MUSIC QUIZ FROM LOONEY’S TUNES SHOW Aug 11, 2024 #281

*This American artist was a hit-making machine back in the 70's and 80's, both in volume and quantity.  But his 1993 album proved to be a commercial failure.  His response?  A double-disc live album drawn from an international tour during which he was backed by various symphony orchestras that kind of replaced synthesizer parts on some of his most popular hits.  Name the artist...
 
*A popular hit from this popular British band in 1970 was written by their lead singer.  It's about a guy attirming his commitment to some lucky girl, and musically it hit the spot with retro '60's sounds polished with a modern sheen.  The title kicks off the song and leads into every verse, which never lets up.  The chorus does go in a different direction, making for a fine change of pace for the listener.  Their famous label wasn't crazy about it and did not want to release it as a single.  The group fought and won that battle and the label got a most excellent hit!   Name the band...
 
*This 1989 album by a truly remarkable artist hearkens back to a past very much in mind...the soul music of the mid-1960's to the mid-1970's.  Kind of a neat trick as all of the songs on this 1989 album are new and one ballad released as a single from the album actually became the artist's first-ever #1 hit in the U.K....his home country.  Name the artist...
 
*Faith is a huge theme on this American artist's album from 1993.  The singer/songwriter drew support from his wife at the time for this track.  If only the marriage had lasted...which it didn't about a year later.  Name the artist and extra credit for the name of the song...
 
 BATTLE OF THE BANDS
My Back Pages by Byrds vs Crazy Love by 10CC
 
ANSWERS
1. Eddie Cochran
2.  Badfinger
3. Elton John
4. Billy Joel…All About Soul
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Battle of the Bands : Byrds won with 52% of the votes