Song Quiz from Craig Looney’s Looney’s Tunes live show on February 9, 2020 Show #66

​*This artist did not play baseball, but he loved watching it and hearing the stories his father would tell him about the legendary New York Yankees.  This song honors the players that were heroes to him as long as he can remember.  Name the artist and the song.
*Ghost Riders In The Sky was a 1948 Cowboy song by Stan Jones, but the more famous versions were later recorded by Johnny Cash and Bing Crosby.  The song was also an inspiration for an early 70's rock band, whose version was a big hit with a slightly different title.  Name the band, their famous front man and the song.
 
*This artist sold over 3,000,000 copies of his 1994 album in the US alone.  He had plans to re-release it as a double album and then play it straight through on a special tour.  He kept it a secret from everyone, including his band, thinking they could read about the plan in Rolling Stone magazine, kind of like everyone else.  Unfortunately, the artist passed away prior to this all coming together.  Name the artist and the album if you can.
 
*This song had a title and lyrics inspired by an oft-use expression by Jackie Gleason.  The song created a fantasy world where the artist was the object of all of his woman's affections.  Name the artist and the song.
 
Battle Of The Bands!
What It Is by Mark Knopfler  vs  Let’s Dance by David Bowie
 
Answers:
1.Centerfield by John Fogerty   2. Riders On The Storm by The Doors Jim Morrison
3. Wildflowers by Tom Petty     4. How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You by Marvin Gaye
David Bowie came out ahead in the Battle by 15 - 11