At the conclusion of my mid-December BOTB results publication, I realized I finally caught up with my scheduled posts. I was worried I might not find the time or find inspiration for my new year battle round.
I wanted something different, something that spoke new beginnings that offers that fresh start feeling and so when I began my search, one of the song titles I skimmed over from the 65 Best Inspirational Songs for Motivation on musicgrotto.com* caught my eye. I found the perfect song fitting two important criteria, fresh starts and a Beatle’s song.
George Harrison wrote and sung “Here Comes the Sun” (reference only) on the bands 1969 Abbey Road album in Eric Clapton’s garden while strumming his guitar. The long English winter partially inspired his song but so did a number of other pivotal moments like him quitting the Beatles temporarily, his arrest for marijuana possession, and minor surgery (tonsillectomy).
“Here Comes the Sun” is a well known track and has been covered several hundred times. There’s been a handful of artists who’ve scored hit singles covering this classic Beatles track but I decided to use the first two artists that perked my ears.
Please listen, pick your favorite cover, and leave the name of your artist choice in comments.
First contender – Christina Perri
Second contender – The Petersens
Polls close at noon (ET) on the 7th!
That concludes another edition of Battle of the Bands. I hope you have time to check out the other battles underway. A list of participants is the footer section of my site beneath the BOTB banner.
This is CAAC signing off, don’t forget to check back next week for the showdown results.
*Having grown exhausted fixing text link backs, I made the decision to remove or not use them except occasionally. I will mention the material source as needed.
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Happy New Year! I have to give it to Christina because I liked the sound of the piano and she just gave the right notes to this. I’m not sure if I could handle her voice through every song but this was nicer than the 2nd one.
Great song choice! Christina Perri gets my vote for sounding like that much needed hug feels after you fell off your bike in front of everybody. Simply very nice.
Cathy, it’s the Petersons for me. I like hearing the instruments along with the voices.
We liked the Peterson’s Sun more, CK, it’s the mewsic that made the choice for us😺😺 Double Pawkisses for a Happy, Healthy and Joyful New Year to you and your family too. Make it a great one🐾😽💞
HiYa, CAThy!
Happy New Year!!
(What I lack in originality I compensate for with sincerity.)
There aren’t a lot of Beatles songs I really like, but this is one of them.
I thought the Christina Perri version was OK but, after awhile, her ‘little girl voice’ started to get on my last nerve a little bit.
I felt The Petersens version (although it too featured a ‘little girl voice’) was a bit more instrumentally varied and interesting, so that’s where my first vote on your first Battle of 2025 lands.
Bless & Be Blessed, my friend!
~ D-FensDogG
VOTE = THE PETERSENS
I like the fully instrumentation an the vocal harmonies. ~Ed.
I like the Petersens best but the other is really nice. Happy New Year 2025 from all of us at Brian’s Home!
I liked both, the Petersens get my vote, it was the instruments which gave it the down home feel.
This is a song I’ve always liked because of its optimism and feel good nature. Both of your presented versions are fine. Very relaxing.
Right now I’m digging the simplicity and peacefulness of Christina Perri’s version. The other group might get my vote some other time, but for now I vote Christina.
Lee
Christina Perri. Happy New Year to you.
I pick #2.
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Happy New Year, Cathy! 🎉 Winter sun is always welcome, since we have so many dark and dreary days. Neither one of these covers really grabbed me, but I preferred Christina Perri’s arrangement, so I’ll vote for her.
Happy New Year Cathy!
Casting my vote for Christina Perri
-Mary
Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy new year. XO