MUSIC QUIZ FROM LOONEY’S TUNES SHOW Jun 15, 2025 #319

*Elton John and Bernie Taupin wrote music...quite a bit of it actually.  The song we'll enjoy stumped many a listener and to some degree Taupin himself.  He said he never really understood the lyrics, but that they just seemed to work.  Elton, on the other hand, holds the song as one of his favorites as he loves the way the music matches the lyrics.  Name the song Elton called 'Procol Harum-ish absurd...
 
*Pete Townshend wrote this track over several weeks of clubbing and partying, while the still-married guitarist was dating a younger woman.  Said Townshend...'I wanted it to be a great song, because the girl I wrote if for is one the best people on the planet."  It is a love song written from the perspective of a guy who drinks and smokes too much.  Name the song that was released in 1981...
 
*As with any band that is close and stays together for years, there tends to be a love/hate relationship that develops and this band was one such group.  Unfortunately, a 9-year run ended and this member embarked on a successful solo career.  And that career included writing the occasional movie theme song, an occasional acting role and an average of a solo album once every 4 years or so.  Name the artist...
 
*An album released by this great artist on his 68th birthday in 2013  contained a dozen tunes from his band's and solo career, most with a fresh, new spin.  Toss in 2 new songs and an all-star cast of collaborators from rock and country music and the album was exceptional.  Name the artist and extra credit for the name of the album...
 
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Roll With It. by Steve Winwood  vs Livin’ In The USA. by Steve Miller Band
 
ANSWERS
1. Grey Seal
2 You Better You Bet
3. Glenn Frey
4.  John Fogerty, Wrote A Song For Everyone 
Battle of the Bands : Steve Winwood won the Battle with 51% of votes