tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post5531417758330634670..comments2024-01-01T10:05:13.685-05:00Comments on YOUR DAILY DOSE: BATTLE OF THE BANDS ~ HALLELUJAHRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-36305108844716903772014-01-22T11:05:46.812-05:002014-01-22T11:05:46.812-05:00Sorry I'm so late, but I've been having so...Sorry I'm so late, but I've been having some problems. Oh well, don't we all.<br /><br />Just for the record and not the vote since I'm late, this is one of those songs that I used to really like but now it's been so overdone I'm kind of sick of it. I was blown away the first time I heard Buckley's version, but the original Cohen is again my favorite.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-20452493995151280902014-01-17T16:32:37.271-05:002014-01-17T16:32:37.271-05:00Gary ~ The Buckley version is amazing. Glad I foun...Gary ~ The Buckley version is amazing. Glad I found something you liked!<br /><br />rosey ~ I know. The Cohen version is great and then you hear the Buckley version...Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-42175068416508783882014-01-17T11:00:03.718-05:002014-01-17T11:00:03.718-05:00I love both versions. I listened to the first one ...I love both versions. I listened to the first one and it was soothing, comforting. Then Buckley's version played and I was invested! That's my favorite (Buckley).mail4roseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850985344834209198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-29117011124218456632014-01-16T19:25:43.047-05:002014-01-16T19:25:43.047-05:00Hi Robin,
If I was bias I would pick Leonard Cohe...Hi Robin,<br /><br />If I was bias I would pick Leonard Cohen's version. However, I think it's awful. The version by Jeff Buckley, which I'm very familiar with and I have the album it's from, is more my style. A tragic loss of a young talent was Jeff. In my humble opinion his also departed dad, Tim Buckley, was a much better singer than his son.<br /><br />Take care, Robin.<br /><br />Gary klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-419920072818122612014-01-16T17:00:06.504-05:002014-01-16T17:00:06.504-05:00Misha ~ I hear ya.
Robyn ~ Isn't it funny how...Misha ~ I hear ya.<br /><br />Robyn ~ Isn't it funny how the same song can be so different????<br /><br />Stephen ~ I can't believe that you've NEVER heard this song. Wow. Never thought I'd say that to you. Yeah, Arlee's fear is pretty funny now;) The instrumentation is better in Buckley's version in my opinion, so I can understand you basing your vote on that. Maybe my next song will get an enthusiastic vote! Isn't it wonderful that there is still time????Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-48943924068362539762014-01-16T16:16:14.983-05:002014-01-16T16:16:14.983-05:00ROBIN ~
Sorry I'm so late in getting here with...ROBIN ~<br />Sorry I'm so late in getting here with my 0.02 cents, but yesterday, life got in my way and under my feet.<br /><br />I'll start by saying that I still think it's funny every time I recall how Arlee Bird was concerned that some of us bloggers would one day use the very same song in one of our BOTB posts. Ha! Ain't never gonna happen.<br /><br />I see by some of the comments that apparently this song has been covered by a great many singers and musicians. Boy, I must REALLY be living under a rock or in a cave because I don't think I've EVER heard this song before by ANYONE!<br /><br />Let's see... The moment Cohen begins "singing" I'm thinking "Tom Waits". Not exactly the same voice but pretty darn close.<br /><br />I like that "metallic" sound of the guitar in Buckley's version, so I'm voting for his cover. But I'll also add that I think for such a slow song, Buckley's version is way, way too long.<br /><br />Anyway... I'm casting a kind of halfhearted vote for Buckley while I somewhat second JJ's comment above.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogg<br />'Loyal American Underground'Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-178769210299355572014-01-16T15:18:41.958-05:002014-01-16T15:18:41.958-05:00The second one feels more soothing. I like it much...The second one feels more soothing. I like it much better.<br /><br />Be well, Robin.<br /><br />xoRobynRawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-71870918796791600832014-01-16T13:48:02.845-05:002014-01-16T13:48:02.845-05:00Very tricky. Any other day I'd just say Leonar...Very tricky. Any other day I'd just say Leonard Cohen and just be done with it, but I liked Jeff Buckley's version more. <br />Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-75940789757211653682014-01-16T12:22:07.644-05:002014-01-16T12:22:07.644-05:00Jen ~ It is a hard choice. I really like the last ...Jen ~ It is a hard choice. I really like the last two verses that Cohen used in his version. They really change the direction (and feeling) of the song. But, I also like the verses that Buckley used for the same reason. Thanks for voting!<br /><br />Donna ~ Buckley does have a smoother voice... no doubt. And it is extremely powerful in this song.<br /><br />Michael ~ So glad you dropped in and decided to stay. It's funny that you say that about Leonard Cohen, because I know just what you mean. He is an amazing song writer. His singing is croaky, though. It works really well on specific songs, but I don't think I could take three hours of it! Hahahaha. As you say, good thing he had a female lead with an angelic voice. <br /><br />I am glad you enjoyed the coffee story. I was afraid that it was getting a bit long. I think my comment was as long as your post in the end. Gah. Anyway, that is too funny that you are also a (fairly) new convert to coffee. Maybe the people who hold out the longest end up liking it most?!?! Nah, probably not. My parents would both have argued that theory right into the ground. Ten cups a day??? Wow. There was a time when I might have been able to do that. I used to drink a lot of soda with caffeine in it, but then tapered off. And then I pretty well quit. I only drink it now when I go out to eat. Yesterday, coffee was on my mind all day and I gave up and drank two more cups at between 7-9. I had a terrible time going to sleep. Well, I often have a difficult time, but this was worse than usual. So, I am going to have to quit sooner!!!<br /><br />That dog has been my header since I started blogging and still makes me smile. That's why I keep him around!<br /><br />Christine ~ Welcome back, girl. I thought you were NEVER going to blog again it had been so long. Thanks for sitting in on this BOTB. I will count your vote for Buckley, but I did listen to your link. He is a talented fellow. Was that a recent season of X Factor? Yeah, I don't watch that. Simon, Paula, and Paul together again. Interesting.<br /><br />LD ~ His voice is incredible. I agree!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-35571032025504374382014-01-16T11:25:58.527-05:002014-01-16T11:25:58.527-05:00Both are very moving but I'm going with Buckle...Both are very moving but I'm going with Buckley on the gentle strength of his voice.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-84101763313940748622014-01-16T01:38:28.291-05:002014-01-16T01:38:28.291-05:00I realize this is notone of your options...(betwee...I realize this is notone of your options...(between the two, I likebuckley)...but i would eat my toenails to get josh to do the entire song...he made it uplifting....here is the link. http://youtu.be/tAZaVZ2zlR0Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13708815560712267698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-12811151079613611542014-01-15T23:50:06.972-05:002014-01-15T23:50:06.972-05:00P.S. LOVE the pup plc in your header! Too funny!...P.S. LOVE the pup plc in your header! Too funny!Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-70976347167619206562014-01-15T23:48:54.831-05:002014-01-15T23:48:54.831-05:00Hi, Robin...
SO nice to meet you! Thanks for drop...Hi, Robin...<br /><br />SO nice to meet you! Thanks for dropping by my blog earlier. And THANK YOU for posting my badge... SOOO sweet of you.<br /><br />I LOVE long comments so no worries. It shows me the blogger really enjoys visiting and reading the post. That is how I am. I WILL ONLY leave a personable comment, which are usually a good size. LOL.<br /><br />As for the battle I LOVE Buckley's version. He has a beautiful voice. COHEN is a MAJOR talent though, BUT HIS SINGING is not one of them.<br /><br />I was dragged to on of his concerts about five years ago. The tickets were over 600 bucks each!!! I was taken, but it was wasted me. I found his voice similar to a croaking frogs. And he sang nonstop for three hours! The only saving grace was the female lead, who's voice was truly angelic!<br /><br />I enjoyed your coffee story. My mom drank coffee all day too. I just recently... within the past few years, became addicted. I make a full, ten cup pot, and drink the whole thing throughout the day. I have no problems with caffeine, so I can drink a cup and go straight to bed. It actually relaxes me. Especially the Colombian coffee. it is SOOOO smoooothe.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing you views on this battle.<br /><br />ALL the best in 2014. I look forward to getting to know you better!Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-84776385968221149832014-01-15T23:00:54.530-05:002014-01-15T23:00:54.530-05:00I like the tempo/pacing of Cohens, but Buckley'...I like the tempo/pacing of Cohens, but Buckley's voice pays homage to the intent of the song. Buckley has a powerful, emotive voice.<br /><br />.......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-61703545131115831412014-01-15T19:36:55.407-05:002014-01-15T19:36:55.407-05:00This has always been one of my favorite songs! It&...This has always been one of my favorite songs! It's just so rich and raw..really grabs you in the chest and holds on until the last note. In a way, it's a little bit disturbing but so very beautiful that you don't realize it until it's over. This is a hard choice: Cohen's is so gravelly and raw, and of course he wrote it so his version would be the most "accurate" one (if any song version can be called accurate). But Buckley's is just gorgeous. So subtle and stirring. I'm going to have to vote for him.<br /><br />Thanks for all this information! It all add depth to an already gorgeous song.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06683486631901017529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-33224967538632743432014-01-15T19:34:56.691-05:002014-01-15T19:34:56.691-05:00Julie ~ There are many biblical references in the ...Julie ~ There are many biblical references in the song. It makes me wonder about the other 70 or so verses I've never heard!<br /><br />Joylene ~ I really like KD's version of this song, too. I almost put it up with the others, but it takes so long to listen to THREE songs.<br /><br />fae ~ The Cohen version is powerful. I get why you feel it.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-26315622226673253212014-01-15T18:01:11.883-05:002014-01-15T18:01:11.883-05:00It seems as if everybody and their dog has covered...It seems as if everybody and their dog has covered this song. <br /><br />Jeff Buckley's version is beautiful. His voice is quite lovely and the instrumentation very soothing. BUT, I really don't feel this song was ever meant to be soothing.<br /><br />While I like some of the other Cohen versions of this song better than the one you chose, my vote still goes to the gravelly voiced wordsmith.Cohen is one of my favorites, so I'm not sure who, if anybody, could out BATTLE him, IMO. I definitely feel him.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-64087549968075869042014-01-15T17:50:33.541-05:002014-01-15T17:50:33.541-05:00Beautiful choice. I think my favourite version is ...Beautiful choice. I think my favourite version is kd lang's. Takes my breath away every time. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-83780464195611093992014-01-15T16:59:26.645-05:002014-01-15T16:59:26.645-05:00I can't believe that I never noticed the Samso...I can't believe that I never noticed the Samson and Delilah reference before. Both versions are very powerful. I think that Cohen's version is slightly eerie, so I prefer Buckley. It's sad that he died so young.<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-17949342965509215662014-01-15T16:52:08.984-05:002014-01-15T16:52:08.984-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Empty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-24426649509074031352014-01-15T16:10:21.664-05:002014-01-15T16:10:21.664-05:00Alex ~ I really like both versions. There is no wr...Alex ~ I really like both versions. There is no wrong answer here.<br /><br />JJ ~ That is the wondrous thing about music. Different pieces speak to different people in different ways. I got you down for Cohen... even though this wasn't your favorite.<br /><br />Chris ~ The instrumentation in the Buckley version is gorgeous IMHO.<br /><br />LC ~ Yeah, it is sad he died so young. He showed so much promise and only completed one album.<br /><br />GG ~ You can just say it spoke to you. That works.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-3307132356255156452014-01-15T15:46:05.921-05:002014-01-15T15:46:05.921-05:00I remember when Jason Castro did this. I can't...I remember when Jason Castro did this. I can't explain the reason, but I actually like Jeff Buckley's version better.Gossip_Grlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06603645371306284338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-90074964107672224402014-01-15T13:22:49.657-05:002014-01-15T13:22:49.657-05:00This is a rare case where I like the cover a lot m...This is a rare case where I like the cover a lot more than the original. Buckley. Sad he died so young.DiscConnectedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07013919800637508392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-39775546069845550722014-01-15T12:11:13.189-05:002014-01-15T12:11:13.189-05:00Being a guitarist, I like that Buckley made this m...Being a guitarist, I like that Buckley made this much more guitar-based, and I do like his vocals and the feeling overall a little more in his versions. So while there's no denying that the original was really good, I'm going with Buckley on this one.<br />StratPlayerCJFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07341440379767694905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-49847826240080040402014-01-15T12:02:21.546-05:002014-01-15T12:02:21.546-05:00This song is not me. Perhaps, I just don't hav...This song is not me. Perhaps, I just don't have that type of emotion. In most versions (and I am sick of all the versions), I find no inspiration at all, but rather bitterness, despair, melancholy, and most of all, whining. If I were forced to choose, I would go with Cohen. At least he doesn't whine. The only singer I thought did the song justice was Alexandra Burke.JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14692103477055483000noreply@blogger.com