Is this a joke? What happened to 2022?  Seriously, the years are dissolving like an Alka-Seltzer.  That’s funny because mentioning it reminded me as a kid how watching the tablets fizzle away was actually entertaining.  I thought it was the neatest thing.  Anyway, pushing aside the bubbly stuff…no not the champagne. It’s time once again to usher in my first James Bond Theme Song for the 2023.  Sam Smith’s Writing’s On the Wall. (<–link reference only)

Spectre is the 24th 007 spy thriller with Daniel Craig playing James Bond.  I’m fairly certain we did not see this film and I certainly do not remember the theme song.  In this battle, I’m using female vocalists. Kindly turn your attention to center stage.

The first young lady rose to prominence at the age of 10 with her appearance on AGT. The young girl’s talent blew me away when I first heard the child prodigy . Her rendition of today’s JBTS didn’t disappoint me.  Please listen now to Jackie Evancho!

The next artist is a new discovery. According to her YT bio, she’s an actress and singer who has shared the stage with some well known R&B and pop artists. For a time she was a replacement singer for EnVogue. I’m not super familiar with the group but I have heard of them. Please listen to Amanda Cole!

Two different singing styles but equally talented ladies.  Which voice is your favorite, Jackie or Amanda?

Other battles are underway today. You’ll find a list of BoTBers participants in my right side menu.  I will announce the winner on January 9th post, so watch for it.  Up next is Monday’s Music Moves Me . You’ll find me boogieing to whatever music moves me (your choice song picks) and you’re invited to join me on the dance floor! X💋X💋, Cathy

Polls close noon (EST) on Jan. 6th