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.

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:

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.

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?  

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On to the contest!

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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 Bublé,
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:

SILVER BELLS #BOTB SPECIAL EDITION

WELCOME TO A SPECIAL HOLIDAY EDITION OF #BOTB!

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Featuring a battle between crooners - classic vs contemporary. 

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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!

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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:

MY DECEMBER #BOTB

WELCOME TO ANOTHER INSTALLMENT OF #BOTB!

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

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

NOVEMBER SONGS #BOTB RESULTS

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

This battle featured different songs about November, by artists on two continents.

The Waterboys came on strong from the get-go and didn't let up! When I put this battle together, I thought for sure it would be close, because the Guns'N'Roses song was a huge hit.

Boy, was I wrong! And I had planned on voting for them, but guess what? The Waterboys offered a more unique and better song, so I'm siding with the majority. 

Here’s how it went down: