SUMMER OF '69 #BOTB

WELCOME TO ANOTHER INSTALLMENT OF #BOTB!

 July already?! Summer will be over before we know it!

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The title of this song resonates strongly, since my 'Summer of 69' was pretty epic:

June - got expelled from boarding school

- visited Berlin and London 

July - watched the first moon landing on TV
August - relocated from Germany to Canada

SUNNY AFTERNOON #BOTB RESULTS

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It’s time to announce the results of the June 1st showdown.

This battle featured an American icon vs a Spanish rock band.

It appeared to be neck and neck at first, but 'Mr. Margaritaville' then pulled ahead. I preferred the 'cool sound' of Sexy Sadie. (Thank you, Nancy!) Oh well... 

Here’s how it went down:

SUNNY AFTERNOON #BOTB

WELCOME TO ANOTHER INSTALLMENT OF #BOTB!

 It's June - the start of my favourite season!

This battle features a duel between an iconic American artist,
and a defunct Spanish band, performing a Kinks hit from way back.

TITANIUM #BOTB RESULTS

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

This battle featured duelling contestants on talent shows.

 I thought this contest would be fairly close, and boy, was I ever wrong! 😲 Turns out, with the exception of one "lesser of two evils" vote, all of your preferred Madilyn Bailey's version. As for me, I loved Asher's highly emotional performance, but concur that Madilyn did a great job as well.

Here’s how it went down:

TITANIUM #BOTB

WELCOME TO ANOTHER INSTALLMENT OF #BOTB!

 It's May and spring has finally sprung!

This battle features a duel between singing competition contestants.

OOWATANITE #BOTB RESULTS

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It’s time to announce the results of the April 1st showdown.

This battle featured duelling rock bands and a battle of the sexes:
Canadian males vs South African females!

 I thought this contest would be fairly close and it was! The turnout was a little sparse and two BOTB participants didn't vote at all (wassup with that? 🤔), which might have made a difference. Anyway, thanks to all who did take the time to play. 🌹

It was a dead heat, and I chose the heavier sound of The Dirty Nil to break the tie.

Here’s how it went down:

OOWATANITE - APRIL WINE

WELCOME TO ANOTHER INSTALLMENT OF #BOTB!

 It's April and spring should hurry up already! We had snow last week. 🥶

This battle features a duel between Canadian and South African rock bands.

VEHICLE #BOTB RESULTS

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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:

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: