tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post5248345910291064963..comments2024-03-29T02:48:21.670-07:00Comments on Far Away Series: BATTLE OF THE BANDS XV farawayeyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-7485476435011670252014-03-05T21:53:56.228-08:002014-03-05T21:53:56.228-08:00Thanks for the vote. I'm not sure, but I think...Thanks for the vote. I'm not sure, but I think you just 'tied' things up.<br /><br />We'll see, on the 7th when we have the official tally.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-69785564657049433432014-03-05T21:37:53.379-08:002014-03-05T21:37:53.379-08:00Really tough choice, as I love love Aerosmith, and...Really tough choice, as I love love Aerosmith, and Mark is one of my fav country artists also. I think I'll stick with Aerosmith though; that is where I heard the song first in my much younger years, and I still think its pretty awesome.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-56369398780019168742014-03-03T16:57:42.732-08:002014-03-03T16:57:42.732-08:00No disappointments or surprises here.
Another vot...No disappointments or surprises here.<br /><br />Another vote for Aerosmith and against mullets. Ha!farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-59762517762386375022014-03-03T16:18:15.687-08:002014-03-03T16:18:15.687-08:00I was thinking I bet you know who I'm gonna vo...I was thinking I bet you know who I'm gonna vote for, then I thought I have suprised you before. However, if you don't know on this one I am disappointed. <br /><br />Chesnutts shall roast and burn, cuz Areosmith owns this song. Beautiful song, that I will play at both my girls weddings!!!!! By Areosmith of course. <br /><br />(Mullets should never win)luckymama13https://www.blogger.com/profile/09239947552216717903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-64308507117992967122014-03-03T12:11:36.689-08:002014-03-03T12:11:36.689-08:00OK, I'll count your vote for Chesnutt, or at t...OK, I'll count your vote for Chesnutt, or at the very least against Tyler.<br /><br />I don't know what I'm doing wrong, but I seem to be able to pick controversial artists that at least one person does not like - think Celine. Ha, ha, ha.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-22180485287363165312014-03-03T12:07:21.457-08:002014-03-03T12:07:21.457-08:00I'll count you as one of the few votes for Aer...I'll count you as one of the few votes for Aerosmith. I'm sure they'll appreciate it, but I don't think it will help in this BATTLE.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-5676010940164676322014-03-03T12:04:32.292-08:002014-03-03T12:04:32.292-08:00Another vote for country.Another vote for country.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-28438650793926986032014-03-03T12:03:17.398-08:002014-03-03T12:03:17.398-08:00Actually, I knew that about Aerosmith,(that they w...Actually, I knew that about Aerosmith,(that they were originally from NH), because I had a friend from NH, who said he used to see them in bars and small clubs when they were little more than a garage band.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-83304979320793285782014-03-03T12:00:20.787-08:002014-03-03T12:00:20.787-08:00I see; you're into disaster drama. It appears ...I see; you're into disaster drama. It appears this BOTB is becoming exactly that for Aerosmith - a disaster drama.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-87335390547806919652014-03-03T08:17:41.606-08:002014-03-03T08:17:41.606-08:00I just don't like Steven Tyler's voice. I ...I just don't like Steven Tyler's voice. I never have. It's like nails on a chalkboard to me. So even though I'm not a fan of country, I like hearing Mark Chesnutt actually sing this song, so I'll happily hand over my vote to him.A Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-36610399551465782282014-03-02T12:48:31.147-08:002014-03-02T12:48:31.147-08:00Great song choice. I like aerosmith.
Thank you. L...Great song choice. I like aerosmith.<br /><br />Thank you. Love love, Andrew. Bye.WordsPoeticallyWorthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05932809387878012226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-67108879628845768232014-03-02T08:57:49.934-08:002014-03-02T08:57:49.934-08:00Chestnut gets my voteChestnut gets my voteHoly Ghost Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16107809586103198047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-14154860937997122332014-03-01T17:36:48.199-08:002014-03-01T17:36:48.199-08:00First thing I gotta say (having been a big Aerosmi...First thing I gotta say (having been a big Aerosmith fan through their first 4 or 5 albums) is that, to me, 'Dream On' will always be their "big ballad" (even though it does pick up the pace toward the end).<br /><br />I just now looked up Aerosmith in my copy of 'The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Hits' and was shocked to see it stating... "Hard-rock band formed in Sunapee, New Hampshire, in 1970."<br /><br />New Hampshire?! I had no idea. I guess they must have moved to Boston early on and become associated with Beantown, but in truth, they were a New Hampshire band. (The things we learn at the age of 54!)<br /><br />And how did the first "T" Mark's name manage to move 4 places to the right? Who does he think he's foolin'? As if we don't all know it's really supposed to be ChesTnut, not ChesnutT.<br /><br />OK, my vote...<br /><br />Had I not known in advance that was Aerosmith, I don't think I'd have guessed it. Not bad, really, but kind of spoiled by the vocal histrionics. <br /><br />As others have already said (because it's totally obvious), The ChesTnut version seems more believable, more heartfelt, more... authentically performed. It sounds like a "love" song the way he performs it... plus, you can actually hear all the words.<br /><br />I vote for Mark (with or without mullet).<br /><br />According to the vote count so far, it looks to me like <br /><b>"ChesTnut's roasting Aerosmith on an open fire."</b><br />(Yeah, I said it...)<br /><br />~ D-FensDogg<br />'Loyal American Underground'Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-84762763309085616162014-03-01T16:46:04.251-08:002014-03-01T16:46:04.251-08:00I think chestnut brings the song more to life, but...I think chestnut brings the song more to life, but I still have to go with aerosmith, could just be because of Armageddon though lolPat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-60760219036619886742014-03-01T14:40:11.946-08:002014-03-01T14:40:11.946-08:00Seems like 'twang' is taking this by storm...Seems like 'twang' is taking this by storm or at least a cloudy day, or are you just another mullet fan also.<br /><br />'Country Boy' taking a strong lead. farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-46014738875324241952014-03-01T14:38:24.240-08:002014-03-01T14:38:24.240-08:00"Sheepishly!" really? No need to be shy ..."Sheepishly!" really? No need to be shy or sheepish. It's a great song.<br /><br />I'm sure screamin/screechin Steven will appreciate it.<br /><br />Aerosmith for a slight come back.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-91049794397883621822014-03-01T14:36:21.424-08:002014-03-01T14:36:21.424-08:00So, did you really like Mark better or just NOT li...So, did you really like Mark better or just NOT like Aerosmith that much.<br /><br />So far, the 'country boy' w\is pulling ahead.<br /><br />Be honest did that promise of a mullet sway you too.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-53722679811029671542014-03-01T14:35:17.381-08:002014-03-01T14:35:17.381-08:00Seems that you and Mr. Bird agree. Tough choice, b...Seems that you and Mr. Bird agree. Tough choice, but a more romantic version wins.<br /><br />Count another vote for the 'country boy'. And you didn't even get the benefit of his mullet.<br />farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-49803541697597241372014-03-01T14:33:18.726-08:002014-03-01T14:33:18.726-08:00I'm happy to hear that this was a tough choice...I'm happy to hear that this was a tough choice, hopefully this one won't be a run-away for anyone. At this point it's one and one, Ha, ha, ha,<br /><br />farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-57720094806696528082014-03-01T14:31:27.493-08:002014-03-01T14:31:27.493-08:00I like this space to be a guilt (and mullet) free ...I like this space to be a guilt (and mullet) free zone. So voice your vote, with no worries at all.<br /><br /> One for Aerosmith.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-48905406573627246392014-03-01T12:53:53.755-08:002014-03-01T12:53:53.755-08:00Steel guitar wins over screeched vocals. Sorry, S...Steel guitar wins over screeched vocals. Sorry, Steven et al, I take the country version.CWMartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06798867734074134647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-27852286311763618972014-03-01T10:05:59.630-08:002014-03-01T10:05:59.630-08:00Sadly, while Aerosmith is famous for this song, it...Sadly, while Aerosmith is famous for this song, it is not their song, but one from human power-ballad factory Diane Warren (Hearts "Who Will You Run To" Laura Branigan's "Solitaire." pretty much everything by Michael Bolton, Celine Dion and Cher's 80's output).<br /><br />So while I prefer the band when they are writing their own stuff, I must admit a little sheepishly to liking the song.<br /><br />Since I am not a country fan, Chesnutt's version started in a hole, and I did not get the "heartfelt" "romantic" vibe Robin and Lee heard-I just heard someone driving off in my pickup truck with my music collection packed in the back, and I don't even own a pickup truck!<br /><br />So Aerosmith gets my vote! <br /><br />LarryDiscConnectedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07013919800637508392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-63316118677106004152014-03-01T09:46:13.584-08:002014-03-01T09:46:13.584-08:00Not fond of Aerosmith so I'll go with Mark C.Not fond of Aerosmith so I'll go with Mark C. D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-52693672178488798872014-03-01T09:22:26.133-08:002014-03-01T09:22:26.133-08:00This is a tough one FAE. I like both versions. I t...This is a tough one FAE. I like both versions. I think that the Aerosmith version feels Bigger. Maybe that is because Tyler stretches the vocals out and the instrumentation is "fuller." And it tends to feel "more right" because it is the version I'm used to hearing. However, I also like the Mark Chesnutt version. The message of the vocals don't get lost when he sings it. It is heartfelt versus the sweeping style that Aerosmith employs. No vocal acrobatics for Mark.<br /><br />So, I am going to vote against type (meaning the song I am used to hearing and liking) and give this one to Mark Chesnutt. Turns out I prefer the more heartfelt, understated version when it comes to a love song. Just give it to me straight from the heart. Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-45425666285421155982014-03-01T09:07:57.962-08:002014-03-01T09:07:57.962-08:00Well this certainly is a tough choice.
I'm a ...Well this certainly is a tough choice.<br /><br />I'm a real sucker for earth destroying extravaganza films. I don't recall what <i>Armaggedon</i> was about but I remember that I enjoyed it.<br /><br />I knew Aerosmith did this song from the film. The orchestral intro threw me off but I like this song by them. It's big and sweeping and it's a lovely song to listen to.<br /><br />Chesnutt gives the song an even more authentic and romantic touch and turns it into a real pop country gem. I like his version a lot.<br /><br />I'll give my vote to Aerosmith. No, Chestnutt. Er, no, make that Aerosmith.<br /><br />Oh what the heck, it's hard to decide on this one.<br /><br />I'm going to give my final vote to Mark Chesnutt. He captures the spirit of the song the best and makes it a classic.<br /><br />Lee <br />An A to Z 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