MUSIC QUIZ FROM LOONEY’S TUNES SHOW Aug 23, 2026 #374

*This American band's 1970 album featured a song written by their guitarist with their piano player in mind.  Oddly enough, the piano player who was terribly depressed most of his life sang lead on the track.  Name the band and extra credit for the name of the song...
 
*When the artist wrote this track, he was a member of a famous band in the early 70's.  The band actually recorded and released it on their excellent 1972 album.  But then, he went solo and released a version that became the best-known in 1977.  Name the artist who wrote it and extra credit for the name of the band that 1st recorded it and the name of the song...
 
*This fantastic folk/rock American artist released his 1st album of the 90's (he released his first album in 1971), and invited some significant artists to join him.  A couple members of the Heartbreakers, and Everly Brother, Bonnie Raitt and even The Boss.  Name the artist who engaged Heartbreaker, Howie Epstein to produce the album...
 
*One of the earliest signs that this British band was becoming a major international act came with their 2nd studio album.  It achieved  the band's first RIAA Gold certification in the U.S., creating an important milestone early in their career.  Name the band...
 
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Chain Of Fools by Aretha Franklin vs My Girl by The Temptations
 
ANSWERS
1. The Band, The Shape I’m In
2 Bob Welch, Fleetwood Mac, Sentimental Lady
3  John Prine
4. Dire Straits
Battle of the Bands : The Temptations won the Battle with 51% of votes