tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post7618229077474694616..comments2024-03-03T22:02:43.757-04:00Comments on Quiet Laughter: #BoTB (I'm back!): Fleetwood Mac's 'Storms'Guilie Castillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-2112378883793167662016-05-19T09:29:19.492-04:002016-05-19T09:29:19.492-04:00I think we can all safely agree that no one does t...I think we can all safely agree that no one does this one better than Stevie. I didn't care for the first rendition at all. But, I think the boys, Matt and Bonnie Prince Billy, did a pretty good job with it. So, they get my vote!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-9828161396762688702016-05-19T00:18:14.504-04:002016-05-19T00:18:14.504-04:00Matt and Bonnie get my vote I liked their sound an...Matt and Bonnie get my vote I liked their sound and vocal better on this oneMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000518512016364412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-5300687115957257162016-05-18T16:46:49.718-04:002016-05-18T16:46:49.718-04:00I was going to tell you that I'm a pretty big ...I was going to tell you that I'm a pretty big Fleetwood Mac fan, but if I did I would be embarrassed, because I'm not familiar with this song. Anyway, that Best Coast version was pretty bad IMO. But Matt and Bonnie Prince did a nice job. give them my vote.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-1472002399990074852016-05-18T10:46:33.997-04:002016-05-18T10:46:33.997-04:00My hubby loves Fleetwood Mac. I think he's oka...My hubby loves Fleetwood Mac. I think he's okay. I haven't listened as much as the hubby.Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-72582861521329079362016-05-17T23:40:57.210-04:002016-05-17T23:40:57.210-04:00GUILIE ~
Welcome back to the inner circle of the I...GUILIE ~<br />Welcome back to the inner circle of the Illuminati (aka BOTB).<br /><br />Well, truthfully? That first version by Best Coast was the worst! Yak about a band in need of a legitimate producer. The singer really isn't very good, but even more detrimental was the mix (the guitar was way too overpowering) and the guitar playing, which was nuttin' more than distracting. I mean, seriously, how many times can you play the same chords over and over and over and over again (too loudly) and without the slightest deviation, before the listener is going to start perceiving it as a Chinese water torture or something?!<br /><br />SWEENEY & BONNIE were much better.<br /><br />Again, welcome back.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br />'Loyal American Underground'Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-87174216389981539472016-05-17T11:05:58.974-04:002016-05-17T11:05:58.974-04:00I love Fleetwood Mac, this is a great song.
I foun...I love Fleetwood Mac, this is a great song.<br />I found this a challenging battle. Both were good in their own way.<br />Ultimately, I decided to vote for Best Coast. If only for the reason there was a portion of the song I felt was a bit disjointed in a way. I couldn't quite put my finger on it, but as long as there was any bit of doubt, I decided to go with the first. Best Coast.Jeffrey Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-45521562995350282862016-05-16T18:31:32.835-04:002016-05-16T18:31:32.835-04:00Thanks to Lee for providing the link. I vote for M...Thanks to Lee for providing the link. I vote for Matt Sweeney and Bonnie Prince Billy because I'm overcome by the beauty of their sound.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-33521911496996395522016-05-16T16:43:19.520-04:002016-05-16T16:43:19.520-04:00Copyright issues would let version two download, s...Copyright issues would let version two download, so I followed Arlee's version. I love Stevie and Fleetwood Mac! But for your battle I preferred Matt Sweeny this time. His music was better, although to be honest if the voice of Best Coast had used the music of the Sweeny version it might have been perfection. <br />Welcome back! Your A to Z Challenge was fantastic, I can't wait to here where it takes you!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-25256075911499697832016-05-16T14:44:35.365-04:002016-05-16T14:44:35.365-04:00I almost had to pass because I couldn't find a...I almost had to pass because I couldn't find anything to listen to the 2nd one until Debbie posted link. sweeney and Billy get my vote too...loved the harmonies and stylingBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-73376744610796434332016-05-16T14:42:40.828-04:002016-05-16T14:42:40.828-04:00Thanks Debbie...I only could listen to what you po...Thanks Debbie...I only could listen to what you posted hereBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-58355784653838570472016-05-16T03:59:50.786-04:002016-05-16T03:59:50.786-04:00Hi Guilie - welcome back .. I too preferred Sweene...Hi Guilie - welcome back .. I too preferred Sweeney and Billy ... love the lyrics as well as the music itself - it draws me in and along .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-89850174030732960342016-05-16T03:43:49.301-04:002016-05-16T03:43:49.301-04:00Much preferred Sweeney and Billy - the first was a...Much preferred Sweeney and Billy - the first was a bit repetitive for me ... and the second is just so much sweeter and the guitar instrumentals are coooool ...<br />Welcome back Guilie!Susan Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12041548718544123557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-27101538583461002052016-05-16T02:28:58.931-04:002016-05-16T02:28:58.931-04:00Yes, Stevie just does it for me too. I'm glad ...Yes, Stevie just does it for me too. I'm glad you did not post the link to her version here or I might have been tempted to listen, which would have totally skewed the female version of this battle. Tusk is also my favorite album of their's.<br /><br />I really liked the folksy quality to Best Coast. However, after listening to Matt and Bonnie, it seemed Best Coast was trying just a little too hard. Something about the quality was a little harsh to my ear before listening to the other so . .<br /><br />Give my vote to Matt and Bonnie. dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-39789604938702871272016-05-15T22:49:43.626-04:002016-05-15T22:49:43.626-04:00Welcome back to BOTB, Guilie! The second video did...Welcome back to BOTB, Guilie! The second video didn't work for me either, nor did Arlee's alternative. Soundcloud to the rescue:<br /><a href="https://soundcloud.com/concordmusicgroup/storms-matt-sweeney-and-bonnie" rel="nofollow">Storms - Matt Sweeney & Bonnie Prince Billy</a><br />Glad I found that, because they get my vote. Have a great week!Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-3875043628986474482016-05-15T22:35:08.747-04:002016-05-15T22:35:08.747-04:00Lee and Cathy: a big thank you for the alternate l...Lee and Cathy: a big thank you for the alternate link. In my case, it helped me pick Matt Sweeney and Bonnie Prince Billy for my vote!<br /><br />Guilie, I love Fleetwood Mac, too. This was a good pairing of a song that really has room for interpretation. Both versions are lovely, but I have to say I love MW & BPB's version so much. This is not a group I was familiar with (not the first time it happened today!). <br /><br />Awesome battle and I've found a new fav.Cherdohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00264612202714933480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-58546113131660149822016-05-15T20:00:26.865-04:002016-05-15T20:00:26.865-04:00Guilie, Welcome back! I'm not familiar with th...Guilie, Welcome back! I'm not familiar with this song, and I thought I'd been a good Fleetwood Mac fan... not so.<br /><br />I really enjoyed the mellow males. My vote is for Matt Sweeney & Bonnie 'Prince' Billy.<br /><br />P.S. Thanks Lee for the alternate link.Dixie@dcreliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558671709412200904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-29992314738050727792016-05-15T19:37:47.334-04:002016-05-15T19:37:47.334-04:00Guilie, welcome back! I totally get where you'...Guilie, welcome back! I totally get where you're coming from regarding the A2Z challenge. I didn't get caught with my pants down totally. I had more than half my posts pre-written and I tried to get the rest done in between everything, but the alphabet finally caught up with me. That's when I sorta had a melt down. lol Oh well, all is good. It was fun despite the chaos. Now to your battle showdown. I'm a Fleetwood Mac fan, too. Stevie Nicks has a unique voice, which I just love! I think of the two groups, I liked contender #2. Their style just suited my ears best today. Give my vote to <b>Matt & Bonny</b>! <br /><br />BTW, the video wouldn't play, but I found another, if anyone else has trouble. Just click <a href="https://youtu.be/Nve5uKn9cBQ" rel="nofollow">here</a>. <br /><br />Have a bandtastic week!<br /><br /><a href="http://curiousasacathy.com/2016/05/urgent-botb-showdown/" rel="nofollow">Urgent #BoTB showdown</a>Cathy Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01056276734145310231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-44136593502905887982016-05-15T17:17:07.052-04:002016-05-15T17:17:07.052-04:00I can completely understand how you wouldn't w...I can completely understand how you wouldn't want to pit anyone against Stevie Nicks. Her voice is absolutely incredible!<br />Re: your battle: I liked both versions of this song. But the one I liked best is Best Coast's version so please give my vote to them.<br />Nice battle!<br /><br />Michele at <a href="http://angelsbark.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">Angels Bark</a>Michele at Angels Bark https://www.blogger.com/profile/15891713963440451090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-56499601504757693212016-05-15T16:41:55.832-04:002016-05-15T16:41:55.832-04:00Good to have you back.
First I should mention t...Good to have you back. <br /><br />First I should mention that the second version didn't work for me and probably all of the U.S.. An alternate version can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nve5uKn9cBQ<br /><br />I was not familiar with this song though I've never heard the <i>Tusk</i> album in its entirety. Very nice tune. Off hand I can't think of any songs where I didn't like either the lyrics or the music. I'm sure it exists, but not in my memory.<br /><br />The Sweeney/"Prince" Billy version was nice. I especially liked the instrumental turn at the end. It put me in mind of early Fleetwood Mac stuff.<br /><br />However I preferred the folksy sound of Best Coast. It was simple and upbeat and the vocals of Bethany were pleasant to listen to. <br /><br />A vote for Best Coast from me.<br /><br />Arlee Bird<br />A to Z Challenge Co-host<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.com