The votes are in and the winner by a fair margin is Love & Rockets!
This was a tough one for me because I really liked both versions but overall I liked Love & Rockets edgy treatment so they got my vote.
The tally shakes out with 12 votes for Love & Rockets and 6 votes for Duran Duran.
I thought it was interesting how many people disliked the original Temptations version of the song. I LOVE it!
So that’s it for this battle. As always, thanks for your votes and participation. See you for the next round on October 1st. Can you believe we’re almost in October already??!
Rock on…
XOXO
Angels Bark 
Hi, Michele! It doesn’t surprise me that L & R won your battle, nor am I surprised that they received twice as many votes as Duran Duran. I enjoyed listening to and learning about these two competing versions. Thank you for reporting the BOTB result, dear friend Michele. Enjoy the rest of your week!
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Thanks Shady. I owe you a visit. I’ll stop by later today!! Getting ready to head out now to join a friend for lunch…after I go buy dog food and dog treats. Can’t run out of that here! 🙂 talk soon.
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I love the original version too, Michele. 🙂 Looks like I was on the losing end of this one. Duran Duran seems to be making a comeback now and with a harder-edged sound.
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I haven’t heard any of their latest. Didn’t know they were making a comeback! Will have to pay attention…
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Hey, hey – my choice won! I like that, and Temptations’ version will always be a favorite. I was so happy you didn’t pit them against Love & Rockets.
See you in Oct.
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My choice won, yay!
– Madilyn Quinn @ NovelBrews
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I would have thought Duran Duran would have done better! I’ve always enjoyed the version by the Temptations though I wouldn’t put amongst my favorite songs by them.
Arlee Bird
A to Z Challenge Co-host
Tossing It Out
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I know, I was surprised Duran Duran didn’t pull in more votes. Thanks for yours!
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I thought Duran Duran would get more votes even though i voted for the winner:) Tomorrow is the first day of Autumn!
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I am soooo thrilled about Autumn being here! It’s my favorite season and I’m so sick of the heat. I’m ready for breezy cool days. Still have awhile to wait but it’s close! Yay.
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Surprised Duran Duran didn’t do better, but then again, I didn’t vote for them either.
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