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BATTLE OF THE BANDS (BOTB)
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Yes, it's time once again for 'Battle Of The Bands' ('BOTB').
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Alright, let's get on it. Let's get ON this thing!...
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We being just a few days away from The 4th of July - the birthdate of the creation of The United States of America - I decided to do a Patriotic-themed BOTB installment (well, kinda-sorta Patriotic).
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Let it be known that I have traveled to Philadelphia to personally visit Independence Hall, the official birthplace of the USA:
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| Independence Hall -- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. |
While there, I also saw, touched, and scratched my initials into The Liberty Bell:
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| The Liberty Bell -- my initials are on the other side of it. |
In fact, I am SO patriotic that many times I have also visited Independence Hall at Knotts Berry Farm in Buena Park, California:
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| Independence Hall (the nicer, cleaner version) - Buena Park, CA. |
Incidentally, I have read America's 'Declaration Of Independence' many times, and here is my very favorite part of it:
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We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government...
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Personally, I think it is WAY PAST TIME that we abolish the current governmental system (which has become shockingly "un-American"!) and institute "new government". But that's a viewpoint for a different blog o' mine.
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I have a pretty small but dearly loved collection of Country music compact discs. I have a total of 27 compact discs in my Country collection - 8 of those discs are by Waylon Jennings, and 6 of the discs are by Hank "Bocephus" Williams Jr. (For comparison, I have 0 compact discs in my RAP collection, and an equal number of compact discs in my Death Metal collection.)
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For today's Battle, I decided to use songs with an "America" theme, and put my #1 all-time favorite Country artist (Waylon Jennings) up against my #2 all-time favorite Country artist (Hank "Bocephus" Williams Jr.) Please vote for which "America" / "American" song you like best.
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AMERICA -- Waylon Jennings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YYzIWTE1L4
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This next one has a bit o' lyric that might need a bit o' explanation:
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'Bocephus' sings: "If you don't like my Nudie boots, I'm sorry about that."
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What are "Nudie boots"? Nudie boots are boots that were made by the legendary Nudie's Rodeo Tailors -- a place in the Los Angeles area that made and sold Western wear. They also specialized in custom made Western wear for big stars like Roy Rogers, John Wayne, and many, many more.
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Click HERE for a photo gallery showing stars wearing Nudie boots and lots of other wild Western wear from Nudie's. As a matter of fact, I have purchased things from Nudie's, such as some fancy collar tips, and I believe I may have bought this belt from Nudie's circa 1990:
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OK, Bocephus, take us away to Nudie's...
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THE AMERICAN WAY -- Hank Williams Jr.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seRJARhRUd8
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QUESTION: Which song will win this Battle?
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SIKIKE PHTEVEN(1-2): 'In America' by The Charlie Daniels Band.
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QUESTION: That song isn't a part of this competition!!
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SIKIKE PHTEVEN: Oh... Why isn't it? Hmmm?... Well, in that case, then 'America' by Waylon Jennings will win. ...But why isn't 'In America' by The Charlie Daniels Band included? Are you a communist or sumpin' like that?!
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After voting here, I suggest - actually I insist - you pop over to the blogs of the other 'BATTLE OF THE BANDS' participants to see which songs they have chosen and vote there also. (If their ‘BOTB’ blog bits aren’t posted yet, pour yourself two shots of ‘Grand Marnier’ over ice – do it twice – and then return to their blogs to
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Voice Your Vote...
@ ‘TOSSING IT OUT’ by clicking HERE
@ 'MIKE'S RAMBLINGS' by clicking HERE
@ 'THE SOUND OF ONE HAND TYPING' by clicking HERE
@ 'JINGLE JANGLE JUNGLE' by clicking HERE
@ 'THE DOGLADY'S DEN' by clicking HERE
@ 'CHERDO ON THE FLIPSIDE' by clicking HERE
@ 'AI LOVE MUSIC' by clicking HERE
@ 'ANGELS BARK' by clicking HERE
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As I've done in the past, I will continue to return to my 'BOTB' blog bits on the 7th and 21st of each month to post my own votes and announce the winners in the comment sections.
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~ Stephen T. McCarthy
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I barely remember my visit to the Liberty Bell and the related complex. It was several years ago after a grueling red-eye flight from L.A.--my sister picked us up early in the morning and proceeded to take us on a whirlwind tour of Philly. It's mostly a blur now, but I well remember our stop near lunchtime to get a Philly Cheese Steak sandwich--we were so darn hungry! I don't much care for all night travel anymore and never really did.
ReplyDeleteBetween your offerings in this Battle, though both are good, my preference is Waylon's song. His voice appeals to me more and I like the melody of his song better and it all just sounds better to my ears. Good message too.
Arlee Bird
Tossing It Out
A vote for Waylon Jennings.
LEE ~
DeleteI was already a longtime vegetarian before my visit to Philadelphia, so I still have never tasted the legendary "Philly Cheese Steak". Nevertheless, I'm sure I'd be underwhelmed by one. With only a couple of odd exceptions (such as those little Vienna sausages in a can), eating meat was never especially appealing to me. Which is why being a vegetarian for 33 years has been very easy for me.
Thanks for yer BOTB bote! And a Happy 4th O' July to ya.
~ D-FensDogG
'Ferret-Faced Fascist Friends'
Happy Canada Day! I am relaxing right on the Richelieu River and it is nice! I actually like that song that you think is communist...hahahaa. Ok, I listened to both and I vote for Hank Williams because I like the beat more and love the guitar playing.
ReplyDeleteBIRGIT ~
DeleteHappy 4th Of July! ;^)
I think you misunderstood, if you thought I was saying 'In America' by The Charlie Daniels Band is Communistic. Ha-Ha-Hardly!
I very briefly toyed with the idea of making this a 3-Way and including that CDB song in this Battle. But then I came to my senses, knowing that a big hit like that would crush the competition and just give me another blowout. "NO HIT SONGS against relatively unknown songs in BOTB anymore!!" That is my new BOTB motto/
~ D-FensDogG
'Ferret-Faced Fascist Friends'
0 Rap and 0 Death Metal for me, as well. I have a couple of 70s vinyl albums (Freddie Fender, Charlie Rich) which is the extent of my country collection. ☺ I preferred Waylon Jennings. Hank Williams Jr. was just too "country" for my taste, but the lyrics were fun. Nudie has some cool stuff! I'll be back to BOTB on the 15th. Happy Independence Day!
ReplyDeleteFreddie and Charlie? You rock!
DeleteHappy Canada Day!
Thanks, diedre! Happy Independence Day to you.
DeleteThanks, DEBBIE! ~
Delete>>... 0 Rap and 0 Death Metal for me, as well.
Yeah, like life isn't filled with enough crap already. Do we really need to add to it by purchasing RAP and Death Metal albums? Amiright?!
In my book, a vote for Waylon or Bocephus is ALWAYS a good thing! To me, this is one of those Battles where either choice is a goot juan.
~ D-FensDogG
'Stephen T. McCarthy Reviews...'
Howdy Stephen T!
ReplyDeleteGood song choice! It's Waylon for me. But then, you knew that ;-) Love his voice - and style. Funny I would meet him in Vegas when for years he was just up the road in Snottsville. They all loved him too.
I appreciated the excerpt from the Declaration of Independence. "consent of the governed..." Consent, approval, same difference.
Happy 4th!
Howdy, dIEDRE ~
DeleteI'm sure you already know this, but Waylon really made a name for himself just "up the road" apiece from where you live. He may have been born in Texas, but JD's music club in Phoenix is where he really established himself and was eventually recognized by Nashville movers and shakers.
Waylon has a song called 'Hey, Willie', in which he recounts and celebrates his early years in Phoenix. I remember playing that about 30 times in a row, during a never-ending snowstorm in Reno, and thinking how much I wanted to return to the heat of Phoenix!!
Yeah, you "got it" about The Declaration. I no longer give my consent, or approval!! How do I get out of the contract... without having to shed a lot of blood, I mean? (That's not really possible anymore, sadly.)
~ D-FensDogG
'Stephen T. McCarthy Reviews...'
Tricky, tricky: these two guys are just about on par by my estimations. They have certainly put in their time in the pursuit of real, live country music and there's not too much country-pop in their catalog. Kudos to them. Not that I don't like some country-pop (I'm talking to you, Tim McGraw, and Rascal Flatts...).
ReplyDeleteWho can say anything against Waylon Jennings? HE'S WAYLON, FOR CRYING OUT LOUD. But he's not the winner today.
[BTW: Have you heard Jessie Coulter's song, "You Did Hang the Moon, Didn't You, Waylon?" I love that tune. Not a great version, but it is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlZInLFboHY]
To break this tie in my mind, you gotta go to the lyrics and I really like HANK WILLIAMS, JR. better.
Nice battle, brudder! Happy 4th of July!
DOC CHERDO ~
DeleteA Happy 4th O' July to ya! (Do you even know what it's all about? You think it's the date that those pesky Muslims flew planes into the World Trade Center towers, don't ya?! ;^)
>>... "Who can say anything against Waylon Jennings?"
Read Sixgun McItchyfinger's comment just below yours. (He's very close to being permanently banned from this blog, by the way.)
So funny to see Jessi Colter singing that song about Waylon, and toward the end, the camera pans to the right and there's Waylon playing the guitar. 'Old School' Country folks had the best sense of humor in music! (And I read her biography - which FAE gave me as a gift - and Jessi sure was in love with Waylon.)
Waylon was very lucky he got Jessi before I ever saw her. Because I'm pretty sure Waylon couldn't have whupped me in a fight, and I'd have fought hard to win Jessi's love!
OK, so here, below, is my all-time favorite video that includes both Waylon and Jessi together. The masculine charisma that Waylon had just oozes out ALL OVER THIS VIDEO!! ...Not to mention the fact that, as a bonus, I love the song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugm0JZhX3CI
~ D-FensDogG
'Stephen T. McCarthy Reviews...'
Hopefully you went to Vegas and put money on how I'm going to vote (my voting habits dominate a massive percentage of gambling money there,) because you KNOW how I'm going to vote.
ReplyDeleteHank Williams Jr.
1) I am not a fan of Waylon. Should be spelled "Wailin'." He is one of a batch of very popular singers that have trouble actually hitting the correct note. I like his badass outlaw persona... but that's about it.
2) Waylon's song has a sort of a Jimmy Buffett vibe... but not as catchy and somewhat off tune. It does not seem like a tune he should be singing.
3) Hank's song is great. Good melody, sung on key, strong country sound, and excellent typical country message. "Common man is savvy, tough, and the real American; shallow rich people are fake, dumb, and NOT the real America."
It is a good battle, but I'll be on the losing side here, I suspect.
SHEBOYGANBOY KID, The Sixgun Terror ~
DeleteI'll have you know that I mentioned your name in Sheboygan and they said: Don't ever mention that name here again!
>>... [Waylon] is one of a batch of very popular singers that have trouble actually hitting the correct note. ... somewhat off tune.
Since you are the only person in the history of the world who claims that Waylon has trouble hitting the correct notes and that 'America' is "off tune", I have no choice but to conclude that one of two things is going on here:
1) Knowing how much I dig Waylon, you are playfully "giving me the business", just to see if you can get a rise outta me, or...
2) All of that caterwauling (aka Opera) you've listened to throughout your life has very seriously damaged your ears.
This being the 4th of July, I feel generous enough to assume the correct answer is #1, and I'll let you off the hook. (I could mention names like Green Day, Geddy Lee, and that synthetic little tart of very marginal talent, Taylor Swift. But feeling patriotic and generous today, I'll cut you some slack and not go there, not bring up those names in an effort to shame you. ;^)
PLUS!... You DID dig Bocephus and gave him a much needed vote in this Battle. So your good-natured little jab at me will be washed white as snow in the blood of the next Chihuahua I sacrifice on the altar of the god of The Great Musical Divide.
Seriously, thanks fer yer bote, McBuddy!
~ D-FensDogG
'Ferret-Faced Fascist Friends'
Hahahahaha!
DeleteYou are a very generous man to give me all that credit, and I thank you for it. It may not be well deserved, though. I DO enjoy "giving you the business!" It is truly a joy... and pretty easy to do. I've put enough money in the JW bank account that I can make hefty withdrawals sometimes with these blog bits! A liberal you would just tell to get stuffed. Me? You want to, but I'm JUST barely nice enough to not ban me. I think. We'll see.
The more I poke you, the better the response!
So I'm going to double down. I toss Waylon in with a number of singers (Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Warren Zevon, Kris Kristofferson, Patti Smith, Chrissie Hynde, Tom Waits, and others) that have trouble actually hitting the note they are seeking. They often land close to the gate... then taxi in. Now, many of these singers I actually like, but for me they must have some other appeal to get me past their basically lousy voice.
Obviously, these people are quite popular. But I think it is pretty hard to contend that it is their singing that sells you. Every time Waylon sings “America” (38 sec, 41 sec, etc.) he lands off and pulls into it. You might try to convince me that this is his intent, but I don’t think so. It may be that he can’t pull off a vibrato and fails; often singers sound poo poo because they are trying to accomplish a vibrato (Def: (“Vibrato is a musical effect consisting of a regular, pulsating change of pitch”) but that they can’t really change the pitch fast enough to get to or stay on the note that should dominate that spot and hence sound off-key.
Am I REALLY the only person in history to say Waylon sounds off key? Actually, I know for a fact that I am not. When he was most popular in the 70’s and early 80’s we had a woman that worked for our business that loved Waylon more than anyone (Willie came in second.) ALL OF US IN THE SHOP told her “these dudes can’t sing” and it made her as mad as it makes you. We we’re lying. She got us back: she ate Mexican food daily and passed gas constantly in a group work area. She’d clear the room out several times a day.
BTW, I too have visited both the Independence Halls. And I noticed your initials scratched in the Liberty Bell while I was hack-sawing off a small chunk as a souvenir. You wrote in kind of a Bodoni-style lettering. Classy.
Happy 4th, McBrother!
>>... So I'm going to double down.
DeleteAll the best Liberals do,
so why not you?
(I've always suspected you of being a liberal in wolf's clothing.)
>>... I toss Waylon in with a number of singers (Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Warren Zevon, Kris Kristofferson, Patti Smith, Chrissie Hynde, Tom Waits, and others) that have trouble actually hitting the note they are seeking.
I'll agree on Dylan, Petty, Zevon, and Waits. Patti Smith and Chrissie Hynde I could never stand listening to long enough to know whether or not they could actually sing. And Kris Kristofferson - Oh, KRISTOFFERSON - that guy is in a bad league of his own. That is probably the flatest singer I ever heard. He could write some good songs, but he should never, EVER have sung them himself. He should have left the singing for the professionals. He was flat, Flat, FLAT!!! If Kristofferson's singing was a female chest, it would look like THIS.
(Incidentally, Johnny Cash was pretty flat a good amount of the time, too. But he was Dolly Parton compared to Kris Kristofferson.)
But as far as your assessment of Waylon's singing goes, you're just ...[tell him, Waylon!!]... "WRONG!"
>>... It may be that he can’t pull off a vibrato and fails; often singers sound poo poo because they are trying to accomplish a vibrato but that they can’t really change the pitch fast enough to get to or stay on the note that should dominate that spot and hence sound off-key.
Right. And if he *WERE* trying to pull off a vibrato, and actually did it spectacularly, then you'd be telling me you don't like Waylon's singing because he's too Johnny Mathis-like. Some people, there just ain't no pleasin'. (You could use a few cold Mojitos, my friend. They really help a bloke to chill and find the groove of life.)
All your story about the gas-passing woman in the shop tells me is that she was the only one there who hadn't ruined her ears listening to fat people dressed in hundreds and hundreds of yards of heavy velvet clothing and caterwauling at the top of their lungs. (And also that she had good taste in ethnic food and wasn't a racist).
*Insert the "OK" hand signal here ___.*
>>... You wrote in kind of a Bodoni-style lettering. Classy.
Right, right! Wow! You really did see my initials in the Liberty Bell!
By the way, I'll trade you the upper right corner (about 3/4 of an inch) of The Declaration Of Independence for your chunk of the Liberty Bell and a draft choice to be named later. Deal?
~ D-FensDogG
'Ferret-Faced Fascist Friends'
POSTSCRIPT:
I drank four IPA 395s (8% abv) and watched John Wayne's 'RIO GRANDE' on the 4th Of July. I'd call *that* "The American Way"!
Waylon's song had a better message, so I'm going with that.
ReplyDeleteJOHN ~
Delete'America'? The better message? Hmmm.... Hmmm...., I say.
Thanks for coming by, Mr. Holton. And a Happy Fourth of July to ya!
~ D-FensDogG
'Ferret-Faced Fascist Friends'
McNaturalcitizenBrotherMan,
ReplyDeleteOn July 3rd, I shall be celebrating British holiday Dependence Day with the traditional fish&chips, Guinness at room temperature, and "soccer" - football. It's still real to me dammit. On July 4th - Hallelujah, grilled burgers on a paper plate.. and swimming well less than an hour after eating -- Americans are rebels! We don't wear buckles on our hats anymore, so put that in your pipe and smoke it Limeys!
You know what the Van Pattens say* - what kind of name starts with "Van" if they were my neighbors I'd be suspicious. * "Britain is closer to America than they are to the rest of Europe." The Van Pattens are good people and they're not Italian. Still, with that "Van" I'd keep my eye on them.
A Waylon Jennings vote here. The music is consistent and the lyrics nicer. Hank Williams Jr seems to have white collars as, well perhaps the truth of some white collars, though a straw man. Aerosmith is blue collar and American implicitly. The Rolling Stones can Go. To. Hell. These young rappers these days with tattoos on their necks and faces - not the greatest American export excusemeholdon.... I had to blow chunks, hurl, chunder like a snowblower, do the technicolor yawn, honk a Jackson Pollack on the floor just thinking about Lil Jeezy, Lil Biggie Small Weezy, and Twiggy Bundy And The Creepy Clowns.
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A vote for Waylon Jennings. He's (and Mr Williams Jr - it's hard to pick against the pickin' - some good guitar work there and grinnin') good solid people. Sincerely, G-Dogg
McG-DOGG ~
DeleteA funny, laugh-out-loud comment as always. Thanks for the 4th O' July mirth, McFriend!
>>... On July 4th - Hallelujah, grilled burgers on a paper plate.. and swimming well less than an hour after eating -- Americans are rebels!
Ha-Ha! Loved it!
That reminded me of when I recently donated blood at the blood donation center (always the best place to donate blood - way better'n donating blood in the alley behind 'Rocco & Salvatore's Wildcat Lounge' in Rockpile, New Jersey).
Alright, where was I? ...Oh, yeah, donating blood. ...So, I donated blood and they told me I should avoid consuming alcohol for 48 to 72 hours afterwards. I was at the Old Globe Saloon in downtown Carson City with a beer in front of me about 27-30 minutes later. Which was exactly how long it took me to ride my bicycle to the Old Globe Saloon and get the bartender's attention. Damned if I was gonna miss the opportunity to experience that "low blood" buzz. Not to mention that I'm an American rebel by nature.
McDogG, as always, I thank you for your BOTB participation, and I wish for you a staggeringly good 4th of July and a ten-digits-still-fully-functional 5th of July!
~ D-FensDogG
'Stephen T. McCarthy Reviews...'
Hey there Stephen!
ReplyDeleteI Like America. 'Horse With No Name' is one of my long-time favorites.
I've not been to Philly, but I lived with a guy that grew up there. His brother is a first-responder for the city.
Two good contenders here today. But I'm going to go out on a limb and cast my vote for Waylon.
Have yourself a Happy and Safe Holiday!
~Mary
MMQE ~
DeleteSo, how do you call a horse with no name? "Here horsey, horsey, horsey!"?
If I ever own a horse, I'll give him a name. Probably name him 'Horseradish'. Either that or 'Gun Barrel', because 'Trigger' has already been taken.
I'm not so sure that voting for Waylon is going "out on a limb", but that's OK. There's safety in numbers - preferably BIG numbers, because I'm not convinced there's that much safety in 1 or 2. They *ARE* numbers, but they aren't as intimidating as 12, 666 or 144,000.
A Happy & Safe 4th to you, too, my friend!
~ D-FensDogG
'Stephen T. McCarthy Reviews...'
Al Bondigas here. Good battle here indeed. I enjoyed both songs very much, but I gotta make a rulin' fer Waylon. Didn't Bocephus use that same line about being too fat to ride in another song? Funny stuffs. Anyway, thanks for turning me on to Waylon those many years ago. I listen to a lot of his stuffs while I'm working out at the gym. Rulin' fer Waylon!! That's it, that's muh rulin'. And a Happy 4th of July to you and all yer BOTB folk.
ReplyDeleteWho dat?
DeleteWho dat say 'Waylon' when I say 'Waylon'?
No, suh. That Bocephus line about "too fat to ride" appears in only one Bocephus song, and this be that song.
I'm very pleased you took to Waylon like an outlaw takes to machismo and 'Rough & Rowdy Days'. Waylon was a true original. Always 'Somewhere Between Ragged And Right'. ...But could he pitch?
To be honest, I really wasn't sure how you would vote in this contest. ...But now I remember.
~ D-FensDogG
'Stephen T. McCarthy Reviews...'
With you all the way Bro: the "spirit" of America, aka the Constitution, has been seriously compromised and current government in dire need of a revolution. Too bad there are no viable candidates for leading a revolution as there was way back in General Washington's time.
ReplyDeleteHank, Willie, Waylon, George Strait and Tobie Keith. All the country you need in your collection :)
really really; no rap or death metal? No Slayer, Slipknot, Megadeth or Metallica? No Eminem, Beastie Boys, Black Eyed Peas, Limp Bizkit, Mackelmore, Onyx, Linkin Park, Gorrilaz? Blondie?
I don't know if I can be friends with a muzak connoisseur that has no Metallica or Beastie Boys or Linkin Park in their collection. That's like saying you prefer Roger Waters to David Gilmour. Uggh.
But here ya go puttin 2 of my fav artists tagether with a different song! Tough choice my Dear Saint Mac.
Now I likey likey both and comparing these two artists, and 2 separate but like themed songs is nearly impossible. But I have to vote with Sikike here: Waylon for the win.
America by Waylon is just an awesome, sentimental, stand up and place your hand on your heart, kiss a veteran song. It doesn't make me want to shake a fist at the world, or stubbornly plant my political flag, or anything remotely rebel - though I'm not opposed to all those patriotic emotions. But this song just make me proud to be an American. Home, Hearth, and free. Average people make this country what it truly is. Not politicians. And to me, that is what our Armed Forces fight for.
Bosephus' song celebrates the working class, and I'm all for that! But sometimes, songs like American Way are just a little pushy; feels like its one "class" fighting another. And today, I really like Waylon's unity message.
Plus, this is just one of my fav Waylon songs. Yeah, I'm predisposed to be biased.
Hope you had an awesome 4th. My daughter brought a new boyfriend and his kids to the BBQ today. We like him, which probably means he's a gonner in a month or two, lol.
WILD THING ~
DeleteSorry about the delay in responding but, you know me, I was off on a 2-day 4th Of July bender. (The fireworks in my mind finally subsided enough that I could see my comment section again.)
>>... Hank, Willie, Waylon, George Strait and Tobie Keith. All the country you need in your collection
Hear! Hear!
Actually, I've even gotten by without Strait & Keith (sounds like it should be a whiskey brand), but I've substituted a little Roger Miller and Brenda Lee in their spots.
>>.... No Slayer, Slipknot, Megadeth or Metallica? No Eminem, Beastie Boys, Black Eyed Peas, Limp Bizkit, Mackelmore, Onyx, Linkin Park, Gorrilaz? Blondie?
Definitely NOT! In fact, three of those I've never even heard of. But if it makes you feel any better, I'm definitely a Gilmour over Waters guy (or, Gilmour Bridge Over Troubled Waters).
Sikike Phteven appreciates your vote of confidence. He got off to a bad start in this BOTB predictin' game, but it looks like he's starting to find his equilibrium. (In fact so am I. Starting to find my equilibrium. I guess it's time to make another trip to Cowboys Liquor on William Street ...where everybody knows my name. I need a fifth of Strait & Keith.)
>>... My daughter brought a new boyfriend and his kids to the BBQ today. We like him, which probably means he's a gonner in a month or two, lol.
Guffaw-Out-Loud!
I had a nice 4th. Had some good pizza (cheese, pineapples, jalapenos, & blue cheese) and some good beer (IPA 395) and got to see a tiny Mexican boy lose a fight with a polka-dotted beach ball in Mills Park. It don't get much better'n that.
~ D-FensDogG
'Stephen T. McCarthy Reviews...'
Strait and Keith whiskey - yeah, I'd try it, lol. Having all the kids and their families over, and doing all the cooking this year, was enough fireworks for me this year. My neighbors supplied a small free show. There was still some wine in the box when they all scattered just before dark.
DeleteHope you did well on your first day back working for The Man! Real work sucks, yeah!?!
A happy belated Independence Day! As I celebrate my own newfound independence, having decided to flee from my own personal tyranny (Trump voice: "And Mexico's gonna pay for it!"), I'm a little late to the party. So late that I skipped the last one. But better late then never, I think.
ReplyDeleteYes, the spelling above was intentional.
As for the battle, I like both of these, but for my money*, I like Wailin' Waylon™ better. Give my bote to him.
*I have none, so this is purely hypothetical
JULIO SEIS-ABEJA ~
DeleteI've always found independence to be a good thang. I don't answer to no one (except God); I don't gotta say "Good morning" to the same grouchy face every day (except when I get to the bathroom mirror); and all the booze in the house belongs to ME! Other than that, my own brand of independence is... purdy good.
Thanks for spending all the money you ain't got here on my Battle. I'll put you down for "two cents".
~ D-FensDogG
'Stephen T. McCarthy Reviews...'
And Stephen,
ReplyDeleteJust in case my previous vote didn’t go through, Waylon gets my vote.
JW,
Pooh
And Stephen,
ReplyDeleteThird time may be the charm. Waylon gets my vote. Out of the country and relying on the internet to get this to you.
JW,
Pooh
...AND, POOH, THAT'S NOT ALL...
DeleteYour second and third times were charms. The first one went straight to Boot Hill.
I would certainly be glad to count your vote for Waylon... if I could. But how can you vote for a Country artist when, by your own admission, you are "Out of the country"?
But your heart was in the right place. I appreciate your time and the multiple efforts to bote.
~ D-FensDogG
'Stephen T. McCarthy Reviews...'
ATTENTION PEOPLES!
ReplyDeleteIf you are interested in seeing the final vote tally for this 'BATTLE OF THE BANDS' installment and my closing thoughts on it, you can put the following URL into your browser:
https://stmccpresentsbattleofthebands.blogspot.com/2019/07/botb-results-2019-july-1-or-waylon.html
~ D-FensDogG
'Loyal American Underground'