Battle of the Bands Results: Summer in the City

The Drifters defeated Joe Cocker in this one 4 to 2, with a little help from Stephen's brother Nappy. The song was "Summer in the City." Without further ado we celebrate the victors! 

                                                  "Under the Boardwalk"

"There Goes My Baby"

"Save the Last Dance for Me"

Well I am only doing the Battle of the Bands once a month, so I will see you next Month on the first. In the main time feel free to visit and see what else I blog about.

Battle of the Bands: Summer in the City

Back for another round  of the Battle of the Bands, however I will be changing to once a month on the first going forward.  Anyway the heat is in full effect where I am, it is summer time so the song Summer in the City" sounds appropriate.

                                               The original The Lovin' Spoonful...

The format I find the original for a reference, then I find two cover versions. You vote on what cover you like the best in the comments. I announce a winner in a new post in a week or so.

Contender One: Joe Cocker

Contender Two: The Drifters

Tell me which one you liked the best Joe Cocker or The Drifters?  Thanks for visiting and I will see you soon!

R.I.P Ben E. King

Another musical legend has passed away. Ben E. King the soul, pop, R&B, and doo-wop musician has passed away at the age of 76. He is probably immortalized by being the singer and co-composer of the classic "Stand By Me."

He enjoyed a great solo career and leaves behind an impressive legacy from his years in The Drifters.

 "Save the Last Dance for Me" I am sure someone is hoping...

Here is another solo song "Don't Play That Song"

Here is a tribute from CBS News..

He gave so many "This Magic Moment" and now he is gone.

What are your favorite Ben E. King songs? Any fond memories you would like to share? Please feel free to share in the comments. I am thankful for all the music he left behind. I am sad that he passed away but I am glad we can celebrate his music.