tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post4634899768050994508..comments2024-03-26T20:35:39.291-07:00Comments on STMcC Presents 'BATTLE OF THE BANDS': 2015, SEPT. 1: BATTLE OF THE BANDS (Or, AEROSMITH VERSUS ROGER DALTREY)Stephen T. McCarthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-64971875020571176082015-09-11T23:17:36.970-07:002015-09-11T23:17:36.970-07:00...AND POOH, That's Not All...
"Why he w......AND POOH, That's Not All...<br /><br /><b>"Why he wanna do that for, anyhow, anyway, what for? - ah'd-no."</b><br /><br />Well, looks to me like you signed in just fine. That's exactly the way Nappy (Judge Al Bondigas) signs in to vote, too. He appears as "Anonymous", but I always know it's him because the Judge always gives his "rulin'."<br /><br />Very good analysis. (And you thought you'd not know what to say about 'em.) And I fully agree: The Roger Daltrey version is better music. But I prefer the Aerosmith version... just because of the "chicken-scratch".<br /><br />Now... will you sign in again and vote on my September 15th BOTB blog bit? We shall see. All I can tell you is... it won't be Rock 'N' Roll.<br /><br /><b>"Put the ting on the ting."</b> Ha!<br /><br />Love Ya, Man (JW!-JW!)<br />~ D-FensDogGStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-22792985688388381932015-09-11T22:44:41.003-07:002015-09-11T22:44:41.003-07:00I know I been had missed the deadline but we discu...I know I been had missed the deadline but we discussed this any way any how. I vote for Roger Daltry because 1. He reminds me of Doug; 2. I think the Aerosmith version was fine for stripped down blues rock from guys from Bahstun but though the Daltry version had more musicality and more layers of music from the clapping to the sax it just had more umph! Although Roger didn't stick to the lyrics it was still interesting nonetheless. - Still haven't figured out how to sign in..Jane get me off this crazy thing! Or, as Seamus would say Maura get me off dis crazy ting. JW,<br />PoohAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-20695268014016016112015-09-08T23:41:09.621-07:002015-09-08T23:41:09.621-07:00ANNE O' ~
Thanks for checkin' in for the r...ANNE O' ~<br />Thanks for checkin' in for the results. And I'm pleased as Spiked Punch that you enjoyed this BOTB installment so much. I did too!<br /><br /><i>>>...Since you were so undecided on these, in the final analysis I figured you would go with the American band.</i><br /><br />Oh, no! You guessed my vote right, but apparently for the wrong reason. I'm not at all provincial nor a Country Homer. To quote Pike Bishop: <b>"I SHARE VERY FEW SENTIMENTS WITH MY GOVERNMENT".</b> (If you don't get that reference, I urge you to look it up and then see [if you haven't already] the movie it comes from. One of my Top Ten favorite movies of all time.)<br /><br />I am so disgusted with the USA that in contests against other countries, more times than not I root for the "other" country. So, in a Rock 'N' Roll contest in which I'm undecided, the origin of the performers would never, ever enter into my thinking.<br /><br />Aside from that, I never really think of Aerosmith as an American band. Their early look and style (in the years that I was a fan) was so obviously influenced by The Rolling Stones that I've frequently forgotten they were an American band. Someone will say that and I'll think: <b>Aerosmith? American? ...Oh, yeah, that's right. They were from Boston.</b><br /><br />I think you may have misunderstood what I was saying in one place. Maybe I wasn't being clear. <br /><br />By no means was I implying that Aerosmith was a poor concert act. I never saw them live, but I know a number of people who did and who say they put on a helluva show. I can believe it.<br /><br />I was referring strictly, solely, and only to THAT performance on The Midnight Special, and noting that it took place in 1974, just one year after Aerosmith's debut album. They were a young band then, and no doubt they got better and better after years and decades of performing. Apparently they developed into a really good live act, and I have no doubt that Joe Perry got a whole lot better than he was in 1974.<br /><br />But, based on that performance on The Midnight Special, it's obvious to me that at that stage in their career, Aerosmith was not flying like an arrow.<br /><br />Tyler was OK, but his vocals had been helped out with some knob-turning studio tricks. <br /><br />And Joe Perry was not a guitarist just having a bad night. It's apparent to me that he was not yet a musician who had mastered his instrument. His playing is totally rudimentary, raw, and sweating (as in "you can almost see him sweating as he works to form some chords and hit certain notes, all in a very choppy, non-fluid, lacking-"musicality"-way). It was as if he had been playing in his parent's garage just the night before.<br /><br />My guitar-dabbling Brother-In-Law could outplay the 1974 Joe Perry. In a "head-cutting" contest, my friend "Fuckin' Lelly" Rosen, and the non-professional guitarist in my friend Twinkie's band, would absolutely bury the 1974 Perry.<br /><br />All I was really saying is that from what I see in that performance, in 1974, Aerosmith was not yet (YET) a band ready to walk into the spotlight on a nationally broadcasted TV concert program.<br /><br />And based on what I see in that performance, I have my doubts that Perry really played all the guitar in 'Walkin' The Dog', which was actually recorded a year earlier. I could be mistaken, but color me "Speculatingly Suspicious" (especially considering that Perry wasn't able to even closely copy what Hunter and Wagner had played on Aerosmith's studio version of 'Train Kept A-Rollin'').<br /><br />As for my next BOTB, I think it should be fairly competitive - for sure NO SHUTOUT, as both performers will receive votes - but I think you and I will vote alike (as we often seem to). We'll see...<br /><br />And then I have some very unique things planned for the October Battles - two things that have never been done before in BOTB. After all, October is the month <b>"when all the monsters come out".</b><br /><br />I appreciate your support of BOTB.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br />Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-52030516846316274432015-09-08T22:38:36.450-07:002015-09-08T22:38:36.450-07:00Ha! Nice work.
But I got news for ya... If I had...Ha! Nice work. <br /><br />But I got news for ya... If I had not posed that question and scenario to myself, I probably would NEVER have been able to decide, and might really (REALLY!) have declined to vote on my own BOTB for the very first time. Just as I threatened to do in an E to you.<br /><br />Also... the most fun I've ever had in life was when I did stuffs that the devil made - or at least suggested - I do. <br /><br />Rock 'N' Roll is fun, thus, the devil made it to begin with. And I'm glad Beelzebub helped me with my vote.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogGStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-74049712441322672392015-09-08T21:28:53.476-07:002015-09-08T21:28:53.476-07:00Unfortunately, I think that you have been influenc...Unfortunately, I think that you have been influenced by a devilish suggestion and hence your vote was WRONG!<br /><br />You said: "I ask myself this question: "If God said you could hear only one of these two recordings for the rest of your life, which one would it be?" Immediately, I knew how my vote must go..."<br /><br />But, YOU KNOW that a wise and loving God would never force you into such a hateful position as only being able to listen to one of those the rest of your life! The question is a red herring, and therefore: you SHOULD have considered your own comment "Without a shred o' doubt, the Roger Daltrey cover is musically superior" with more weight.<br /><br />You see now, surely, that "the devil made you do it?"Sheboyganboy VInoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-13122771493534371482015-09-08T13:57:27.889-07:002015-09-08T13:57:27.889-07:00Happy Tie To You! LOLHappy Tie To You! LOLJeffrey Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-5938988818050530842015-09-08T10:26:06.629-07:002015-09-08T10:26:06.629-07:00You said this one would be close and you were righ...You said this one would be close and you were right. I wasn't expecting a tie though. You called my vote right and as for my guess about how you would vote?<br /><br />I was right! Since you were so undecided on these, in the final analysis I figured you would go with the American band. I understand your rationale and will often go the same way. Sometimes what is "musically superior" isn't always the song one wants to listen to the most. You'll see me vote that way as well.<br /><br />I don't think the single performance on that show Midnight Special represents how Aerosmith performs live. I've seen them several times and they sounded better than on the albums. You can't judge a bands ability to play live unless you are actually there and see them more than once. Every band has a bad night and to be judged on one bad night isn't right. Especially not when a performance is recorded on a crap tv show. Perry is a solid rhythm guitar player and I wouldn't call him a slouch. He's got experience and knows what he's doing.<br /><br />Anyway, this was a really good one and I enjoyed it a great deal.. I'm very much looking forward to the next one. Hopefully it will be one I have to think about as that's more fun. <br /><br />See you next time!<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681799401614263953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-33172304978340971422015-09-08T08:53:49.534-07:002015-09-08T08:53:49.534-07:00For me it's:
Ah, to be young and less gray
W...For me it's:<br /> <br />Ah, to be young and less gray<br />With a better job and more pay<br />And the Grim Reaper on his way<br />To save, to save, to save the day <br /><br />Well, my friend Pooh, who drove up here to visit me (first friend I've seen in nearly 6 months) said that if he could have, he would have voted for Roger Daltrey.<br /><br />So, a tie it remains, now and forever.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogGStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-71567208181992359062015-09-08T00:20:41.044-07:002015-09-08T00:20:41.044-07:00Yeah Man, you're right about how close the com...Yeah Man, you're right about how close the competition is. I listened to both twice, and compared, and danged if I don't like them both.<br /><br />But a vote MUST be cast, so I'm going with Aerosmith simply because Duh, hair band! Heavier metal! I can pretend I'm a girl again, living the groupie fantasy.<br /><br />Ah to be young, and less round, lol.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-21182335039308746932015-09-07T22:34:56.169-07:002015-09-07T22:34:56.169-07:00DIXIE POLKA ~
If I'm a BOTB "professional...DIXIE POLKA ~<br />If I'm a BOTB "professional", where's the money? Show me the money! [;-)}<br /><br />Nah, seriously, thanks for the kind words. <br /><br />Yeah, no comparison between the studio and live recordings. When I listened and watched Joe Perry live in that Midnight Special performance, I was stunned by how poorly he played. My first thought was: Wow! They sure do know how to "fix stuff up" in the studio.<br /><br />Then right after that I discovered that it wasn't Joe Perry playing on the studio recording at all, and suddenly his amateurish performance made sense.<br /><br />Ha! The Secrets to Jazz? I don't think so. (I'd need to learn 'em myself first.) But I'm excited about this next one because I think it has all the elements for the making of a great Battle: Instrumental Vs. Vocal, Male Vs. Female - two very different approaches to the same song by two BIG NAMES in Jazz. And I think BOTH recordings are truly excellent.<br /><br />If that doesn't have the potential for an epic BOTB contest, I don't know what would.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogGStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-29639431838694771322015-09-07T14:35:12.619-07:002015-09-07T14:35:12.619-07:00~ D-FensDogG,
I figured Aerosmith would pass Daltr...~ D-FensDogG,<br />I figured Aerosmith would pass Daltrey by 2-3 votes. Surprised me. Great battle! Yes, I agree, you're quite the professional at this.<br /><br />It almost bothers me to not have affection for Tyler and the guys. I listen to the 'Midnight Special' versus the studio performance. The studio was levels above the MS. Then again, I was also grateful it had no visuals. (Sheesh)<br /><br />Looking forward to your next battle when we learn the secrets to Jazz... is that right?<br /><br />dp<br />Dixie@dcreliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558671709412200904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-91431176733384669372015-09-07T12:42:24.979-07:002015-09-07T12:42:24.979-07:00I did love his hair and was so sad when he cut it ...I did love his hair and was so sad when he cut it off! ☺Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-20205889029660077472015-09-07T11:51:15.602-07:002015-09-07T11:51:15.602-07:00LEE ~
Thanks! Yeah, I think this was one of the be...LEE ~<br />Thanks! Yeah, I think this was one of the best Battles I've conceived, and so a TIE seems completely as it ought to be, to me. Ordinarily, my favorite Battles are those that end in a 1-vote margin of victory for the winner. But this time, a TIE seems perfect.<br /><br />DEBBIE ~<br />Thank you very much for the compliment! Well, I've certainly learned a few things since putting together my first few BOTB contests. I can still have a runaway blowout from time to time, but with 6 ties and 0 shutouts in my record, I guess I've got a pretty decent handle on what makes for a good BOTB match-up.<br /><br />Yeah, I think Steven sang more in the early days, and screeched and screamed more as time went on. That's why the "noisy" 'DRAW THE LINE' was the last Aerosmith album I ever owned. I didn't like the direction the band was going in.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogGStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-82231608109416851132015-09-07T09:31:29.785-07:002015-09-07T09:31:29.785-07:00A tie? Holy shit, Stephen! I agree that Roger Dalt...A tie? Holy shit, Stephen! I agree that Roger Daltrey's version is musically superior but I also enjoyed the Aerosmith rendition. I have to say though, that I didn't recognize Steven Tyler's voice. It must have changed some over the years. Another great battle! You are such a pro at these, D-FensDogG. ☺Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-84733801338536514502015-09-07T09:12:39.669-07:002015-09-07T09:12:39.669-07:00Looks like we agreed on this one for essentially t...Looks like we agreed on this one for essentially the same reasons--I didn't call it "chicken-scratch rhythm", but I did note the "nifty guitar tricks". I'm a sucker for neato little techniques like that.<br /><br />Both versions were excellent and a win either way would have been appropriate so a tie seems like the best way to go on a contest like this one.<br /><br />Good Battle!<br /><br />Arlee Bird<br />A to Z Challenge Co-host<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-74283336667098345492015-09-07T08:56:13.686-07:002015-09-07T08:56:13.686-07:00Part 2 Of 2:
Without a shred o' doubt, the Ro...Part 2 Of 2:<br /><br />Without a shred o' doubt, the Roger Daltrey cover is musically superior, with that wildly enthusiastic vocal performance, that wailing saxophone, the background singers, and the interpolation of "Chantilly Lace" in the middle. [Some of you might remember that in the text of my previous BOTB installment, I wrote this: <b>"I <i>LOVE</i> the song 'Chantilly Lace' by The Big Bopper, which reminds me of this sweet girl, Lisa, whom I had it bad for..."</b>.]<br /><br />But our love of music isn't always about what's "musically best". If it were, Classical and Jazz would rule the airwaves and there'd be no T. Rex, Shocking Blue, or Clash.<br /><br />I am a total sucker for that "chicken-scratch" rhythm guitar effect. You can drop that into any song and chalk me up as a fan for life. You can hear it in the Aerosmith cover at 1:10, 1:40, and 2:54. The Aerosmith cover is funky, chunky, and badass!<br /><br />In the end, I had to resort to a trick I've used in the past to decide my votes. I ask myself this question: <b>"If God said you could hear only one of these two recordings for the rest of your life, which one would it be?"</b> Immediately, I knew how my vote must go...<br /><br />What ultimately wins me over and demands my vote is that "chicken-scratch" rhythm guitar in the cover by AEROSMITH.<br /><br />FUN FACT: Just in the last week I learned that the great guitar workout in my other favorite Aerosmith song, 'Train Kept A-Rollin'', was not actually performed by Aerosmith's guitarist Joe Perry. In fact, it was a duo guitar lead by Steve Hunter and Dick Wagner. And since that song was recorded AFTER 'Walkin' The Dog', now I'm wondering (and doubting) if Joe Perry was responsible for the "chicken-scratch" rhythm on 'Walkin'...'.<br /><br />(I saw a live recording of Aerosmith doing 'Train...' on the 'Midnight Special' TV concert show in 1974, and Joe Perry was terrible. Steven Tyler wasn't a whole lot better. Compare Perry's playing on that to the guitars on the 'Get Your Wings' studio recording and see what I mean: <b>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EvGn22Mplg</b> /// <b>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxXI2BPRzaA</b>)<br /><br /><b>Aerosmith = 12 Votes<br />Roger Daltrey = 12 Votes</b><br /><br />Anyway, this was a battle worthy of the word "BATTLE". It ended in a tie. The 6th BOTB tie I've had. Normally, I don't like ties at all - after all the work of putting together a Battle, responding to voters, and adding up the results, I WANT A <b>"WINNER!"</b><br /><br />But this time - for the first time - I'm HAPPY WITH A TIE. This was one contest where I really didn't feel either contestant deserved to lose. I was so torn about casting my own vote that a tie seems totally "right" to me.<br /><br />I thank everyone who took the time to listen and cast a vote. Love yaz all, and I hope to see you here again on September 15th for my next Battle (which I think will also be a tight race).<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br />'Loyal American Underground'Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-51876767586469036162015-09-07T08:55:18.263-07:002015-09-07T08:55:18.263-07:00Part 1 Of 2:
STMcC’s Vote On '2015, Sept. 1st...Part 1 Of 2:<br /><br /><b>STMcC’s Vote On '2015, Sept. 1st: Battle Of The Bands'<br />(Or, 'Aerosmith Vs. Roger Daltrey')<br />And The Final Tally:</b><br /><br />This was the second hardest 'Battle Of The Bands' vote I ever had to cast. And here's how this BOTB contest came together:<br /><br />When I was a teenager - circa 1975 - I purchased that debut album by Aerosmith, based on the song 'Dream On', which had become a hit when re-released as a single. I played the (aero)shit outta that album. I loved it in its entirety then, but my favorite songs on it were 'WALKIN' THE DOG' and the hit 'Dream On'.<br /><br />I purchased more Aerosmith albums and played 'em to death. The last one I ever obtained was 'Draw The Line'... and that's where I drew the line with Aerosmith.<br /><br />At the end of my love affair with that band, my two favorite songs were covers: 'Walkin' The Dog' and 'TRAIN KEPT A-ROLLIN''. Remember that, you'll need it later.<br /><br />I knew that 'Walkin' The Dog' was a cover and that the song had been recorded by a number of bands. When I decided to use it in BOTB, I went looking for a contender. I played the original and thought: He'll get clobbered by Aerosmith in BOTB. I played a cover: They'll get killed by Aerosmith in BOTB. Another: They'll get clobbered. The Rolling Stones: They'll get killed. And on and on it went: clobbered, killed, clobbered, killed, clobbered...<br /><br />I was just about to give up on the idea of using Aerosmith's version of 'Walkin' The Dog' in BOTB when I came across the Roger Daltrey cover. I hadn't played it earlier because I've never been a fan of The Who. (The 'WHO'S NEXT' album is an absolute Rock classic - which I need to re-purchase in the CD format - and 'Love, Reign O'er Me' is a great song, but otherwise, I don't really like anything by The Who, not 'Quadrophenia', not 'Tommy', not nuttin'.)<br /><br />Just before I gave up on the idea of using Aerosmith's 'Walkin' The Dog', I gave one last shot at finding a contender, and I clicked on Roger Daltrey's version. After one listen I thought: Damn! That's pretty damned good! After the second listen, I knew I would use it in this BOTB blog bit. After the third listen, I wasn't sure who I would vote for in my own Battle!<br /><br />I went back and forth, back and forth, totally undecided and changing my mind with almost every listen to each version.<br /><br />Continued Below...Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-49720680775451288242015-09-06T22:23:01.568-07:002015-09-06T22:23:01.568-07:00D.G. ~
First of all, welcome back! Glad to see you...D.G. ~<br />First of all, welcome back! Glad to see you again. I know you've had a whole lot on your plate, but even so, I began to wonder if I had inadvertently offended in some way. Glad to know I didn't.<br /><br />You're right, the Daltrey version is closer to the Rufus Thomas original. Of course, he added a lot of touches to it, but tempo-wise and style-wise it's closer than is the Aerosmith cover.<br /><br />I'm as pleased as Spiked Punch to know you've got the move done and things have smoothed out enough that you can find time to vote again. I've always, Always appreciated your support of BOTB.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogGStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-82823586481019792762015-09-06T18:07:56.173-07:002015-09-06T18:07:56.173-07:00Roger Daltry gets my vote. I don't care for A...Roger Daltry gets my vote. I don't care for Aerosmith . . .And Daltry seems closer to the original, which I remember. I grew up in the south, and that song was popular at dances. . .sorry I've missed a few BOTBs but moving is never easy. . .D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-36201027167386437232015-09-05T22:01:38.757-07:002015-09-05T22:01:38.757-07:00"Old Harper - hard stuff" is the best ha..."Old Harper - hard stuff" is the best hard stuffs there is. So, it'z all goooood.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogGStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-12926489054726140772015-09-05T17:07:35.353-07:002015-09-05T17:07:35.353-07:00When I mentioned the hard rock bands we used to lo...When I mentioned the hard rock bands we used to love, I was speaking of us collectively. yes, you are right, I never really cared too much for the real hard stuff, ( except "Old Harpers" of course ), just went along cause I thought I had to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-84582368726354330782015-09-05T16:48:53.619-07:002015-09-05T16:48:53.619-07:00HA!-HA!-HA!-HA!-HA!-HA!-HA!-HA!
The ONLY other pe...HA!-HA!-HA!-HA!-HA!-HA!-HA!-HA!<br /><br />The ONLY other person who could "get" that one is SHEBOYGANBOY SIX.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br /><br />Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-43526462968381070412015-09-05T15:48:41.421-07:002015-09-05T15:48:41.421-07:00Come to think of it, I think I will have that beer...Come to think of it, I think I will have that beer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-37750693237675594022015-09-05T15:08:09.965-07:002015-09-05T15:08:09.965-07:00Color me "Shocked Out Of My Gourd", JUDG...Color me "Shocked Out Of My Gourd", JUDGE AL!<br /><br />I remember you telling me several times that you never really loved the Hard Rock / Heavy Metal we all listened to back then. But you thought you were "supposed" to like it, so you kinda went along with the crowd on that one.<br /><br />I thought FOR SURE you would vote Daltrey. With the horns, the background singing, and an interpolation of "Chantilly Lace" into the middle, it seemed like far more "Al Bondigas" to me than Aerosmith does, but...<br /><br />If that's yer rulin', that's yer rulin'. Who am I to question it? I'm just a reporter for the the Frostbite Falls 'Picayune Intelligence' newspaper.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogGStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-66663747713375752282015-09-05T07:33:26.882-07:002015-09-05T07:33:26.882-07:00Al Bondigas here. There are some things I like be...Al Bondigas here. There are some things I like better about Aerosmith's version and some things I like better about Daltrey's. I guess, maybe, just slightly, in a too close to put a thread through it, I go with Aerosmith. Remember when I used to love Aerosmith? Practically all the hard rock bands that we loved in our youth, I hardly ever listen to anymore. Once in a while I will turn on the classic rock station in my car, but, I rarely finish the song. Anyway, that's it!! That's my rulin'.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com