It’s Friday again and it’s a brand new month! How did that happen? This is DH’s off-Friday, so I’m MIA but I will make my rounds bright and early Monday morning. I’m tossing in a bit of Friday Sillies in the mix for this round of BoTB. I hope you don’t mind, my lovelies!
The 80s seemed golden for top mewsic hits. I recall vividly Kim Carnes’ ‘Bette Davis Eyes‘ but what I did not know is that it was originally recorded by Jackie DeShannon in 1975. I had no clue that Carnes version is a cover song, did you? I bet I’m the only one who didn’t know.
I figured no matter who I put against Carnes would lose, so I took this fight a different direction. I looked for male vocals covering this oldie but goodie. YT had a handful of guys covering what they think is a Carnes’ original. I’m using three cover artists. The first two seem more serious but I couldn’t resist throwing in the last act. You be the judge, tell me which one gets your vote (highly recommended) and why (optional) in comments!
Contender #1 I don’t know much about except he was the 6th season runner-up on X-Factor Australian and since that time has produced a couple of studio albums but none of his songs have charted in the US, give a listen to Dean Ray!
Contender #2 an American singer/songwriter and mewsician Brandon Flowers is a member of The Killers rock band from Las Vegas. It is interesting that the band has five studio albums and Flowers recorded two solo albums but what surprises me most is he has hit the top of the UK Albums chart several times.
Contender #3 Judging by the mewsic video I stumbled on from this Maine band, I figured they were only half serious but it appears they’ve done touring in the local circuit and produced an album. Their rough garage band sound mingled with banjo picking has an interesting and unique style that somehow appeals to my ear. Please try out Toughcats!
Remember there is no wrong way to vote, except to not vote at all, who’s your pick Dean Ray, Brandon Flowers, or Toughcats?
[tweetthis]I just voted in the ‘2019 Round 5 #BoTB ‘Bette Davis Eyes showdown’ between #DeanRay, #BrandonFlowers, & #Toughcats! #coverbands[/tweetthis]
You’ll find more awesome battles underway at some of these blog listed below (not everyone is doing the bi-monthly showdowns now) and if you’d like to be included in the fun, then contact Stephen requesting to be added to the list.
✩ai loves music✩ (Amy), Angels Bark (Michele), Cherdo on the Flipside, The Doglady’s Den (Debbie), Jingle Jangle Jungle (Mary), Mike’s Ramblings, STMcC Presents BoTB (Stephen, BoTB Manager), The Sound of One Hand Typing (John), & Tossing It Out (Lee)
**Polls close noon (EST) on the March 7th**
I’ll share which artist got my vote and the results of this battle next week this time, so mark your calendar to come back to see if your pick is named BoTB winner!.
DID YOU VOTE? No! Okay, but if you leave WITHOUT voting, I won’t be held responsible for what happens to your computer. Just saying is all. 😂
Don’t forget to hit the dance floor with me and my fellow co-hostess for Monday’s Mewsic Moves Me. Have a bandtastic weekend!
X💋X💋, Cathy
