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HISTORY
"Vehicle" is the debut studio album by American jazz-rock band The Ides of March, released in 1970. The first track, "Vehicle", became the fastest selling single in Warner's history, after which the band was hustled into the studio to record a full album. Vehicle's songs range through many genres including rock, pop, soul and folk.
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BO BICE
Harold Elwin "Bo" Bice Jr. (born November 1, 1975) is an American singer and musician from Alabama who was the runner-up against Carrie Underwood in the fourth season of American Idol (2005). He was also the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears from 2013 until 2018.Prior to auditioning for American Idol, Bice released a solo album as well as a few albums with his bands while performing on the night club circuit.
Bo first performed "Vehicle" on AI in 2005, and subsequently released it as a single that same year, featuring guitarist Richie Sambora (Bon Jovi).
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WESS & THE AIREDALES
The many incarnations of Wess & the Airedales started in 1961 in the US, when founder Doug Fowlkes fronted his Airedales band, recording a solitary 45 on the Viva label. More singles followed with singer Rocky Roberts at the helm, and things continued despite his relocation to Italy due to military service.
The band inevitably took on some Italian members, and in 1967, Italian vocalist and bassist Wess Johnson (originally from North Carolina) took over from Roberts. The American influence is obvious, as the band performed and released many more LPs, Eps and 45s of American-style Soul music – sung in English and Italian!
"Vehicle" is the 1st track from their 6th studio album, also called Vehicle, released in 1972.
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Both versions are good and true to the spirit of the original hit. For the purpose of voting though, I've got to give mine to Bo Bice. Some great guitar work.
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First vote goes to Bo, (and guitarist Richie Sambora). Thanks, Lee!
DeleteGreat old song to feature! Bo did a good job but his voice didn't smash it out of the park for me. The guitar work is incredible, though. It was contender #2 that is best to my ear. I'm giving my vote Wess and the Airedales!
ReplyDeleteA vote for Wess and his Airedales. Thanks, Cathy!
DeleteI don't know... I call a toss up.... Laurie liked #2, so give our vote to the Airedales! (Which, of course, Misty would vote for...)
ReplyDeleteWoof woof! Airedales, it is. ☺
DeleteThese are both great. You made a very interesting battle! I am giving it to Bo...the first dude. I'm glad he has kept going despite being #2 in Idol I remember him and thought he and his hair, should win. He has a unique voice. How are ya liking this crazy weather?
ReplyDeleteAnother vote for Bo! I was rooting for him to win AI as well. Love the hair. ☺ Weird weather, for sure!
DeleteThese were so closeto the original (though not as close as Leonid & Friends' version), but I'm going to go with Bo Bice's cover. I like the guitar better.
ReplyDeleteThank you, John! Another vote for Bo (and Richie). I looked for Leonid & Friends. That IS a close cover. Good stuff!
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LOVE Leonid & Friends!
DeleteFirst time I've heard them. Very good!
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ReplyDeleteGreat song! I've loved it since the first time I ever heard it... on some date in 1970.
1970! What a year for music! Venus, Vehicle, The Thrill Is Gone, Green-Eyed Lady, Spirit In The Sky, Hey Lawdy Mama... just for starters.
I doubt that anyone could screw up this song, so naturally I liked both versions real well. The Bo Bice (never heard of him?) was more guitar-centric and otherwise sounded pert-dern like the Ides Of March original. Real goot guitar, though.
WESS & THE AIREDALES (whom I know you've used before in BOTB and whom I've voted for) was slightly different from the original and, to me, sounded almost like Chicago doing 'Vehicle' (i.e., a bit more horny ;-)
Nut'n wrong with either cover, but I side slightly with Wess & his Big Dogs.
Judge Al made a rulin' for The Big Dogs, too.
Great Song, Great Battle!!
~ STMcC
Yes, 1970 was one of the best years ever for music! Bo Bice was runner-up to Carrie Underwood on American Idol in 2005. That real goot guitar came from Richie Sambora, of Bon Jovi fame. Wess is a favourite of mine from way back, when I was living in Europe. Nice to see a couple of votes for him from you and the Judge. Thank you, Stephen!
DeleteBo gets my voice. Because he's hot and has that special something (i.e., he's hot). Ha. I really liked him on AI, so I'm glad you brought him back. I do feel as though he gives this song the energy it deserves. The other version sounds less enthused to me. Plus, Bo's hot.
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DeleteOh yeah, I was a huge Bo Bice fan and wanted him to win AI. Sadly, only two rockers have ever won that show. Another vote for Bo, the hottie! ☺
DeleteClose one but Bo gets my vote!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mike. Bo, it is!
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ReplyDeleteTough choice! Both versions had excellent vocals and horns. I think it may have boiled down to Richie Sambora's guitar, actually. Both versions were certainly true to the original. ~Ed.
I'm glad you liked both versions, and that it was a tough choice, Ed. ☺ Sign of a good battle, yes? Another vote for Bo (and of course, Richie) Thanks!
DeleteClose one, but I vote for Bo - and his hair ;-) (couldn't resist)
ReplyDeleteYes, Bo and his hair are equally popular, it seems! ☺ Thanks, diedre.
DeleteExcellent battle, Debbie! Loved the energy of the song. I am way over this winter junk. I'm about to say let's skip spring and get right into summer.
ReplyDeleteReally enjoyed both versions, but Bo Bice seemed to really sink his teeth into it and give it his all.
My vote goes to Bo Bice!
Hi Mary, I'd be happy to get right into summer, any time! ☺ I'm glad you enjoyed the battle. Bo get another vote!
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