Well, this episode of the Battle of the Bands, based on the covers of the melancholy song, "Seasons in the Sun," results are in. It was a close race between two candidates.
AND THE WINNER IS:
Terry Jacks, with 8 votes.
Interestingly, Terry Jacks adapted a Rod McKuen translation of Jacques Brel's chason "Le Mortain" that he intended originally for The Beach Boys. I wonder what they would have made of it. They certainly did definitive versions of their own songs, and "Sloop John B," also done by the Kingston Trio.
The Kingston Trio -- 7 votes
Jacques Brel got 1 vote. Was this the electoral equivalent of pity sex or weak applause; or a recognition of greater poignancy in the French version.
Thank you all for participating in this Battle of the Bands. Actually, one trio group and two solo singers; but who's counting?
6329 - Thursday trees
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6 comments:
Very interesting BOTB.
You know su much about antique culture, Angel!
Wow - tight battle on one hand! Terry was my choice this time out. Thanks, Evil Pop Tart. See you next time :)
I'm batting a thousand on the Evil battles so far.
That was a nice one!
yay!
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