tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post5495312324512766830..comments2024-03-26T10:34:41.872-07:00Comments on Far Away Series: BATTLE OF THE BANDS - EGBOK (alright)farawayeyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-12400801333086031892016-01-20T12:29:39.058-08:002016-01-20T12:29:39.058-08:00Fae, It's hard to vote against Bob Marley, but...Fae, It's hard to vote against Bob Marley, but that little Miss Talbot won my heart over. She's not only talented, but a darling sweetheart. Give the the kiddie pie my vote, please! ;)Cathy Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01056276734145310231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-86597508832353709262016-01-20T11:14:03.686-08:002016-01-20T11:14:03.686-08:00I knew exactly what you meant and took no offense.... I knew exactly what you meant and took no offense. Lately, so much has been a struggle for me, that I'm really trying to simply my life and concentrate on what's really important. Now the big task is to make the cuts in some of the things that I'm habituated to but not really enjoying. Does that make sense? I'm not sure if blogging is one of them or not.<br /><br />Having said all of that, I'm absolutely green with envy that you are going down to 'de islands'. Even if it was a working vacation I could use some of that warm salt air on my face, sand between my toes, and an hour or two neck deep in the ocean. I think much better and more clear in the water. Guess I go take a shower and console myself. Winter is seeming way too long this year. (Listen to me -- it's only January 20th. YIKES!)farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-64928832687509353792016-01-20T11:07:52.775-08:002016-01-20T11:07:52.775-08:00That makes perfect sense. I have a lot of thing I ...That makes perfect sense. I have a lot of thing I feel exactly the same way about.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-80680009399530746472016-01-20T11:05:58.865-08:002016-01-20T11:05:58.865-08:00Interesting response. I have to agree that watchin...Interesting response. I have to agree that watching the video there are times when it just seems as though that voice cannot be coming from a child. Another vote for Bob.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-18845430397639978802016-01-20T11:04:58.023-08:002016-01-20T11:04:58.023-08:00Thanks Robin, got you down for Bob. Feel better.Thanks Robin, got you down for Bob. Feel better.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-44592467845468646822016-01-20T11:04:10.009-08:002016-01-20T11:04:10.009-08:00Thanks Mike, got you down for Bob (like most other...Thanks Mike, got you down for Bob (like most others). I think the young and the old are all working to keep his music alive, but then there was so much life in his music that's not really too hard a task.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-81604571470773379512016-01-19T17:13:37.794-08:002016-01-19T17:13:37.794-08:00FAE, I listened to this in bed yesterday morning. ...FAE, I listened to this in bed yesterday morning. Can't say I'm "sick" but the migraine has knocked me out. I thought I'd get to my computer yesterday to vote, but no. It's now 8pm Tuesday night and I'm only just now making it back here (and still have so many battles to listen to/vote on). <br /><br />I was very impressed by little Miss Talbot. That kid can sing. I have no doubt that she will be a force in the music world as a teen/adult (assuming she can manage all that goes with celebrity) because she is chock full of talent.<br /><br />All that said, she's still a kid and can't really compete with the likes of Bob Marley. So my vote goes to Bob, but I'm rooting for Connie Talbot to make it in this thing we call Life.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-18722343842222842572016-01-19T14:50:05.080-08:002016-01-19T14:50:05.080-08:00It's not that I don't like it. My friends ...It's not that I don't like it. My friends listen and if I'm there I like what I hear. It's just a matter of actually choosing it. I like TV jingles too, but I don't really sit down and listen to them. Does that make any sense?Jeffrey Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-32739994391357900802016-01-19T13:54:02.942-08:002016-01-19T13:54:02.942-08:00I wanted to clarify my comment "this is such ...I wanted to clarify my comment "this is such an unscientific, meaningless poll." I am sure you know what I meant, but just to be certain: I mean that how we all vote on these BOTBs means nothing, and choosing a "winner" in this way is kinda silly. I DO NOT mean that the BOTB blogfest is meaningless or silly! It has become so popular because it is fun, and it brings a lot of joy AND learning to us listeners. I wouldn't be back every time if that were not the case. I am not a blogger; I'm just a reader.<br /><br />I hope that you find the peace you seem to be lacking. If ceasing to blog brings that, then so be it. But I personally hope that you can continue.<br /><br />BTW - I like a lot of Bob Marley. And Tosh, and Ziggy and Jimmy Cliff, and older reggae and soca in general. I'm actually heading for the Caribbean next week, though not for pleasure. I'm sure I'll hear some reggae then.Sixnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-32315139282998107452016-01-18T23:48:45.554-08:002016-01-18T23:48:45.554-08:00I vote for Bob, however it is wonderful to hear a ...I vote for Bob, however it is wonderful to hear a young person sing his songs. It keeps the music alive.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000518512016364412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-45589240939910641412016-01-18T22:40:31.959-08:002016-01-18T22:40:31.959-08:00I thought I would vote for the little girl because...I thought I would vote for the little girl because how can I not vote for a little girl, but then she opened her mouth and the voice of an adult came out. It doesn't feel right, so I vote for Bob Marley.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-40283184891985634132016-01-18T18:03:55.990-08:002016-01-18T18:03:55.990-08:00Thanks Jeffrey, and a third vote for Connie. It se...Thanks Jeffrey, and a third vote for Connie. It seems Reggae is something you either like or you don't. Not much middle of the road on it. Me, I like it.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-13643913531088204172016-01-18T18:02:51.200-08:002016-01-18T18:02:51.200-08:00If I can stay 'good' until 2349 I'll b...If I can stay 'good' until 2349 I'll be happy. Thanks for that wish.<br /><br />This wasna last minute thing. I've heard the song done by Peter Tosh and was going to pit him against Bob (thought that might be interesting), then I know a woman has done it and hear it all the time on the radio, but alas I couldn't find either Peter or said woman on YouTube. I was late and still in that 'recovery fog' of trying to get back to work, normal, and all that jazz when I ran across Connie's version. I liked the novelty of it and thought she might garner a few votes, and if it weren't for Lee and STMc consistently voting in opposition to each other, I might have a shut out n my hands, Oh wait, there was one other vote for Connie.<br /><br />Such is life, and BOTB is only a small silly part of that when it's all said and done.<br /><br />I do like this song, probably my favorite Bob tune, well I also like 'Buffalo Soldier' a lot, but it's not as happy and upbeat, not to mention that I don't think I've ever heard a cover.<br /><br />Thanks for your continued support and well wishes.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-36946999149936737182016-01-18T17:55:39.209-08:002016-01-18T17:55:39.209-08:00Thanks Dixie, I am feeling better. It's a slow...Thanks Dixie, I am feeling better. It's a slow process to get my life back, but I'm working on it.<br /><br />Got you down as the second vote for Connie. I'm sure she appreciates it.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-87327603147551051442016-01-18T17:54:46.154-08:002016-01-18T17:54:46.154-08:00Yeah, that pneumonia was a real dumb move on my pa...Yeah, that pneumonia was a real dumb move on my part. I'm gonna have to try real hard not to do that again.<br /><br />It is a song that is suited for a child to sing, but apparently not in a BATTLE to the death against Bob. Ha, ha, ha!farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-53550219730696117932016-01-18T17:53:22.200-08:002016-01-18T17:53:22.200-08:00Ha, it is a novelty and apparently not a good enou...Ha, it is a novelty and apparently not a good enough one to sway many votes in this BATTLE. Oh well, hopefully I'll get better 'all around' by 2.1.16.<br /><br />OK, now I need a cup of coffee.<br />farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-92115448707954128432016-01-18T17:52:09.442-08:002016-01-18T17:52:09.442-08:00Just about everyone I know is hoping for a better ...Just about everyone I know is hoping for a better year in 2016. I didn't really know 2015 was all that bad until I got to the end of it.<br /><br />Got you down for Bob.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-11562694050730878612016-01-18T17:50:58.368-08:002016-01-18T17:50:58.368-08:00Bob owns this one for sure. Thanks for the well wi...Bob owns this one for sure. Thanks for the well wishes. I'll take all I can get.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-79905004018981893542016-01-18T17:50:21.782-08:002016-01-18T17:50:21.782-08:00Thanks Birgit; it is a slow process to get back in...Thanks Birgit; it is a slow process to get back into the swing of things.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-86543651716234791672016-01-18T17:49:53.151-08:002016-01-18T17:49:53.151-08:00Good Parent? Ain't that the truth. I'm not...Good Parent? Ain't that the truth. I'm not sure anyone really knows how to handle something like this. So many stage parents have helped to make a real mess of their children's lives.<br /><br />Bob it is for you.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-42808947509671238272016-01-18T17:48:22.240-08:002016-01-18T17:48:22.240-08:00I'm anticipating those better days with everyt...I'm anticipating those better days with everything I've got left.<br /><br />No cuteness for you this time around, eh? Another vote for Bob.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-36397065022974439092016-01-18T17:47:04.714-08:002016-01-18T17:47:04.714-08:00Thanks Michelle, I have been doing a lot of restin...Thanks Michelle, I have been doing a lot of resting. I definitely did have the wind knocked out of me - literally.<br /><br />Got you down as another vote for Bob.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-31013557756165177112016-01-18T17:45:45.911-08:002016-01-18T17:45:45.911-08:00So far that's a good thing. I have contemplate...So far that's a good thing. I have contemplated giving up blogging altogether in 2016. We'll see what happens. I really hate to abandon BOTB, but that's about all I seem to be able to do.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-39825344388324653512016-01-18T17:44:54.184-08:002016-01-18T17:44:54.184-08:00Cute just doesn't quite cut it, eh?Cute just doesn't quite cut it, eh?farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381261963391055840.post-29797124367018918542016-01-18T17:44:30.130-08:002016-01-18T17:44:30.130-08:00About all I can say here that at least I was saved...About all I can say here that at least I was saved from a shut out 'right out of the gate'. Apparently, I can count on you and Lee to always cast opposing votes. Shut outs be gone.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.com