MUSIC QUIZ FROM LOONEY’S TUNES SHOW Mar 9, 2025 #307

*This Virginia born artist scored box office gold with this track, a continuation from his previous hit that shared similar success.  This song is about a failed southern romance between two people who enjoy the rainfall and spent a lot of intimate time in it.  However, now that she's gone, the singer mourns her loss and is reminded of her whenever he hears rain.  Name the artist and extra credit for the name of the track...
 
*This artist's ex-wife readily admits and claims this particular song was written for her.  The artist is actually non-committal about her claim.  He wrote this song with the intention of giving it to Elvis Presley, who reportedly refused it.  Elvis passed away 2 years later.  The artist then recorded it in 1975 himself.  Name the British artist...
 
*This artist got an excellent start to a most incredible music career in the 60's and 70's as a member of a number of exceptional bands.  But...he then struggled a bit trying to find success as a solo artist.  Teaming with a lyricist who had written songs for Barry Manilow, B.B. King, Joe Cocker and The Crusaders, made the difference for the songs released on his 1980 album, a keepsake for his legion of fans.  Name the artist...
 
*Ever hear of a group engaging the talents of six different vocalists for an album of 8 tracks?  Such was the case on this group's 1978 album.  The track we'll enjoy teaches that our souls are our most important asset.  This from a band who specialized in presenting such messages with their music.  Name the band...
 
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Bad Company by Bad Company vs Magic Carpet Ride by Steppenwolf
 
ANSWERS
1. Bruce Hornsby & The Range, Mandolin Rain
2, David Bowie…Golden Years
3. Steve Winwood
4. The Alan Parsons Project
Battle of the Bands : Steppenwolf  won the Battle with 56% of the votes
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