Nov. 15th Battle Results

Welcome back to the results post. I featured the Diane Warren song, "Because You Loved Me," originally recorded by Celine Dion in 1996. Her challenger was Johnny Mathis, who recorded the song in 2004.

A couple of times I thought they might tie, but in the end... the majority went with Celine. It's okay. I like her version, but Johnny's did exactly what I wanted. I voted for him, (smile). Thank you for your participation!


Final tally: Celine Dion ~13 votes
Johnny Mathis ~ 10 votes

Now I'm going to ease into my easy chair with a good book. Oops, first I'll thank our event hosts:
FAE @ Far Away Eyes

Stephen T. McCarthy presents Battle of the Bands


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Next battle date: Monday, December 1, 2015

Nov. 15th ~ Because You Loved me

WELCOME TO BATTLE OF THE BANDS!! aka, "BOTB".

A big shout out, and thank you to our blog hosts:

Fae

Stephen T. McCarthy

Here's our game plan:

We feature two different recordings of the same song. Listen to both, and then vote for the song version you like the best.  Feel free to leave me a comment, along with your vote. 

Our battles take place twice a month ~ on the 1st and 15th. The results come six days later ~ on the 7th and 21st. That's when I return, add all of the votes, including mine, and announce the winner. Feel free to return and see if your choice won!

If you would like to listen, and vote in other battles, please see the participant list in the right hand margin. If you would like to join this bi-monthly blog-event, visit the blog host, Stephen T. McCarthy. Leave him a message, and your blog address. We would love to have you participate.

# 1- Celine Dion ~ wiki note:

"Because You Loved Me" is a song recorded by Canadian singer Celine Dion for her fourth English-language studio album, Falling into You (1996). It was released on 20 February 1996, as the first single in North America, South America and Asia. It was released as the second single from the album in Australia, on 29 April 1996, and in May 1996 in Europe. "Because You Loved Me" was written by Diane Warren and produced by David Foster, and served as the theme song from the 1996 film Up Close & Personal, starring Robert Redford and Michelle Pfeiffer.

My note: 

My Mom passed away about a year after this song came out. I decided it was the most descriptive instrument that fit our relationship perfectly. I felt that song on so many levels. And what a voice to perform it. Though I love to hear Celine sing, I dislike watching her perform. Who knows why? I'm sure many are familar with Celine's version. She is the original, but I believe Johnny might take some votes here. Have fun!

# 2 - Johnny Mathis ~ wiki note: 

In 2004, Mathis did an album of Dianne Warren songs. This one was included. 

My note: 

This version didn't have what I term, 'the heat,' but I really liked it. Also I had changed ~ the grief I felt for my Mom had been reduced, and my sight was on higher ground. Suddenly, "I was everything I am because the Creator loved me..."

Most importantly, thank you to all, for the prayers, comments, phone calls, text messages, regarding my health. It's slow going but at least it's better daily (smile).

Celine is up first with the lyrics:

Oct 21st. Results? No more battles like this!

I don't know what I was thinking when I posted this battle - in fact I might have been asleep. Yeah, that sounds good.  At least, go back to using two versions of the same song ('nuff said)  

I voted for 'Be Prepared' because I really preferred the music. I was also in the great minority as well. Here are the voting results:


Oogie Boogie - 13 votes
Be Prepared - 5 votes

Hopefully, November will hold a promise of excitement on here (smile). 

A special thank you to everyone for your comments and votes!

I'll play the winner again - take it away, Oogie! 

Oct 15th Battle or (Halloween sing-along time.)

Welcome to Battle of the Bands!!!

A rousing 'Hhhowl' and thank you to our friends,  and event hosts:

FAE

Stephen T. McCarthy presents Battle of the Bands

Today a little something for fun!!!  I'm presenting two different songs. Each song comes from an animated movie, and features a scene from the movie. Lyrics are on screen. There are a couple of still shots that are featured, but no video. Listen to both, and vote for the one you like.

Contestant # 1- "Oggie Boggie Man" from the movie, "Nightmare Before Christmas."

Contestant # 2- "Be Prepared" from the movie, "The Lion King".

If you would like to listen, and vote in other battles, please see the participant list in the right hand margin. If you would like to join this bi-monthly blog-event, visit the blog host, Stephen T. McCarthy. Leave him a message, and your blog address. We would love to have you participate.

I'll be back on the 21st to tally the votes and post the results.

Great Ghosts - it's a Halloween thing - Enjoy!

Battle Results for Oct 1st: Aerosmith's 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing'

Welcome back for the results! I was completely surprised by the outcome. It took almost three days to get a vote for Little Hurricane. (By then, the real hurricane, 'Joaquin' was producing ten-hour long rain-spells, periods of strong wind, and a colder temperature, in my city.  I soon became distracted from this battle.) I don't know that 'Joaquin' had any influence here, but on my return there were a lot of votes for Little Hurricane. They swept the battle.

I enjoyed both cover versions of Aerosmith's 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing.' Little Hurricane's video sound quality was below par but that happens. Something about their cover reminded me of ''early years' music. I think John Holton called it, "The British Invasion." I voted for Little Hurricane.

Reggae and I have our moments - but not with this song. The more I listened to it, the more I realized I wouldn't be listening to it as much as the other cover.

I would like to thank everyone for taking time to listen and vote!

Thanks again, to our event hosts:
FAE

stmcc

And ~ today... for all the Aerosmith fans~ I'm playing their original! Hang on (smile).

It's October 1st - and 'I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing'

WELCOME TO BATTLE OF THE BANDS!! aka, "BOTB".

I'd like to thank our event blog hosts: 
Fae @ Far Away Eyes

Stephen T. McCarthy presents Battle of the Bands

Here's how we play!!

We feature two different recordings of the same song. Listen to both, and then vote for the song version you like the best.  Feel free to leave me a comment, along with your vote. 

Our battles take place twice a month ~ on the 1st and 15th. Our results come six days later ~ on the 7th and 21st. That's when I return, add all of the votes, including mine, and announce the winner. Feel free to return and see if your choice won!

If you would like to listen, and vote in other battles, please see the participant list in the right hand margin. If you would like to join this bi-monthly blog-event, visit the blog host, Stephen T. McCarthy. Leave him a message, and your blog address. We would love to have you participate. 

On with the show ~ ~ ~ ~~~

Featured Song - I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing. 

Recorded in 1998 by Aerosmith (Steven Tyler sang lead.) 

Songwriter Diane Warren.

"I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" is a power ballad performed by American hard rock band Aerosmith for the 1998 film Armageddon. Written by Diane Warren, the song debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 (the first #1 for the band after 28 years together). It is one of three songs performed by the band for the film, the other two being "What Kind of Love Are You On" and "Sweet Emotion." The song stayed at number one for four weeks from September 5 to September 26, 1998. The song also stayed at number 1 for several weeks in several other countries. In the UK, the song peaked at number four, becoming Aerosmith's highest charting song in the UK, where it was the 17th best-selling single of 1998, and has sold over a million copies.  >>This song was also featured in the 2013 video game Saints Row IV. [2] -Wiki stuff & bio.com

Aerosmith is NOT a challenger for today's battle, but you can listen to the original...  Soundtrack song and Movie Trailer

Today's battle:    # 1- Lee Francis versus   # 2 - Little Hurricane

Challenger 1 - Lee Francis is involved with the 'Reggae' culture of artists in the capacity of producer, singer, multi-instruments. He's singing is featured in two albums (that I could find): 'Sexy Love,' and 'Reggae Covers- volume 1.' He also has his own songs but finding  biographical information is zilch.

Challenger 2 - Little Hurricane is an American rock and dirty blues band, based out of San Diego, California, United States. Formed in 2010, the band consists of front man Anthony "Tone" Catalano and drummer Celeste "C.C." Spina. Their influences include Van Morrison, Dead Weather, Gorillaz, James Taylor, Paul Simon, and The Beatles.