Holli's Hoots and Hollers: seethe

Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Winner of the battle-BOTB -Careless Whisper

Hey everyone- thanks so much for your stopping by and voting for this battle between Seether and Ben Folds and Rufus Wainwright. The winner of the battle is Seether 7-3. I still have never voted for any of my own battles but if I did , it also would have gone to Seether. I just really love their music and it was fun to include one of my favorite bands in a battle. In my opinion, Ben Folds would have received more votes if he would have left Rufus out of that song. I don't doubt that Rufus is a wonderful singer and performer but that exact live performance wasn't strong.

I'm pretty sure I've posted this song before but here's another Seether song that I like. Words as Weapons:

I've hit the ground running at work. I was out all last week and now I have a few projects and training that have to be done this week and next few weeks. I love it! I love staying this busy and I love actually training classes. The busy schedule keeps my in check and I don't have much time to cry. If I do cry its usually in the car on way to work and maybe a few minutes now. Yall that's an improvement. I've had my 4th counseling session this week and I only have 2 left that are provided from EAP. I can tell you that I am glad I made the call and scheduled these. I've been with my company for 20 years and not once used EAP and didn't even know what it was. I'm grateful to have resources when I finally realized and admitted I needed them.
I do believe that 2016 will be a better year for me. Monday was a year that my sweet amazing stepdad passed away. This time last year I was preparing for his funeral. I miss him a lot! Its tough also with Daddy being sick again. Ok I am not going there now sooooo have a great day.

Sunday, January 3, 2016

Battle of the Bands- Careless whisper

Hey y'all!! Happy New Year. I am 2 days late but I got here as soon as possible. The Battle of the Bands are on the 1st and the 15th. Hey, i'm here now so there.
My battle is with the song Careless Whisper originally performed by George Michaels when he was in the band Wham! The song was released in 1984 when I was just a sophomore in high school. LOL!
Here ya go:

Ok so now for the battle. It is between two very different versions completely. We all have different tastes so it will be interesting which one you choose. I think you'll know which one is my favorite from some of the songs I've posted lately.

The first is a live version of Ben Folds and Rufus Wainwright. Ben Folds had band called Ben Folds Five for many years until he went solo. Rufus actually has recorded several tracks for films and movies and has appeared in a few movies as well. Rufus does an amazing version of the popular song "hallelujah". This performance was done in 2004 in NYC.

Next is performed by a rock n roll band Seether. This was released and made the Billboards hot 100 in 2009. Seether is a South African band and did the cover originally as a joke but it backfired and ended up becoming pretty big for them.