OOWATANITE #BOTB RESULTS

WELCOME BACK TO BOTB! 
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

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:

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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