This Is Me--2024 A to Z Theme

My A to Z Themes in the past have covered a range of topics and for 2024 the theme is a personal retrospective that I call "I Coulda Been" which is in reference to my job and career arc over my lifetime. I'll be looking at all sorts of occupations that I have done or could have done. Maybe you've done some of these too!

Sunday, December 22, 2024

Party's Over, Results Are In ( #BOTB Results)

        Betty and I had a nice anniversary celebration and now we're ready for a quiet Christmas.   It's probably going to be quiet.  Nothing on the schedule at least.  And now for Battle results...

Battle of the Bands Results



          

Anniversary Songs  

   Most recently I had a showdown between Al Jolson's "Anniversary Song" and Little River Band's "Happy Anniversary".  As one might expect, the more modern LRB tune got more votes, but old Al didn't do too badly.

     Betty went for Al Jolson's song as did I.  It's kind of like one of "our songs" as might be said.  I've been a big Jolson fan since I was about 9 or so when I saw the film The Jolson Story.  I still rank it as one of my favorite films.

      When I was on the road in the eighties LRB's greatest hits cassette was one of the albums I had highest on my playlist. Spent many a night drive listening to that music.  There's not a bad song on that album in my opinion.

       Still, I'm going with Al Jolson.


Final Vote Tally

Al Jolson                   6 votes

Little River Band      10 votes

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

     I plan to be back on January 1 with a new Battle of the Bands.  Everyone have a fun and safe holiday time.


       

     





Posted by Arlee Bird at 9:32 PM
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5 comments:

  1. boromaxDecember 23, 2024 at 5:28 AM

    Great battle, Lee. Hope y'all have a great holiday season!

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  2. Stephen T. McCarthyDecember 23, 2024 at 4:41 PM

    Good turnout, LEE.
    And what started out looking like a massive blowout turned around into something that was relatively competitive.

    I hope you and yours have a blessed Christmas & a safe New Year's Eve.

    Catch ya again on 'Margarita Day', homeboy!

    ~ D-FensDogG

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  3. AnonymousDecember 27, 2024 at 12:30 PM

    Hi Lee pleased you are still blogging , hope to return sometime in January from your long lost blogger buddy Yvonne.

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    1. Arlee BirdDecember 30, 2024 at 9:19 PM

      Yvonne, good to hear from you. I was wondering what had happened to you. See you in January!

      Lee

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  4. CAACDecember 30, 2024 at 7:22 AM

    Two special occasions to celebrate in December. :) That's wonderful! You had a nice turn out. I was on the winning side. Yay! I'll see on the first, Lee!

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