MUSIC QUIZ FROM LOONEY’S TUNES SHOW Jan 4, 2026 #345

* With her expressive soprano voice employing sudden alterations of volume and force, and her lyrical focus on Los Angeles street life, this artist comes on like the love child of say Laura Nyro and Tom Waits.  We'll dip into her debut album from 1979, one that produced a big hit.  We'll dig a bit deeper, however, for one that you'll be sure to enjoy.  Name the artist...
*We'll play a title track from this band's last album in 1971, before the group's frontman passed away.  The band released two more albums afterwards, both of which sold rather poorly.  Name the band and the frontman...
*For more than 50 years, this artist has entertained and gathered intense fan following from every corner of the U.S. and the world for that matter.  His concerts always tended to sponsor a Mardi Gras party atmosphere wherever he performed.  Name the artist...
*This artist enjoyed two, six year stints as a member of a terrific band...the 2nd one ending in 2001.  Although overshadowed for his songwriting prowess by his bandmates, he wrote or co-wrote some of the group's great tracks.  More widely known for his fantastic guitar contributions, he released a wonderful compilation album this year...with a song that graces this evening's 5th segment.  Name the artist...
 
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
White Rabbit by Jefferson Airplane vs L.A. Woman by The Doors
 
ANSWERS
1. Rickie Lee Jones
2. The Doors…Jim Morrison
3. Jimmy Buffett
4. Don Felder
Battle of the Bands : Jefferson Airplane won the Battle with 51% of votes