After the past year we had I’m ready to for blue skies ahead and what better way to do so than with the late 60’s artist who passed away last October, Johnny Nash with his hit “I Can See Clearly Now” <— reference link to song only] for this showdown. It’s gonna be a battle of the sexes!
Representing the dolls, allow me to share with you a new mewsical discovery, Georgeana Bonow!
For the guys, let me introduce you to the throwback sound of The Moon Loungers (TML)!
You’ll find more awesome battles underway at some of these blog listed below and if you’d like to be included in the fun, then contact Stephen requesting to be added to the list.
- ailovemusic (Amy) — no answer
- Cherdo on the Flipside —- retired blog
- The Doglady’s Den (Debbie) — retired member, active voter
- Jingle Jangle Jungle (Mary) — 1st only
- Mike’s Ramblings — 1st & 15th
- Storms & Stardust (Kim) — no answer
- STMcC Presents BoTB (Stephen, BoTB Manager) — retired member, active voter
- The Sound of One Hand Typing (John) — planning but not totally committed to 1st & 15th
- Tossing It Out (Lee) — planning but not totally committed to 1st & 15th
Polls close midnight (EST) on Jan. 21st
Who gets your vote, Georgeana or TML? There’s no wrong vote, except a no vote. Exercise your right to vote now!
Rounding things out, let’s put on our faces with more song title inspired Friday Sillies!
Next week, same time slot I’ll be back to announce the winner in this round, so be sure to mark your calendar to see if your favorite artist wins in this showdown.
Although, I’m not MIA in Blogosphere but if you’re hanging around cyberspace do join me for Songsational Sundays. Meanwhile, I want to invite y’all to join the Friendly-Fills fun hosted by Ellen & Lorraine. For more Friday fun then consider these blog hang outs… Feline Friday , Friendship Friday , & Skywatch Friday . Have a giggletastic day! X
X, Cathy
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For me, you have to do the “Blue skies” section right. Georgeana Bonow did it right. That’s my vote!
CW,
I went over to YT to listen to “Blue Skies” but I couldn’t find it.
Oh well…thanks for casting your vote for Georgeana Bonow.
Great song and both versions are very nice. My preference is Georgeana Bonow. She reminds me of Basia who I used to enjoy listening to back in the nineties.
Arlee Bird
Tossing It Out
Lee,
I’m not familiar with Basia. I will check her out on YT. Thanks for voting for Georgeana Bonow, my friend.
I love the funnies, especially the one with the skunk! It’s Georgeana Bonow for me!
Eugenia,
I have your vote recorded for Georgeana Bonow.
Thanks for playing!
I really enjoyed the funnies Cathy, thanks for the laughs!!!
Rain,
I’m glad you enjoyed the sillies.
Georgeana Bonow… Definitely Georgeana Bonow…
Blame it on the Bossa Nova.
Myke,
You and John like the Bossa Nova which I don’t blame you fellas. Gotcha down for Georgeana Bonow, my friend.
Her voice is better, but i really like his acoustic sound, so i’m going with Moon Loungers.
Okie dokie, Mimi, I’ll another vote goes to The Moon Loungers!
Great funnies. I like the skunk one, it reminds me of how we thought our Emmy was a skunk.
I choose TML. Have a nice weekend. XO
Ellen,
Oh, yeah I had forgotten about Emmy’s story.
Thanks for playing in this BoTB round. I’ll mark your name beside TML!
Howdy, CAThy! It’s That You?!
I’ve always liked this song a lot, and hadn’t heard it for quite awhile.
Initially, I didn’t really care for Georgeana Bonow’s voice – it was too little girl cutesy for me. But as the song went on, I got more accustomed to it, and then the song picked up nicely with the electric organ addition near the end.
The Moon Loungers was fine but I felt it was kind of bland by comparison. So, my vote goes to Georgeana Bonow.
My brother Napoleon, however, liked both recordings but leaned slightly toward The Moon Loungers. So, my input is split: ONE BOTB BOTE FOR EACH ARTIST.
Bless And Be Blessed!!
~ D-FensDogG
Hello Stephen!
Yes, it’s me! Is that you? LOL
I love it when you bring a brother to my battles. I have you down for Georgeana and bro Napoleon for The Moon Loungers.
Thanks, y’all!
Both of them were good, but bossa nova always wins with me, and Georgeana Bonow is a great singer, so I enthusiasticly cast my vote for her.
John,
I have your enthusiastic vote for Georgeana! Thanks for voting, my friend.
Thanks for the funnies. The skunk made me LOL!
Thanks for dropping by for some giggles, furriends!
Hi Cathy, thanks for the cute funnies.
As for the battle, my vote goes to the folksy vibe of The Moon Loungers. I didn’t care for Georgeana’s vocals. Enjoy your weekend!
Hey Debbie,
So happy you made it over to cast your vote for The Moon Loungers in this battle. Have a great weekend!
Hi Cathy!
Interesting battle. While I like both of your contenders, I think Georgeana gives the song much more life. Her song seems to have more ‘happiness’ to it, and if one can truly see clearly, wouldn’t they be more happy? The Moon Loungers were pretty good, but I didn’t feel the optimism in their outlook with their clearer vision. This is why I’m casting my vote for Georgeana.
Mary,
I appreciate you telling me why you gave your vote to Georgeana. She’s holding her own in this tight battle.
Georgiana gets my vote because she is more uplifting while the guy sings it kind of on a one note making me bored. I love the first funny with the skunky…How much you want to bet this may have actually happened? Have a wonderful weekend.
Birgit,
I guess anything is possible when someone’s eye sight begins to fail. I hope I never make that mistake. lol Gotcha down for Georgeana!
Those were really good funnies! I like the Moon Loungers too. Have a fun Friday!!!
Brian,
Ooo, a second vote in a row for The Moon Loungers. Thanks furriend for voting!
Super funnies! And my choice would be The Moon Loungers! Have a super fun weekend!
Kathe,
This battle is definitely more evenly matched over my last with the votes coming in alternating between the two contenders. The Moon Loungers gets your vote.
The battle is most difficult for me. I like both of them for different reasons, so I’ll just go for the feel good. My vote is for Georgeana Bonow. It was far more happy and feel good.
Love all the funnies.
Thank you for joining the Feline Friday Blog Hop.
Have a purrfect Feline Friday and weekend, Cathy. Love and hugs. ♥
Sandee,
I’m happy to see you at the polls, my friend. Another for Georgeana Bonow.
The Moon Loungers (TML)! get my vote they sounded better!
Mike,
Thanks, my friend. I have you down for THE MOON LOUNGERS.
Hi, Cathy!
Happy Friday Sillies and BOTB Day, dear friend!
It’s nice of you to remember Johnny Nash, a reggae/pop/soul singer who enjoyed his greatest success in the U.S. in the late 60s and early 70s. In your band battle, my head is about to explode, because the covers of Johnny’s signature song “I Can See Clearly Now” recorded by the two competing mewsic acts are so closely matched. Truth be told, I like both versions you presented better than the original. The Moon Loungers, a wedding band from Bristol, England, have a retro sound reminiscent of the early Beatles and bands of the The British Invasion that performed mellow acoustic ballads. I appreciated the straightforward simplicity and glorious harmonies on their version However the rendition of the song performed by Portuguese artist Georgeana Bonow conveys more joy and optimism. The arrangement cooks with Latin fire and Georgeana’s vocals are sweet, smooth and spirited. In a return to predictability, I’m going with the female artist this time and giving my vote to contestant number one: Georgeana Bonow!
Looks like that meme kitty can see clearly now as he gazes out the widow. Mrs. Shady and I allow our stray black cat into the house on winter days and nights. The first thing he does when he gets in out of the cold is to longingly look out the window to make sure he’s not missing anything.
I got a kick out of the old lady undergoing an eye exam and thinking she was on Wheel of Fortune.
Thanks, dear friend Cathy, and have a safe and happy weekend!
Tom,
Thanks for being the early voter in my BoTB round 2 for 2021! I loved your analysis of the two artists in this showdown. I have your vote locked in for Georgeana Bonow! That’s funny about the stray kitty that you allow indoors when it’s cold. Have a good weekend, my friend!