tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post8406286400034427586..comments2024-01-01T10:05:13.685-05:00Comments on YOUR DAILY DOSE: BATTLE OF THE BANDS TAKE VIIRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-89763831482059423512013-11-01T11:49:21.457-04:002013-11-01T11:49:21.457-04:00Gladys Knight wins my vote. Of course, Marvin Gay...Gladys Knight wins my vote. Of course, Marvin Gaye's version is hard to beat. Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-71188327585876968572013-11-01T11:14:36.521-04:002013-11-01T11:14:36.521-04:00Gladys and the Pips give a really version, with an...Gladys and the Pips give a really version, with an infectious beat. It's definitely the one that gets the toe tappin'. But Marvin's is so real and heart-felt! It's much more understated and effective that way, I think. <br /><br />So I vote Marvin.<br />StratPlayerCJFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07341440379767694905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-77750984251190909582013-10-31T14:02:35.698-04:002013-10-31T14:02:35.698-04:00ROBIN ~
Oh, my gosh! The suspense is simply KILLIN...ROBIN ~<br />Oh, my gosh! The suspense is simply KILLING ME!<br /><br />Who do you suppose is going to win this Battle Of The Bands? I just can't wait to find out.<br /><br />Ha!-Ha!<br /><br />Maybe you should have made it Gladys Knight And The Pips Vs. The California Raisins. It might have been a closer contest. Well, Gladys HAS gotten a few votes here, so it's not as one-sided as my Fleetwood Mac Vs. The Rockets contest where (if I recall correctly) I was the ONLY voter who preferred The Rockets.<br />[:-)<br /><br />~ D-FensDogg<br />'Loyal American Underground'Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-23638875501491067502013-10-30T21:05:53.646-04:002013-10-30T21:05:53.646-04:00Although I love Gladys, I must go with Marvin.Although I love Gladys, I must go with Marvin.JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14692103477055483000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-48905486827834569172013-10-30T19:31:18.890-04:002013-10-30T19:31:18.890-04:00I was going to wait until Friday when I voted on t...I was going to wait until Friday when I voted on the other sites, but then I realized that this would be covered over by your Thursday post.<br /><br />I had forgotten about the Gladys Knight version and found that I liked it quite a bit, but Marvin is so smooth and sexy (besides his version reminds me more of the California raisins - Ha!) that he gets my vote.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-24078839514658359322013-10-30T19:26:50.018-04:002013-10-30T19:26:50.018-04:00Whew, I like Gladys Knight, but not that version o...Whew, I like Gladys Knight, but not that version of the song. I'm going with Marvin for this one, hands down. I love his version!mail4roseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850985344834209198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-64031597609026851522013-10-30T18:08:44.278-04:002013-10-30T18:08:44.278-04:00It's funny how the first version you hear beco...It's funny how the first version you hear becomes THE version. I didn't even know Gladys Knight did that song. Marvin Gaye all the way for me though. So smooth and sexy the way he did it. Luanne G. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762881276976395955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-22933689165829060552013-10-30T02:44:05.015-04:002013-10-30T02:44:05.015-04:00Marvin Gaye was so talented, but I have to go with...Marvin Gaye was so talented, but I have to go with Gladys Knight and The Pips for this song. Gladys really had the pipes, and the Pips provided the perfect back up for Grapevine. I also liked Larry's comment about The California Raisins!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-41952767655819177872013-10-30T01:53:39.129-04:002013-10-30T01:53:39.129-04:00I think I'm stuck. In my head the only version...I think I'm stuck. In my head the only versions are Credence and Marvin Gaye's. Memphishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01636056194130886380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-22802380267023125122013-10-29T23:01:49.589-04:002013-10-29T23:01:49.589-04:00LC ~
Ha! Yeah, I certainly do remember that commer...LC ~<br />Ha! Yeah, I certainly do remember that commercial. You know, that group sang fairly well for a bunch of dried up, old grapes.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogg<br />'Loyal American Underground'Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-80379592223858300782013-10-29T22:55:55.234-04:002013-10-29T22:55:55.234-04:00ROBIN ~
When I saw you quote lyrics from ‘GRAPEVIN...ROBIN ~<br />When I saw you quote lyrics from ‘GRAPEVINE’ in your last blog bit, I was pretty damned certain that THIS would be your next song selection for ‘BOTB’, but I waited until just now to scratch it off my own list of future ‘BOTB’ match-ups. <br /><br />I had it scheduled as MARVIN GAYE VS. CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL, or... ‘BLACK SUCCINCT SOUL’ VS. ‘WHITE SUSTAINED SWAMP’. But I also like the way you turned it into a ‘Let’s Test Gordy’s Musical Instincts’ kind of thang.<br /><br />Well, I haven’t read ANY of the other comments here yet (will do that right after posting this one of mine), but it seems rather obvious to me – or to my musical tastes anyway – that this is pretty much a total no-brainer.<br /><br />Marvin Gaye’s version really digs in and cuts deeply; it’s Soul-deep even. Passionate vocals melded with a truly funky groove. Really good stuffs.<br /><br />I do like the way the Gladys Knight And The Pips introduce their version with that funky rhythmic percussion, but then it immediately becomes a much more slick, light, and commercial-sounding tune that never really comes close to conveying the depth of emotion that Marvin Gaye gets across in his strong vocal performance. <br /><br />For me, easy, easy win for Marvin Gaye! Never really close, although the Gladys Knight And The Pips version was enjoyable enough – nuttin’ wrong with it at all, but it was just overwhelmed by a much more soulful rendering of the tune.<br /><br />Now… I’m off to see if these folks above me agreed with my take on this.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogg<br />‘Loyal American Underground’Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-60434442906050944252013-10-29T21:35:28.684-04:002013-10-29T21:35:28.684-04:00I have to go with Marvin. Larry really made me lau...I have to go with Marvin. Larry really made me laugh.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-58968107371654177342013-10-29T18:52:34.676-04:002013-10-29T18:52:34.676-04:00I thought this was originally by the California Ra...I thought this was originally by the California Raisins...<br /><br />I jest, and wonder if anyone reading even remembers that commercial. But Marvin gets my vote.<br /><br />LarryDiscConnectedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07013919800637508392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-79229376333255043912013-10-29T18:37:09.205-04:002013-10-29T18:37:09.205-04:00I was prepared to like Marvin's the best becau...I was prepared to like Marvin's the best because I like him better than Gladys, but his version kind of dragged and the Knight version had more energy. I vote for Gladys.<br /><br />But I like the CCR version better. I had planned on eventually doing a match-up of this song, but it's probably better that you did it first since that CCR version is really long.<br /><br />But yeah, Gladys between your two choices.<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-48148680905188644592013-10-29T16:40:01.228-04:002013-10-29T16:40:01.228-04:00They each have a different vibe. I like the more t...They each have a different vibe. I like the more traditional sound of Marvin's version.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-68200935646417098012013-10-29T14:14:21.847-04:002013-10-29T14:14:21.847-04:00I like Marvin Gaye's version above all others....I like Marvin Gaye's version above all others. :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-66461735142989410152013-10-29T13:45:56.328-04:002013-10-29T13:45:56.328-04:00Have to go with my main man Marvin. He's just ...Have to go with my main man Marvin. He's just too awesome. PK HREZOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650153097981426833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-75364580747855269742013-10-29T13:40:59.167-04:002013-10-29T13:40:59.167-04:00This is tough. I like voting for the original, but...This is tough. I like voting for the original, but I like what Marvin Gaye did to the melody to make it his own. It's catchier than the original. He gets my vote.<br /><br />Be well, Robin.<br />xoRobynRawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-76503450056775594752013-10-29T13:20:12.433-04:002013-10-29T13:20:12.433-04:00That's funny. I know the Marvin Gaye version m...That's funny. I know the Marvin Gaye version much better but listening to them together, I like Gladys Knight's better. It had me bouncing.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318801159753696568.post-55705032387444246212013-10-29T13:01:46.550-04:002013-10-29T13:01:46.550-04:00I think I prefer Marvin Gaye's version.
And I ...I think I prefer Marvin Gaye's version.<br />And I will be participating this Friday! Got a good one, pitting two remakes against each other...Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com