RETURN OF BOTV

[royclough]

Going to give this a go again but with a slightly different format initially

Two versions, same song, just tell which you prefer version 1 or 2

Next week another two versions of same song then following a head to head of the two winners.

Here's first two versions, you know how to play them by now.

BOTV

[captsandwich]

You left out the definitive version.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNR_XVL5Npw

[einar]

If (as in best BOTV tradition) you want an open voting (and not a "closed" one, directly to you personally):
I enjoyed v. 1 the most. A livey, Caribbean feel to it, slightly ethnic!

[royclough]

[quote="captsandwich"]You left out the definitive version.

Well if you read the "blurb" that version may well be next week, in the other semi-final.

But on second thoughts no point in you were waiting - it isn't.

[sowhat]

You left out the definitive version.

Heh-heh. Technically, it doesn't fit in with the requirements of this section.

[beatlefreak]

Roy, I'm getting a "File link not valid" message when I click on either of the song links.

[sowhat]

Roy, I'm getting a "File link not valid" message when I click on either of the song links.

Same here at the moment.

[nick_allen]

I'm not a fan, but I preferred version 2, probably because I'm a traditionalist... for the same reason, I can't say I liked the Ramones' version...
BUT - because I'm not that much of a traditionalist, I commend to any and all of you, David Lindley's ULTIMATE version of this song, complete with a wonderful minor-key surf guitar instrumental break (on the album "Very Greasy" by El Rayo X).

[admin]

Roy: I enjoyed both versions but as to my preference at this juncture I am going with version 2. Two very different recordings with different style and feeling conveyed. I am not sure if you wish us to keep our personal views or comments quiet until the final vote.

[miamiric]

Quite difficult choice, vastly different style and time period to each, however due to my age and tastes it's got to be version 2. I am afraid I listened to only seconds of the filmed cover version (definitive?), I found no musical merit whatsoever. I began to feel unwell and turned it off!!

[sowhat]

Version #2.

[royclough]

No Peter feel free to comment, I do not name who the versions are by, simply to try to avoid perhaps pre-conceived views and also to try and ensure those who wish to take part actually listen to a bit of the clip.

Sometime I have found on theis BOTV people have been surprised on some who the artist/s are.

Sheena/Kris

As you have now accessed files Sheena I assume the link is working.

[neilhunt]

I'm going to buck the trend and say version 1. Version two is a little too clean in comparison.

[kenposurf]

#1 on this one Roy..it's the classic version imo...

[captsandwich]

Misread the instructions (geez, you're a prickly bunch )

Of the 2 offerings, I prefer #1. The second is a little too polished, imo. I like the rawness of the first.