Sunday, October 15, 2017

Battle of the Bands: Tulsa Time



I  gained inspiration for this month's Battle of My Bands through a post I did last month marking the passing of Country Music's gentle giant Don Williams. I thought of strange degrees of separation. He died on September 8, 22017 in Mobile, Alabama. About 6--70 miles away from me and a town that I visited on September 9.  I became familiar with his work through an artist I am a fan of which is not that strange for me. I become familiar with a lot of artists that way.


Anyway his song "Tulsa Time"


Contestant One: Reba McEntire



Contestant Two: Eric Clapton


Wrapping up this post on my phone. Keeping it simple. Vote for either Eric or Reba in the comments. I will count up the votes and pick a winner soon.


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12 comments:

  1. Arlee BirdOctober 15, 2017 at 7:53 AM

    This is a song that I've heard of and heard played for years, but for some reason it's never quite registered in my memory if I'd try to recall it. Then I hear it and think, "oh yeah, that's how it goes" and then I will forget it soon after hearing it.

    I've heard Clapton's version before and it's good. He rocks it.

    In the final analysis I'm going to cast my vote for Reba. I just prefer her vocals and the tempo better. Clapton is too frantic--too fifties rock and roll.

    I vote for Reba.

    Lee
    Tossing It Out

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  2. Stephen T. McCarthyOctober 15, 2017 at 8:17 AM

    You fooled me, MIKE! I predicted ahead of time that you'd use a Tom Petty song to mark his recent passing.

    But this is a great song with excellent contestants.

    More times than not, I prefer male vocalists, but in this case, REBA's guttural touches and high energy win me over Slowhand. One vote for that Country firecracker from me.

    ~ D-FensDogG
    STMcC Presents 'Battle Of The Bands'

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    1. MikeOctober 15, 2017 at 10:44 AM

      I fooled myself and actually picked this one in advanced and had it ready to go since September.

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  3. Mary BOctober 15, 2017 at 8:26 AM

    I honestly thought I would be giving my vote to Reba. After listening to both versions, I definitely am more drawn to the Eric Clapton version. Reba's version seems to be just a bit slower, and Clapton's rocks! My vote: Eric Clapton

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  4. MikeOctober 15, 2017 at 10:49 PM

    Eric Clapton by a long shot.

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  5. Cathy KennedyOctober 16, 2017 at 3:49 AM

    Mike,

    Judging by the two contenders I figured I'd vote for Clapton but wound up liking Reba better. Great battle! Thanks for joining the 4M gals this morning on the dance floor. Have a great week, my friend!

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  6. Janie JunebugOctober 16, 2017 at 10:01 AM

    I vote for Reba because she brings it!

    Love,
    Janie

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  7. Michele at Angels Bark October 16, 2017 at 7:59 PM

    This is a great song and you picked two great contenders. I like both of them! I love how Clapton's version starts out all slow and mysterious, leaving the listener wondering what was coming and then BAM, he hits it! Great instrumentation and a real toe-tapper for sure.
    Although Reba's version is a tad slower, the music still cooks and her vocals rock.
    I'm kinda torn actually, but I think I'll throw my vote over to Reba for this one. But just know I could've just as easily tossed my vote to Clapton.

    Will be interesting to see how this one shakes out.
    Good battle Mike.

    Michele at Angels Bark

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  8. BirgitOctober 17, 2017 at 7:38 AM

    I was fully expecting to choose Eric Clapton as soon as I heard the piano but then it just started to so7nd a bit repetitive to me and, even though it’s good, it didn’t do much. I actually choose Reba even though it has a more co7ntry flair rather than a blues flair. I like her style of s8nging this song so I go with her.

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  9. John HoltonOctober 18, 2017 at 11:19 AM

    I'm kind of like everyone else: I went in thinking I'd like Slowhand better but like Reba's read on this tune better than his, so I'll go with hers.

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  10. RobinOctober 19, 2017 at 8:31 AM

    I am voting REBA on this one. Hard to believe she outrocked the rock master, Clapton, but she did. Outstanding contest!

    "I love it when a plan comes together!"

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