tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post6386379134511940076..comments2024-03-26T20:35:39.291-07:00Comments on STMcC Presents 'BATTLE OF THE BANDS': 2016, DEC. 1: BATTLE OF THE BANDS (Or, MURRAY HEAD VERSUS GLEN CAMPBELL)Stephen T. McCarthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-43540528344008545632016-12-07T07:03:03.647-08:002016-12-07T07:03:03.647-08:00FAE ~
I'd already gotten the memo on the Disap...FAE ~<br />I'd already gotten the memo on the Disappointment factor, remember? But still, I thank you for taking time out from your writing to cast a vote.<br /><br />I think I'm going to do a separate BOTB RESULTS post this time, wherein I will add my own .02 cents to your thoughts about 'Jesus Christ Superstar'.<br /><br />My December 15th BOTB will be a "real" Christmas song, although you may have never heard it.<br /><br />I hope you're feeling better.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogGStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-80202761278617223352016-12-07T06:55:27.251-08:002016-12-07T06:55:27.251-08:00JUDGE AL BONDIGAS ~
>>... "Ain't t...JUDGE AL BONDIGAS ~<br /><br /><i>>>... "Ain't that weird?"</i><br /><br />That is kind of weird, Al, (see what I did there?) that you should hear 'Jesus Christ Superstar' two days in a row after not hearing it for decades, and then to find I'm using it in BOTB.<br /><br />I guess it was an omen... that you'd be rulin' for Glen. HA!<br /><br />"A tie goes to the non-hippie"? My, times have changed. It seems like only yesterday when a tie went to the runner.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br /><br />Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-67034038127683232112016-12-07T06:47:50.540-08:002016-12-07T06:47:50.540-08:00MIKE ~
You liked that song better? But what has TH...MIKE ~<br />You liked that song better? But what has THAT got to do with how you vote? It's like apples and oranges!<br /><br />~ D-FensDogGStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-91896995190873739952016-12-07T06:46:18.103-08:002016-12-07T06:46:18.103-08:00GEM JULIE ~
You're never late until the votes ...GEM JULIE ~<br />You're never late until the votes have been tallied and announced.<br /><br />Thanks for your BOTB loyalty. (Have I ever mentioned that I think you're a gem?)<br /><br />~ D-FensDogGStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-45398285426411125492016-12-07T01:22:28.097-08:002016-12-07T01:22:28.097-08:00Hi Stephen, I'm sorry that I'm so late. Mu...Hi Stephen, I'm sorry that I'm so late. Murray Head gets my vote! I haven't heard this song in years, but it still holds up. Interesting battle!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-55491934624367766912016-12-06T19:40:28.600-08:002016-12-06T19:40:28.600-08:00Murray gets my vote I liked that song betterMurray gets my vote I liked that song betterMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000518512016364412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-73344661121562693412016-12-06T18:18:19.644-08:002016-12-06T18:18:19.644-08:00Al Bondigas here. Funny thing, I've heard '...Al Bondigas here. Funny thing, I've heard 'Super Star' two days in a row on the radio. They were two different versions of the song. One was an instrumental and the other was by some group I didn't recognize. I heard them before listening to the one on your BOTB. I probably haven't heard that song in 40 years and then two days in a row. Ain't that weird? Anyway, this one is really tough for me. I always found hippies repugnant, even as a kid. For some reason I've always had the ability to spot phony people a mile away, and hippies were the epitome of phonies. My problem is I kind of like that song, but don't want to vote for it. I also like Glen Campbell's song, but not sure I can honestly say I like it better. Well, I guess a tie goes to the non hippie. Vote for Campbell. That's it!! That's my rulin'.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-56951848045262165052016-12-06T16:24:23.664-08:002016-12-06T16:24:23.664-08:00I suppose I should take the time from my schedule ...I suppose I should take the time from my schedule to vote here, but I'm not so sure you will like my comment. <br /><br />If I simply wanted to be positive and you know I always try to put a positive spin on things, (at least for you), I could commend you for putting Christ back in Christmas, but A. somebody already did that and B. for me, he never left. I'm disappointed because I counted on you to have some wonderful Christmas music as in Hymns or Carols here on December 1st. I'm also disappointed because I really don't care for either song. I'm going to give my vote to Glen, because I like the sentiments of his lyrics and the music really ain't too bad either (if I hadn't been expecting 'real' Christmas music, I might have actually liked it).<br /><br />I always thought 'Superstar' was pretty irreverent, almost to the point of being offensive in some places, and never got into it much. <br /><br />Some of my cousins are bona fide 'Jesus freaks'. I will say this for them; after all these years they have stayed true to their beliefs and practices. farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-39524360299347331372016-12-06T07:59:18.834-08:002016-12-06T07:59:18.834-08:00OH "WILD THING" DONNA ~
>>... &qu...OH "WILD THING" DONNA ~<br /><br /><i>>>... "I've always been one step behind - or maybe ahead - of everyone else."</i><br /><br />You're like an "Outlawette" -- the female version of Waylon Jennings...<br /><br /><b>I've always been different with one foot over the line <br />Winding up somewhere one step ahead or behind<br />It ain't been so easy but I guess I shouldn't complain<br />I've always been crazy but it's kept me from going insane</b><br /><br />I'm not a big fan of "faith". I want proof of things, or at least a strong preponderance of the evidence. <br /><br />My faith isn't really "faith" because I've seen plenty o' proof.<br /><br />Glad you liked the Battle and I enjoyed the way you approached it as a contest between Questions and Faith. You kind of interpreted it in your own unique, Wild Thing kind of way.<br /><br />~ Saint "Mac" D-FensDogG<br /><br />POSTSCRIPT: I'm a pretty poor saint, but see how that boy can drink that whiskey though!Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-36780469317144422222016-12-06T01:04:25.603-08:002016-12-06T01:04:25.603-08:00Very interesting trivia there, my Dear St Mac. Tha...Very interesting trivia there, my Dear St Mac. Thank you.<br /><br />I grew up the holy roller, speaking in tongues, southern baptist cult. People called us Jesus Freaks; now they just call our kind Christians, lol. I've always been one step behind - or maybe ahead- of everyone else.<br /><br />I was never a hippie, of either the psychedelic or Jesus type. I do like all the questions that Superstar asks, I've asked them myself. And plenty of others that question FAITH, the Bible, and how it should all relate to living my life.<br /><br />I am a fan of Glen Campbell; his clean living attitude never discouraged me from liking his music. Wholesome has its place in this world; but so does a good rock song.<br /><br />This is a tough battle; which do I choose? The questions that mirror my own, or the faith I grew up with?<br /><br />Well, I guess I'll give my vote to Mr Clean, Glen Campbell. His message seems to come more from his heart, not just a fad/gimmick to attract the faithless.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-73667142435646146192016-12-05T19:29:59.985-08:002016-12-05T19:29:59.985-08:00POSTSCRIPT:
And I'll leave you with a gem, als...POSTSCRIPT:<br />And I'll leave you with a gem, also:<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0akx59oHwdE<br /><br />To me, that's pretty pow'ful stuffs! It never fails to fire me up with a major case of "Christiankickbootyitis".<br /><br />~ D-FensDogGStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-68997491832854445372016-12-05T18:23:22.533-08:002016-12-05T18:23:22.533-08:00DOC McSIS ~
It ain't easy gettin' through ...DOC McSIS ~<br />It ain't easy gettin' through the Tiny Tim Factor. But if it makes you feel any better, Glen don't like you much either -- so, I wouldn't lose any sleep over it if'n I were you.<br /><br />Funny, I like you both. And I just wish you two could get along. But you know what happens every time you're in a room together!<br /><br />You don't expect Murray to win? He's got this one easily sewn up: "Magic 8-Ball in the corner pocket!"<br /><br />My motto: Hold a grudge and carry a big stick.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogGStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-24657150865685704152016-12-05T18:12:23.694-08:002016-12-05T18:12:23.694-08:00...AND POOH...
You neglected to click on the link ......AND POOH...<br />You neglected to click on the link in the following sentence above:<br /><br />"Perhaps you remember [link-->] THIS major hit by a Jewish One-Hit-Wonder?"<br /><br />How often can it be written "the following sentence above" and yet be accurate?<br /><br />Anyway, that link led to Norman and his "Spirit In The Sky".<br /><br />You were always in pursuit of one kind of "spirit" or another. Both can get you high, but only one is hangover-free.<br /><br />Thanks for your vote, Brother Pooh!<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br />Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-88586981736481488702016-12-05T18:03:29.418-08:002016-12-05T18:03:29.418-08:006-B ~
"Ain't nobody got time for that!&qu...6-B ~<br />"Ain't nobody got time for that!"... Man, where do you find this stuffs?<br /><br />Tell you what though, if that woman could get over her camera shyness, someone ought to cast her in a movie or TV show. Seriously, that woman has dynamite charisma. I'm not kidding! She has got an abundance of "it". Just in the way she delivered that very first sentence I was immediately knocked out.<br /><br />I agree that most Contemporary Christian Rock and Pop sounds very "samey", which is one reason I like only a smattering of it. That smattering I do like though is really as good as any secular Rock I listen to.<br /><br />Perceptive comment. I'll expound on it mo' later.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogGStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-1458771753782176462016-12-05T17:54:55.149-08:002016-12-05T17:54:55.149-08:00GIRL WONDER ~
Well, your "level best" ju...GIRL WONDER ~<br />Well, your "level best" just wasn't good enough, and don't think the Magic 8-Ball will have any favorable predictions for you any time soon!<br /><br />So, you were one of those prancing, singing Theatre Arts peoples, huh? Oh, how I loathed 'em! (I didn't like 'em much, either.)<br /><br />Who is Jesus? Jesus and God are just myths invented by atheists so they'd have something to direct their anger toward.<br /><br />But I still can't figure out how they're able to build up such passionate animosity against things that they KNOW don't really exist. I know that I certainly never get that emotionally angry toward Santa Claus, and he's equally unreal, right?<br /><br />~ D-FensDogGStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-84038773882423797672016-12-05T17:28:25.145-08:002016-12-05T17:28:25.145-08:00I'm hoarding Cheetos for bartering purposes du...I'm hoarding Cheetos for bartering purposes during the Apocalypse.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogGStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-12330799181381989392016-12-05T17:26:49.844-08:002016-12-05T17:26:49.844-08:00SBB-SIX ~
Bluegrass... hmmm... I like it, too -- f...SBB-SIX ~<br />Bluegrass... hmmm... I like it, too -- for exactly two songs. Then it all starts to sound the same to me and I'm ready to NOT hear any more Bluegrass for about 4 months. I feel much the same way about Reggae.<br /><br />Yeah, Carol Burnett -- I loved watching Tim Coway make Harvey Korman break character. And Hee-Haw, also. Even as a kid I knew that Roy Clark was spectacular on that banjo!<br /><br />~ D-FensDogGStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-7966748514858990522016-12-05T14:30:28.328-08:002016-12-05T14:30:28.328-08:00In blatant self-analysis, I realize that I cannot ...In blatant self-analysis, I realize that I cannot separate the personalities from the songs in about 90% of the examples given on the BOTB. Though I like that Glen Campbell stood his ground on this one and told it like it was, I have a hard time liking him. Always have. Nothing has changed, apparently. It's my version of the TINY TIM FACTOR (see Cherdo on the Flipside). :-)<br /><br />Though Murray Head offers nothing spectaculary different than the stage version, the truth is that there's nothing wrong with that, ha ha. I love this musical...and Godspell, too...among others.<br /><br />MURRAY, YOU GETS MY VOTE. I don't expect him to win, though. "To thine own self be true (hold a grudge)."<br /><br />Thanks, mah brudder!Cherdohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00264612202714933480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-77986183621942999692016-12-05T14:28:04.119-08:002016-12-05T14:28:04.119-08:00Cheetos: the new cash crop.
SigEmIfYaGotEmCheetos: the new cash crop.<br /><br />SigEmIfYaGotEmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-67531581709631962812016-12-05T10:39:26.688-08:002016-12-05T10:39:26.688-08:00How did I bring it up? Other than mentioning Jesus...How did I bring it up? Other than mentioning Jesus Christ, Donald Trump, and Hellary Clinton, when did I EVER bring up religion and politics in BOTB? Huh? When?!<br /><br />~ D-FensDogGStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-63615642783478968652016-12-05T09:08:31.040-08:002016-12-05T09:08:31.040-08:00Hey Bryan,
Here I am looking out for you.
Voila....Hey Bryan,<br /><br />Here I am looking out for you.<br /><br />Voila. A gem.<br /><br />https://youtu.be/maT4phfTXR4<br /><br />You can thank me later:)Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362240669287746770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-27880283767249587252016-12-05T06:53:52.881-08:002016-12-05T06:53:52.881-08:00HA! I only mentioned it because you brought it up....HA! I only mentioned it because you brought it up. And I felt it was a valid question. ;) :DJeffrey Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-82147529124784265842016-12-04T18:49:11.886-08:002016-12-04T18:49:11.886-08:00And Stephen,
That's not all...surprised that...And Stephen, <br /><br />That's not all...surprised that Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum didn't enter the conversation. I do like Glen Campbell (GC) sticking up for JC and was not familiar with that song. But...I saw Jesus Christ Superstar at the Universal Amphitheater when it was an outdoor venue and was a bit caught up in that JC movement in High School, that is of course before I came to my senses and spent the next 10 years drinking like a damn fool only to find that a spiritual connection was needed to quit the aforementioned foolishness induced by alcohol. So, this was a tough one, but again more memories attached to the JCST and NO I wasn't in the theater and you know those that were did Godspell during high school. So, to make a long story short I go with Murray. <br />JW, <br />PoohPooh Lynthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12105973977534065414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-53194247499689611622016-12-04T14:23:51.063-08:002016-12-04T14:23:51.063-08:00I think that one thing that is attractive to me in...I think that one thing that is attractive to me in music is authenticity. I love bluegrass music which seems as authentic as possible, and I love the closely-related (in my opinion) old tyme gospel music. I love the Christian numbers such as "Who Will Sing For Me?" and "Down in the Valley to Pray."<br /><br />I LOVED Hee Haw. I loved Roy Clark's fantastic playing ability, I loved the Hew Haw Gospel Quartet, I loved the corny humor, and I loved those short "PFFT! You Was Gone" songs.<br /><br />In our house we watched virtually all of the variety shows and generally enjoyed them. Favs were Hee Haw (still see on obscure channels), Dean Martin, and Carol Burnett.Sheboyganboy VInoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3043167264059951487.post-9741495048076144732016-12-04T14:03:31.720-08:002016-12-04T14:03:31.720-08:00Yep, way too young for that movement. In our time,...Yep, way too young for that movement. In our time, Jesus freak was just thrown around as a generic statement for anyone considered 'overly' religious.<br /><br />So I like Sheboyganboy's phrase for contemporary Christian music - a bunch of people trying to put square music into a round hole. I completely agree, and it's the exact reason why I never listened to any form of Christian rock; it just sounded like very lazy rock music thrown together after a bunch of nerdy kids posed the question, "How many words can we rhyme with Jesus?" Don't get me wrong, I'm sure there are some that are great, but every time I flick the dial to the Christian radio station the song I hear playing invariably sounds like the exact same song I've heard playing any other time I've flipped there over the past 20 years. And I can't just wade through a sea of turds looking for a single gem. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGxwbhkDjZM" rel="nofollow">Ain't nobody got time for that!</a><br /><br />What I do have time for is this awesome battle. Musically, Murray Head's is good, but Glen's is leaps and bounds ahead of it. How could you not be with the Wrecking Crew behind you? Aside from that, the heart that Glen puts into his really makes it shine. As it was playing, I was really nodding along. So was OB. We both bote for Mr. Campbell, with a heavy emphasis on the Wrecking Crew. No square pegs being shoved into round holes here.<br /><br />~6BA Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.com