MUSIC QUIZ FROM LOONEY’S TUNES SHOW MAR 10, 2024 #264

*A 1974 song we'll enjoy paints a vivid picture of an encounter between a man and a con woman.  The protagonist finds himself in the lounge of a hotel, seeking diversion through drinking and introspection.  He has also placed a bet on the outcome of a hockey game, which further adds to the atmosphere of the narrative.  Enter the woman with lacy sleeves, who apporaches and proposes to him...with clear intentions.  Extract money or, at the very least get him to pay for her drinks.  Name the song and artist...
 
*A single (actually the title track) released from an album in 1981 was a big hit for this band, getting them into the Top Ten for the very first time.  The track has a few throwback elements, like the 'ooo ooo ooo' backing vocals and references to a 'quirky jerk' and 'night cats'...lingo that was hep in the 80's when songs about dancing were in vogue.  The song also had a bit of a futuristic feel to it.  Name the song and band...
 
*An occasional quarter who performed their second ever gig at the original Woodstock Music Festival in 1969, have released just three studio albums together...this over the broad expanse of 50 years or so.  They have toured together on occasion and had a few one-off gigs and one of them, of all places, was the Bridge School Benefit Concert that took place in Oakland, CA. on the 4th of December of 1988.  They lined up some additional A-Listers to play including Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Jerry Garcia, Billy Ido and Nils Lofgren.  Name the band...
 
*Combining Hollywood pizazz with soulful swagger, this band sounded big and brassy even in their quietest moments.  Their music boldly displayed a colorful blend of show biz savvy, punchy horns, and gutsy vocals...all of which gave them a remarkable string of Top Ten singles in the early 70's...hits that helped define the dawning of post-hippie pop music.  Name the band...
 
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Imaginary Lover by Atlanta Rhythm Section vs The Way It Is by Bruce Hornsby & The Range
 
ANSWERS
1. Raised On Robbery, Joni Mitchell
2. Shake It Up, The Cars
3. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
4. Three Dog Night
Battle of the Bands : Bruce Hornsby & The Range won with 52% of the votes