MUSIC QUIZ FROM LOONEY’S TUNES SHOW Dec 14, 2025 #342

*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