tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839732979493564157.post2208151694994896414..comments2023-12-10T10:29:13.810-05:00Comments on dcrelief ~ Battle of the Bands participant: BOTB - One Cheap "Country" TrickDixie@dcreliefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11558671709412200904noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839732979493564157.post-37985823677351792462016-05-04T11:57:42.803-04:002016-05-04T11:57:42.803-04:00John, I too have heard the "In Color..."...John, I too have heard the "In Color..." album, but didn't hear the piano either. I'm still searching for that version... if it even still exists.<br /><br />Dwight charms, huh? Got your vote for him.Dixie@dcreliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558671709412200904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839732979493564157.post-89469178978588404302016-05-04T11:54:48.231-04:002016-05-04T11:54:48.231-04:00Janie, I appreciate your honesty, and taking time ...Janie, I appreciate your honesty, and taking time to play, even though this battle is country themed. Hope all is well in your neck of the woods!<br /><br />Got your vote for Gretchen.Dixie@dcreliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558671709412200904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839732979493564157.post-12014512942454404612016-05-03T16:51:42.318-04:002016-05-03T16:51:42.318-04:00Give me the Bakersfield sound of Dwight Yoakam ove...Give me the Bakersfield sound of Dwight Yoakam over Gretchen Wilson on this one.<br /><br />I had Cheap Trick's "In Color... And In Black and White" years ago, and remember this song definitely sounded country, but I don't remember a honky-tonk piano...John Holtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545030511941957804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839732979493564157.post-70735373841135891772016-05-03T16:20:32.118-04:002016-05-03T16:20:32.118-04:00Not a country fan. I cringed as soon as I started ...Not a country fan. I cringed as soon as I started to listen to Dwight's twang. I vote for Gretchen Wilson by default. Sorry I'm a bitch about country.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839732979493564157.post-80579804671370126172016-05-03T14:00:02.227-04:002016-05-03T14:00:02.227-04:00Cathy, only you can decide on the twang factor. Co...Cathy, only you can decide on the twang factor. Congratulations on "toughing that out".<br /><br />Logging you for Gretchen, less twangy in her sang, er, song version!Dixie@dcreliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558671709412200904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839732979493564157.post-50253319818354802452016-05-03T13:54:36.274-04:002016-05-03T13:54:36.274-04:00~D-FensDogG,
>>..."Ahh, "pershnic...~D-FensDogG,<br /><br />>>..."Ahh, "pershnickety females". Gabby had 'em figgered out long before I was born!"<br /><br />Ha-ha-ha! Can I say, "you're full of it," in a polite way??<br /><br />So, another vote for the dancing cowboy - Dwight, 'alright" Yoakum! (Better than Cheap Trick - I agree!)<br /><br />Dixie@dcreliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558671709412200904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839732979493564157.post-43182955367991996542016-05-03T13:52:23.281-04:002016-05-03T13:52:23.281-04:00Hi Fae!
>>..."pseudo country stuff.&qu...Hi Fae!<br /><br />>>..."pseudo country stuff." Well said!<br /><br />Thank you, and I got 'cha for Dwight.Dixie@dcreliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558671709412200904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839732979493564157.post-21097947671943635932016-05-03T13:45:29.276-04:002016-05-03T13:45:29.276-04:00Classic rock, you say!!? Yes, I get that, and will...Classic rock, you say!!? Yes, I get that, and will log your vote for Gretchen.<br /><br />Thanks, Mike.Dixie@dcreliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558671709412200904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839732979493564157.post-24007672318904862442016-05-03T13:44:12.785-04:002016-05-03T13:44:12.785-04:00Welcome, Katie!!! I'm happy you could play tod...Welcome, Katie!!! I'm happy you could play today.<br /><br />It's fun to be rockin'... I'll log you for Gretchen.Dixie@dcreliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558671709412200904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839732979493564157.post-89255849527745486042016-05-03T13:42:43.757-04:002016-05-03T13:42:43.757-04:00Jeffrey, I'm late at liking country music too....Jeffrey, I'm late at liking country music too. I don't have an 'ex' to blame it on. Ha!<br /><br />I remember your battle with Gretchen, and think I voted for her. Congratulations on being a new fan!<br /><br />Logging you for Gretchen, and there goes the shutout!!! Thank you, (smile).<br />Dixie@dcreliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558671709412200904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839732979493564157.post-83828379867352572102016-05-03T13:39:38.043-04:002016-05-03T13:39:38.043-04:00You are welcome, Robin. Looks like Dwight is walki...You are welcome, Robin. Looks like Dwight is walking away with this battle! Got your vote.Dixie@dcreliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558671709412200904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839732979493564157.post-70222022449706555872016-05-03T13:38:27.504-04:002016-05-03T13:38:27.504-04:00Sheboyganboy VI,
Well, well, thanks for keeping m...Sheboyganboy VI,<br /><br />Well, well, thanks for keeping me updated with the latest gossip! You'd prefer Daxx to be axed?! Ha!<br /><br />Thank you for playing this game. I'll log you for Dwight... our rootin' tootin' cowboy!Dixie@dcreliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558671709412200904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839732979493564157.post-68274689823159449802016-05-03T13:34:44.753-04:002016-05-03T13:34:44.753-04:00lady Cherdo - so you're a lover of that Cheap ...lady Cherdo - so you're a lover of that Cheap "Country" trick, named Dwight??!!<br /><br />Got 'cha.Dixie@dcreliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558671709412200904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839732979493564157.post-64224718044243741922016-05-03T13:32:53.713-04:002016-05-03T13:32:53.713-04:00>>..."I kind of felt that Gretchen was ...>>..."I kind of felt that Gretchen was being overpowered by the music..."<br /><br />Mary, I understand, and considering that Gretchen is usually quite loud and boisterous, her cover differs. Good point!<br /><br />Logging you for Dwight. Also, I voted on your battle about an hour ago!Dixie@dcreliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558671709412200904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839732979493564157.post-54568498513973805932016-05-03T13:27:57.252-04:002016-05-03T13:27:57.252-04:00Gee, I wonder if Gabby ever did a cover of this so...Gee, I wonder if Gabby ever did a cover of this song? There's a story. Ha! Okay, you return at your leisure.<br /><br />Dixie@dcreliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558671709412200904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839732979493564157.post-36390414885805106682016-05-03T13:26:01.119-04:002016-05-03T13:26:01.119-04:00Thanks, Michele. I think these two covers are tric...Thanks, Michele. I think these two covers are tricky, both being labeled 'Country,' even though they're different from 'early country.'<br /><br />I got you for Dwight!Dixie@dcreliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558671709412200904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839732979493564157.post-29057162941468501252016-05-03T12:26:09.495-04:002016-05-03T12:26:09.495-04:00No idea on the history of this song, thanks for th...No idea on the history of this song, thanks for the informative post.<br /><br />Dwight gets my vote. I really like him and his version here is reminiscent of Phil and Don. Great piece of music.<br /><br />Besides I never really like much about that red neck woman and her pseudo country stuff.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839732979493564157.post-55821124174219016632016-05-03T08:00:12.795-04:002016-05-03T08:00:12.795-04:00PIGTAILS ~
This was my toughest Battle this round,...PIGTAILS ~<br />This was my toughest Battle this round, because I really like BOTH versions here. In fact, I like BOTH of these covers better'n I do the Cheap Trick original.<br /><br />Had to come back again for more listening pleasure.<br /><br />I really like the guitar in Wilson's version, but someone above said her vocal is drowned out by the music, and I agree. The recording is great but the mix is poor.<br /><br />DWIGHT hits it just right on all points. Gotta vote for him. (I thought his first couple albums were fantastic, and this song's right in the "smile pocket" for him, too.)<br /><br />Now, Gretchen's gonna be all pouty 'cause I voted for Dwight. Ahh, "pershnickety females". Gabby had 'em figgered out long before I was born!<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br />'Loyal American Underground'Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839732979493564157.post-60947864162643164662016-05-03T01:52:51.159-04:002016-05-03T01:52:51.159-04:00Dwight drenched it with country. Gretchen is count...Dwight drenched it with country. Gretchen is country but is a bit country lite. I associate the song more on with classic rock so Gretchen gets my vote. Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000518512016364412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839732979493564157.post-40477310405500467722016-05-02T17:39:25.239-04:002016-05-02T17:39:25.239-04:00Dixie, You made me smile with your statement, Some...Dixie, You made me smile with your statement, <i>Some of you are not Country fans - tough it out!</i> I like newer country quite a bit and as long as traditional country doesn't get too twangy then I like it fine. That being said, then you may have a sense of who is getting my vote. I think both artist tackled this rock number well and the country twist was a nice change up. Dwight's vocals have too much twang to suit me. I preferred Gretchen's voice better, plus she rocked it up a bit, too. Kindly give my vote to <b>Gretchen Wilson</b>. :)<br /><br /><a href="http://curiousasacathy.com/2016/05/its-magic-botb-showdown/" rel="nofollow">It's Magic #BoTB showdown</a>Cathy Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01056276734145310231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839732979493564157.post-21429429022851210262016-05-02T15:58:08.034-04:002016-05-02T15:58:08.034-04:00I liked the Gretchen version better. The guitar w...I liked the Gretchen version better. The guitar was more rockin and made it sound less country :) I'm not a country fan.<br />~Katie<br /><a href="http://thecyborgmom.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">TheCyborgMom</a>TheCyborgMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14566379902847952987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839732979493564157.post-27966516497535011632016-05-02T15:00:57.255-04:002016-05-02T15:00:57.255-04:00I don't particularly hate country music. It...I don't particularly hate country music. It's just never been my music of choice and I've never had a lot of exposure to it, despite my ex-wife liking country. Of the two offered, I will go for Gretchen Wilson. Who sounded somewhat familiar to me, then I remembered I featured one of her songs a few battles back. It seems I may actually like this country artist, Gretchen Wilson.Jeffrey Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839732979493564157.post-72726242658639654542016-05-02T10:06:01.793-04:002016-05-02T10:06:01.793-04:00These were both good, Dixie, and I enjoyed getting...These were both good, Dixie, and I enjoyed getting the history on this song.<br /><br />I love Dwight Yoakam and have for quite a while. I thought his cover was flavorful and unique to him. He really put his own spin on it, so he gets my vote!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839732979493564157.post-38644602558784438052016-05-02T02:38:51.804-04:002016-05-02T02:38:51.804-04:00This was REALLY interesting! I liked Cheap Trick ...This was REALLY interesting! I liked Cheap Trick back in the day, though I saw them on TV the other day and read up on the current backstabbing going on... and I was mad at 'em. Bun E. Carlos, the excellent long-time drummer for the band, has been aced-out and replaced with Daxx Nielsen, the son of Rick. Pretty crappy, I think.<br /><br />Anyway, didn't know nuttin' 'bout the song's country origins and it really does work very well as a country song.<br /><br />Both versions are really good, but Gretchen's is too much like the original for me to vote for her. Consarn it! Dwight's is excellent, and different. He gets a vote! "yer durn tootin'"!Sheboyganboy VInoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839732979493564157.post-89761827147522497652016-05-01T23:01:04.816-04:002016-05-01T23:01:04.816-04:00Cheap Trick was one of my favorites (oooo, Robin Z...Cheap Trick was one of my favorites (oooo, Robin Zander) and I'm also a fan of RN, in general. <br /><br />Gretchen Wilson never really did anything for me; not a fan of the tough broad persona much. She has a disadvantage because...<br /><br />Ah loves me some Dwight Yoakum...he gets my vote!Cherdohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00264612202714933480noreply@blogger.com