tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post6304483083194866939..comments2024-03-28T22:21:46.973-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Battle of the Bands: September Song & #IWSGArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-21378235985501499152014-09-17T23:54:04.981-07:002014-09-17T23:54:04.981-07:00I kind of liked Lou Reed's better, but I liked...I kind of liked Lou Reed's better, but I liked them both. I didn't know Huston sang.<br /><br />I was never so aware of how short time was and how suddenly something could be taken away as I've become since my dad's diagnosis. And I've lost many people, even cared for several as they were dying. I want so badly to find some manner of writing success before my dad dies.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-2266425809455457862014-09-07T16:14:22.321-07:002014-09-07T16:14:22.321-07:00Jennifer -- I would not be one to call Lou Reed a ...Jennifer -- I would not be one to call Lou Reed a "singer".<br /><br />Melissa-- I've heard so many people lament the time they've lost or squandered in life. I'd hate to be one of them.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-23250610083256598602014-09-06T20:40:51.964-07:002014-09-06T20:40:51.964-07:00Hi Lee,
What a thoughtful and inspiring post. I di...Hi Lee,<br />What a thoughtful and inspiring post. I didn't know Tina very well, but I did have the honor of meeting her through your A to Z challenge and I feel blessed for that. I second your compelling words to the younger crowd. Don't wait. Take action now. <br /><br />I can think of no truer words than what you have shared, "Time is a death sentence from which there is no reprieve. Sometimes we are fortunate to have an extension, but rarely do we know exactly when our time is up. Laziness and distractions are my enemies now." <br /><br />I have copied and pasted your words into a special Scrivener folder, because I never want to forget them.<br /><br />I love you song choice and while I'm fond of just about every version of September Song, I have to say the early ones have stuck with me more.Melissa Sugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16268333458796847721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-13037570755195391102014-09-06T17:55:30.390-07:002014-09-06T17:55:30.390-07:00Huston's version is better, especially for the...Huston's version is better, especially for the subject matter.<br />I was psyched when I heard the more upbeat background of the second version, until he started "singing".Jennifer Ruth Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04699005759754946494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-51226340659278845212014-09-06T10:56:52.530-07:002014-09-06T10:56:52.530-07:00Annalisa -- There are so many recordings of this s...Annalisa -- There are so many recordings of this song that I'm surprised you've never heard it before.<br /><br />Liza-- We live and learn and sometimes we never learn soon enough.<br /><br />Sheboygan--I wasn't looking for the "best" versions of this song, but some that were different and unexpected. I had gone into this knowing already that I was going to use Reed's version from that great <i>Lost in the Stars</i> album. Looking for the female counterpart to fit my "boys vs girls" theme, I couldn't resist the Huston family legacy for this song. Anjelica doesn't "sing" so much as dramatize the song and I think that's the way the best versions have been done. I still stand by Durante's great version.<br /><br />Marie-- A very appropriate song for the season.<br /><br />Chrys-- I need to do some better life planning, but then again I guess I could spend my life planning and not get anything done. Might as well enjoy as much as I can.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-21082339152421140472014-09-06T09:39:02.067-07:002014-09-06T09:39:02.067-07:00I loved the show SMASH! I'm sad it wasn't ...I loved the show SMASH! I'm sad it wasn't picked up for another season. My vote goes to Anjelica Huston. :)<br /><br />Your post was very heart felt. I definitely wish I can do all the things I want to do before I leave this earth, but we don't have control over that. No matter how much we do, or what age we go, there will always be things left undone. I just hope I'll get the chance to get most done, or at least the most important things.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-2038114471196978282014-09-05T20:55:52.249-07:002014-09-05T20:55:52.249-07:00Loving your songs of choice, and the September Son...Loving your songs of choice, and the September Song couldn't be more perfect. Love it that you joined us. Hope you can do it again next week! Have a great day!XmasDollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12522593766351118819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-84139639284271153232014-09-05T20:18:15.747-07:002014-09-05T20:18:15.747-07:00Hi Lee -
Seahawkboyganboy VI, here.
Because of y...Hi Lee -<br /><br />Seahawkboyganboy VI, here.<br /><br />Because of your post, I have now listened to appx. 16 versions of this song on YouTube. The two you selected are amongst the worst, I'm afraid. (FYI - Ezio Pinza's is the best.)<br /><br />At least I am now prepared to vote immediately in McCarthy's next BoTB post. No need to listen to more, as I have heard them.<br /><br />Having read all the previous comments here, I must agree 110% (since it is now NFL football season) with Stephen McCarthy. Huston cannot sing, but at least she captures the general spirit required. Reed is either very good (rare) or horrible (more frequent). In this case, he stinks it up royally.<br /><br />A vote by default for Huston.jzrpilothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09574052456114431358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-80411518349707943472014-09-05T10:53:37.594-07:002014-09-05T10:53:37.594-07:00I vote for Angela.
It is the way of all of us tha...I vote for Angela.<br /><br />It is the way of all of us that we think we have forever when we are young. And the way of the young that they look at us askance when we assure them time is limited. It happened just this week with my daughter, when I mentioned that (God willing) she would be like me some day, and she mocked "Oh, the horror" and left the room. I get it. When I was 21, 30 sounded ancient, and now it sounds like a baby. I understand her take on it! Just wish, as most mature folks do I am sure, that those younger then us could know what it is they don't know.Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-16746184828714010312014-09-05T07:45:03.177-07:002014-09-05T07:45:03.177-07:00I have never heard this song before! I liked Lou R...I have never heard this song before! I liked Lou Reed's version.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-75885065714461628202014-09-04T20:12:53.818-07:002014-09-04T20:12:53.818-07:00Lori-- So far I'm fortunate enough to have see...Lori-- So far I'm fortunate enough to have seen all of my kids grow into adulthood and greet 4 grandchildren so far. I hope I have a number of years left.<br /><br />Julie-- My family is doing well. I enjoyed the Huston family connections. Never knew the history of that song until I started researching it.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-12111224757651674532014-09-04T17:31:42.727-07:002014-09-04T17:31:42.727-07:00Though Angelica Huston isn't a singer, I still...Though Angelica Huston isn't a singer, I still enjoyed her melancholy version better. It also helped in knowing that it was a family affair. Lou Reed's Walk On The Wild Side is a classic. Hope your family is doing better.<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-76913639911606590872014-09-04T12:57:35.279-07:002014-09-04T12:57:35.279-07:00It doesn't matter your age. You never know whe...It doesn't matter your age. You never know when your time will be up. My husband passed away when he was 36. So much still left to do. He will never see his kids grow up. Always live like there's no tomorrow, because there may well not be one.<br />My vote goes to Anjelica Huston. Her version is poignant and sentimental which is what I feel the tone should be. I've never been a Lou Reed fan.<br />However, I am a Humphrey Bogart fan and liked The Treasure of the Sierra Madre.Lori L. MacLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12890789589449979750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-89866917117763761262014-09-04T08:10:42.830-07:002014-09-04T08:10:42.830-07:00Cathrina-- I think I'm due to watch it again. ...Cathrina-- I think I'm due to watch it again. Great film!<br /><br />GB-- It depends on the talk/singer, but it's not my favorite thing either.<br /><br />Cathy -- For the most part I prefer listening to a male voice singing as well. There are great female singers for sure, but if I were to list my favorite singers there would probably be a predominance of male voices.<br /><br />Southpaw-- It's been a lifetime battle for me.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-60566826281624025972014-09-04T06:34:41.531-07:002014-09-04T06:34:41.531-07:00Laziness and distraction - I'm fighting those ...Laziness and distraction - I'm fighting those two right now! :)H. R. Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715450637785127208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-18047345262002508722014-09-04T03:58:58.751-07:002014-09-04T03:58:58.751-07:00I'm thrilled September is here....but I'm ...I'm thrilled September is here....but I'm not looking forward to winter. I like the mild months of fall and spring. So, I'm more than ready to see the heat & humidity to take a hike. <br /><br />Yes, I saw <i>The Treasures of the Sierra Madra</i>, but it's been a long time ago and I can't remember a lot about it. I do enjoy the old Bogie movies, though. <br /><br />September Song is perfect. It was interesting to listen to both artists. I know Lou Reed by name and have heard some of his music over the years, so I am not a real fan, but I do like some of his songs. This being said, I found Reed's version didn't move me like the more traditional rendition of September Song. I guess you can figure where this is going. While Anjelica did the song closer to the customary style, I think I prefer a male voice over a female's, but since Huston attempted to keep her tune to close to the original then I'm going to have to give my vote to <b>Huston</b>.Cathy Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01056276734145310231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-70251340388538703462014-09-03T18:39:20.190-07:002014-09-03T18:39:20.190-07:00I don't remember if I saw that particular Boga...I don't remember if I saw that particular Bogart film (I've seen a few and those I liked, not African Queen or Casablanca).<br /><br />Not a big fan of Lou Reed as I'm not overly thrilled with talk/singing he and other artists do.<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-69655154112761758282014-09-03T17:44:08.300-07:002014-09-03T17:44:08.300-07:00I've seen The Treasure of Sierra Madrea severa...I've seen The Treasure of Sierra Madrea several times. One of the best! Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-78516794370927418842014-09-03T15:29:36.903-07:002014-09-03T15:29:36.903-07:00Elizabeth-- Is September always a melancholy month...Elizabeth-- Is September always a melancholy month for you? In the metaphorical context of this song I think it is.<br /><br />Collette-- It is hard to choose sometimes.<br /><br />Lisa-- The song is an emotional one so your reasoning makes sense.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-35828765407708993392014-09-03T14:08:00.091-07:002014-09-03T14:08:00.091-07:00I like both for different reasons. I adore AH and ...I like both for different reasons. I adore AH and didn't know she sang! I like her version because it speaks to the heart, evokes emotion, for me anyway. LR's is good because I like his voice and the music he uses in it. Which one do I like best? I guess, AH's because of the emotion it evokes for me.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658507579160418855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-33965072947532819512014-09-03T10:57:08.941-07:002014-09-03T10:57:08.941-07:00I'm liking this idea of the BOTB.
Thanks for ...I'm liking this idea of the BOTB. <br />Thanks for sharing. It's hard to choose.Colette Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04844522784600855200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-80063964205680969742014-09-03T04:32:51.266-07:002014-09-03T04:32:51.266-07:00I liked Anjelica Houston's version better. It ...I liked Anjelica Houston's version better. It is a beautifully melancholy song for a melancholy month.<br /><a href="http://scribblinginthestorageroom.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">Elizabeth Hein - Scribbling in the Storage Room</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05697412264806977992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-79276348912738351462014-09-02T19:14:51.685-07:002014-09-02T19:14:51.685-07:00Larry-- I didn't realize you were such a Van D...Larry-- I didn't realize you were such a Van Dyke Parks fan. Oh, not him? Tom Waits? Oh no wait, there's Todd--would I even need to look at the line-up to know you?<br /><br />FAE-- I got a lot out of my system when I was younger like you did. I've had a great life. I guess I'll figure a way to keep going.<br />Since I was doing a boys against girl contest and I really wanted the strange take by Reed, Durante was out of the question. I couldn't resist the generational aspect of Anjelica. I disliked her version at first but now it's really growing on me. You should listen again a few more times.<br /><br />Wangi-- I've liked Reed's version since I first bought the album back in the 80's. He put an interesting twist on the song.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-19581326209868438102014-09-02T18:12:20.651-07:002014-09-02T18:12:20.651-07:00It's a long time since I heard this song, Lee,...It's a long time since I heard this song, Lee, and I can certainly identify with what you write about the passing of the years and the things we put off doing.<br />I like the traditional version done by Angelica - both because of the family connection and its sensitivity to the original.<br />I also like Lou Reed's version because of the music, although when I listened at first I didn't think I would.<br />But, being in the second half of my sixties, my vote has to go with Angelica.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-30763307547341609262014-09-02T17:58:02.029-07:002014-09-02T17:58:02.029-07:00On aging and dying - I watched my parents (who wer...On aging and dying - I watched my parents (who were older than most of my friends grandparents) work hard and save everything for retirement. Six months before my Daddy retired my mother got really sick. She suffered and lingered for five years. They never enjoyed one day of that anticipated retirement. Since, that time I've taken every day as a new adventure. Moved where I wanted to and made a life in some pretty extraordinary places. I don't have the security today that most of friends and relatives do and most of them think I'm crazy, but I do believe that you need to look at every day as though it could be your last (being a cancer survivor truly supports that attitude). I admit that I didn't know Tina very well, but did have a few brief interactions with her. From what I saw, and what so many other bloggers have said about her, that is one soul that I wouldn't worry one little bit about. I'm sure her family will miss her forever (I know I miss my parents), but she's simply onto the next adventure and probably enjoying it more that any of us could ever imagine.<br /><br />Now about your BOTB. Do you want to talk 'music police' or what? I first listened to your selections early yesterday morning and wondered;'ARE YOU KIDDING ME?' This is a beautiful song, and while I usually like Lou Reed, he really did a butcher job on this one IMO, and Anjelica Huston, I mean, I get what your are going for with the generational thing and all, but still just cause you're related to some big important people doesn't mean you can sing, or act for that matter.<br /><br />Carp, I'm not sure who to even vote for. Maybe Neil Young! <br /><br />OK, give my vote to Anjelica. At least her version is true to the original intent here. Why in the world didn't you just use the Durante version, I actually like that one.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.com