BOTB July 2023 Battle Results

 

Contenders and votes for this month's "Memphis" themed battle are:

"Memphis"  Johnny Rivers - 3 votes

"Walking in Memphis"  Marc Cohn - 4 + 1 = 5 votes

Not exactly the outcome I expected, but I'll take it! 

Here's a little duel to get us in the mood for August:

And the pleasing sounds of strings - and rain. Because we could use some ;-)

Thanks, everyone! See you next month ;-)

BOTB July 2023 The Memphis Sound

 

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 1^st and/or 15^th 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.

Hi again, everyone!

Move over, Werthers; there’s a new treat in town! According to emcee McC, who passed the suggestion on from his Brother the Judge, Al Bondigas, Mango Ginger Chews are the snacks to chow – and it’s healthy for you too!

It took a while for the song “Summer Rain” to quit strolling around in my mind! Now that I’m over the initial shock of last month’s Johnny Rivers blowout battle against The Motels, I’ve decided to see how well he’ll do in a Memphis-themed contest.

Did anyone know there’s a Memphis in Egypt? Something new every day. Memphis, TN., is also a five-time winner of the nation’s cleanest city award.

First up is actually a cover (of a Chuck Berry) song that, charting at #2 in America, spawned a live album called “Johnny Rivers at the Whiskey a Go Go,” with “Memphis” as a single that effectively launched his career.

Marc Cohn wrote this next one himself after an unremarkable visit to Graceland. A weathered sign along Highway 61 that read “Hollywood” led him to a small diner/music joint called “The Hollywood Café,” where a lady played piano in a corner and sang songs in a smoked-honey voice that brought him to the heart of what he'd been walking around looking for.

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)

I’m likely on the road as you read this, but no worries. My destination is only half a day away, so I’ll check back in real soon!

BOTB June 2023 Battle Results

 

Contenders and Votes for June 2023 Battle

Suddenly Last Summer - The Motels  Votes:  1

Summer Rain - Johnny Rivers            Votes:  9

And the life preserver goes to… the revolving member New Wave Band from Berkeley, CA – The Motels! Did you know one of their first gigs was a self-produced show performed at The Troupers Hall, a space provided in a home for retired actors? I didn’t know there was such a thing as a home for retired actors. What a great idea! I only ever heard - and liked -  two songs, including “Suddenly” by the Motels, but I liked them very much. Just, not enough to vote for them – this time.

Not that I expected the singer/songwriter from (originally NY) Baton Rouge; who does a wildly popular “Memphis” song, to garner such a flood of votes, but there you have it, folks!

The winner of this month’s battle is “Summer Rain” by Johnny Rivers

Don’t forget to see how the other battles played out! (Participants listed in right-hand sidebar)

Thanks for playing, everyone ;-)

Stay Tuned!

BOTB June 2023 Summer Sun and Rain

 

Hi Everyone! Thanks for checking out my new “just for music” site. I’m glad you’re here ;-)

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 1^st and/or 15^th 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.

It’s hard to believe that it’s officially summertime since it really hasn’t been that warm – yet. Temps have only reached 100 once so far. Of course, back in the day, temps didn’t matter near as much as the fact summer had at last arrived. The occasional gully-washing downpour – day or night – only enhanced the adventures we had as kids on those endless summer days that seemed to pass so quickly.

So, there you have it, Folks. Which do you like best? After you vote, and before you go - I highly recommend visiting the rest of the BOTB participants – they’re pros! And a few of them hold two battles a month! Here’s where to find them:

STMcC – Presents Battle of the Bands

Arlee – Tossing it Out

Cathy – Curious as a Cathy

John – The Sound of One Hand Typing

Mike – Mike’s Ramblings

Mary – www.jinglejanglejungle.net

Debbie – The Doglady’s Den

Stay tuned!