MUSIC QUIZ FROM LOONEY’S TUNES SHOW Sep 13, 2026 #377

*This 1977 track by a great American singer/songwriter/composer was widely misinterpreted, but it did generate a great deal of exposure for the song and controversy for its presenter.  He was not taking a shot at what most people assumed, but meant quite the opposite of the literal meaning of the song's title.  Some radio stations couldn't figure that out and refused to play the song.  Name the artist and extra credit for the name of the song...
 
*The song, also from 1977, was heralded as one of the most sophisticated pop singles to emerge from the progressive rock world.  It is a biting commentary on social conformity wrapped inside a groove that sits halfway between disco, funk and art rock.  Name the band, known more for their studio work than live performances and extra credit for the name of the track...
 
*This band formed in England in 1962 and released their 1st album in 1964.  Surprisingly, they came out with a new album in 2011, but since they hadn't been active in decades, had to tack on additional information to the band's name so that people would connect them to their past.  Releasing another album in 2015, they returned to the original band's name.  Name the band...
 
*After this great artist's 1982 collaborative duet made for a movie topped the charts, the artist found himself struggling to earn the attention of the audience he had apparently gained from that previous release.  He still made some fine music, but perhaps he was just trying a bit too hard.  Releasing an album with a Randy Newman penned track in 1986 was a good move though.  Name the artist and extra credit for the name of the covered song...
 
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
She’s Gone by Hall & Oates vs 25 or 6 to 4 by Chicago
 
ANSWERS
1  Randy Newman, Short People
2. Alan Parsons Project, I Wouldn’t Want To Be Like You
3. The Zombies
4.  Joe Cocker, You Can Leave Your Hat On
Battle of the Bands : Chicago won the Battle with 54% of votes