Friday, March 8, 2024

BOTB March 2024 - Results Seagull

 



Battle Name:             For the Birds  - 6th installment

Theme/Song:                          Seagull

Contenders and Tallies:

                                    Joni Mitchell                  = 2 votes

                                    Bad Company                = 11 votes (including mine)

Many thanks to everyone who came by to vote on yet another battle on my list of such things; For the Birds! Yep, this was another one of those battles – with a twist I enjoyed immensely, thanks (and a warm welcome) to the newest member of Battle of the Bands, Boromax (a.k.a. Ed) at Trivial Music Silliness who suggested I check out the Johnathan Livingston Seagull soundtrack. What an enriching experience! Much obliged, Ed ;-)

 


Honestly, I’m not even near the end of my list of ‘Bird’ songs, but it feels like time to move on to another theme. I know, I said this last month. But if the wayward Ides of March have their way, the birds that still huddle close on the wire will want to have their say!

I appreciate you all stopping by to see how my battle went ;-) Be sure to check the other battle results available at the links located in the top right column of this page.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

“May the hinges of our friendship never rust.”





Friday, March 1, 2024

BOTB March 2024 Seagull

 


Hey, hi! Glad you stopped by ;-)

The Battle of The Bands (BOTB) is your basic Which-do-you-like-best contest where the one that gets the most votes wins. All you have to do is show up (the 1st and/or 15th of every month) give a listen and cast your vote in the comment section. Votes will be tallied and the winner revealed on or about 8 days later.

Hoping you’re all not too weary of my “For The Birds” theme, I’ve got just a couple more (bird battles) I’d like to share before moving on to a more interesting theme like, say, earthworms. Just kidding, of course, but wait till you read the fun fact I dug up (ha!)

The song for the battle involves Seagulls, and I’ve certainly seen my share of them without ever knowing how intelligent the feathered kleptomaniacs are! Did you know they not only recognize human faces and mannerisms (fun fact alert) Seagulls do an impressive tap dance that replicates the sound of raindrops on the ground, thereby enticing earthworms to the surface where they become unwitting breakfast treats?

On to the Battle:

Song to a Seagull from legendary Canadian-American Folksinger/songwriter Joni Mitchell’s debut album by the same name was recorded by Reprise Records and produced by David Crosby (a founding member of the Byrds) in 1968.

 


English rock supergroup Bad Company released Seagull (considered one of Bad Company’s ten greatest songs) in November 1973

 


But wait, there’s more:

*On this day (March 1st) in music history, Gene Clark of the Byrds announced his resignation from the band due to a fear of flying. 

There you have it, folks! Which do you like best? And how come? Let me know in the comment section below. Oh! And, before you go, hop around and see the rest of today’s battles (participating sites are located in the top right sidebar of this page)

Have a wonderful month!

Monday, February 26, 2024

BOTB February 15th 2024 - Results

 


 

Hello, Everyone!

Here I am, regrettably late again. But I had such a blast at the 99th Annual Fiesta de Los Vaqueros I can’t say it wasn’t worth it ;-) I am a bit post-toasty, though, as in burnt to a tur – crisp. Last week’s warming trend led to semi-mild temps in the mid-eighties for the weekend, which were fairly agreeable when a breeze came up (twice).

As for the results of my February 15th battle, emcee McC would classify it as some kind of out, I’m sure. Whether it was a shut, a close, a shout, or a wipe-out remains to be proclaimed by anyone with an opinion ;-) I, for one, am just so appreciative of the participation that I can’t help but smile.

You may recall that the theme was love songs without the word. In this battle, the late great Toby Keith got seven out of seven votes (including mine).

 

In Case You Didn’t Know                Brett Young

Me Too                                           Toby Keith


Here's a couple more songs from the country contenders (before I get back to 'The Birds')




Happy rest of your February!




Thursday, February 15, 2024

BOTB February 15th 2024

 


Hey, hi! Glad you stopped by ;-)

The Battle of The Bands (BOTB) is your basic Which-do-you-like-best contest, where the one that gets the most votes wins. All you have to do is show up (the 1st and/or 15th of every month) give a listen and cast your vote in the comment section. Votes will be tallied, and the winner will be revealed on or about 8 days later.

Tossing my zany “For the Birds” theme to the wind this time, I’ve selected love songs that (hopefully) get the point across without actually using the word LOVE to compete in today’s battle. If you’re wondering, that was tougher than you might think, but still a fun challenge. Let me know what you think.

Hope you all enjoyed Valentine’s Day!

“Love makes your soul crawl out from its hiding place” ~ Zora Neale Hurston.

If anyone could coax a soul out of hiding, it was Country Music icon Toby Keith. Since his passing last week, l should go out and buy his music all over again. Just to make sure I have it. 




   


Born in Anaheim, CA, Brett Young was pitching for his high school baseball team, where a chance fill-in for the leader of the band during Christian Worship eventually led this Country Pop artist to Ole Miss on a baseball scholarship and on to Country Music fame.


There you have it, folks! Which do you like best? And how come? Let me know in the comment section below. Oh! And, before you go, hop around and see the rest of today’s battles (participating sites are located in the top right sidebar of this page)

Thanks in advance, everyone! Enjoy the rest of February. I'll be back with the results in a few days.

Thursday, February 8, 2024

BOTB 2024 February 1st - Results

 


Battle Name:             For the Birds  - 5th installment

Song:                          Songbird

Contenders and Tallies:

                                    Rita Wilson & Josh Groban    = 4 votes

                                    The Running Mates                = 5 votes

Many thanks to everyone who flew in to vote on what was likely one of my last For the Birds battles. Honestly, I’m not even near the end of my list of ‘Bird’ songs, but it feels like time to move on to another theme. I don’t know what it will be yet, but in the meantime, I’ve challenged myself to a second battle for the month of February - in honor of Valentine’s Day, presenting love songs that don’t actually use the word “Love.” I bet you’ll stop by to see how I’ll ever pull it off ;-)

Thanks again, everybody – and for your kind condolences as well. Other battle results are probably available (I’m a slowpoke) at the links located in the top right column of this page. I'm on my way to check them out now ;-)

See you on the 15th!



Thursday, February 1, 2024

BOTB Take Two - Results and February Battle

 


Hello friends! If you’re thinking “It’s about time she showed back up,” I don’t blame you. And I bet you’re just as excited to know the results of my latest “For the Birds” battle as I am to tell you, so I’ll get right to it.

Contenders                                           Songs                                                 Votes

Little Jimmy Dickens                         The Bird of Paradise                          2

Jack Blanchard & Misty Morgan       The Tennessee Bird Walk                  5 (including mine)

Both songs were greatest hits for the song artists in 1965 and 1970, each climbing to #1 on the Country Billboard Charts and hanging out there for at least a couple of weeks before languishing at #15 or so for at least a couple more.

The Tennessee Bird Walk song has made me giggle since the first time I heard it. Some have dubbed the lyrics “Genius,” while I just think they’re hilarious. Can’t go wrong with laughter, right?

I’ve not actually been to Tennessee, though I’m sure I’ve driven through the state more than once. I planned on maybe going back on purpose one day to see some of the many “sights of interest” while visiting my brothers, who live in neighboring states, and my Mom, who lived in TN until she passed away last Thursday. Since then, I feel like I’ve been fumbling around in the dark for a light switch. A good friend shared much-appreciated comfort along these lines: “Those we love don’t go away. They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard but always near, still loved, still missed and held so dear.” ~ Unknown

The message in this song says to me what I found so hard to say aloud.

After a couple of last-minute updates, my February Battle of the Bands includes two versions of a beautiful song called "Songbird," written by the late, great Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac. 




There you have it, folks! Which do you like best? And how come? Let me know in the comment section below. Oh! And, before you go, hop around and see the rest of today’s battles (participating sites are located in the top right sidebar of this page)

 Happy February!

Monday, January 15, 2024

January 2024 BOTB - Take two

 


Hello, Friends!

I realize it’s afternoon where many of you are right now, but it’s still early here so that little nugget of truth will remain my excuse for the duration of this post ;-)

The Battle of The Bands (BOTB) is your basic Which-do-you-like-best contest where the one that gets the most votes wins. All you have to do is show up (the 1st and/or 15th of every month) give a listen and cast your vote in the comment section. Votes will be tallied, and the winner will be revealed on or about 8 days later.

When I mentioned to Stephen T. that there were so many birds on my “For the Birds” list I was thinking of posting again on the 15th, he challenged me to incorporate a few thirsty feathered friends in my rare participation of a mid-month Battle of the Bands. Try as I might, I did not find many songs about birds in bars or taverns – or even drinking on the sly ;-) I think it’s because there’s free bird food at Walmart.

However, as perhaps a remedy for “Blue Monday,” I did find a couple of fun songs that just might chase any blues away. I remember them both fondly from childhood, how the lyrics cracked me right up. I hope they bring a smile to you as well. I’d love to know what you think.

First up:                 Bird of Paradise

Next:                    Tennessee Bird Walk

Thanks in advance for coming by again. I appreciate your vote, and enjoy your company!

 

BOTB March 2024 - Results Seagull

  Battle Name:             For the Birds  - 6 th installment Theme/Song:                          Seagull Contenders and Tallies:          ...