tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post4572042052206687893..comments2024-01-01T10:05:13.685-05:00Comments on YOUR DAILY DOSE: BoTB ~ Christmastime Is Here (and a Quick Update)Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-35134271199368498932016-12-07T20:39:34.364-05:002016-12-07T20:39:34.364-05:00Ah, how fitting that your battle is about CMTDS (C...Ah, how fitting that your battle is about CMTDS (Christian Music That Doesn't Suck). A leading expert in the field has been showing me some good ones lately. So maybe it's just bias, but I loved MercyMe's version. It's a much more colorful version to me.<br /><br />And I think everyone's looking forward to 2017. 2016 was pretty crappy, but in 2017 things can only go up!A Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-8040068951653415042016-12-06T15:51:49.328-05:002016-12-06T15:51:49.328-05:00Love the guitar work in Michael W. Smith's ver...Love the guitar work in Michael W. Smith's version. Was not as impressed with MercyMe as everyone else. Give my vote to Michael W. Smith.John Holtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545030511941957804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-14909031582577173172016-12-06T10:58:52.905-05:002016-12-06T10:58:52.905-05:00I also don't look good in hats. :(
I am seein...I also don't look good in hats. :(<br /><br />I am seeing lots of really cool asymmetrical coats in style this year. Unfortunately, those only look good on tall people. They make short people look like hunchbacks.Dianne K. Salernihttp://diannesalerni.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-7316727927325935342016-12-05T19:53:15.858-05:002016-12-05T19:53:15.858-05:00I liked Mercy Me quite a bit from the vocals to th...I liked Mercy Me quite a bit from the vocals to the musical styling so they get my vote. The first one sounded too much like musac to me:)Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-20391578274031839102016-12-05T17:38:26.540-05:002016-12-05T17:38:26.540-05:00Robin, my friend, it's a Christmas BOTB Miracl...Robin, my friend, it's a Christmas BOTB Miracle! You're gonna get me to vote against ANYTHING that includes Vince Gill (whom I love...). But Michael...sorry. You were up against MercyMe. There's no way to fight it. I gotta give my one and only vote to Mercy Me. Loved their arrangement and vocals. Makes me want to start the first and settle in.<br /><br />[Darn, I have to go to a meeting/party.]Cherdohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00264612202714933480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-68776393704569313262016-12-05T09:16:14.166-05:002016-12-05T09:16:14.166-05:00Robin, I feeling hopeful with many prayer needs a...Robin, I feeling hopeful with many prayer needs answered. Now, I see Snoopy skating across that ice pond from the Peanuts Christmas Special I loved to watch as a kid. :) Both artists did a good job. I think Michael W. Smith covered the song just a little better. His style was smoother and softer to the ear reminding more of Vince Gill's original. Please give my vote to <b>Michae</b>. Have a blessed Christmas season, my friend!Cathy Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01056276734145310231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-25524594195800663962016-12-02T15:29:45.509-05:002016-12-02T15:29:45.509-05:00I prefer Michael Smith. Seems much smoother and me...I prefer Michael Smith. Seems much smoother and mellow. Also, I like the vocals more.Jeffrey Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-9053965922780152452016-12-01T20:34:02.976-05:002016-12-01T20:34:02.976-05:00MW and Vince. More the Peanuts feel, which is Chr...MW and Vince. More the Peanuts feel, which is Christmas at its core for me.CWMartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06798867734074134647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-41666711406761368202016-12-01T20:29:40.635-05:002016-12-01T20:29:40.635-05:00Mercy Me sounds the best to me! I'm looking fo...Mercy Me sounds the best to me! I'm looking forward to Christmas too. :) Happy Holidays to you!mail4roseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850985344834209198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-68597567742600081572016-12-01T14:29:54.809-05:002016-12-01T14:29:54.809-05:00I had to listen to each twice before I could make ...I had to listen to each twice before I could make up my mind which I liked best. Such a great song. I could listen to both all day long and not tire of it. But in the end, I must cast a vote. I think I'm going to cast my vote for Mercy Me. The tempo reminds me of December - starts out fairly slow and evenly paced, but then speeds up toward the end. <br /><br />~Mary Mary Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875539859330322822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-60170354506738432092016-12-01T14:13:49.041-05:002016-12-01T14:13:49.041-05:00So glad to hear that you're feeling better and...So glad to hear that you're feeling better and looking forward to 2017. Being hopeful cures all, I think. Hopeful is a coveted state of mind and I'm glad you have it!<br /><br />As for your battle, I love this song. I too love Christmas for the most part, although it might be a bit difficult for me this year, just losing my Dad. But it is a great time of year and the song brings it all to life. I'm voting for Mercy Me on this one. I like their version better. <br /><br />Enjoy this holiday season Robin!<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-8318801159753696568.post-47970767762065076072016-12-01T13:12:28.127-05:002016-12-01T13:12:28.127-05:00I'm happy things are looking up for you, Robin...I'm happy things are looking up for you, Robin. May you have a fantastic 2017! ☺<br /><br />I prefer the Michael Warren version of this song. It's not only the most familiar, but it has such smooth vocals and that cool snippet of surf guitar.Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-16074335445214136202016-12-01T12:44:12.315-05:002016-12-01T12:44:12.315-05:00GIRL WONDER ~
Christmastime is my favorite time of...GIRL WONDER ~<br />Christmastime is my favorite time of the year! Always has been.<br /><br />It's funny you mentioning CCM, because I have a long introduction into my current BOTB that chronicles the genesis of CCM. It all ties into the Battle I've put together, which includes a kind of "battle within the Battle".<br /><br />This is a toughie because this is a beautiful song that I love and both covers are excellent and each time I've listened to them, I've liked them better and better.<br /><br />I love that sweet, sweet guitar playing in the MWS version. That's Vince Gill, I'm assuming(?) But when all is said and done, I guess I gotta vote for MERCY ME. I think there's just a little bit more "Wonder" in its sound, and it seems to me "the wonder of Christmas" is a major element of what this song's lyrics are conveying.<br /><br />Yeah, MERCY ME. They're terrific!<br /><br />Another top-notch Battle, Girl <b><i>WONDER</i></b>.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br />'Loyal American Underground'Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-42855533217807834272016-12-01T08:14:48.458-05:002016-12-01T08:14:48.458-05:00I don't look good in hats either.
Glad State o...I don't look good in hats either.<br />Glad State of Robin is looking up.<br />Mercy Me's version - I like the more modern sound.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-32637289015214286822016-12-01T01:00:16.790-05:002016-12-01T01:00:16.790-05:00I like the slicker production of Mercy me, nice su...I like the slicker production of Mercy me, nice subtle guitar in the backgroundMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000518512016364412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-57295698874405084822016-12-01T00:43:26.804-05:002016-12-01T00:43:26.804-05:00This Thanksgiving it was just my wife and I and it...This Thanksgiving it was just my wife and I and it was wonderful. We still had our traditional dinner, but alone in a quiet uncontentious setting.<br /><br />You're going to be okay, I can relate to that "icy desert of silence" as I've been feeling that too even though I've still be posting with fair regularity. Hopeful is good. Hope and a positive outlook can cure many an ill--or least help take your mind off of them for a while.<br /><br />I was a big CCM fan in the 80's. I do remember "Freinds" and have at least two CD's with the song. Went to see Smith at a church not far from me back around 1992 and I'm sure he did that song there. It was an outstanding concert.<br /><br />I also like MercyMe. Have at least one CD by them.<br /><br />With this song I much prefer Michael W. Smith's version. Better tempo and better vocals.<br /><br />Arlee Bird<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.com