We're Done--For Now ( #BOTB Results )

 

The workers are now gone and the work is done for the most part.  We're going to rest a few days and then take on the next project.  Gotta decide what that project will be.

But for today let's see what happened in my last Battle of the Bands....

Battle of the Bands Results

My most recent Battle was an old movie song called "We're the Couple in the Castle" as performed by Glenn Miller and Lisa Hindmarsh.   I kind of figured that more voters would go for the more known factor of Glenn Miller, but in this round the newer lesser known artist won the most votes including my own.

Final Vote Tally

Glenn Miller              3 votes

Lisa Hindmarsh        10 votes

Next Battle on Saturday January 15th

     As long as the inspiration is there I'll do the Battle.   But in the end it's the usual battle between me and me getting around to doing the Battle of the Bands post.  We'll see.

We're the Couple in the Castle (BOTB)

If a man's home is his castle then my castle has been besieged for the past few weeks.  We have been beset upon by a small army of varied craftsmen and laborers as they do work in our kitchen and master bedroom suite...

       As we enter into the first week of 2022 we also enter into nearly a month of an alien invasion.  It's what we asked for and hopefully for our own good in the end, but for now our lives have been in a bit of a disarray.   Fortunately we have a comfortable spare bedroom and bath where we can stay until the work is done.  And there are plenty of food places nearby where we can go to eat when we get hungry.  

      This has not been the worst experience in our lives, but I am ready for these people to finish up and leave.  Then we can think of the next things that need to be done to our castle.  For now we have a holiday weekend of peace and quiet until it all resumes on Monday.  What a nice time to enjoy another Battle of the Bands...

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.

We're the Couple in the Castle

       A number of years ago I watched a delightful animated film from 1941 called Mr. Bug Goes to Town.  The story was about a young songwriter and his wife who are about to lose their little home to the forces of urban "progress".   The man has written a song--"We're the Couple in the Castle"--which he is sure will be the big hit he needs to get the money to save their home.  However, the envelope with the song being sent to a publisher gets lost as it is being mailed.  Fortunately, the bugs who live on the couple's property find the envelope, get it into the right hands, and ultimately save the day.

       Intrigued by this song I'd never heard before watching the film, I did some research about it and discovered that there were some cover versions.  Voila!  Another Battle of the Bands in the waiting line.  At last, this seems like an appropriate time to bring this Battle to the light.  Here you go with one old version and one more modern version.  Which will you choose as your favorite?

Glenn Miller   "We're the Couple in the Castle"  (1941) 







Lisa Hindmarsh "We're the Couple in the Castle" (2002)

Time to Vote!
        
         Don't let this diversion bug you too much!   Nothing complex about it.  Which artist do you enjoy the most?   Of the two versions, which do you like better?  I hope you'll at least give the versions a listen to discern your favorite.    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 



Winner of this Battle Announced on Friday January 7.

   

         This Wednesday I'll have another post for the Insecure Writer's Support Group, but you can vote on this Battle right up to Thursday.  Hope you have a great 2022 in store.  Surely it will be better than the past two years.  It's gotta be!