This was an interesting battle for me, and difficult as I am a Huey Lewis fan and I really wanted to see him win the battle. That being said, I certainly didn't want to sway anyone, and I wanted to make the challenge interesting and fair. This was the reason I decided to go with a lesser known song of Huey Lewis. When I heard Phil Lynott's version of 'Giving It All Up For Love', I loved it and immediately knew this was going to be my first battle.
Votes came in early for Huey Lewis and I was concerned it was going to be a sweep. But after the first five votes were in, Lynott was already leading 3-2. After ten votes, there were another 3 for Lynott and 2 more for Huey lewis making the total 6-4, Lynott. Ironically enough, the next ten votes resulted the same number of 6-4 in favour of Lynott. The total after 20 votes was 12-8. As the last four votes came in, Huey started to make a come back. Lynott only received one vote. The last two votes to come in were for Huey Lewis and I gave my vote to Huey Lewis aslo. So the final results are: 13-11 Lynott / Lewis.
Thanks to everyone who stopped by and placed a vote.
Did you enjoy this feature? It seems like everyone did.
22 unique comments were received this post. The most I have ever received for a single blog post.
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So what does that mean? Look for a new battle July 1st.
What song will I choose?
Which artists will battle it out?
Who will you vote for?
Make sure you visit the other participants in the Battle of the Band to see who won their battles.
STMcC PRESENTS 'BATTLE OF THE BANDS'
TOSSING IT OUT
JINGLE JANGLE JUNGLE
WOMEN: WE SHALL OVERCOME
ALEX CAVANAUGH
YOUR DAILY DOSE
BOOK LOVER
MIKE'S RAMBLINGS
CURIOUS AS A CATHY
THE SOUND OF ONE HAND TYPING
DCRELIEF - BATTLE OF THE BANDS
THIS BELLE ROCKS
THE DOGLADY'S DEN
CHERDO ON THE FLIPSIDE
ANGELS BARK
FAR AWAY SERIES
NOVEL BREWS
Once again. The winner. Phil Lynott
Good for Phil. And I liked your rock song choice.
ReplyDeleteThanks. Glad you participated.
DeleteNo matter which artist I am usually in favour of. I think the best thing I truly want is a good battle.
This one certainly was.
Congratulations on a successful first battle, Jeffrey! I voted for Phil, so I'm happy, happy, over the outcome! I do love Huey, but this song was a Phil song! See you July 1st!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by. See you July 1st, unless I see you on your blog first.
DeleteNice BOTB start. That was an ideal match up.
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thanks for saying so and casting your vote.
DeleteA great beginning for you! Glad to know my choice won. See you at the next BOTB. It really is a cool feature, isn't it? I only started a month ago and am thoroughly enjoying it.
ReplyDeleteThere seem to be bloggers signing up for this feature every month.
DeleteThat's interesting how the votes worked out. It sounds like it was a great challenge to decide which song was better. The votes were really close.
ReplyDeleteStop back on the 1st of July. I'll be having another music battle.
DeleteYou never know what'll happen when it comes to voting. That's why it's fun to watch votes come in. :)
ReplyDeleteBTW...I like seeing your Creative Blogger Award in the sidebar. :)
Thanks. I like seeing the award there as well.
DeleteAnd yes, it is fun to watch the votes come in. I had no idea how the final score was going to be because the votes seemed to go back and forth.
Awesome beginning for you! My first BotB post generated a ton of unique responses as well! Quite a few of them return visitors now (so don't forget to check em out on other days)! :)
ReplyDeleteYes, I try to get back to other blogs as often as possible. It's a good thing to do because there are so many great blogs out there.
DeleteA great choice and winner. Phil Lynott was a great musician, singer and songwriter. He will never be forgotten by the fans.
ReplyDeleteOr by this blog, since he is my first battle winner.
DeleteI've never heard any version of that song, but that one sounds good!
ReplyDeleteI prefer the version from Huey Lewis slightly more.
DeleteFeel free to stop back on 1st July when I'll be having another Battle of the Bands.