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:

THIS WILL BE OUR YEAR #BOTB

WELCOME TO THE FIRST BOTB OF 2024!

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Featuring a battle between rock and indie pop bands.

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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?  

[Reference only. NOT eligible for voting!]

On to the contest!

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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! 🤔

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! 😉)

Here’s how it went down:

OCTOBER SKIES #BOTB RESULTS

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

This battle featured two different  instrumental versions by unknown artists of a Mumford & Sons tune. 

At first, it looked like a shutout in the making, with Guitar getting all the votes. Then, a few for Piano trickled in.

I thought both versions were excellent and had to listen a couple of times. In the end, as much as I love guitar music (and I do!), it was the piano that made me feel the emotion of the song. The guitar was a bit too languid, in my opinion.

Here’s how it went down:

SEPTEMBER GRASS #BOTB RESULTS (FINALLY!)

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

This battle featured two unknown entertainers,
Scott Alan from Cleveland and Jeff Towle from Minnesota.

I was felled by a nasty stomach virus, which included a fever and vision problems, so I haven't been online much and didn't respond to your comments. I did read them (thanks for the compliment, Stephen 😀) and thank you for participating! 

Most of you preferred the light and breezy style of Scott Alan, but I'm going to join the minority and go with the more solemn Jeff Towle. 

Here’s how it went down:

JULY #BOTB

WELCOME TO ANOTHER INSTALLMENT OF #BOTB!

    

This site is dedicated to Battle of the Bands exclusively.

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♫ Today, I'm going with contemporary music, for a change.
Sometimes, you CAN teach an old dog new tricks. ♫
And, it's perfect for this month! 😉
In fact, I plan on going with month-themed songs for the rest of the year. 

RAINY DAY IN JUNE #BOTB

WELCOME TO ANOTHER INSTALLMENT OF #BOTB!

    

This site is dedicated to Battle of the Bands exclusively.

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♫ Today's showdown features two international male singers,
covering a tune by a famous British band. ♫ And, it's perfect for this month! 😉
In fact, I plan on going with month-themed songs for the rest of the year. 

#BOTB JUNE 1ST PREVIEW

Summer's coming, and I'm getting excited about the next Battle of the Bands!

Here's a sneak preview of what you can expect on June 1st. Can you guess which song and the artists featured?

FIRST OF MAY #BOTB RESULTS

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

This battle featured Mari Wilson vs Cilla Black, two fabulous British singers.

The turnout was even more sparse than last time, which is disappointing. 😢 Here's hoping for better results next month!

Most of you preferred Cilla's version, as did I. The original Bee Gees song holds many special memories for me. I have a hard time accepting any covers, but Cilla captured the spirit it of it, so I had to choose her. Not that Mari didn't do a great job, too!

Here’s how it went down:

FIRST OF MAY #BOTB

WELCOME TO ANOTHER INSTALLMENT OF #BOTB!

 

This site is dedicated to Battle of the Bands exclusively.

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♫ Today's showdown features two formidable females,
covering a tune by a famous trio of brothers. ♫ And, it's perfect for this date! 😉 

#BOTB MAY 1st PREVIEW

Spring is in the air, and I'm getting excited about the next Battle of the Bands!

Here's a sneak preview of what you can expect on May 1st. Can you guess which song and the artists featured?

HEY JOE #BOTB RESULTS

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

This battle featured Wess & The Airedales, an American/Italian funk & soul band vs Tim Rose, an American singer/songwriter.

The turnout was a bit sparse, possibly due to bloggers being preoccupied with the April A to Z Challenge. No matter! The show must go on...

At least there was more of a contest, unlike last month's blowout!

Jimi's version of Hey Joe has long been a favourite of mine and I thought Tim Rose actually improved on it by changing the lyrics and making it even darker.

On the other hand, Wess & The Airedales' funky take was a complete departure and downright infectious! After much deliberation, I cast my vote for them. 

Here’s how it went down:

HEY JOE #BOTB

WELCOME TO #BOTB 2023!

This new site is dedicated to Battle of the Bands exclusively.

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♫ Today's showdown features an American-Italian funk/soul band
 and an American rock/folk/blues artist ♫

#BOTB April 1st PREVIEW

Apart from the STILL shitty weather we're having right now (when it's supposed to be spring), I'm getting excited about the next Battle of the Bands!

Here's a sneak preview of what you can expect on April 1st. Can you guess which song and the artists featured?

SO LONG, MARIANNE #BOTB RESULTS

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

Thank you all for making my return such a success! 💖

This battle featured Brian Hyland, a former teen idol, and rock musician John Cale, partnered with folksinger Suzanne Vega.

At first, it looked like a complete wipeout, with Hyland taking all the votes. Slowly, some trickled in for Cale & Vega, but they couldn't catch up. Most people preferred Hyland's lighter, breezier version. 

I like them both, but in 1971, the strains of Brian's "So Long, Marianne" were heard daily on the radio, for months. That was an eventful year for me and I have many memories attached to the song! Inevitably, nostalgia wins out. 

Here’s how it went down:

SO LONG, MARIANNE #BOTB

WELCOME TO MY FIRST BOTB SINCE 2020!

This new site is dedicated to Battle of the Bands exclusively:

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♫ Today's showdown features a solo artist from 1971 and a duo from 1999,
covering Leonard Cohen's tribute to a long-lost lover. ♫

#BOTB March 1st PREVIEW

Apart from the shitty weather we're having right now (snow, ice pellets, freezing rain),

I'm feeling pumped about returning to Battle of the Bands!

Here's a sneak preview of what you can expect on March 1st:

COMING SOON! #BOTB

From 2015 to 2020, I took part in a fun blogfest called Battle of the Bands (#BOTB).