Results, Results ( #BOTB Results )

 

I got my first injection of COVID vaccine last week.  So far no weird complications have developed and all seems to be normal.  Next infection--I mean injection comes in April.  Right in the middle of Blogging from A to Z April Challenge!

 Battle of the Bands Results

        This latest Battle featured the Cole Porter song "I've Got You Under My Skin" with versions by Frank Sinatra and the duo of Louis Prima and Keely Smith.   It seemed probable that Sinatra would win, but I thought there might be a few more voting for the duo like I did along with John Holton.  But it was an overwhelming decision in favor of Frank.

        It's quite possible that Louis and Keely's version was the first I'd ever heard of this song.  My parents had the album and it was among my favorites.  And I had kind of a kid crush on Keely Smith.  It might have been interesting to see how The Four Seasons' version would have ranked against Frank since a few voters mention them in their comments.

Final Vote Tally

Frank Sinatra                          16 votes

Louis Prima/ Keely Smith       2 votes

Next Battle of the Bands on Thursday April 1st

        That's when that Alphabet Challenge thing also starts.  So we'll have a convergence of events next time, but seems like I always do.  That's me juggling I guess.

I've Got You Under My Skin ( #BOTB )

 With St. Patrick's Day coming up I'm not so much concerned with wearing green as I am concerned about the possibility of turning green...

Battle of the Bands

        Battle of the Bands is the blogging event started by Far Away Series and now hosted by StMcC Presents Battle of the Bands.   This event happens each month on the 15th and on some there is also a Battle on the 1st of the month.  My blog is one of those with a second Battle excepting over these summer months.   The premise is simple:  Listen to the songs presented below and then in the comments vote for your favorite and tell us why you liked it.  Then visit the links listed near the bottom of this                                                                                 post for more Battle action.

I've Got You Under My Skin

       Anyone want to venture a guess as to why I'm using this particular song for this particular Battle?  Think topical issues.  Under my skin.  Can you guess?  

        Okay I'll tell you.  I'll be getting my first dose of COVID vaccine on Wednesday St. Patrick's Day.  Yeah, I'm getting it.  I've got a morning appointment at a specific time and I've been informed that there will be little to no wait involved other than the 30 minute or so observation period to make sure that I don't drop dead or have some kind of adverse reaction like my arm turning green and falling off.

      I'm not worried about getting the vaccine.  In past years I've always been getting the flu shot with no negative outcome.  As in those past years, since my medical provider is offering the service and assuring that it will be an in and out procedure, I figure I might as well take it.  Considering all of the stuff I've put into my body in my lifetime and that I'm still here in a relatively healthy condition, one more dose of mystery substance probably won't bother me.

      Besides, I'm planning to take a cross country trip this summer so I want to have the vaccine just in case things get any more weird than they have been and I need proof that I've had the silly shot.  It's all a racket as far as I'm concerned--especially the masks, shutdowns, and distancing.  Come on folks!  If you're worried about getting sick then you should stay home and protect yourself from whatever bug-a-boo the government is trying to foist upon us.

        But enough about the vaccine doses.  Let's get a couple of doses of music...

Frank Sinatra  "I've Got You Under My Skin"   (1963)

          Let's start off with what some might consider the ultimate version of this Cole Porter classic.  The best some might say--but is it?   I'm going to let you decide so let's start things off with Chairman Sinatra...

Louis Prima & Keely Smith  "I've Got You Under My Skin"   (1959)

         You might be wondering why I would go with that classic Sinatra version.  Maybe because there might be a comparable or better version?   What about this one?...

Time to Vote!
        
          Music is the medicine that cures many ills.  How about taking a few minutes to play along in this Battle of the Bands.  I hope you'll at least give the versions a listen to discern your favorite.   Which version do you prefer?   Hopefully you have an opinion of some kind.  You don't have to know about music to have an opinion since it all comes down to your own personal taste.

        Please vote on your favorite by letting us know your choice in the comment section and tell us why you prefer the version you chose. Then after you've finished here, please visit the other blogs listed below who may or may not be participating this time around. And if you've put up your own BOTB contest let us know that as well so we can vote on yours.


Here are some other places where you might find BOTB posts:

 StMcC Presents Battle of the Bands

  'MIKE'S RAMBLINGS'

'Curious as a Cathy'

Sound of One Hand Typing

Jingle, Jangle, Jungle 

A I Love Music


Winner of this Battle Announced on Monday March 22nd

        Hopefully I'll be here with the results on that day.  I think I will, but who knows.  My plans go on like a river keeps flowing.   Rivers.  Guess I'll be working on my "River" theme for A to Z April as well.