtime (something I already yearn for). Written by the 2 lead members of the band, it was the 1st single released after the band shortened their name. They wrote the song while touring in Hawaii with the lyrics reflecting the peacefulness they were experiencing at the time. Name the band and extra credit for the name of the song...
*This great American singer/songwriter released a song in 1977 that gave him his first hit single that he always craved. The topic was somewhat controversial and insulting, and for his next album in 1979, he promised an even larger insult. Sure enough that album released in 1979 was packed full of losers and misfits for whom the artist's contempt was unmistakable and somewhat predictable. Name the artist... *When this album first appeared on record store shelves, many fans had a thankful reaction. Thankful because the band (and their famous frontman) they knew and loved had made it into the decade of the 90's. Sadly, for those fans, there would be only one more album from this great band. The frontman would go on for a most significant solo career. Name the band and frontman... *The vocals for this excellent Beatles song from the Abbey Road album had a bit of history to it. Paul McCartney wrote it and had a particular sound in mind. John Lennon wanted to sing it, as he felt he could provide just the right sound, but McCartney went the extra yard for a full week to get his intended vocals...strained and raspy. McCartney was pleased with the end result...Lennon...not so much. Name the song... BATTLE OF THE BANDS Mr. Soul. by Buffalo Springfield vsThe Weight. by The Band ANSWERS 1. The Rascals...It's A Beautiful Morning 2. Randy Newman 3. Dire Straits...Mark Knopfler 4. Oh! Darling Battle of the Bands : The Band won the Battle with 54% of votes |
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