tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post196840447663812194..comments2024-03-28T22:21:46.973-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Attack! First We Take Manhattan (#BOTB)(#atozchallenge)Arlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger135125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-72542440712898310292016-04-10T07:25:05.560-07:002016-04-10T07:25:05.560-07:00Carrie-Anne, unexpected events sometimes over shad...Carrie-Anne, unexpected events sometimes over shadow the more mundane aspects of what we normally do or have scheduled leaving us in a bit of a mind fog. As for the missionary, at least he was expressing himself in words regarding his own convictions and not actions which killed people and impacted society in horrific ways.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-81591337934708890192016-04-08T14:47:27.520-07:002016-04-08T14:47:27.520-07:00I still remember the missionary who showed up on m...I still remember the missionary who showed up on my campus the day of the attack, who drew quite a crowd of hecklers for saying, among many other offensive things, that many of the people (not the terrorists) who'd died that morning were now in Hell because of various sins. He claimed he'd been scheduled to visit our campus that day anyway, though if he didn't want to cancel, he at least could've tailored his talk given the events of the day!<br /><br />I also remember my mortification on realizing I didn't take off the tape strip broadcasting my newfound size 14 on my jeans, and walking around campus (what little of it was in session) that day, but I quickly realized no one must've cared if they saw that. Everyone should've had more important priorities and concerns than looking at a piece of tape on someone's clothes.Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-20964767158395224102016-04-07T17:33:31.984-07:002016-04-07T17:33:31.984-07:00Guilie, just made it though your vote just increas...Guilie, just made it though your vote just increases Cocker's overwhelming win in this contest.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-39583988716442327522016-04-07T06:23:09.233-07:002016-04-07T06:23:09.233-07:00I'm glad I made it in time to vote, Lee. (And ...I'm glad I made it in time to vote, Lee. (And I hate-hate-hate that Manhattan has this tragedy in its history. They attacked not just the US but the collective psyche of the world.) I'm going with Joe Cocker... Maybe because his voice feels 'righter' in a Cohen song :) (Very much a fan of Leonard here.)<br /><br />Great battle, Lee!<br />Guilie @ <a href="http://guilie-castillo-oriard.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Quiet Laughter </a>Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-76559713355195764982016-04-06T19:24:42.812-07:002016-04-06T19:24:42.812-07:00Kim, the guitar is good.
A vote for Jennifer Warn...Kim, the guitar is good.<br /><br />A vote for <b>Jennifer Warnes</b><br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-56220282741276281772016-04-06T19:11:19.606-07:002016-04-06T19:11:19.606-07:00Jennifer Warnes for me - her voice doesn't rea...Jennifer Warnes for me - her voice doesn't really wow me the way Joe's does, but it's really, really hard to beat Stevie Ray's guitar. He gives that song life!<br /><br /><a href="http://reinvintagedgoods.com" rel="nofollow">Kim (ReInVintaged)</a> ReInVintagedGoodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08978624558024348072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-6612705094030587512016-04-05T07:37:29.510-07:002016-04-05T07:37:29.510-07:00Mum, for most people I think the world kind of sto...Mum, for most people I think the world kind of stood still for a while as the events of 9/11 unfolded.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-54558715326876174212016-04-04T08:21:38.460-07:002016-04-04T08:21:38.460-07:00Nalia, I know what you are saying. The standstill...Nalia, I know what you are saying. The standstill and silence in Los Angeles was eerie indeed. My place of work seemed like we were on holiday even though it was during our peak season.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-77298816608214247592016-04-03T23:05:43.953-07:002016-04-03T23:05:43.953-07:00I was at uni when 9/11 happened; I still remember ...I was at uni when 9/11 happened; I still remember where I was. It's definitely been a different world since then. :-) #AtoZChallengeaNovieMumhttp://adventuresofanovicemum.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-78139569154514390692016-04-03T16:55:55.635-07:002016-04-03T16:55:55.635-07:00Six, no you phrased it right, I just recorded it w...Six, no you phrased it right, I just recorded it wrong.<br /><br />Amended vote is for <b>Joe Cocker</b><br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-87639067108743949492016-04-03T15:55:16.957-07:002016-04-03T15:55:16.957-07:00Hi Lee -
I think my phrasing may have been too ob...Hi Lee -<br /><br />I think my phrasing may have been too obtuse. I am voting for Joe Cocker this time. Thanks again for an interesting matchup!Sixnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-67915206126986692372016-04-03T10:56:40.474-07:002016-04-03T10:56:40.474-07:00Roland, that Warnes album got a lot of play after ...Roland, that Warnes album got a lot of play after I bought it. Haven't heard it in years now.<br /><br />A vote for <b>Joe Cocker</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-37389142353853950692016-04-03T05:33:13.474-07:002016-04-03T05:33:13.474-07:00I remember watching the horror of 9/11 as it unfol...I remember watching the horror of 9/11 as it unfolded on the TV in London, not believing what was happening. Some time later, it was London's turn.<br /><br />BOTB: Bought Famous Blue Raincoat album when it came out, and a staunch Leonard Cohen fan. Also devoted follower of Joe Cocker, whose version I prefer over Jennifer Warme's (just).<br /><br />Vote for Cocker.Roland Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302133565980901397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-2477456176122895322016-04-03T02:03:42.351-07:002016-04-03T02:03:42.351-07:00John Holton is right: the song calls for the raw e...John Holton is right: the song calls for the raw emotion of Joe Cocker in preference to the gentle downtempo tone of JenWarnes. It ALSO calls for the SRV guitar work. So, I want SRV to rise up from the great beyond (come to think of it, along with Joe Cocker) and appear on HIS video with HIS voice. Short of that, the scale tips to Joe even without the SRV GEEtar.Sheboyganboy VInoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-73548373916048784912016-04-02T18:51:24.376-07:002016-04-02T18:51:24.376-07:00Jeremy, tragedy is one word, but it seems like the...Jeremy, tragedy is one word, but it seems like there was so much more to it all.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-12483644193417595122016-04-02T18:49:12.449-07:002016-04-02T18:49:12.449-07:00Sarah, I wish it had only been a show.
Lee
Sarah, I wish it had only been a show.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-46391214772147274272016-04-02T18:46:48.403-07:002016-04-02T18:46:48.403-07:00Teresa, there's a lot of hate in our world.
L...Teresa, there's a lot of hate in our world.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-15045665645856336452016-04-02T18:45:33.431-07:002016-04-02T18:45:33.431-07:00Nila, 9/11 was such a world even that it impacted ...Nila, 9/11 was such a world even that it impacted all of us.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-19021301554424346482016-04-02T18:42:41.769-07:002016-04-02T18:42:41.769-07:00Birgit, I can understand your reasoning.
A vote f...Birgit, I can understand your reasoning.<br /><br />A vote for <b>Joe Cocker</b><br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-68209556410549956082016-04-02T18:37:08.581-07:002016-04-02T18:37:08.581-07:00Pat, a lot of life fell by the wayside on 9/11.
G...Pat, a lot of life fell by the wayside on 9/11.<br /><br />Got your vote for <b>Joe Cocker</b><br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-40901069907690291132016-04-02T18:30:44.417-07:002016-04-02T18:30:44.417-07:00Elizabeth, the world changed a great deal since 9/...Elizabeth, the world changed a great deal since 9/11 and I'm not too pleased with the changes.<br /><br />A vote for <b>Joe Cocker</b><br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-46637331583560635942016-04-02T18:28:27.455-07:002016-04-02T18:28:27.455-07:00Sheena-kay, you'll make it one day to Manhatta...Sheena-kay, you'll make it one day to Manhattan. Maybe on a book tour.<br /><br />A vote for <b>Joe Cocker</b><br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-8637491898088710852016-04-02T18:27:04.253-07:002016-04-02T18:27:04.253-07:00Cherdo, I totally get your reaction. It was all s...Cherdo, I totally get your reaction. It was all so like a movie or something.<br /><br />A vote for <b>Jennifer Warnes</b><br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-60378850306775906172016-04-02T18:25:24.070-07:002016-04-02T18:25:24.070-07:00John, you're voting against that blistering gu...John, you're voting against that blistering guitar work?<br /><br />Okay so its <b>Joe Cocker</b><br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-66409628719725052822016-04-02T18:23:17.406-07:002016-04-02T18:23:17.406-07:00Mary, Thanks for sharing those memories. Going to ...Mary, Thanks for sharing those memories. Going to the big city the first time must have been some culture shock.<br /><br />For the Battle vote it's <b>Joe Cocker</b><br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.com