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*In the early 80's the 'synth' sound was becoming popular with synthesizer inclusion from bands like Yes and ZZ Top on their Eliminator album. But the band that really brought the sound to the masses made it a lead instrument on this 1984 classic. Name the band and extra credit for the name of the track...
*Born in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, this artist got his start with the folk boom of Greenwich Village back in 1961, becoming a fixture of local clubs of the time. An appearance at The Woodstock Music Festival got him even greater exposure as his 1st album after that put him on the national charts. Name the artist... *This 1983 album, courtesy of a U.K. band, is littered with hidden messages in the form of backmasking, some obvious, others less so. Some perceived hidden Satanic messages according to Christian fundamentalists in this and previous albums, assisted the formation of American congressional hearings in the early 80's. You can't make this up! Name the U.K. band in question... *Notorious for shunning concert performances, this group's rather improbable live reunion in the mid-90's eventually turned into a full-fledged reunion album, some 20 years after their previous new material record. Name the band... BATTLE OF THE BANDS Spanish Moon by Little Feat vs Good Times Roll by Cars ANSWERS 1. Van Halen, Jump 2. Richie Havens 3. Electric Light Orchestra 4. Steely Dan BandBattle of the Bands : Cars won the Battle with 53% of votes
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*A classic song released by this American trio in 1969 was written by a very young John Denver, who wrote the song in 1967. He wrote it during a layover at a Washington airport with a theme of longing to have someone to love. There have been more than a few cover versions, but this original became a #1 hit late in 1969. Name the artist and the song...
*This artist floated in from the U.K like a gentle breeze, singing songs about peace and togetherness. He was huge in England, but didn't really catch on in the U.S. until his 4th album. The album caught on in a huge way with the hippie movement in America. Name the artist... *This quite successful band started as a trio, but eventually became a duo. Their 1982 album yielded the band's last Top Ten hit, a song written by Argent guitarist, Russ Ballard. The song contained a vocal break that was a bit of a nod to a huge hit by Crosby, Stills & Nash. Lots to guess here...name the band, extra credit for the track name and you will reach genius level if you can name the C. S & N song responsible for the vocal break... *This fantastic west coast band signed a lucrative 5-album contract with Capitol Records in 1967, but they went to London to record album #1, one that had kind of a psychedelic feel to it, at least on the 1st side. The track we'll enjoy included a harpsichord, not really mainstream at the time. Name the band... BATTLE OF THE BANDS Lowdown by Boz Scaggs vs Out of Touch by Hall & Oates ANSWERS 1. Peter, Paul & Mary, Leaving On A Jet Plane 2. Cat Stevens 3. America, You Can Do Magic, Suite: Judy Blue Eyes 4. Steve Miller BandBattle of the Bands : Boz Scaggs won the Battle with 52% of votes *This excellent Midwestern band continued to move further into the pop/rock mainstream with their 1975 album and this hit. The combination of high-gloss production and typical band's energy took a song originally recorded by the R & B group, Soul Brothers Six in 1967 and rode it to a #3 charting position 8 years later. Name the band and extra credit for the name of the song...
*Easily the most significant song from this artist's long and varied recorded output, we'll enjoy this one that marries the legacy of New Orleans R & B ancestors to the bold funk that dominated black American music at the time of this record's release..Name the artist, a former session musician that started in the 50's to a solo stint of Top 10 chart success in 1973... *Combining a gumbo of influences like Latin, Jazz and Rock into a 10th album in 1978, this album marked the end of a period where the artist had to replace 2 keyboard players, one a founding band member and right-hand guy and his replacement. They found a great one whose contribution to this album yielded 3 charting singles and a most excellent cover we'll enjoy this evening. Name the artist... *This 1968 classic lyrically became one of the most intriguing songs ever recorded at that time.. The song is based on an actual location in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles. Name the performing artist, known more for acting than singing... BATTLE OF THE BANDS Darling Be Home Soon by Lovin’ Spoonful vs A World Without Love by Peter & Gordon ANSWERS 1. Grand Funk Railroad, Some Kind of Wonderful 2. Dr. John 3. Santana 4. Richard Harris Battle of the Bands : Lovin’ Spoonful won the Battle with 59% of votes * The lyrics to this song originally were drawn from part of Welsh poet Idris Davies' poetic work and was originally recorded by Pete Seeger in 1958. This band's version is the most popular by far and was also influential on The Beatles, particularly George Harrison, who constructed his song, If I Needed Someone, around the same guitar riff. Name the band and extra credit for the name of the track released in 1965...
*A 2011 album from this late 60's (and beyond) west coast band found their leader re-exploring some Chicago blues roots. No stranger to performing old blues numbers in concert...the album is a collection of old blues classics but with some 2011 influence. Name the band...and their leader... *After the release of this band's 1st album in 1972...they went on tour to promote it. But a big change was in the offing as the band collectively decided that the current lead singer was not suitable going forward. He Gone! Name the band and extra credit for the name of the lead singer who was replaced and who took over that job... *This individual's 1970 debut album turned out to be not only exceptional music, but also is among the greatest visual experiences ever to land on a turntable. If you were lucky to get one of the albums (about 1/3 of the release amount) it contained striking 'marble' vinyl, whose grays, whites, reds and browns swirled together hypnotically 33 1/3 times each minute. Name the artist and extra credit for the name of the album. (Answer in the 5th) BATTLE OF THE BANDS Lights by Journey vs The Heart of Rock & Roll by Huey Lewis & The News ANSWERS 1. The Byrds, Bells Of Rhymney 2. The Steve Miller Band Steve Miller 3. Steely Dan, David Palmer, yielded to Donald Fagen 4. Dave Mason, Alone Together Battle of the Bands : Huey Lewis & The News won the Battle with 54% of votes *This pianist and singer hails from the seaside town of Portsmouth (U.K.) and was trained at the Royal Academy of Music before gaining experience in some pop and cabaret bands. An early passion for classical music actually started his musical journey. His 1979 debut album kind of forced listeners to examine their voyueristic views of the world and how some prefer to live vicariously rather than make their own news. Name the artist...
*This British artist battled more than a few demons throughout his life, with lowest points resulting in attempted suicide. Thankfully, he was a fine artist and not very good at suicide. In 1992 he collaborated with another British great, his first album recorded without the influence of alcohol or drugs. Name the artist and the artist with whom he collaborated for the song on that 1992 album... *The context of this huge hit by this artist is probably one that has been retold in real life countless times...a slacker guy taking advantage of a hard-working woman that loved him, until she reached a point where that simply was not enough. Name the artist raised in Cleveland, the daughter of a single mom who was working class, hoping their efforts would eventually lead to something better. And extra credit for the name of the song... *After this American artist scored the biggest hit of his solo career with a song from 1989, it seemed logical for him to follow that up with his next album in a year or two or three. As it turned out, fans had to wait over a decade for his next collection of new material. Name the artist... BATTLE OF THE BANDS All I Have To Do Is Dream by Everly Bros vs It’s So Easy by Buddy Holly & The Crickets ANSWERS 1. Joe Jackson 2. Elton John. Eric Clapton 3. Tracy Chapman, Fast Car 4. Don Henley Battle of the Bands : Everly Bros won the Battle with 54% of votes *The seeds for a most unique collaboration were sown as early as the decade of the 60's. But still, no one expected that blue-eyed pop could effortlessly meet and embrace the blues riffs of Memphis, something that came together with an excellent 2008 album. Sadly it will never receive a follow-up from the 2 artists that made the first one happen. Name the two collaborating artists...
*Born in 1967, this artist could be considered both South African and American who released a debut album in 1994. The album established him with a unique method of composing and furthering that with a distinct sound. The hit we'll enjoy from that album features a distinct violin riff as well as a few mini solos. Name the band, the frontman and extra credit for the name of the song, a strong radio hit and concert favorite... *This legendary and long-standing band has lived several lives, some wild, some mild. In the late 60's, early 70's, they were considered cutting edge and their lead guitarist was favorably compared to Jimi Hendrix, by Jimi himself. By 1973, they fell into the rhythm of the advancements being made in the realm of Jazz/rock fusion. The following year...a double album showed their veritility. Name the band... *It has been thought that every piece of this American artist's music has always been about finding one's place in the world. Many of his song characters seemingly have their backs against the wall, looking for some way to fight against their oppressors to pave the way for something better on the horizon. Name the artist, who sadly...is no longer with us... BATTLE OF THE BANDS Thong Called Love by Bonnie Raitt vs Help Me by Joni Mitchell ANSWERS 1. Steve Cropper & Felix Cavaliere 2 Dave Matthews Band, Dave Matthews, Ants Marching 3. Chicago 4. Tom Petty Battle of the Bands : Joni Mitchell won the Battle with 53% of votes *This 1971 song came from an album when this duo left California in 1969, returning to the Midwest, this time to Kansas City, Missouri where they played college towns in Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri and Kansas. That album title referred to songs that came to mind when they were driving to and from Kansas City to their gigs on the 2-lane highway Route 59. They would always go through this one specific town in Missouri. The song from that album was by far, their biggest hit. Name the duo, the album and extra credit for the name of the track...
*Pretty much everything about this great artist is tousled...his hair, his shirt, his posture and even his glasses that looked too big. His head also looked too big most likely because of the big brain it contained from all of his fantastic lyrics. He was primarily an L.A. guy, but was exposed to deep south culture by his mama, who was from there. Name the artist... *During a long and winding career that has seen this artist move from bluesman to guitar hero to chart-topping rocker to balladeer and back, he always tried to live up to his early reputation. His eponymous 1970 solo album was recorded using most of the band members from the band he'd just completed touring with. Name the artist.... *Supergroups don't come much more super than this mostly 4-member band. There were all kinds of reasons why they just couldn't stay together, but some reunions were glorious. Each of them also had exceptional solo careers. This is almost too easy...but name the band and then...take a guess which member we'll play in this evening's 5th segment. Now that's a challenge! BATTLE OF THE BANDS Smoke From A Distant Fire by Sanford & Townsend vs Harden My Heart by Quarterflash ANSWERS 1. Brewer & Shipley, Tarkio Road, One Toke Over The Line 2. Randy Newman 3. Eric Clapton 4. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young....played Stephen Stills Battle of the Bands : Quarterflash won the Battle with 54% of votes *This rocker had much going on when his 1990 album was released. His old manager was gone...he needed a new one. He reconciled with his girlfriend and they moved from New York City to Los Angeles to give things a go.
They had a baby boy together, he bought a motorcycle and got the acting bug. Pretty good right? Not so fast...as he strayed, fell in love with someone 13 years his junior and fathered a daughter. Name the artist... *One of the most blatant and memorable songs in the 'no-good man' milieu, this track was written by Clint Ballard, Jr. who also wrote for Connie Francis and The Hollies. It's about a woman who comes to the conclusion that the guy she split from was trouble from the start. Name the artist who made it a #1 hit in 1975 and extra credit for the name of the track... *This 1971 song is a lament for a lost love and was originally intended as a finale for a movie...the song and movie both written by the same artist. The movie simply did not materialize. Playing piano on the track was a keyboardist who also did the same for the Rolling Stones on occasion. Name the artist who wrote it, the band that released it and extra credit for the name of the track and keyboard player. This...a deep dig, friends... Have fun! *We'll enjoy a track that first appeared on this artist's excellent 1970 album and then made a 2nd (pared down) appearance on an album one year later as well. It's a rather dark song and of course...we'll play the long version. Name the artist and extra credit for the name of the track... BATTLE OF THE BANDS Tin Man by America vs Crazy Love by Poco ANSWERS 1. Billy Idol 2. Linda Ronstadt, You're No Good 3. Pete Townshend, The Who, The Song Is Over, Nicky Hopkins on keys 4. Elton John, Madman Across the Water Battle of the Bands : Poco won the Battle with 52% of votes *A 1983 song by this most eclectic British artist was co-written by him with assistance from Iggy Pop. While Iggy didn't sell many albums, he was usually low on cash. The proceeds from this hit though, gave him some financial stability for the first time in his career. Iggy's infatuation for a woman hanging around the studio formed the basis for the song. Name the artist that released it and extra credit for the song name about the influence of Western values...
*Much has been written about the plight of the farmer, John Mellencamp was a huge advocate with his music and his dedication to the cause. Another artist from across the pond, seemingly quite removed from a farmer's environment, composed a ballad we'll enjoy tonight. It is sung from the point of view of an aging farmer who has survived the worst winter in 14 years. The farmer pays tribute to his loyal wife who has stayed by his side. Name the artist and extra credit for the name of the 1971 song... *This exceptional band from SoCal didn't really feature one of their founding members on their first album release, as his contribution was lead vocals on 2 tracks and only 1 track of songwriting credit. That all got corrected on the band's 2nd album in 1973. His major contributions to this concept album elevated the band to another level. Name the band and the band member in question... *This great artist was 44 when he released his 2nd solo album in 1994. The album captured the emotion of what was going on in his life at the time...not all wine & roses. His marriage was on the rocks and there was a serious drug addiction happening. That said, he was in a very prolific songwriting mode and this album turned out to be one of his best. Name the artist.. BATTLE OF THE BANDS She’s Not There by Zombies vs Tired Of Waiting For You by Kinks ANSWERS 1. David Bowie, China Girl 2 Rod Stewart, Mandolin Wind 3. Eagles. Don Henley 4. Tom Petty Battle of the Bands : Zombies won the Battle with 51% of votes *A track we'll play from a great 1970 album was originally written and recorded in a blues style R&B by Wilbert Harrison in 1962. The song was a plea for fidelity in a fractured marriage. The song,, Let's Stick Together didn't chart, but this west coast band heard it, loved it and released their version, while changing one word in the song's title. Name the band that released it in 1970 and extra credit for the name of the track...
*The year of 1965 was a quite busy one for this Scottish singer/songwriter. He released 3 albums that year! Comparisons were inevitable. He was connected to a folk artist in the U.S., but that lasted for only a brief period as this artist strayed from folk into some trippy influences with his future music. Name the artist and extra credit for the U.S. artist he was compared to... *The Ronettes had a hit in the early 60's...Be My Baby. When the song was first heard by this band's frontman, he knew instantly he wanted to try and match it. The result was a 1964 hit about a car and a woman, something the band knew quite a bit about. Name the band, the frontman and extra credit for the name of the song... *Humor in rock music exists and this great artist made serious topics fun. Take voting for example. While a member of a couple of excellent bands, he also enjoyed a solo career which involved a 1992 album and a track with a message, a request and a few guitar licks thrown in for good measure. Name the artist and extra credit for the name of the track... BATTLE OF THE BANDS Country Road by James Taylor vs Son Of A Son Of A Sailor by Jimmy Buffett ANSWERS 1. Canned Heat. Let’s Work Together 2. Donavan. Bob Dylan 3. The Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, Don’t Worry Baby 4. Joe Walsh. Vote For Me Battle of the Bands : James Taylor won the Battle with 53% of votes |
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