tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post5360515451545005987..comments2024-03-28T02:15:06.910-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Holding Back the Years (Still) (#BOTB)Arlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-70528024676677481522020-01-07T16:17:42.457-08:002020-01-07T16:17:42.457-08:00Debbie D, I need some slowing down of time...
A n...Debbie D, I need some slowing down of time...<br /><br />A needed vote for <b>Jimmy Scott</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-78499804379474099902020-01-07T16:17:00.057-08:002020-01-07T16:17:00.057-08:00Mike, well, if you have to you have to...
A write...Mike, well, if you have to you have to...<br /><br />A write-in for <b>Simply Red</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-26366317804165448702020-01-07T16:16:17.589-08:002020-01-07T16:16:17.589-08:00John, I thought both versions were excellent, but ...John, I thought both versions were excellent, but I can understand some listeners being taken aback by the Jimmy Scott version.<br /><br />A vote for <b>Isley Bros.</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-50471365319954854502020-01-06T08:31:39.915-08:002020-01-06T08:31:39.915-08:00Happy New Year, Lee! You're right; time flies ...Happy New Year, Lee! You're right; time flies by at a frightening clip. Here's hoping 2020 will be a good year, all around! <br /><br />As for the battle, I really like the jazzy vibe and instrumental bits of the Jimmy Scott version.Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-84755276367901863282020-01-04T11:12:29.209-08:002020-01-04T11:12:29.209-08:00Amy, join the crowd!
Another vote for Isley Bros....Amy, join the crowd!<br /><br />Another vote for <b>Isley Bros.</b><br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-34526395395248370542020-01-04T10:57:43.496-08:002020-01-04T10:57:43.496-08:00Can I go with the Simply Red Version ans my vote??...Can I go with the Simply Red Version ans my vote??!!<br />Mike Golchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14472496241893921107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-43804084480010380572020-01-04T10:12:12.910-08:002020-01-04T10:12:12.910-08:00CW, Jimmy's voice took me aback as well, but I...CW, Jimmy's voice took me aback as well, but I kept going back and realized how well he actually sings despite his unique vocal quality.<br /><br />A vote for <b>Isley Bros.</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-59065196772329393782020-01-04T10:10:39.419-08:002020-01-04T10:10:39.419-08:00Lisa, jazz is often an acquired taste. It probabl...Lisa, jazz is often an acquired taste. It probably would take several listens to acclimate to the sound of Jimmy Scott.<br /><br />Happy New Year to you too!<br /><br />A vote for <b>Isley Bros.</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-38034189272886975992020-01-04T10:09:12.681-08:002020-01-04T10:09:12.681-08:00Roland, hate to see you pass this by, but it's...Roland, hate to see you pass this by, but it's nice to receive your well wishes.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-34845387245936881752020-01-04T10:08:37.357-08:002020-01-04T10:08:37.357-08:00Cathy, I think this is a wonderful song and Simply...Cathy, I think this is a wonderful song and Simply Red has done some excellent music in his career. <br /><br />Another vote for <b>Isley Bros.</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-51278158991439167382020-01-03T16:02:53.145-08:002020-01-03T16:02:53.145-08:00Mary B, I don't know about your Irish referenc...Mary B, I don't know about your Irish reference, but Jimmy's voice does take some getting accustomed to.<br /><br />Another vote for <b>Isley Bros.</b><br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-80688936266499563552020-01-03T15:54:56.753-08:002020-01-03T15:54:56.753-08:00Mike, again it's...
Isley Bros.
LeeMike, again it's...<br /><br /><b>Isley Bros</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-47472415784478618432020-01-03T15:54:08.689-08:002020-01-03T15:54:08.689-08:00Yvonne, I wish you all the best in the coming year...Yvonne, I wish you all the best in the coming year and beyond.<br /><br />A vote for <b>Isley Bros.</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-65942880848294555212020-01-03T15:53:17.145-08:002020-01-03T15:53:17.145-08:00Janet, and may you have a wonderful year in 2020!
...Janet, and may you have a wonderful year in 2020!<br /><br />A vote for <b>Isley Bros</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-26913950591825365532020-01-03T15:52:31.463-08:002020-01-03T15:52:31.463-08:006-Gun, different tastes I guess. Jimmy's voca...6-Gun, different tastes I guess. Jimmy's vocals sound kind of unique, but the band is dynamite in my opinion. I do think this will turn into a runaway for the Isleys.<br /><br />A vote for <b>Isley Bros.</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-69555145307870075652020-01-03T15:50:46.076-08:002020-01-03T15:50:46.076-08:00Birgit, thank you for helping to avoid a shut out....Birgit, thank you for helping to avoid a shut out. Yes, this is a man singing. Little Jimmy Scott had a genetic disorder that stunted his growth and didn't allow for his voice to change. I think he used this affliction to his advantage though it does sound a bit strange.<br /><br />A vote for <b>Jimmy Scott</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-10419845908469442432020-01-03T12:12:38.128-08:002020-01-03T12:12:38.128-08:00Happy New Year, Arlee! Good battle on a great song...Happy New Year, Arlee! Good battle on a great song. <br /><br />You're right: they're both good. For me, it comes down to Ernie Isley, who is a tremendous guitar player. I think I'm the only person who owned his solo album, High Wire. Here, he's comping for his brothers, and he really knows what he's doing; his guitar bits add to the music, rather than subtracting from it. The Isleys get my vote here.John Holtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545030511941957804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-53778131835575706902020-01-03T11:06:07.808-08:002020-01-03T11:06:07.808-08:00Happy New Year! May 2020 be a great year! As much ...Happy New Year! May 2020 be a great year! As much I love Jimmy's jazz rendition of the song, my vote goes to the The Isley Brothers version as I enjoy the cool R&B vibe!<br /><br />-aisasami<br />https://ailovemusic.net/celebrate-a-new-year-with-this-interesting-battle-of-the-songs-2/aisasamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15377705207470508431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-42941169399061832462020-01-02T21:52:17.560-08:002020-01-02T21:52:17.560-08:00STMcC, I don't know if you made it to the jazz...STMcC, I don't know if you made it to the jazzy instrumental interlude in Jimmy Scott's version, but I thought you might appreciate that much. His voice is indeed different--a result of some rare genetic disorder. I think he modulates pretty well with his vocal limitations. But I get where you're coming from.<br /><br />First vote goes to <b>Isley Bros.</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-15839012128955719972020-01-02T18:24:31.716-08:002020-01-02T18:24:31.716-08:00Yeah, Jimmy's voice sunk a cool arrangement. ...Yeah, Jimmy's voice sunk a cool arrangement. Happy New Year and Isleys here...CWMartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06798867734074134647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-31784201263719085452020-01-02T14:59:00.950-08:002020-01-02T14:59:00.950-08:00I know this song by Simply Red! That's my favo...I know this song by Simply Red! That's my favorite version but between these two here, I like the Isley Bros. best, only because I'm not a great jazz fan. Happy New Year Arlee!!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658507579160418855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-62116351668715761892020-01-02T14:26:05.340-08:002020-01-02T14:26:05.340-08:00I'm passing on this one, but wishing you all t...I'm passing on this one, but wishing you all the best.Roland Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302133565980901397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-45475573049005249352020-01-02T08:17:30.135-08:002020-01-02T08:17:30.135-08:00Susan, I'll try to stop by to visit as soon as...Susan, I'll try to stop by to visit as soon as I can. All the best to you.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-3277438346028431592020-01-02T08:16:50.026-08:002020-01-02T08:16:50.026-08:00Jo-Anne, and back atcha!
LeeJo-Anne, and back atcha!<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-39022145718378366952020-01-02T08:16:22.011-08:002020-01-02T08:16:22.011-08:00Hilary, thank you for the greeting and all the bes...Hilary, thank you for the greeting and all the best to you as well.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.com