BATTLE OF THE BANDS BY DEBBIE D
Hosted by StMcC Presents Battle of the Bands, this is where you listen to different artists and choose the one you prefer. Votes will be tallied and posted the following week. Care to join us on the 1st of every month? (Optionally also on the 15th.) Contact our host, by clicking on the above link (in red) and leaving a comment on his blog. The more, the merrier!

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March 08, 2024

VEHICLE #BOTB RESULTS

WELCOME BACK TO BOTB! 
It’s time to announce the results of the March 1st showdown.


This battle featured an American Idol alum vs an American-Italian soul singer.

At first it appeared to be a close battle, but then Bo, with help from Richie Sambora, took a strong lead. For me, it was a tough decision. I've been a fan of Wess' since the 1960s, when I lived in Europe. And Bo was my choice to win American Idol. In the end, the slighter slower tempo and Richie's guitar riffs gave Bo the edge.

Here’s how it went down:

March 01, 2024

VEHICLE - THE IDES OF MARCH #BOTB

WELCOME TO ANOTHER INSTALLMENT OF #BOTB!

It's March already! One step closer to spring. 

This battle features an American Idol runner-up and an American-born Italian singer.

February 08, 2024

WINTER SONGS #BOTB RESULTS

WELCOME BACK TO BOTB! 
It’s time to announce the results of the February 1st showdown.


This battle featured an 80s "hair band" vs a blues icon.

Here’s how it went down:

February 01, 2024

WINTER SONGS #BOTB


WELCOME TO ANOTHER INSTALLMENT OF #BOTB!

It's February, and I've got the winter blues...


This battle features two completely different artists and songs about winter.

January 10, 2024

THIS WILL BE OUR YEAR #BOTB RESULTS

WELCOME BACK TO BOTB! 
It’s time way overdue  to announce the results of the January 1st showdown.
Sorry for the delay!


This battle featured two American bands:
 Foo Fighters and the Mynabirds.


Here’s how it went down:

January 01, 2024

THIS WILL BE OUR YEAR #BOTB

WELCOME TO THE FIRST BOTB OF 2024!



Featuring a battle between rock and indie pop bands.

HISTORY

"This Will Be Our Year" is the ninth track from the acclaimed album “Odessey and Oracle" by English rock band The Zombies, released in 1968. It was also released as a single in the US. 


More than most other songs, “This Will Be Our Year” leans heavily on the strength of its refrain. It’s one thing to say, “This will be our year.” It’s the second part of the line that gives the first so much weight: “took a long time to come.” 


Is it any wonder that this song has become a favorite, not just for people getting set to celebrate a new year, but also for those getting set to embark upon a new life as a married couple?  


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On to the contest!

December 22, 2023

SILVER BELLS #BOTB RESULTS

WELCOME BACK TO BOTB! 
It’s time to announce the results of the December 15th showdown.


It's the battle of the crooners!
Dean Martin vs Michael Bublรฉ,
Classic vs Contemporary,
American vs Canadian.  

Both of these superstars recorded excellent versions of Silver Bells,
but most of you preferred Dino, the King of Cool, as did I. 
Here’s how it went down:

December 15, 2023

SILVER BELLS #BOTB SPECIAL EDITION

WELCOME TO A SPECIAL HOLIDAY EDITION OF #BOTB!


Featuring a battle between crooners - classic vs contemporary. 

HISTORY

"Silver Bells"  is a Christmas song composed by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans. The first recorded version was sung by Bing Crosby and Carol Richards on September 8, 1950, and released by Decca Records the following month. 

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On to the contest!

December 08, 2023

MY DECEMBER #BOTB RESULTS

WELCOME BACK TO BOTB! 
It’s time to announce the results of the December 1st showdown.


This battle featured a mournful Linkin Park song.
Probably not the best choice for the "festive" season! ๐Ÿค”

Both covers were by unknown bands: The Lost, from Texas, and Deine Lakaien, from Germany.

Most people thought the German band was too depressing, intense, etc., and The Lost won by a landslide! 

I love dramatic music, so I chose Deine Lakaien. The vocals and melancholy vibe won me over completely. (Must be the German in me! ๐Ÿ˜‰)
Here’s how it went down:

December 01, 2023

MY DECEMBER #BOTB

WELCOME TO ANOTHER INSTALLMENT OF #BOTB!

'TIS THE SEASON! 
A personal message from me to you: 



I chose competing covers of the same song this time, but it's not Christmas-specific.