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Showing posts with label Battle of the bands. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Battle of the bands. Show all posts
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.
Ok so listen to both and tell me which one you prefer. I'm sure you've already been to the other battles but if not, go check them out.
Good morning y'all! Happy Tuesday to all of you. It's that time again for the Battle of the Bands. I've missed the last 3 but I'm back today!! As always I feel the need to always start with my disclaimer , I have no doubt that my battle hasn't already been done .
OK so the song I'm using today is Drive originally sung by The Cars. This single came off the album Heartbeat City in 1984. The whole album is awesome.
Here's the original :
The Battle begins with a band called the Deftones.
I think I may have posted them before a while ago but not in a battle. They're a band from California back in the late 80's. Their music is more alternative metal. The lead singer is Chino and I like his voice.
Here is their version :
The next is the reggae version sung by Ziggy Marley. If you've ever seen the movie 50 First Dates, then you might have heard this song towards the end of movie.
It's a different sound but I like it a lot!
So here's this one:
So the Battle is between Deftones or Ziggy. Which one do you like best?
Go check out the others and vote on their battles.
Top of the morning to ya!! I'm all caught up in the Irish for today's battle. My song is Whiskey in the Jar . This song is a very popular and traditional Irish song and the exact origin of the song is unknown. It was released in the 60's by an Irish folk band The Dubliners and thats when it first got wide exposure. Then in the 70's it was released by Irish rock band Thin Lizzy. Fast forward to 1998 and a very popular American rock band Metallica released the song and introduced it to a larger rock audience.
Here is the The Dubliners who are not part of the battle.
I just saw a documentary on Thin Lizzy over the weekend and they had very interesting story. The lead singer got very sick with Hepatitis at the very height of their career and the tour was cancelled.
Here they are:
Here is the version by Metallica. I have always liked their version!!
Now the battle is between a band that formed here in Dallas and have been around since 1996. I have seen them live many times and i should buy their CD/DVD. They were also nominated for a grammy in 2001. The band is The Killdares . This was filmed at The Granada Theater which is also here in Dallas that have great concerts.
The next band is called Celtic Thunder. This band formed in 2007 and have released several albums. This cover was released on their Heritage album.
So now i need you to vote between the Kiddares or Celtic Thunder. I'll have results for you next week. Also please go see the rest of the battles. I always love hearing new songs or old songs done differently.
more Battle of the Bands fun, check out the other BOTB bloggers to vote on their battles:
Good morning everyone. I'm here real quick just to let you know who won my battle between Joe Cocker and David Archuleta. The song was Everybody Hurts originally done by R.E.M.
David started off strong but then it ended up being a blow out when Joe started gaining speed. The winner is Joe 13 to 6.
So maybe you could stand a laugh or two this morning like me so here is the skit from SNL when John Belushi mimicked Joe Cocker. He really does a great job but of course very over-exaggerated.
Have a great day y'all. I'll be back next week i promise. The memorial funeral is Saturday for my friend and i have just been so busy.
I have been MIA. Its not by choice. I have really wanted to blog more but i have too much going on right now. I am busy at work and on a personal note, i've been trying to be there for a dear friend as her husband was in his final stages of life this week. He passed away last night. I'll talk more about it another day because i just cant right now. I do have a battle though and the song is fitting.
Everybody Hurts is originally written and sung by the band R.E.M. I am a big fan of R.E.M and the lead singer Michael Stipe. I have posted their songs more than a few times on my blog.
Here is the original:
My battle begins with Joe Cocker. Joe Cocker has had a list of hits and my favorites were With a Little help from my friends, and You can keep your hat on. He did a cover of this song Everybody Hurts. Rest in Peace Joe. He passed last year in December 2014.
The next in the battle is David Archuleta. He is a very talented singer and got recognized more when he was on the show American Idol.
Here is his version of Everybody hurts :
So pick between Joe or David and at least i have to be back for sure next week for the results right?! I will be back. I havent even shared my trip to Montana with yall yet and its been 2 weeks ago. Please know that i will comment on your blogs when i can and i really do miss yall.
Here are the other battles and please go vote at theirs. I always learn more about music during these battles.
It is September y'all!! The battles are also always on the first day of the month. Seriously where did August go?
My battle this week is the song " Everybody Wants to Rule the World.
This song was originally done by Tears for Fears in the wonderful time The 80's.
Here is their version:
A few years ago the song was covered and released for the movie Hunger Games. Its sung by the performer and young lady Lorde. Here is her version:
The very popular singing show that was on for several seasons was GLEE. They also did cover of this song :
I added the same song by Glee with a 2 minute clip from the show to prove that it actually is a different singer than Tears for Fears.
The battle is between Lorde and the cast of Glee. Let me know which one you like the best.
Then make sure you check out the other battles and vote on theirs.
Um Hm, i bet you thought i forgot didnt you! The Battles are always on the 1st and the 15th. I have been out all day long enjoying my weekend. Todd is grilling dinner and i am making my post. Hey, better that late never right?
Anywho, I will say this now- this is only my 3rd time to be in the battle. Its been going on for years and many people are in the battle. I will most likely almost definitely be posting a duplicate of an early battle.
My battle this time is the Love Song originally by The Cure. The Cure was very popular in the 80's and were considered an alternative rock band with goth added in. I love them! I wore their cassettes out when i was in high school and college.
Here is the original:
The battle is between another rock band that was more around in the late 90's and early 2000's. The band is 311 ( pronounced three eleven NOT three one one). They released their cover of this back in 2009.
Another popular band called Imagine Dragons did a cover for a publicity appearance on the Biz.
This song is not part of the battle well unless you insist on voting on it but it was also covered by the popular Adele.
There have been quite a few bands who have done the song but these are the ones that have stood out to me. So vote between 311 and Imagine Dragons. I will post the winner on the 6th or 7th. Hope you're having a great day yall!!!
Hey y'all!!! So i'm working this week in Ohio and i've been swamped. Its funny that the BOTB has ended up being both weeks that i've traveled. I almost went to bed when i remembered that tomorrow is the 15th and thats when the battles get posted. Remember how it was raining cats and dogs when i was in St Louis? Well I brought it with me here and its been crazy storming around me. Last night the winds and the thunder woke me up. Stay safe out there if you're in the path of these storms. Its also crazy here with some kind of baseball All Star shindig. Cincinnati is the host of the sport thing and all the hotels here are packed and tons of people are here. Meh! Is how i feel about baseball.
Lets get started on the songs shall we. Its after 11 and i have to get up early. This is my second time to play in the battle and i'm nervous that someone has already done the same battle. I guess i just need to not worry and also know that i have different followers so your vote will be a new one.
My song this week is called Bad Company by the band Bad Company. The song was released in 1974. They were a British band and were considered hard rock back in the 70's. They also have other hits such as Feel Like Makin Love, Running with the Pack, and Cant get Enough. I have their greatest hits CD and its a great road trip CD to listen to!!
Ironically 5 years ago on my birthday May 17th, 2010 a very heavy metal hard rock band called FiveFinger Death Punch released their album that included a cover of this song. I ask you to be open minded because quite frankly, i think they do a FANTASTIC job!! Some of their other songs are pretty heavy but they reined it in on this song. This band started in Las Vegas in 2005 so they've only been around for 10 years. They're doing pretty good and have won a couple of Indie awards, Rock Radio awards, etc. They released a song last year that i like called Wrong side of Heaven. I'll play it for you sometime....
I am excited to hear your vote and i will post the results on the 21st i think. HAHA- i have to check to see when i'm supposed to. There is quite a few battles being hosted and the list is at Stephen'spage. Please Please go there and vote for other songs. You may hear some new songs and artists that you like. Have a great day tomorrow!!
Hey y'all!! Its past my bed time but i made a commitment to participate in the Battle of the bands hosted by Stephen McCarthy at his Blog.
There are a lot of people who play along with these battles so go to Stephen's page and check out all the others.
Here's how it works. I am going to post the same song sung by two different bands or singers.
You comment with your favorite and then i'll let you know later who won the battle. Fun huh?!
I only know a few that i wanted to enter the link with so it wont be an all the time gig for me. Or will it? I may have so much fun i want to always play along! Lets get through the first one.
The song is called Just Breathe. It was written and released in 2009 by the band Pearl Jam. I am really a big fan of this band and have always wanted to see them live but never have. Eddie Vedder is the lead singer of this band and he's very involved in charities, politics, etc. He uses his force for good and not evil though. I think he's an awesome song writer as well as other guys in the band.
In 2012 , Willie Nelson and his son Lukas Nelson did their own version. Now this is so hard because i honestly love both versions and have them on my ipod and phone. The video to me is Willie singing the song to his son and in the end he's preparing his son for when he's gone. Thats how i interpreted the video when seeing it. Listen to how much Lukas sounds like his dad. Crazy!
Here are the lyrics to the song: "Just Breathe"
Yes, I understand that every life must end, uh-huh As we sit alone, I know someday we must go, uh-huh Oh I'm a lucky man, to count on both hands the ones I love Some folks just have one, yeah, others, they've got none
Stay with me... Let's just breathe...
Practiced all my sins, never gonna let me win, uh-huh Under everything, just another human being, uh-huh I don't wanna hurt, there's so much in this world to make me bleed
Stay with me You're all I see...
Did I say that I need you? Did I say that I want you? Oh, if I didn't I'm a fool you see No one knows this more than me
As I come clean... I wonder everyday, as I look upon your face, uh-huh Everything you gave And nothing you would save, oh no
Nothing you would take Everything you gave...
Did I say that I need you? Oh, did I say that I want you? Oh, if I didn't I'm a fool you see No one knows this more than me And I come clean, ah...
Nothing you would take Everything you gave Hold me til I die Meet you on the other side...
Can you believe that July is here? Seriously where did June go? It seems like we went from May to July. Have a great day!! I go home Thursday night and i'm ready for my own bed, my hubby and my dogs. Not in that order of course.
