tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post6080164296195196340..comments2024-03-26T20:35:39.291-07:00Comments on STMcC Presents 'BATTLE OF THE BANDS': 2017, JUNE 15: BATTLE OF THE BANDS (Or, PHIL COLLINS VS. MERRY CLAYTON VS. FRANKY PEREZ)Stephen T. McCarthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-65399395183906550312017-06-20T18:30:44.143-07:002017-06-20T18:30:44.143-07:00Right, right.Right, right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-5086320237435797582017-06-20T15:50:55.239-07:002017-06-20T15:50:55.239-07:00Ha! That's indeed a "fun" fact. Hope...Ha! That's indeed a "fun" fact. Hopefully you wore your high school I.D. photo afro for that role.<br /><br />You mentioned "the black kid in class". That actually made me COL, too. You with your Half 'N' Half privilege and one lonely token Black to a classroom. [;^)}<br /><br />I was surrounded in my classrooms by all the children who are precious in His sight (Red and Yellow, Black and Brown). And we all got along just fine. But then that was the 1970s, long before everyone discovered their "inner racist" and no one had to check any "privilege" at the door.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br /><b><a href="http://stephentmccarthyreviews.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Stephen T. McCarthy Reviews...</a></b>Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-18247680647631153702017-06-20T14:58:11.676-07:002017-06-20T14:58:11.676-07:00Fun fact: back in high school, our English class w...Fun fact: back in high school, our English class was forced to read aloud and act out A Raisin in the Sun. No one cared, plus I was a jackass (still am, but I was back then, too), so when no one volunteered, I offered to play Mama. And I did my vivacious ghetto black girl impression throughout the whole thing. Oh no, honey boo boo chile, you diin't!<br /><br />The class howled with laughter, no one learned anything but at least it was fun, and most importantly, no one got offended because this was back in a time when people had a better sense of humor. I think the black kid in class was laughing hardest of all.A Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-70176682585520765062017-06-20T11:30:21.438-07:002017-06-20T11:30:21.438-07:00Thanks, Julio! Glad you liked the Battle. I apprec...Thanks, Julio! Glad you liked the Battle. I appreciate the bote from you and Other B. I actually guessed right on this one. It's 'cause I remembered to drink my 'lectrolytes.<br /><br />I had to laugh at this: "a snowflake in the sun".<br /><br />Did you know there's a movie titled <b><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055353/" rel="nofollow">A Raisin In The Sun</a></b>? I saw it once, a godzillion years ago.<br /><br />But I'm thinking that "A Snowflake In The Sun" is the perfect title for a SJW satire. Damn! Just the title alone gets the gears in my mind turning. (Too bad so many of those gears are now missing teeth.)<br /><br />That title overflows with White Privilege runoff threatening to flood the whole damn world! (Got ark?)<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br /><b><a href="http://stephentmccarthyreviews.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Stephen T. McCarthy Reviews...</a></b>Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-64355627133344285432017-06-20T11:17:49.663-07:002017-06-20T11:17:49.663-07:00I'm very happy you remembered to return to bot...I'm very happy you remembered to return to bote, FAE. I thought about reminding you, but I hate buggin' people about it.<br /><br />POOR MAN'S DYLAN: Nope.<br />GUITAR-FLAVORED TEQUILA: Good, But Nope.<br />NOT JUST GOOD BUT "MERRY" NEWS: This Porridge Is Just Right.<br /><br />Thanks, FAE. See ya again next month on the 15th?<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br /><b><a href="http://stephentmccarthyreviews.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Stephen T. McCarthy Reviews...</a></b>Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-55475119989520813432017-06-20T10:56:12.381-07:002017-06-20T10:56:12.381-07:00This was a great battle. Each version is so wildly...This was a great battle. Each version is so wildly different. Now that my white privilege has melted away like a snowflake in the sun, leaving behind my natural dirty brown, I thought I'd pick Franky. His version really is fantastic. But yep, Phil Collins pulled this one off. Naturally, he's hit or miss for me. Some of his songs I really like, and others I just can't stand. But this one I really like, so I pick him. And so does Other B (but you already knew that).<br /><br />~Julio Seis-AbejaA Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-17065016987384317782017-06-20T10:45:18.751-07:002017-06-20T10:45:18.751-07:00Almost forgot to come back and leave a comment. In...Almost forgot to come back and leave a comment. Interesting BATTLE you got here. Didn't like Phil and his poor man's Dylan much. The Mexicali guitars where really pretty good and gave the song an unusual flair, but I'll take mine Gospel.<br /><br /><br /><br />Gospelfarawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-50727179723682388962017-06-20T07:17:12.525-07:002017-06-20T07:17:12.525-07:00Thanks. I would have guessed you as a Phil Collins...Thanks. I would have guessed you as a Phil Collins voter. Good thing my livelihood is not dependent upon my BOTB prognosticating ability.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br /><b><a href="http://stephentmccarthyreviews.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Stephen T. McCarthy Reviews...</a></b>Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-23784754869350178232017-06-20T07:14:45.705-07:002017-06-20T07:14:45.705-07:00OH, DONNA, YOU WILD THING! ~
Thanks for stopping b...OH, DONNA, YOU WILD THING! ~<br />Thanks for stopping by my humble little blog to cast a vote. (My blog is humble. I, however, am a raging narcissist with a massive superiority complex[;^)<br /><br />Is this "the big town"? Reno? <b>"The Biggest Little Disappointment In The World"</b>?<br /><br />Did you know our mutual friend left the area and moved East?<br /><br />Yeah, those guitars on the Franky recording, huh? So delicate yet emotive in an emotionally moving way that expresses emotions. (That's clear enough, right?)<br /><br /><i>>>... "Righteous sound; and lately I need a bit of righteousness to tone down my speed demon ways."</i><br /><br />Not only am I a narcissistic egotist, but I'm very self-righteous as well. I've got it all goin' for me, baby!<br /><br />Where are the slot machines I should be playing these days?<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br /><b><a href="http://stephentmccarthyreviews.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Stephen T. McCarthy Reviews...</a></b>Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-90630541310530710672017-06-19T22:29:41.111-07:002017-06-19T22:29:41.111-07:00What a battle, a song done three different ways. M...What a battle, a song done three different ways. My vote goes for Merry ClaytonMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000518512016364412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-91129520008662033132017-06-19T21:43:15.338-07:002017-06-19T21:43:15.338-07:00Hey St Mac; how goes life in the big town? Your wi...Hey St Mac; how goes life in the big town? Your wings get ruffled in all that wind? Gads, I need some wind free days. Loving the sun though.<br /><br />Yep, Phil did a great Dylan impersonation, and did the song very well. I love Phil Collins, can listen to him play piano forever.<br /><br />SOA was sheer twisted fun I loved the program. It ended perfectly, and it was time it ended. They had awesome and unique music. I should look for a soundtrack to play on my long drives. Perez and the guys did an awesome version. It sounds beautiful in spanish, those guitars.<br /><br />All three were excellent. I'm giving my late vote to Merry and the siblings. Righteous sound; and lately I need a bit of righteousness to tone down my speed demon ways.<br /><br />Sorry to see you are down-sizing the BotB. Life just happens sometimes, and don't I know it.<br /><br />See ya 'round Dude.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-63673192447319486362017-06-19T20:02:59.652-07:002017-06-19T20:02:59.652-07:00Good news, Boss! Da Cap'n, Collins, is outta d...Good news, Boss! Da Cap'n, Collins, is outta dat barrel! Ain't dat fine? Now you jus' go on an' enjoy dem hotcakes an' I'll see if I can find out how da Cap'n got out.<br /><br />I had you pegged as a Franky voter, JUDGE AL. I'm as bad as the 8-Ball. (Low on 'lectrolytes.)<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br />[Link:) <b><a href="http://stephentmccarthyreviews.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Stephen T. McCarthy Reviews...</a></b>Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-13820712029240159652017-06-19T19:47:15.424-07:002017-06-19T19:47:15.424-07:00Al Bondigas here. Before listening to any of the ...Al Bondigas here. Before listening to any of the versions, I thought the Frankie Perez y Los Guardianes Del Bosque would be an interesting take on this type of song. I thought they would get the rulin'. I also couldn't imagine Phil Collins doing this song. And reading where people heard him doing it sounding like Dylan, I thought, WHAT THE HELL? This is gonna suck. But, to my ears Collins pulled it off and won this judge's rulin. That's it!! That's my rulin'. Inside joke here. " I still can't believe he got out of that barrel."<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-88429560956670186252017-06-18T17:41:49.536-07:002017-06-18T17:41:49.536-07:00Phil was in need of a vote, so THANKS for that!!
...Phil was in need of a vote, so THANKS for that!!<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br />[Link:) <b><a href="http://stephentmccarthyreviews.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Stephen T. McCarthy Reviews...</a></b>Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-25151336888239080142017-06-18T17:20:47.079-07:002017-06-18T17:20:47.079-07:00Phil Collins wins this one, IMO.Phil Collins wins this one, IMO.eViL pOp TaRthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15039755407564122331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-38404355250652772762017-06-18T15:50:20.256-07:002017-06-18T15:50:20.256-07:00...AND POOH... THAT'S NOT ALL!...
I love your......AND POOH... THAT'S NOT ALL!...<br /><br />I love your comments, Brother! They ALWAYS bring back to my mind so many fond memories and almost always make me literally LOL! (This one did, at the moment I got to "Barbarosa!" ...Why, I know you! You're Mister Shit! HA! Man... man... I wouldn't trade those years for <i>ANYTHIN'</i>! Life was good, we were drunk, and the word "transgendered" had no meaning. What's that? A hot blonde behind the wheel of a Trans Am?)<br /><br />Hmmm.... I actually would have guessed you as a vote for Phil Collins, but that goes to know ya what I show.<br /><br />I raise my glass of (artificially flavored) Strawberry Horchata and Popov Vodka in salute to the good memory of the deceased 99 CENT CLUB and to Willie Nelson who is 'ALWAYS ON MY MIND'. Uh... er... you know I meant that in the most "JOHN WAYNE" and <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZeS1b4QSVk" rel="nofollow">"CONFIDENT HETEROSEXUAL"</a></b> Way, right?<br /><br />Damn! I think I just found a hair in this Strawberry Horchata! I thought "hair of the dog" was figurative, NOT literal.<br /><br />That's it! From now on I drink my daily quart of Vodka straight! Just like the "Werewolf Of London" did. If it was good enough for Warren, it's good enough for me!<br /><br />Thanks for your vote and for your humor (you Non-Drink-Havin' Muhthuh Phuquh! ;^)<br /><br />~ StephenStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-83163939161437594062017-06-18T14:29:50.698-07:002017-06-18T14:29:50.698-07:00And Stephen,
Another tough Battle! All differen...And Stephen, <br /><br />Another tough Battle! All different yet the same. Now, I will admiit that I always felt Phil Collins was a bit of a lightweight. Don't bet me wrong he does have some good songs with good memories attached to them. The Gospel version was good but my vote goes to Franky Perez & Los Guardianes del Bosque. It sound like a song that could have been played at a 99 Cent Club session right after Willie Nelson...Barbarosa! Now there you have it. <br />JW, <br />PoohPooh Lynthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12105973977534065414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-27943368021256892122017-06-18T13:27:57.075-07:002017-06-18T13:27:57.075-07:00I have never seen 'Sons Of Anarchy' but I&...I have never seen 'Sons Of Anarchy' but I've encountered a few songs that were used in the soundtrack which I have liked.<br /><br />I think Merry Clayton has now taken a lead in this Battle, which is turning out pretty good (although the votes seem to be coming in rather slowly).<br /><br />Your Pa was onto something! Somehow, Mexican music and cerveza really do seem to go well together. I'm extremely particular about what music I'm willing to drink beer to (Ha!-Ha!), but Mexican music is one that works for me.<br /><br />Glad you struggled with this one. I just kind of tossed it together on a whim but I like how close it is.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br />[Link:) <b><a href="http://stephentmccarthyreviews.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Stephen T. McCarthy Reviews...</a></b>Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-66362296005444059102017-06-18T13:19:59.522-07:002017-06-18T13:19:59.522-07:00Thanks for stopping by with a vote! And, yes, a co...Thanks for stopping by with a vote! And, yes, a couple of us feel that Phil Collins was sort of doing a bit of a Dylan impersonation with his vocal. Not exceedingly so -- not laying it on thick -- but just kind of subtly so.<br /><br />OK, I have removed the link to your blog from my sidebar and my future BOTB pages won't include it either unless I hear from you at some future point that you want to return to BOTB.<br /><br />Safe travels!!<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br />[Link:) <b><a href="http://stephentmccarthyreviews.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Stephen T. McCarthy Reviews...</a></b>Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-73723717572989852212017-06-18T13:14:55.979-07:002017-06-18T13:14:55.979-07:00SIXGUNBOY ~
You? Stir up trouble? YOU?! I'll n...SIXGUNBOY ~<br />You? Stir up trouble? <b><i>YOU?!</i></b> I'll not believe it! [:oD<br /><br />Hmmm.... Well, if that's the case with Rush, then... he needs new listeners, IMO. 'Cause they ain't made him look good in about 4.28 dog years.<br /><br />~ Stephenboy (aka Rupert)<br />[Link:) <b><a href="http://stephentmccarthyreviews.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Stephen T. McCarthy Reviews...</a></b>Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-34256985782134040832017-06-18T12:07:53.927-07:002017-06-18T12:07:53.927-07:00Hey Stephen,
Happy Sunday! I do like this song and...Hey Stephen,<br />Happy Sunday! I do like this song and love the lyrics. At first I thought I'd vote for Phil Collins because I liked his version right off and I like so much of his music. But then I heard Merry Clayton's version and I was like Wow, I really like this! Maybe Phil's just sounded a bit too much like Dylan's...although I really did enjoy the instrumentation in his version.<br />Franky Perez's version is really nice too. And especially today, on Father's Day, having just posted a tribute to my Dad today and mentioning his love of going to the flea market here and listening to the Mexican bands play while drinking a few beers, it made the song a bit sentimental for me as well.<br /> <br />So I guess it's going to come down to Merry Clayton vs Franky Perez for my vote. What to do, what to do?? Can I split my vote??<br />Well, if I have to choose, I'm going to go with Merry. She has a tremendous voice. But Franky's version is right up there too so it's a very close call, imo.<br /><br />I was a huge Sons of Anarchy fan. They had such a great soundtrack throughout the series. I can't picture the scene in which this song played but it will be interesting to go back and find it...<br /><br />Hope you're having a good weekend!<br /><br />Michele at <a href="http://angelsbark.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">Angels Bark</a><br />Michele at Angels Bark https://www.blogger.com/profile/15891713963440451090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-92216450064501670252017-06-18T10:08:00.456-07:002017-06-18T10:08:00.456-07:00I suspect the revised schedule will work better fo...I suspect the revised schedule will work better for many. Go ahead and remove me from the list for now. I probably won't be able to post a BoTB until September. I will be at camp in July and traveling in August, with an extended stay in Augusta.<br /><br />Phil Collins stuck with the original sound. Was it just me or did even sound Dylan-esque? I'm not sure I would have known who was singing just by listening. The Spanish group made it their own. It was a bit tra la la for me, but I liked it. I thought Merry Clayton did it the best. Soulful, but true to the intention of the song. Excellent choice in song to celebrate the changes!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362240669287746770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-42168346073219422142017-06-18T09:41:57.694-07:002017-06-18T09:41:57.694-07:00HA! Well... let's just say that - although my...HA! Well... let's just say that - although my votes are always for the version I think is best - sometimes my surrounding comments are mostly aimed at stirring up trouble. These then prompt you to reply to me and clarify your thoughts. And you did.<br /><br />Think of it like Rush Limbaugh describes his listeners: "their purpose is to make the host look good."Sixnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-5883670220453929832017-06-17T11:38:00.894-07:002017-06-17T11:38:00.894-07:00BIRGIT, I thank you for your participation! Surpri...BIRGIT, I thank you for your participation! Surprisingly (to me, anyway) Franky Perez with his Spanish version of this song has actually taken a lead in the voting.<br /><br />And I agree with you that Phil Collins does indeed sound a trace like Dylan. Perhaps he was thinking that since he was doing a Dylan song he'd kind of "Dylanesque"-it-up a shade in the vocals department.<br /><br />Thanks for listening and voting!<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br />[Link:) <b><a href="http://stephentmccarthyreviews.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Stephen T. McCarthy Reviews...</a></b>Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-63836227668358047792017-06-17T09:13:36.734-07:002017-06-17T09:13:36.734-07:00I give it all to Franky Perez from his singing and...I give it all to Franky Perez from his singing and emotion he put into it to the beautiful styling which is beautiful with the harp. Second goes to the gal who sang it well and last to Collins who sounded like Dylan actually.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.com