tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post1839956950159290619..comments2024-03-28T02:15:06.910-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Battle of the Bands: When I'm Dead and GoneArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-26808125243999299192014-11-06T13:40:43.910-08:002014-11-06T13:40:43.910-08:00Trying to catch up here. I found the mandolin in t...Trying to catch up here. I found the mandolin in the McGuinness Flint version of the song annoying, so I'm going with Def Leppard. The vocal is better with the DL version and I much prefer the 12-string guitar to the mandolin.John Holtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545030511941957804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-47169535672934844142014-11-05T12:33:44.278-08:002014-11-05T12:33:44.278-08:00Sadly, I've never heard this awesome song befo...Sadly, I've never heard this awesome song before. That said, I'll have to go with Def Leopard. I like the richness of the chords and auto-tune harmonies:)Jonathan Schrammhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13790604374800284914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-27786894442412636582014-11-05T08:06:45.285-08:002014-11-05T08:06:45.285-08:00I do like DL, but I will vote for Flint. The cover...I do like DL, but I will vote for Flint. The cover is more of just a change of pace for Def and not enough separation on the song for me to go against the original.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000518512016364412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-71463375658852057082014-11-04T21:32:57.776-08:002014-11-04T21:32:57.776-08:00Sheena-Kay-- Thank you for your vote in this round...Sheena-Kay-- Thank you for your vote in this round. Hope you'll come to other Battles.<br /><br />Pat-- Def it is for you.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-48448802252933493632014-11-04T19:41:27.770-08:002014-11-04T19:41:27.770-08:00I am familiar with this song and of these two vers...I am familiar with this song and of these two versions, I prefer the Def Leppard version.Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-22120621616029513482014-11-04T08:49:44.442-08:002014-11-04T08:49:44.442-08:00McGuiness gets my vote. I love the tone of the son...McGuiness gets my vote. I love the tone of the song, it has a catchy rhythm and the guitar just adds to it perfectly. Def Lep just didn't draw me in. Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-76777858113516339362014-11-04T08:16:36.074-08:002014-11-04T08:16:36.074-08:00CW--Since Def Lep are long time pros, rock and rol...CW--Since Def Lep are long time pros, rock and roll vets, I would expect them to do well.<br /><br />Susan Scott-- You've made the second reference to a saxophone in this contests and each reference has been about different versions. I don't know if I'm just not hearing this or each of you are mistaken about the sax cause I'm not hearing it. But anyway I'm recording your vote for Def Lep.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-73847604232493229902014-11-03T23:11:46.154-08:002014-11-03T23:11:46.154-08:00I liked the visuals of McGuiness Flint and it'...I liked the visuals of McGuiness Flint and it's a catchy foot tapping song with interesting guitar instrumentation, though a little repetitive.<br />I prefer the Def Leppard one though, there's more energy somehow in it and the sax always introduces an enjoyable swing to any music.Susan Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12041548718544123557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-47329916778413450262014-11-03T13:38:04.451-08:002014-11-03T13:38:04.451-08:00I knew the MGF version coming in, and really wasn&...I knew the MGF version coming in, and really wasn't expecting much from Lepperd. But I was surprised that they did a pretty decent job.<br /><br />But... MGF gets the vote.CWMartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06798867734074134647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-51569314545732355832014-11-03T13:33:15.816-08:002014-11-03T13:33:15.816-08:00Birgit-- I think I saw that in the video you'r...Birgit-- I think I saw that in the video you're talking about.<br /><br />Stephen Tremp-- Another vote for Def.<br /><br />Julie -- I think the Def Leppard "Yeah" album must be an acoustic one.<br /><br />Teresa -- Hope you didn't mean you love when you're dead and gone, but were referring to the song.<br /><br />Chris -- I'm surprised about all the more musical knowledgeable people who are not familiar with this song.<br /><br />Robyn -- A Def-defying vote!<br /><br />Susanne -- Okay, I get the picture.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-53996719417982494752014-11-03T10:35:49.830-08:002014-11-03T10:35:49.830-08:00Okay, Arlee. I actually liked both versions. Wha...Okay, Arlee. I actually liked both versions. What put it over the top for me was the visuals for the first one. McGuinness Flint gets my vote.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-19925844342814591192014-11-03T10:29:49.589-08:002014-11-03T10:29:49.589-08:00I like Def's version better, only because the ...I like Def's version better, only because the instrumental in McGunness' drown out the words.<br /><br />I vote for McGunness! Didn't expect that, right? They need a vote, and I like siding with the underdog. Smiles.Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-53930270063343240262014-11-03T08:21:12.037-08:002014-11-03T08:21:12.037-08:00Hey Lee! Sorry for the delay in getting to your B...Hey Lee! Sorry for the delay in getting to your BOTB -- I was away from the Innerwebs all weekend.<br /><br />I don't recall hearing this song before. The first original version was fun and catchy. The singer really reminded me of John Lennon. The instrumentation was quirky and entertaining.<br /><br />Def Leppard's version was a little too slick. Interesting, too that the video images all feature the drummer, and you specifically referred to him when introducing the song, and yet the song features NO drums at all -- just some tambourine. LOL! <br /><br />While Def Leppard did an acceptable job, I much prefer the original. It had WAY more personality and soul.<br />StratPlayerCJFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07341440379767694905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-23328652170830043162014-11-03T06:38:54.119-08:002014-11-03T06:38:54.119-08:00I love Def Leppard and When I'm dead and gone....I love Def Leppard and When I'm dead and gone. Very fitting for Halloween thoughts.T. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-57629226931357574012014-11-02T23:22:43.908-08:002014-11-02T23:22:43.908-08:00A perfect theme for this time of year! Though it w...A perfect theme for this time of year! Though it was a tough choice, Def Leppard gets my vote. With this song, I think less is more.<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-25983449659800508872014-11-02T20:07:10.615-08:002014-11-02T20:07:10.615-08:00I'm with JoJo and will vote for Def Leppard. T...I'm with JoJo and will vote for Def Leppard. They rock!Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-34099314323230202282014-11-02T18:47:06.563-08:002014-11-02T18:47:06.563-08:00Of course! I love that instrument and my grand mot...Of course! I love that instrument and my grand mother could play one. Actually, after visiting one of the others I saw the mandolin-where the songwriter took all the songs done on youtube and pieced it all together. I think I saw one with the mandolin thereBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-14388310894120936352014-11-02T15:27:59.616-08:002014-11-02T15:27:59.616-08:00Birgit-- The instrument you are wondering about is...Birgit-- The instrument you are wondering about is a mandolin. According to Wikipedia this is one of the first rock hits to feature a mandolin. You can hear the mandolin used in Rod Stewart's "Maggie May", a number of Seals and Crofts songs, and many other songs over the years.<br /><br />Suze -- I always loved Halloween when I was a kid. And then I worked for nearly twenty years in the Halloween business. I do enjoy scary genres in film and literature.<br /><br />FAE-- Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is a good comparison. Flint does a style that became quite popular in the early 70's. It is fun music I will agree.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-38209403026929016692014-11-02T13:49:48.394-08:002014-11-02T13:49:48.394-08:00Great Battle Mr. Bird.
I was prepared to NOT like...Great Battle Mr. Bird.<br /><br />I was prepared to NOT like the Def Leppard version, but have to admit it wasn't too bad.<br /><br />BUT, those McGuinness Flint Guys have a much more interesting version. I noticed a couple of the comment are going on about a kazoo. Whatever...it's quirky, fun, and makes me want to sing along. Kinda a 'blue grass' feel, like something the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band might have done. Give the McGuinness boys a round of applause from me and my VOTE. Their version was so much fun, I think I'll go listen to it again.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-41685408871805925862014-11-02T09:47:00.206-08:002014-11-02T09:47:00.206-08:00Between this post and your last one, you can tell ...Between this post and your last one, you can tell you're a fan of this spooky time of year, Lee! :)Suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908805179119217608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-57890556445718345982014-11-02T06:41:19.036-08:002014-11-02T06:41:19.036-08:00I love it-Such an upbeat style but singing dead an...I love it-Such an upbeat style but singing dead and gone:) I choose the first one because I really like that one guitar (what is the musical instrument? A ukulele?). I love the instruments in the first one more so I choose McGuinness Flint. Of course I want to be remembered and I want some fun music at my wakeBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-83014604199802418852014-11-02T06:41:07.030-08:002014-11-02T06:41:07.030-08:00Spacer -- I believe there are at least 6 versions,...Spacer -- I believe there are at least 6 versions, maybe more.<br /><br />Larry-- I really thought you of all readers would recognize this song and band, but I guess MG faded into obscurity far sooner and faster than I had expected.<br /><br />Dolorah -- The washboard wouldn't surprise me and I don't recall hearing an accordion. I'll have to listen to both a bit more closely again.<br /><br />Dixie -- Finally someone who recognizes the band and I guess the song.<br /><br />Suzanne - From what I've read this song was a big one in the UK and the fact that it's one that Def Leppard was influenced by enough to include it on their album of covers means something.<br /><br />Robin -- I'm glad you enjoyed this one. I thought more people would like it more than has been indicated so far because it captured the heart of my ears back when I first heard it. I still enjoy listening to their album.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-28874594936380703682014-11-02T06:15:52.850-08:002014-11-02T06:15:52.850-08:00First, I want to say a Big Thank You for putting u...First, I want to say a Big Thank You for putting up a song that I like. I've never heard it before, but it is completely listenable.<br /><br />Second, I liked both versions. The instrumentation in the first one was BY FAR more interesting than the DL version, which relied heavily, and solely, on the guitar. Saying that, they still did a good job with it. I liked it.<br /><br />I am pretty sure that the first one used a kazoo. Now that isn't an instrument one often hears! I listened to the first one, the second one, then the first again... because this really was a difficult choice.<br /><br />In the end, I find (once again) that I am not a guitar girl. If I am going to listen to just one instrument drive a song, I am pretty sure I'd prefer a piano. So, give one to McGuinness Flint for their impressive use of the kazoo--among other things!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-41936690330252588282014-11-02T01:39:30.638-08:002014-11-02T01:39:30.638-08:00Funny, I listened to the song first and recognised...Funny, I listened to the song first and recognised it, then read your info. Realised that's why I recognised it as it was No 2 in the UK. And 2 British Bands, go us! LOL<br />I really like the original, but am a Def Leppard fan ....... On balance I prefer the edginess to DL's version so they get my vote :) xSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15210964582774377295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-62324376422518048662014-11-01T18:52:35.702-07:002014-11-01T18:52:35.702-07:00Don't cry for me Argentina!
Big toss up on thi...Don't cry for me Argentina!<br />Big toss up on this one. In 1971 I liked the McGuiness Flint... then 2006 well, Def did it with a whole new atmosphere.<br />Still I think I like the McGuiness best. Such a catchy-ness to the tune and treble is nice set against that strong drum beat. I believe the word is rhythmic. Yep.Dixie@dcreliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558671709412200904noreply@blogger.com