This morning, I’m mixing humor with music. Who’s in the mood for love?
Valentine’s Day is the most commercialized celebration of one’s affections for another and I’m a sucker like everyone else who enjoys having an extra reason to show DH my love.
In 1974 Olivia Newton-John won a Grammy for Record of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance with I Honestly Love You written by Jeff Berry and Australian composer Peter Allen.
I thought it would be fun to hear this song by the opposite sex, since I grew up listening to and thinking that the soft feminine sound of ONJ is the only way to love, I Honestly Love You.
Today’s spin-off is between two slightly forgotten artists. Who will win? It’s up to you, listen and vote for your favorite BOTB player. Let the battle begin!
British pop artist, Cliff Richards, fame is predominately in the UK earning him multiple gold and platinum awards over the years. However, his success never had the same impact in the United States despite eight US Top 40 singles, including Devil Woman and We Don’t Talk Anymore.
Released on his 2004 The World Tour album, I Honestly Love You….
American soul artist/songwriter, Jerry Butler, was the lead singer of The Impressions (late 50s-early60s). Butler co-wrote several successful hits songs in his career. I recall one of his songs from 1975 (He Will Break Your Heart) charting #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 by Tony Orlando and Dawn renamed He Don’t Love You (Like I Love You).
Jerry Butler’s 1976 Love’s On the Menu album, includes his version of I Honestly Love You.
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The survey vote worked beautifully last week. It simplified the count process without goof ups on my part. I know we are only a handful of participants, but still it kinda drives my eyes nuts hunting for each person’s vote. lol After you vote, please tell us why you liked your pick the best in comments.
Okay, if you’re new to Battle of the Band, then visit STMcCP to get the 411 on how things work and for the rest of you, you know what to do. It’s time to play along with the other kittens and dawgs!
- STMcC Presents ‘Battle of the Bands’
- Lee @Tossing It Out
- Robin @ Your Daily Dose
- Fae @ Far Away Series
- Disconnected
- Book Lover
- Creative Outlet of Stratplayer
- Mike’s Ramblings
- John @ The Sound of One Hand Typing
- Dixie @ dcrelief ~ Battle of the Bands
- Alex J. Cavanaugh
- Kim @ The Belle Rocks
I’ll have the results next week this time, so I invite you to check back to see if your pick gets named the winner. Before I scat for the day, let me leave you with this funny. WARNING: Use of Strong language, but comical and oddly spoken with a lot of truth.
Thanks so much. Until we meet again, have bandtastic day and join me tomorrow on the dance floor with #Music Breaking Up Is Hard To Do Part III!