MUSIC QUIZ FROM LOONEY’S TUNES SHOW Jun 1, 2025 #317

*We'll play a song that is Shakespearian in that it is about a couple who are in love, but can't find a way to stay together.  The song was written by the frontman of this popular British band and was inspired by his broken romance with the leader of a band named Holly And The Italians.  Some of the lyrics indicate that he felt she used him to boost her career.  Name the artist, the band and extra credit for the name of the song...
 
*This song's title was taken from a 1951 Hank Williams track.  The song is basically about visiting many different places and taking life as it comes.  The track was released in 1973,  Name the band that performed it and the song itself...
 
*1969's Woodstock Festival was a breakthrough moment in time for many artists, but this one in particular, introduced this uniquely bluesy voice to many.  Lots of original material in his 25+ albums, he was no stranger to tackling covers and we'll enjoy a great one this evening.  Name the artist...
 
*An incredibly successful musical career that included a most significant number of albums, this artist branched out to other ventures, including the audio reading of Hunter S. Thompson's, Fear And Loathing in Las Vegas and a musical adaptation of Herman Wouk's, Don't Stop The Carnival.  Your mission is to guess without Googling!    Name the artist...
 
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
What’s Going On by Marvin Gaye vs Soul Man by Sam and Dave
 
ANSWERS
1. Dire Straits…Romeo & Juliet
2. Allman Brothers Band…Ramblin’ Man
3. Joe Cocker
4. Jimmy Buffett 
Battle of the Bands : Sam and Dave won the Battle with 52% of votes