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*We'll play a song from 1967, which is actually the story of how this west coast group met and formed. The title never shows up in the lyrics, but is a reference to a club on a road of the same name in the Virgin Islands, where the 4 members came together in 1965. Name the group and extra credit for the name of the track...
*In 2005 this exceptional artist released a most excellent album and then the wait began. After 7 years. her fans were more than ready for some new music.. And what they received was one of her best sounding albums full of music that expanded her lower vocal range without sacrificing any of her higher register. And then...add her guitar. Name the artist... *This rock & roll legend began his career as an in-demand session musician, playing with many excellent L.A. bands back in the 60's. A self-titled debut album in 1970 got his solo career launched. Name the artist... *While a member of a band that formed in New York in 1964, this artist wrote a song we'll enjoy tonight that is a surreal view on the life of a rock star. Originally writing it for the band he was in, it was eventually recorded and released on that band's last album in 1970, but didn't get much traction as the band were not really commercially viable. The writer released his own version of it in 1974 and it was huge for him. Name the artist and extra credit for the name of the track... BATTLE OF THE BANDS Over My Head by Fleetwood Mac vs Ventura Highway by America ANSWERS 1. The Mamas & The Papas, Creeque Alley 2. Bonnie Raitt 3. Leon Russell 4. Lou Reed. Sweet Jane Battle of the Bands : America won the Battle with 54% of votes
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*Conceived as a blues revivalist group specializing in excavating pre-(Vietnam) war gems, this band anchored their authentic inclinations with a heavy boogie that more than satisfied the hippie era. With an ear for blues classics, they had a knack for droning blues jams that made them ideal for both the Monterey Pop and Woodstock Music festivals. Name the band...
*If you're a fan of this American legendary Bay Area artist, you know he was anything but predictable. Significant music business issues galore and a sputtering solo career that involved all kinds of starts and stops weighed pretty heavily on his fan base who despite it all, stayed loyal. His music...a model of simplicity and modesty...name the artist... *We'll enjoy a track from a band that never stopped working, persevering through good and bad times. The 2010's wound up as something of a latter-day renaissance for the group, as they found a familiar groove with a member's son turned regular drummer. This band formed in 1973 in Illinois and are still at it today. Name the band... *Perhaps you remember how you were first introduced to the music of this west coast band, but I'm thinking it might not be the first song on their opening 1971 album, one that only a handful of West Coast Hippies actually bought. But if it is, you'll enjoy that track this evening. Name the band now into a 6th decade of most excellent entertainment... BATTLE OF THE BANDS Low Rider by War vs September by Earth, Wind & Fire ANSWERS 1. Canned Heat 2 John Fogerty 3. Cheap Trick 4. The Doobie Brothers Battle of the Bands : Earth, Wind & Fire won the Battle with 57% of votes *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 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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