tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post6989629574021785254..comments2024-03-28T22:21:46.973-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Just A-Swingin': BOTB ResultsArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-58828302636654249232015-12-24T22:07:15.269-08:002015-12-24T22:07:15.269-08:00Exactly right, L.C.
Most of the people can be foo...Exactly right, L.C.<br /><br />Most of the people can be fooled all of the time, but... you and I weren't 'Born Yesterday'.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogGStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-15328409574442508642014-08-25T01:26:35.176-07:002014-08-25T01:26:35.176-07:00good to have yr thought processes elucidated Arlee...good to have yr thought processes elucidated Arlee ... always interesting. decisions can be agonising.Susan Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12041548718544123557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-31470249797554137732014-08-24T05:02:39.588-07:002014-08-24T05:02:39.588-07:00I may have watched the Benny Goodman Story back in...I may have watched the Benny Goodman Story back in my younger days when I really enjoyed biopics and before my brain was polluted by reading great bios about the person in question.<br /><br />To me, jazz is jazz, in that it makes great background music while I'm either waiting for another program to come on (I listen to a lot of college radio) or on the drive home.<br /><br />There are two types of jazz I don't like: big band/heavy brass style. To me, big band and heavy brass don't really belong in jazz; and scat. I find scat to be severely offensive to my ears. If you're gonna sing a song, be a man/woman and sing it. Don't through out nonsensical syllables that does absolutely nothing to show off your vocal talents and gives everyone the impression that you forgot the lyrics.<br /><br /><a href="http://gbmjrflashy.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Father Nature's Corner</a>G. B. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09783331838434598963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-42701737709170210502014-08-23T00:01:25.410-07:002014-08-23T00:01:25.410-07:00A great contest with a fitting outcome. I love you...A great contest with a fitting outcome. I love your explanation of how you made your decision and have to agree with you.<br />Well played, Lee!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-91750928363908173442014-08-22T21:23:47.749-07:002014-08-22T21:23:47.749-07:00John-- One of my toughest matches yet.
Larry-- I ...John-- One of my toughest matches yet.<br /><br />Larry-- I was afraid that accusation might arise, but honestly it's just like I said.<br /><br />JoJo-- I do think Lena stands apart from the artists you mention. I kind of agree with how you feel about them.<br /><br />Birgit-- With McCarthy's challenge I just felt like I had to explain my choice.<br /><br />Marie-- I'm not sure who you class as "acid rock" but psychedelic music is one of my favorite genres--not sure if we're thinking of the same things or not.<br /><br />FAE-- McCarthy for President!! I'll vote for him.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-80034061422348895782014-08-22T17:50:04.800-07:002014-08-22T17:50:04.800-07:00I love Lena, but you made the right choice.
McCar...I love Lena, but you made the right choice.<br /><br />McCarthy's starting to sound like a politician. Ha, ha, ha!farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-18854977382924980622014-08-22T16:01:32.707-07:002014-08-22T16:01:32.707-07:00I have the Benny Goodman story on VHS - it was my ...I have the Benny Goodman story on VHS - it was my Mom's. You explanation was superb, and Eartha Kitt is okay. There's only one type of music I don't like which is Acid Rock. I just don't understand all that noise.XmasDollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12522593766351118819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-9706394625220497142014-08-22T12:44:36.192-07:002014-08-22T12:44:36.192-07:00I Love it! You take as long as me to explain one&#...I Love it! You take as long as me to explain one's decision:) I loved the Lena Horne one and sad you chose Benny but I understand your choice and your deliberation:) The Benny Goodman story is on my list to see-a long list. Can't wait for the next one. Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-30577590896851795952014-08-22T11:19:46.809-07:002014-08-22T11:19:46.809-07:00I've seen the Benny Goodman Story and loved it...I've seen the Benny Goodman Story and loved it. I just don't care for the Lena Horne kind of jazz. I greatly dislike Eartha Kitt and Ella Fitzgerald. Billie Holiday is OK and Etta James, but overall I don't care for it.JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-34526700724925815872014-08-22T09:25:47.712-07:002014-08-22T09:25:47.712-07:00Hey-you just wanted to prove McCarthy wrong!Hey-you just wanted to prove McCarthy wrong!DiscConnectedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07013919800637508392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-88397186019829848332014-08-22T08:59:12.830-07:002014-08-22T08:59:12.830-07:00I had just as hard a time choosing between the two...I had just as hard a time choosing between the two versions. Remember, I said that, if you asked me a couple of days later, I'd probably say Lena. They were both excellent examples of performers at the top of their game, but, like you, I went with the version I was more familiar with. John Holtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545030511941957804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-52213355842657453572014-08-22T08:10:21.632-07:002014-08-22T08:10:21.632-07:00Yvonne-- Lena's version is truly outstanding.
...Yvonne-- Lena's version is truly outstanding.<br /><br />Alex-- He's right behind you!<br /><br />StMc-- I knew you was right all the time. Must has been a slip of the fingers on the keyboard.<br /><br />Robin-- Two tags in the same post! Cool--I'll be right over.<br /><br />DG-- I love those old biopics even though they were heavily fictionalized. I would have preferred the true stories.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-66440548986610255182014-08-22T07:44:30.832-07:002014-08-22T07:44:30.832-07:00Yes I've seen the Benny Goodman story, and I&#...Yes I've seen the Benny Goodman story, and I've seen old movie shorts with Lena singing in them. (via a movie theatre group specializing in underground or retro movies and recordings from the early jazz greats) <br /><br />Great battle, Lee and nice to know the decision making you went through.D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-82366934968355512732014-08-22T07:21:55.821-07:002014-08-22T07:21:55.821-07:00You have always been a rebel Lee. The question is ...You have always been a rebel Lee. The question is whether or not you have a cause! Ha!!!<br /><br />I am glad this was such a close race because it deserved it!!!<br /><br />Just so you know I tagged you TWICE in THE HERE'S TO YOU post. Now that I am following TWO of your blogs you have twice the opportunity I guess...Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-36704596164843429142014-08-22T06:50:45.247-07:002014-08-22T06:50:45.247-07:00BOIDMAN ~
Oh, wait, Wait, WAIT!
Did I say I was s...BOIDMAN ~<br />Oh, wait, Wait, WAIT!<br /><br />Did I say I was sure you would vote for Lena Horne?<br /><br />Man, that was just a little mistake. Apparently my fingers slipped and hit the wrong keys.<br /><br />What I MEANT to say was: "Without the slightest hesitation, undoubtedly, unquestionably, and with 100% certainty I can predict that you will cast your own vote for Benny Goodman."<br /><br />And see? I was right!<br /><br />~ D-FensDogg<br />'Loyal American Underground'Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-19855549708148749722014-08-22T03:56:39.706-07:002014-08-22T03:56:39.706-07:00I'll have to come back for McCarthy's resp...I'll have to come back for McCarthy's response to your choice.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-62517269351803067122014-08-22T03:23:12.025-07:002014-08-22T03:23:12.025-07:00Everyone is entitled to their opinion of their lik...Everyone is entitled to their opinion of their likes and dislikes.<br />Though I voted for Lena I valued your explanation.<br />Great post Lee, have a grand week-end.<br />Yvonne.EnglishRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05536999752884994107noreply@blogger.com