Songs: The Original Vs. The Cover

[The Original Bamfer]

Here we'll debate on which version of a song is better. Now, I know, many people think: "The original is always the best!" But it's not always the case...

Like our first song, Mad World.

Original:
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Cover:
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I'm definitely going with the cover. Discuss.

[knowsbleed]

Though I'm more used to the original...the cover has much more effect than the original IMO. It instantly puts you in a certain mood when you're listening to it. I've noticed that the mood is different for each person...but it definitely has an effect on people. Whereas the original only has nostalgia value for me.

[PWN3R]

Good thread.

Song: Secret Heart

Original:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYrX3SOf6ds

Cover:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dexg87cxVDI

Both are delightful.

[Spider-Man Luvr28]

Bam..Wtf is your avvy?:huh::dry:

[jimmy]

Original: Carcass - "Incarnated Solvent Abuse"

Cover: Arch Enemy: "Incarnated Solvent Abuse"

I didn't think that song could get ANY sicker, but Daniel Erlandsson's drumming just brings that song new life.

[BRUTAL]

Goddamn that avvy is sexy jimmy...

[Cmill216]

We had a brief discussion a while back regarding Kate Bush "This Woman's Work" vs. Maxwell's cover of it. I actually heard Maxwell's version first, and I think it's a great song. I eventually heard Kate's, and while she gets much love for creating the song, I do find myself leaning more towards Maxwell and that falsetto of his.

[jimmy]

Goddamn that avvy is sexy jimmy...

**** yes, *****! I wonder who made it! :cwink:

[BRUTAL]

I had forgotten about it. :csad:

[Master Chief]

"Eden"

Sarah Brightman's cover f**king rules.

[The Amazing Spider-Man]

Me First and the Gimme Gimmes covers > all the originals :woot:

[Arcturus]

IMO, I think the original Mad World is better. But I also dig the cover, it's pretty damn good too.

[cundog]

Original: Goo Goo Dolls - Long Way Down
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjNCUV2YO6I

Cover: Haste The Day - Long Way Down
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFWThq0yOf4

In this case, I definately prefer the original version...although I do like the slightly up-tempo version that Haste The Day have done.

Original: Radiohead - Street Spirit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrZTNhW44-o

Cover: The Darkness - Street Spirit (Live)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZni1l1R-lo

Again, another original version that is better than the cover!

[C.F. Kane]

Warning: Naughty Words

Original

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Cover

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Tough to pick, really.

[Steve Rogers]

While Genesis had the better video, I like Disturbed's version of "Land of Confusion" better. 80's people, you can attack me now.

[Erzengel]

Ring of Fire

Johnny Cash

Y2iv_E-Fn9E

Social Distortion Live

96x_FiQIB6E

[PWN3R]

Cover: Haste The Day - Long Way Down
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFWThq0yOf4


Haste The Day....:csad:. They use to be so amazing. Burning Bridges was such a complete album. After that release it was all generic crap.

[Wilhelm-Scream]

I recently learned that Aretha Franklin's "Respect" was actually written and recorded first by Otis Redding and her cover kicks the original's ass by far.


The Electric Six cover of Queen's "Radio Gaga" was disappointing because it's just like a straight karaoke cover, bringing nothing new, except the singer's inability to sing like Freddie Mercury. :huh:


People were talking about Chris Cornell's cover of "Billie Jean", going "Wtf?! How could he do THAT?!?"
And I said, ":dry: He'll turn it into a mournful, acoustic ballad, kind of like a bluesy Johnny Cash song."

And, I just heard it and of course I was right.


I was blown away to hear that, probably with a little digital help, Fergie can actually sing, as she did a better than karaoke version of Heart's "Barracuda", though it's still Crap City, U.S.A.

I always loved that "Vulcan" song by Snake River Conspiracy (that singer was HOT! :(), so I was checking out their cover of "How Soon Is Now" by the Smiths, as well as Tatu's cover.
They both are musical crimes. :dry:



I suppose the Violent Femmes cover of T.Rex's "Children of the Revolution" was pretty good. Haven't heard it in years. Should revisit it.


Alice Cooper doing the Beatle's "Because" as Skeletor is a mind-blower.

very scary (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ta9KMLpiHM)

[snwboarder88]

Love it or hate it Rhiana Umbrella is a good song.

This is a very different take to the song...a lot more melodic, and alternative.

Both girls are hot, track is great for dance or slow song.

heres Mandy Moores version

http://youtube.com/watch?v=BMB6YOWzQMY

[M.E.H.Z.E.B]

Children of Bodom's cover of Rebel Yell kicks some major butt. :up:

[Erzengel]

Both girls are hot, track is great for dance or slow song.


I totally am going to use that song during my Halloween party when we do 7 Minutes in Heaven.

[DarthRekal]

Song: Killing Me Softly


Original: Roberta Flack


Cover: Lauryn Hill

[snwboarder88]

Song: Killing Me Softly


Original: Roberta Flack


Cover: Lauryn Hill

Hill killed it. Great cover

[snwboarder88]

I totally am going to use that song during my Halloween party when we do 7 Minutes in Heaven.

is that the game when your in the closet with some random girl?

[Erzengel]

Yeah. It's going to be off the hook. :up:

[snwboarder88]

HAHA dont get to excited you may end up with a beast

[Heffer Wolf]

Me First and the Gimme Gimmes covers > all the originals :woot:

Yes. Me First are great.

As for the Mad World Cover, look up the band Evergreen Terrace. They did a CD called Writers Block where they covered:Mad World, Maniac, Smashing Pumpkins Zero, Operation Ivy Knowledge, U2 Sunday Bloody Sunday, NoFX Dying Degree, Etc

I also like Rise Against's cover of Ohio by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. [even though I hate Rise Against now. They were so good in the unraveling days...]

[jaguarr]

I recently learned that Aretha Franklin's "Respect" was actually written and recorded first by Otis Redding and her cover kicks the original's ass by far.


The Electric Six cover of Queen's "Radio Gaga" was disappointing because it's just like a straight karaoke cover, bringing nothing new, except the singer's inability to sing like Freddie Mercury. :huh:


People were talking about Chris Cornell's cover of "Billie Jean", going "Wtf?! How could he do THAT?!?"
And I said, ":dry: He'll turn it into a mournful, acoustic ballad, kind of like a bluesy Johnny Cash song."

And, I just heard it and of course I was right.


I was blown away to hear that, probably with a little digital help, Fergie can actually sing, as she did a better than karaoke version of Heart's "Barracuda", though it's still Crap City, U.S.A.

I always loved that "Vulcan" song by Snake River Conspiracy (that singer was HOT! :(), so I was checking out their cover of "How Soon Is Now" by the Smiths, as well as Tatu's cover.
They both are musical crimes. :dry:



I suppose the Violent Femmes cover of T.Rex's "Children of the Revolution" was pretty good. Haven't heard it in years. Should revisit it.


Alice Cooper doing the Beatle's "Because" as Skeletor is a mind-blower.

very scary (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ta9KMLpiHM)


In Dick Valentine's defense, there really isn't ANYONE on the planet who can sing like Freddie Mercury; to the point that Queen themselves brougth in a singer that sounds nothing like him at all because they couldn't find a suitable singer who could emulate him satisfactorily. I thought Valentine did an okay job on Radio Gaga, though I would have liked to have seen them do something different with that song and restructure it, as creative as those guys are. I know the record company basically MADE them put that on their record, though, despite their wishes not to do so. So, take that for what it's worth.


On average, I often prefer the original over the cover, though there are some instances where that doesn't hold true.

jag

[Wilhelm-Scream]

I like the punky balls required to brazenly do a Queen cover when you're not a vocalist-god...IF you do something new with the music to justify it.

If you listen to "Fun it" by Queen, heh, that would've been a better cover to do.
It sounds like a Queen cover of an Elextric Six song actually.

Ev'rybody in the mornin'
Should do a good turn all right
Ev'rybody in the night time
Should have a good time all night
Now we got a movement
Don't shun it fun it
Can't you see now you're movin' free?
Get some fun join our dynasty
Can't you tell when we get it down?
You're the one you're the best in town

[Mee]

I want in on this action.

Don't Let Me Down- Beatles' original:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riOnVUJAo3k

Cover by Matchbox 20:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mw-GfMXsLHw


I usually hate Beatle covers, but that one's actually really good. Though still not quite as good as the original.

-fin

[The Amazing Spider-Man]

Well, since Halloween is tomorrow and nobody has mentioned it yet, how about this one.....

"This is Halloween" from the Nightmare Before Christmas

Original
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Marilyn Manson cover
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The original is gold, but I love the Manson version too and I don't usually enjoy his stuff.

[jaguarr]

I like the punky balls required to brazenly do a Queen cover when you're not a vocalist-god...IF you do something new with the music to justify it.

If you listen to "Fun it" by Queen, heh, that would've been a better cover to do.
It sounds like a Queen cover of an Elextric Six song actually.

Ev'rybody in the mornin'
Should do a good turn all right
Ev'rybody in the night time
Should have a good time all night
Now we got a movement
Don't shun it fun it
Can't you see now you're movin' free?
Get some fun join our dynasty
Can't you tell when we get it down?
You're the one you're the best in town

Queen wrote a lot of songs with some f**ked up, humorous lyrics and themes which is, of course, the mainstay of Electric Six's songwriting approach. I was sort of surprised they chose that song out out of all the Queen songs they could have done as well. Like I said, though, I've heard that the record company basically MADE them do that song for some reason, which they resented the hell out of.

jag

[The Original Bamfer]

Well, since Halloween is tomorrow and nobody has mentioned it yet, how about this one.....

"This is Halloween" from the Nightmare Before Christmas

Original
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Marilyn Manson cover
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The original is gold, but I love the Manson version too and I don't usually enjoy his stuff.

I was actually going to post this. :up:

[Borax]

The Rolling Stones - Wild Horses (Original)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iA3ndr1GDl8


The Sundays - Wild Horses (Cover)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_CDuyw4nRE




Britney Spears - Baby One More Time (Original)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ohYJUu0ujc


Travis - Baby One More Time (Cover)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRHZqg8yVXQ

[The Amazing Spider-Man]

Here's another one where I think both the original and cover are awesome...

"Turn The Page"

Bob Seger (Original)
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Metallica (Cover)
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[Cmill216]

Ugh. Britney had that horrid cover of "My Prerogative", which was a great pop song before she had to go and digitize the hell out of it.

[NickSox]

I cant find them on the net but:
The Pixies-Velouria or Weezers cover of said song.

I actually heard the Weezer version first but gotta say there is just something about the original that makes it better.

[DV8]

I
People were talking about Chris Cornell's cover of "Billie Jean", going "Wtf?! How could he do THAT?!?"
And I said, ":dry: He'll turn it into a mournful, acoustic ballad, kind of like a bluesy Johnny Cash song."

And, I just heard it and of course I was right.


whoa! was it any good?

[DV8]

I'm not gonna post the videos or anything, but I think Love Rollercoaster as originally performed by the Ohio Players was a little better when covered by funk-maestros The Red Hot Chilli Peppers

[Steve Rogers]

Alien Ant Farm's cover of "Smooth Criminal" :up:

[Wilhelm-Scream]

whoa! was it any good?It was just what you'd expect. Just him strumming an acoustic, really slow and quiet like a sad cowboy song.
It wasn't s*** and it wasn't a miracle, just a neat re-working of it for fun.

[DV8]

^That's what I figured . . . sounds interesting :up:

[Mysterio]

Here we'll debate on which version of a song is better. Now, I know, many people think: "The original is always the best!" But it's not always the case...

Like our first song, Mad World.

I'm definitely going with the cover. Discuss.Tears for Fears' version (the original) is the only version. :o

Proud Mary

Original: Credence Clearwater Revival
Cover: Ike and Tina Turner

Ike and Tina blow CCR's original away.

[Mysterio]

Ring of Fire

Johnny CashCash's is the most familiar, but it's not the original

[AhabTheArab]

easy star all stars are this reggae band that covered all of Dark side of the moon as well as a Radiohead album... both were meh, but the cover of Money was very well done.

[Mysterio]

I cant find them on the net but:
The Pixies-Velouria or Weezers cover of said song.

I actually heard the Weezer version first but gotta say there is just something about the original that makes it better.speaking of the Pixies...

Head On

Original: Jesus and Mary Chain
Cover: the Pixies

the Pixies win this one hands down.

[jaguarr]

Cash's is the most familiar, but it's not the original

Yeah, but Anita Carter's version is pretty different, stylistically, and didn't really catch on like Cash's version did. And, neither of them wrote it anyway.

jag

[NickSox]

speaking of the Pixies...

Head On

Original: Jesus and Mary Chain
Cover: the Pixies

the Pixies win this one hands down.

agreed. Pixies version easily. Great tune. There are quite a few good covers of pixies songs on Where is my Mind?: A tribute to the Pixies. None I think that are better than the original though.

[The Original Bamfer]

My Humps

Original:
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Cover:
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[The Chairman]

Frank Sinatra did "Something" just as good if not better than The Beatles. Same with Stevie Wonder's "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life".

And Elton John kicked The Who's ass on "Pinball Wizard".

[PLAS]

Johnny Cash did a whole bunch of great covers, most of the time he'd just make such great, stripped down versions that surpassed the originals' feel and athmosphere

some examples:

The Eagles' Desperado, Soundgarden's Rusty Cage, Depeche Mode's Personal Jesus and of course, NIN's Hurt

[The Original Bamfer]

The Hurt cover was awfully depressing.

[PLAS]

so was the original

[thedeadite]

I will totally agree on his version of Hurt. I'm a big nine inch nails fan (not so much the new stuff though), but I must say Cash's version is WAY better. I can barely listen to the original anymore without wanting to hear Cash's.

I'll add

New Model Army - the hunt
vs
Sepultura - the hunt

Sepultura SLAYED the original, and I mean in a good way. They made it so much more angry (obviously) which suits the lyrical content so much better.

I'll add links later...youtube seems to be mad at me for some reason.

[Tyrinus]

Somewhere Over The Rainbow. The cover is so much better, there's so much more depth to it.

Original
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Cover
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[NewYorkSpider]

Pure Imagination

Original

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Cover - Maroon 5

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[The Chairman]

"Stand By Me"

Original - Ben E. King
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Cover - John Lennon
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[Poetic Chaos]

The Rolling Stones - Wild Horses (Original)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iA3ndr1GDl8


The Sundays - Wild Horses (Cover)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_CDuyw4nRE



I've never heard a bad version of this song. Alicia Keys and Adam Levine do a great version of it also.

My favorite cover though has to go to Faith by Limp Bizkit.

[The Chairman]

My favorite cover though has to go to Faith by Limp Bizkit.

Limp Bizkit destroyed "Behind Blue Eyes".

[The Original Bamfer]

A new one...

Umbrella

Original:
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Cover:
BMB6YOWzQMY

[AllThingsComic]

Elton John - Rocket Man
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2hu2EwCm-k

The Great William Shatner - Rocket Man
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN3MGN899yE

[JP]

"Stand By Me"

Original - Ben E. King
f9Y6ARjIL-E

Cover - John Lennon
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Ben E King blows him out of the park. Still a great song no matter who sings i though.

It's also sad how Queen has basically become a bad cover band of themselves. Thankfully their name will soon change.

As for covers, I much prefer Meat Loafs "It's All Coming Back To Me Now" as opposed to Dion's. Though her version is technically a cover too.

Meat Loaf
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Celine
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[Lando]

Wings - Live and Let Die
Guns 'N Roses - Live and Let Die.

For once the cover is better.

[Poetic Chaos]

Blackbird

Original: The Beatles
Cover: Sarah Mclachlan

[The Original Bamfer]

Blackbird

Original: The Beatles
Cover: Sarah Mclachlan

I was considering posting that. :up:


I like both versions. :up:

[Arc-Light]

Original Blue Monday by New Order
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ts9r0QHuFHw

Cover by Orgy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Phnld-XX0tM

I like Orgies version better.

[ferret]

Higher Ground

Stevie is good (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEiuLu59HXo)

but

the Peppers are better (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hS3hEuAbuLE)

Flea totally owns Higher Ground, hands down.


20th Century Boy

T.Rex (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ylww2dOW7fg)

X-Japan (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZfKfvDUxVg)

As much as I like the original, I love X's cover a whole lotta more, with Engrish and all.

[Fry's Girl!!]

Somewhere Over The Rainbow. The cover is so much better, there's so much more depth to it.

I like the orginal better with this one, it always cheers me up. There's a lot of good covers of that song though.

[Lunar_Wolf]

Wings - Live and Let Die
Guns 'N Roses - Live and Let Die.

For once the cover is better.
I prefer the cover too!

[The Chairman]

Ben E King blows him out of the park. Still a great song no matter who sings i though.

Disagreement. Lennon owns the song.

And GNR's version of "LALD" is in no way near Wings. GNR's "Sympathy For The Devil" is even worse, though.

[comicgirl]

[QUOTE=ferret;13151752]Higher Ground

Stevie is good (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEiuLu59HXo)

but

the Peppers are better (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hS3hEuAbuLE)

Flea totally owns Higher Ground, hands down.


20th Century Boy
I have to agree on the Pepper...they do Stevie proud



All along the watchtower - Jimi Hendricks






Pretty in Pink - Social Distortion:hyper:

[The Chairman]

I hate RHCP's "Higher Ground".

[chamber-music]

Kate Bush Gets Covered Alot

Kate Bush- Hounds Of Love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFMqV2FfPNk

Versus

The Futureheads - Hounds Of Love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amh8V-MopUI

I think the Futureheads version owns the orginal.




Kate Bush - Running up that Hill
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BZsXVf6INc

versus

Placebo- Running Up That Hill
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYfrRutRZ0A


I prefer the orginal this time although placebo's cover is very good.

[Warhammer]

Limp Bizkit destroyed "Behind Blue Eyes".'

Limp Bizkit's version was the best, by far. Not even close, dude.

[The Chairman]

'

Limp Bizkit's version was the best, by far. Not even close, dude.

Are you joking. It's awful. The Who's version is so superior it's not even funny. There's so much more depth and emotion in it. Bizkit was an utter joke to begin with, and that cover just proves it. And they also cut out the bridge, which made the original. Please. Just. Stop.

[Warhammer]

Tainted Love:

Gloria Jones - Tainted Love (Original):

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Soft Cell - Tainted Love:

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Marilyn Manson - Tainted Love:

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Milk Inc. - Tainted Love:

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The Pussycat Dolls - Tainted Love:

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Personally, the original and Soft Cell's cover are the best. Marilyn Manson's cover is OK only if you take the lyrics out. Milk Inc.'s techno cover is not my cup of tea, and The Pussycat Doll's cover just sucks. Sounds all wrong.

[Warhammer]

Are you joking. It's awful. The Who's version is so superior it's not even funny. There's so much more depth and emotion in it. Bizkit was an utter joke to begin with, and that cover just proves it. And they also cut out the bridge, which made the original. Please. Just. Stop.

:dry:

I was kidding. Nobody likes Limp Bizkit. I posted that, because I knew you'd get mad.

[Charlie No-One]

I like the Mandy Moore cover of Umbrella.

[Incrediblejeff]

I really liked Prince's cover of "I Can't Make You Love Me"by Bonnie Rait.I thought that was really well done.It seems like that song has been covered alot.
I also liked Gym Class Heroes' cover of Good Vibrations by the Beach Boys.It's not better than the Beach Boys version,but they did a good job imo.

[The Chairman]

:dry:

I was kidding. Nobody likes Limp Bizkit. I posted that, because I knew you'd get mad.

I kind of had a feeling you were. Just wanted to make sure.

[Warhammer]

I kind of had a feeling you were. Just wanted to make sure.

Of course.
Nobody likes Limp Bizkit.

:)

[The Chairman]

Of course.
Nobody likes Limp Bizkit.

:)

That's reassuring.

[Eddie Dean]

It's All Over Now, Baby Blue

Dylan
2-A8dnG30O8

13th Floor Elevators
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[doc ock rules!]

"Alabama Song"

The Doors
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Marilyn Manson
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[The Chairman]

Uh, that's The Doors, dude.

[JP]

Disagreement. Lennon owns the song.


Hardly.

[The Chairman]

Hardly.

Um, sorry. Lennon's version has far more warmth and he rocks the heck out of it during the solo. He really gets into the song and manages to reinvent it completely. Plus, and this may sound dumb, but I have a hard time disassociating King's version with that awful Sean Kingston song.

And here's my favorite cover of all time:

Song: Something

Original - The Beatles (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cK_UBdnVHfc)

Cover - Frank Sinatra (http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=1&msgs=116084138d95f542&attid=0.1&view=audio)

Thoughts?

[JP]

Your bias is showing... yet again.

[The Chairman]

Your bias is showing... yet again.

Um, okay. I can honestly say unbiasedly I prefer Lennon's. Whatever, if I played Freddie Mercury doing "Imagine" or "Instant Karma" you'd automically say Freddie did it better. I've heard both versions of "Stand By Me" numerous times and I can honestly say I prefer Lennon's.

[JP]

No. Because Lennon owns Imagine.

[doc ock rules!]

Uh, that's The Doors, dude.

Sorry. I get the two confused.

[C.F. Kane]

Exit Music for a Film

Radiohead (fan video)

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Christopher O'Riley (live performance)

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[Mr Jide]

My prerogative

Bobby Brown Vs Britney Spears

Bobby Brown's orignal can't be touched.

[Abaddon]

Can't Take my Eyes Off You

Franki Valli
xbIsSzhmL9c


Lauryn Hill
HDsmS98zH0k





Imagine


John Lennon
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A Perfect Circle
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[bullets]

"Alabama Song"

The Doors
cYG1O6Okxvc

Marilyn Manson
54xl8u6LUaA



manson ruins it .

[Kevin]

Here we'll debate on which version of a song is better. Now, I know, many people think: "The original is always the best!" But it's not always the case...

Like our first song, Mad World.

Original:
urW5lfAcaM8

Cover:
4N3N1MlvVc4


I'm definitely going with the cover. Discuss.
I'm actually a fan of both, and usually both are on my iPod.

[JTStarkiller]

Here we'll debate on which version of a song is better. Now, I know, many people think: "The original is always the best!" But it's not always the case...

Like our first song, Mad World.

Original:
urW5lfAcaM8

Cover:
4N3N1MlvVc4


I'm definitely going with the cover. Discuss.

Electronic fans should check out Stefan Anion's version. It's a free high quality download on his website. Based off the Jules version...

http://www.stefananion.com/gary-jules-mad-world-stefan-anion-remix-free-download/

[JTStarkiller]

The Ghost of Tom Joad

Original: Bruce Springsteen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DEtA5fhk4k
(no embed link)

Cover: Rage Against the Machine (not real video)
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Rage is a decent band, but I can't believe how awful their version is. They completely raped the original.

[Sandman138]

The original
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The superior cover
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And of course
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[ComicChick]

Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow

Carole King
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XFLruFA-9Y


The shirelles
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2RIJRINB2k

Lorrie Morgan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbwLrGiey5Q

The Plain White T's
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiSV9tvuy0o

Amy Winehouse
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ludxpkyrab0

Chili Peppers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GjvgdjsaGY

Elton John
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG5iKz8rg3Q

this ones been's covered A LOT

[Warhammer]

My prerogative

Bobby Brown Vs Britney Spears

Bobby Brown's orignal can't be touched.

Bobby Brown's is a classic.
Britney Spears' is trash.

Can't Take my Eyes Off You

Franki Valli
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Lauryn Hill
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I love both, equally. :up:

[Abaddon]

Under The Bridge


Red Hot Chili Peppers
http://youtube.com/watch?v=cHcGmhvDlCY


and this...er...cover by the All Saints:dry:

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[The Chairman]

Song: Smells Like Teen Spirit

Original: Nirvana

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Cover: Paul Anka

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Anka's version is um..............yeah.

[Cmill216]

There are some songs you just don't touch. And that's one of them.

[Jolie_Desastre]

Kate Bush Gets Covered Alot

Kate Bush- Hounds Of Love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFMqV2FfPNk

Versus

The Futureheads - Hounds Of Love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amh8V-MopUI

I think the Futureheads version owns the orginal.




Kate Bush - Running up that Hill
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BZsXVf6INc

versus

Placebo- Running Up That Hill
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYfrRutRZ0A


I prefer the orginal this time although placebo's cover is very good.

love placebo's version.

[Jolie_Desastre]

Can't Take my Eyes Off You

Franki Valli
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Lauryn Hill
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Imagine


John Lennon
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A Perfect Circle
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john lennon's version is amazing. but i love the darkness of the perfect circle's cover.

[Reptile]

Take On Me- Ahha
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Take On Me- Reel Big Fish
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[JP]

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Amazing

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Trash



Please Mr. Postman:

The Marvelettes
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The Beatles
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The Beatles version actually isn't that bad. Not as good though.

[Sandman138]

No Quarter

Led Zepplin
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TOOL
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This is the greatest cover of all time and shall remain so until all matter has fallen to entropy.

[Downhere]

Song: Sunday Bloody Sunday

U2

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Pillar

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While I will always prefer the original over a cover of any U2 song, I think Pillar does the song justice with their cover while injecting it with a "harder" tone that they are usually known for.

[Cmill216]

Okay, I'm bringing this baby back 'cause I'm about to say something that will, in all likelihood, piss some people off. Yay. :)

I think 311's version of "Lovesong" is better than The Cure's.

Yes, I said it. I will take the reggae'd up, sappy, lovey dovey version over Robert Smith's emo gloomy doominess. Deal with it. :o

(Cmill's thoughts and views expressed regarding this particular song do not reflect his thoughts and views towards the bands as a whole. 311 actually kinda sucks, and The Cure are The Cure. It just so happens that 311 made a superior version of "Lovesong" than the guys who made it in the first place.)

The Cure
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The Goddamn 311
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[Tron5000]

Best Cover Ever. "Scarlet Begonias" by Sublime > Grateful Dead

[Franklin Richards]

Okay, I'm bringing this baby back 'cause I'm about to say something that will, in all likelihood, piss some people off. Yay. :)

I think 311's version of "Lovesong" is better than The Cure's.

Yes, I said it. I will take the reggae'd up, sappy, lovey dovey version over Robert Smith's emo gloomy doominess. Deal with it. :o

(Cmill's thoughts and views expressed regarding this particular song do not reflect his thoughts and views towards the bands as a whole. 311 actually kinda sucks, and The Cure are The Cure. It just so happens that 311 made a superior version of "Lovesong" than the guys who made it in the first place.)

The Cure
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The Goddamn 311
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*slap*

Thash for blashphemy!!!


Cure version is the best. The bass line is way more entertaining and Smith's vocals rule.

311's version just feels half assed.


:thing: :doom: :thing:

[Cmill216]

and Smith's vocals rule.

Not really.

:thing: :doom: :thing:

[ComicChick]

i thought with this updated today, someone was gonna talk about David Cook's rocking cover of Billie Jean

it was awesome! someone upload the vids for comparison cuz my comp wont let me

[Cmill216]

Studio version of David Cook's version of Chris Cornell's version of "Billie Jean":

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[ComicChick]

how is there a studio version already? he just sang it the other night. do they just rush em in a studio or something now?

[Cmill216]

how is there a studio version already? he just sang it the other night. do they just rush em in a studio or something now?

They record it the week of.

I think starting with the Top 10 they all record studio versions of the songs they sing that particular week.

[spike spiegel]

Okay, I'm bringing this baby back 'cause I'm about to say something that will, in all likelihood, piss some people off. Yay. :)

I think 311's version of "Lovesong" is better than The Cure's.

Yes, I said it. I will take the reggae'd up, sappy, lovey dovey version over Robert Smith's emo gloomy doominess. Deal with it. :o

(Cmill's thoughts and views expressed regarding this particular song do not reflect his thoughts and views towards the bands as a whole. 311 actually kinda sucks, and The Cure are The Cure. It just so happens that 311 made a superior version of "Lovesong" than the guys who made it in the first place.)

The Cure
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The Goddamn 311
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I gotta back you up on that one.

Definately better than The Cure's original. :up: in my opinion, that is.

[The Original Bamfer]

Studio version of David Cook's version of Chris Cornell's version of "Billie Jean":

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That really works unexpectedly well... except for the chorus.

[JP]

I've been listening to that all day, amazing. ESPECIALLY THE CHORUS.

[JP]

They record it the week of.

I think starting with the Top 10 they all record studio versions of the songs they sing that particular week.

Started with the Top 12, actually. Which kinda suck because I really want a version of Archuletas 'Imagine'.

[Matt Murdock]

I think Manfred Mann's version of "Blinded by the Light" is better than Springsteen's.

[zombiehampster]

so i'm driving to work and what comes on the radio, but Fall Out Boy covering Beat it.

i kinda dug it.

so what is the best/worst cover you guys have heard?

[Tron5000]

"Scarlet Begonias" - Sublime. #1 cover song.

[zombiehampster]

"Scarlet Begonias" - Sublime

best or worst?

[Tron5000]

best or worst?

Best. I edited my post to clarify.

[Mee]

Best-

Terry Reid's "Rich Kid Blues"- The Raconteurs

Son House's "Death Letter," Bob Dylan's "Love Sick"- The White Stripes

The Beatles' "Lucy In the Sky With Diamonds"- Elton John


All I can think of right now.

[Eggyman]

Best:

Kula Shaker -- Hush, originally by Deep Purple.

Hendrix -- All Along The Watchtower, originally by Bob Dylan.

Worstested:

Mike Flower (or something) -- Wonderwall, originally by Oasis.

[Speedin Bullet]

"Scarlet Begonias" - Sublime. #1 cover song.

Agreed

[Sugarculted]

Under the Bridge - All Saints
Worst cover song, ever :cmad:

[Ayumi_Vasquez]

BEST:::Blue Monday - Orgy

WORST:::I love Rock and Roll - Britney Spears

[Mee]

Worst


John Lennon's "Working Class Hero"- Green Day

[Manic]

Under the Bridge - All Saints
Worst cover song, ever :cmad:
Worse than their "Lady Marmalade"? :wow:


I was recently pleasantly surprised to hear the Manic Street Preachers cover Rihanna's "Umbrella" and do a damn good job at it.

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[guitarsingerguy]

I bring this one up in every single cover song thread.

Best: Enjoy the Silence - Failure

[Raiden]

Boys of Summer - Don Henley (original)
I can't find the music video for it on Youtube.

Boys of Summer - The Ataris (cover)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIfiQePVbqU

[Cmill216]

Nine Inch Nails - "Wish" (Original)
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Linkin Park - "Wish" (Live Cover)
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[Rain Dog]

The Beatles - "With A Little Help From My Friends" (Original)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=poUoCggQZd0

Joe Cocker (live cover)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=QIKBq9TeFlw

As much as I love The Beatles, I think Joe has this one.

[Raiden]

Michael Jackson - Smooth Criminal (original)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WjOn5TNjBM

Alien Ant Farm - Smooth Criminal (cover)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxeNZOLNh4c

[zombiehampster]

I bring this one up in every single cover song thread.

Best: Enjoy the Silence - Failure

that whole album was tight, except the one of monster magnet one.
the deftones joint on there was tight

[The Original Bamfer]

Nine Inch Nails - "Wish" (Original)
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Linkin Park - "Wish" (Live Cover)
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The latter. :o

[ComicChick]

time after time- eva cassidy

defeats

time after time- cyndi lauper (original)

imo. i'd link via youtube, but can't access the site on my comp :(

[Nightmare]

Cindi Lauper "I Drove All Night"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bR46ibN7Rw


Carly Smithson "I Drove all night"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2dg0yb-LFg

[ComicChick]

Original: One More Try- George Michael

Cover: One More Try- Divine

personally i like the r&b feel of the cover

[Ahura Mazda]

Some very good old school covers were

Blue Suede Shoes - original by Carl Perkins and then coverred by Elvis Presley

Or how about the song "My Way"

which was adapted from a french song by Claude Francois. The lyrics were rewritten by Frank Alva who originally recorded the song. Of course, the most famous cover was by Frank Sinatra.

[bell110]

King of Pain

Original - Police

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Cover - Mudvayne

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Summer Breeze

Original - Seals & Crofts

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Cover - Type O Negative

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Burn in Hell

Original - Twisted Sister

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Cover - Dimmu Borgir

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[Omega Wizard]

Best.Cover.Ever.imo

http://youtube.com/watch?v=_oVvFyBic_4

[dolfan55aj]

I really prefer the Foo Fighters cover of Baker Street to the original.

[cerealkiller182]

Favorite cover

http://youtube.com/watch?v=9Rx0pnB_se8

for whatever reason there is 2 minutes of dead air at the end

[The Chairman]

Song: Fever

Original: Peggy Lee

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Cover: Madonna

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Peggy's version is no doubt legendary and ultimately defintive, but Madge definitely gave the song a great modern spin that only she could pull off.

[ComicChick]

Heart of the Matter:

Don Henley or India.Arie?

Henley:
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Arie:
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[Motown Marvel]

kinda cant believe this hasnt been posted yet:

Original- GLORIA- Van Morrison (Them)
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Cover- GLORIA- Patti Smith
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[The Chairman]

One of my favorites:

Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)

Original: The Temptations

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Cover: The Rolling Stones

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[The Chairman]

Undoubtedly among the most inarguable cases in whicht he cover stomps all over the original:

Original: Liza Minelli

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Cover: Ol' Blue Eyes

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[The Original Bamfer]

Undoubtedly among the most inarguable cases in whicht he cover stomps all over the original:

You're also incredibly biased.

[The Chairman]

You're also incredibly biased.

Yes. Yes, I am.

Regardlss, though, even if I wasn't as big a Sinatra fan as I am, I'd still find his version superior.

[Cmill216]

Dude, the Sinatra obsession is really starting to bother me. :(

[The Chairman]

Dude, the Sinatra obsession is really starting to bother me. :(

And your point?

Besides, Wilhelm's Zepplein fixatuon is way creepier. Referrign to Jimmy Page as "God" is....yeah.

[Cmill216]

And your point?

That it's creepy? :huh:

I mean, it's not quite JAL weird, so I guess that's something. :up:

[The Chairman]

That it's creepy? :huh:

I mean, it's not quite JAL weird, so I guess that's something. :up:

I don't see how it's creepy. If I was planning to resurrect his corpse to acknowledge the 10th anniversary of his death next month and perform various rituals and scrifices in his honor, than that's a little different. But I just have a deep connection with his music, something spiritual in a sense, it's hard for me to put into words without sounding like a freak. But tons of peole say that about The Beatles for years.

And my admiration of him goes beyond his talent and womanizing. Something neither Wilhelm nor JAL can boast about their respective celeb obsessions.

[knowsbleed]

And your point?

Besides, Wilhelm's Zepplein fixatuon is way creepier. Referrign to Jimmy Page as "God" is....yeah.

Are you drunk tonight? Your misspellings are through the roof. :huh:

[The Chairman]

Are you drunk tonight? Your misspellings are through the roof. :huh:

No, just really tired.

I do wish I was drunk, though.

[The Original Bamfer]

And my admiration of him goes beyond his talent and womanizing. Something neither Wilhelm nor JAL can boast about their respective celeb obsessions.

I'm sure they could easily say the same about their obsessions.

[The Original Bamfer]

Also, Sinatra's overrated.

[The Chairman]

I'm sure they could easily say the same about their obsessions.

Yes, but I could back it up.

[The Original Bamfer]

Yes, but I could back it up.

With opinions, yes. So could they.

[The Chairman]

With opinions, yes. So could they.

Um, I was referring not just to his talents. Research Sinatra beyond his music. I'm referring to his social activism and charity work. He was extremely noted for his charitable work and activism in Civil Rights causes.

[The Chairman]

Also, Sinatra's overrated.

Not to start an argument, but how much of him have you really heard. i'm not going trying to be disrespctful here, but please tell me you've heard enough his stuff beyond "New York, New York," "My Way" and "Strangers In The Night" to make that opinion.

[JP]

Undoubtedly among the most inarguable cases in whicht he cover stomps all over the original:

Original: Liza Minelli

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Cover: Ol' Blue Eyes

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Sorry. I fail to see how the cover stops all over the original. Minelli is a legend, and that performance is jaw dropping.

LOVE her version so much more. :heart:

[demento]

This one's a toss-up for me - very different takes but both great:

Original: Lou Reed
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Cover: The Cowboy Junkies (Margo Timmins was so damned sexy in this vid...)
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[Knightsaber Priss]

Kate Bush - Running up that Hill
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BZsXVf6INc

versus

Placebo- Running Up That Hill
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYfrRutRZ0A

Within Temptation's cover of this song would have been a better choice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkedYI6TfK8

[Drakon]

There was one a few months ago, but I can't find it, so here's the new one, until the old one is found, or whatever. Post really good/interesting/weird/funny cover tunes here, preferably with links to media [Youtube or whatever].

I'll start with Ben Gibbard doing an acoustic cover of "Thriller"--

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[tzarinna]

The Gourds -Gin and Juice

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1XcY8nAdsM

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The Gourds & Snoop Dogg - Gin & Juice Country Style

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAgPbkOyB08

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[Danalys]

Within Temptation's cover of this song would have been a better choice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkedYI6TfK8

how's it better when it completly ignores the meaning of the words in the performance, and goes for singing that's just showing off, with no emotion behind it. where's the regret and desperation in that version.

[Danalys]

i am the walrus

beatles
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oasis
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oasis and the bootleg beatles
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there's some intresting covers of this song if you search on youtube.

[Eggyman]

I am the eggman :D

[jokersminion]

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[Joker]

i am the walrus

beatles
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oasis
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oasis and the bootleg beatles
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there's some intresting covers of this song if you search on youtube.

Boingo FTW, dammit!:cmad:!

[Danalys]

don't you know the joker laughs at you.

[Danalys]

do weird al songs count?

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[Smylex]

Origonal

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Cover (much better live) by Turisas

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Origonal

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Cover by Turisas

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Origonal

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Cover by Blind Guardian (sorry for the bad vid)

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Origonal

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Cover by blind guardian (must see video of all time)

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and many more to follow if you guys are interested (man i love metal)

[Smylex]

forgot the best one

Origonal

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Cover by blind guardian

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so much better the even judas preist

[Smylex]

Two fantastic classical metallica covers

One,

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One cover apocalyptica

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Nothing else matters

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Cover by apocalyptica

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[Mr. Credible]

Take On Me- Ahha
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Take On Me- Reel Big Fish
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this song, when it was played on BASEketball (shut up, i loved that movie) introduced me to reel big fish, and "ska" music. i freaking LOVE their cover.

[JP]

Snow Patrol - Run
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Leona Lewis - Run
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[Jolie_Desastre]

Two fantastic classical metallica covers

One,

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One cover apocalyptica

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Nothing else matters

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Cover by apocalyptica

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one of my favorite covers ever! :up:

[Jolie_Desastre]

Snow Patrol - Run
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Leona Lewis - Run
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wow, considering the version by snow patrol is one of my favorite songs ever, and bleeding love by leona lewis annoys the crap out of me, i actually really enjoyed that cover.

[Mr. Credible]

i don't know that i prefer this one to the original hotel california, but i definitely dig it:

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and i actually do prefer this one to the original, despite it being created solely for that poop-fest ghost rider:

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[Corey]

Don't Let Me Down:


Matchbox Twenty (Cover):


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The Beatles (Original):

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Which one do you guys prefer?

[imaperson2]

I know, this is an annoying song nowadays but I always said to myself that this song needed to be played slower to have an effect....

Original by Rihanna
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Cover by Mandy Moore
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Cover by Plain White T's
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there's one that I prefer over all of these here....but I don't know who it is.

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=208251203

[JP]

That song has been covered by so many artists.

[gap5ewl]

Here's one I didn't know was a cover.

Erma Franklin (piece of my heart)
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and of course..

Janis Joplin w/Big Brother and the Holding Co. (cover)

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It doesn't even sound like the same song. Anyways, Janis owns it.

[JP]

Honestly I love that song no matter who sings it. :heart:

[The Chairman]

Janis's cover of Ella's "Summertime" is superior to the original.

While we're naming older numbers, I'll submit this comparison:

The original:

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The superior cover:

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[JP]

No.

[The Chairman]

Yes. :yay:

[StrainedEyes]

Disturbed - Down with the Sickness

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The awesome lounge version, by Richard Cheese, from Dawn of the Dead.

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[Gilpesh]

Every time I hear Kanye West's stupid Stronger song I immediately say to everyone in the area...

DAFT PUNK DID IT FIRST AND BETTER.

Although this may be more of a sampling thing than covers... but really that song sucks.

[The Original Bamfer]

Yes. :yay:

What would happen if Hayden Panettiere covers one of Frank Sinatra's classics?

[The Chairman]

What would happen if Hayden Panettiere covers one of Frank Sinatra's classics?

I'm not sure if I still like Hayden anymore, so it won't matter anymore.

And what does this have to do with anything?

[The Original Bamfer]

I'm not sure if I still like Hayden anymore, so it won't matter anymore.

And what does this have to do with anything?

It's relevant.

[The Chairman]

It's relevant.

How?

I don't see the relevance.

I posted a comparison, said which version I found superior.

JP responded with a sarcastic "no."

I responded with a sarcastic "yes."

I really don't see the relevance.

But to answer your question, I'd probably listen to it, let out a resounding "Why" at its agonizing badness, and move on with my life.

[Rando Aces]

apparently both good versions of brown eyed girl (van morrison and everclear) are not on youtube.

anyways i think everclears version is better.

[The Original Bamfer]

How?

I don't see the relevance.

I posted a comparison, said which version I found superior.

JP responded with a sarcastic "no."

I responded with a sarcastic "yes."

I really don't see the relevance.

But to answer your question, I'd probably listen to it, let out a resounding "Why" at its agonizing badness, and move on with my life.

It's relevant because this thread is not only for discussing existing songs and their covers, but also for potential covers as well.

[gap5ewl]

Another awesome cover.

Led Zeppelin-Battle of Evermore


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Lovemongers (aka Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart)-cover from Singles soundtrack

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I personally like Led Zep's better but I also think this is the best Zep cover done.

(btw, am i the only one whose parents continously played this cd when he was a child? I've been told it Singles soundtrack was a big deal in '92 lol)

[JayCaz]

The Smiths - Stop me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx6dHmYD6c8



Mark Ronson - Stop me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4kBr5WWiBM



Radiohead - Just

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5X7HKxpiQA



Mark Ronson - Just

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcQwB_-PTNs



The Zutons - Valerie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkYtU8i1TPk



Mark Ronson - Valerie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI_xYIxUTE0

[Kevin]

PM dawn - I'd die without you
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euspYjFX-jQ


Brandy and Ray J - I'd die without you
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlC9a8KPy6o

I like both.

[Matrixo]

I wonder if Chris Cornell thought covering "Billie Jean" was a good idea...

[JTHM777]

You know you love 'em...sometimes. I would like to see what other people think about cover songs. Do you have a favorite, or just one you absolutely despise? Is the cover better than the original, or just a hollow copy to you. I tend to love a good cover song. They usually are pretty fun when done right. Some of my favorites are probably by the White Stripes. I love the song Jack the Ripper. But my favorite right now that I listen to on a constant basis, is Hey Ya by Obadiah Parker. This stripped down version is way better for me, and it actually sounds meaningful in some way.


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[SuperFerret]

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Best. Cover. Ever.


EDIT: Here's another I like.

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[JTHM777]

Although the embed didn't work, I know that song and love that cover. Better than the original.

[SuperFerret]

Yeah, it was disabled. It's funny, 'cause it worked when I previewed the post. I added another that I liked as well.

[Motown Marvel]

here's a start....

JOE COCKER- Little Help From My Friends (the beatles)
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WHITE STRIPES- Death Letter (son house)
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RACONTEURS- Headin' For The Texas Border (flamin' groovies)
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PATTI SMITH- Gloria (Them/Van Morrison)
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JANIS JOPLIN- Piece Of My Heart (Erma Franklin)
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BEACH BOYS- Sloop John B. (Traditional)
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NASHVILLE TEENS- Tobacco Road (John Loudermilk)
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MC5- Motor City Burning (John Lee Hooker)
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LED ZEPPELIN- You Shook Me (Muddy Waters)
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[adhokk7]

The Leaves - Hey Joe (the original)


Jimi Hendrix - Hey Joe (cover)

[The Chairman]

Faves that, to me, are at least as good as the original:

Elton John's "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" (original by The Beatles):

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Elton's "Pinball Wizard" (The Who):

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Sinatra's "New York, New York" (originally by Liza Minelli):

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GNR's "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" (originally by Dylan):

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Hendrix's "All Along The Watchtower" (again, by Dylan):

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John Lennon's "Stand By Me" (originally by Ben E. King):

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The Who's "Summertime Blues" (originally by Eddie Cochran):

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[Darknightnomis]

I can do this all day....:yay:

The Beatles cover of The Miracles You Really Got A Hold on me

Jimi Hendrix cover of Bob Dylan's All Along the Watchtower

Stevie Wonders cover the Beatles' We Can Work it Out

Marvin Gaye cover of the Beatles' Yesterday

Marvin Gaye's cover of Gladys Knight and the Pips I Heard it Through The Grapvine

The Mama and Papas cover of the Beatles I Call Your Name

Ike and Tina Turner cover of CCR's Proud Mary

Al Green cover of the Bee Gees' How Can You Mend A Broken Heart.

Eric Clapton cover of Bob Marley's I Shot The Sheriff

The Brothers Johnson cover of Shuggie Otis' Strawberry Letter 23

Mannfred Mann cover of Bruce Springsteen's Blinded by the Light

Chaka Kahn cover of Prince's I Fell For You

The Isley Brothers cover of Seal's and Croft's Summer Breeze

Earth Wind and Fire cover of the Beatles' Got To Get You In My Life

The Pointer Sisters cover of Bruce Springsteen's Fire

Living Color cover of Talking head's Memories can't wait

Red Hot Chilli Peppers cover of Stevie Wonder's Higher Ground

Bryon McKnight cover of Van Morrison's Crazy Love

Nikki Costa cover of Ike and Tina Turner's Funkier Than A Mosquito's Tweeter.

Corrinne Bailey Rae cover of Led Zepplin's Since I've Been Loving You

[Watson]

Me First and the Gimme Gimmes have made some of my all time favourite covers. My favourite one are off Me First and the Gimme Gimmes are a Drag.

The Rainbow Connection

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Phantom of the Opera

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Somewhere over the Rainbow

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[Ugfugly]

uh sorry Dr Watson, Kermit's version trumps that Rainbow Connection

but Jason Mraz's is better

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[Mr.Webs]

Johnny Cash's cover of Depeche Mode's Personal Jesus

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQcNiD0Z3MU

Cash was the king of making songs his own. From The Beatles to Sting, he could kill every song.

[Sawyer]

Jimmi Hendrix's "All Along the Watchtower" was easily 1000x better than Dylan's.

[Jake Cassidy]

"Halleleujah"

Original: Leonard Cohen
Cover: Jeff Buckley

Buckley's version is ****in brilliant.

[Jake Cassidy]

"Word Up"

Original: Cameo
Cover: Gun

Gun ROCKS!!!

[Jake Cassidy]

"Wicked Game"

Original: Chris Isaak
Cover: HIM

Like both. Prefer HIM.

[Jake Cassidy]

I also love Living Colour's versions of "Should I Stay Or Should I Go" and "Sunshine Of Your Love".

[Sawyer]

"Halleleujah"

Original: Leonard Cohen
Cover: Jeff Buckley

Buckley's version is ****in brilliant.

Absolutely. Buckley's is one of my all-time favorite songs.

[Addendum]

Help!
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Covered by Deep Purple
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[SLVRSR4]

I do like the cover, but still enjoy the fast pace of the original.

[thedeadite]

Johnny Cash's cover of "I Hung My Head" is FAR superior to Sting's.

Sting
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Cash
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also:

NEW MODEL ARMY - the hunt
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SEPULTURA - the hunt
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[KenK]

Has anyone covered Queen's theme from Highlander? Just asking. . .

[Addendum]

I don't think it's in Highlander, but there is an interesting cover of Queen's "One Vision"

The original
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cover by Laibach
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[JP]

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I bet no one can guess what song this is until the first verse hits.

[Lunar_Wolf]

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I bet no one can guess what song this is until the first verse hits.
That was too easy. Rhianna will be proud of this song:oldrazz:

[JP]

Without clicking on it and reading the title. :cmad::o

[Lunar_Wolf]

Without clicking on it and reading the title. :cmad::o
I was a good boy, I never read it:woot:

[The Chairman]

Don't Worry Baby - The Beach Boys (Original)

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Billy Joel's Cover:

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[The Chairman]

Two from The Rolling Stones:

Come On - Chuck Berry (Original)

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Stones' cover (which was also their first single):

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Not Fade Away - Buddy Holly (Original):

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Stones' cover:

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[Eddie Dean]

I Won't Back Down - Tom Petty

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Johnny Cash

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Pearl Jam

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[Nirvana]

Carly Simon's Original

I couldn't find a better video for this.

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Radiohead's Cover

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I think both are pretty good. Classic sexy song. :up:

[The Chairman]

Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow - The Shirelles (Original)

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Cover - Elton John

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Two very different but equally excellent takes on a great song.

[Chris Wallace]

A few of my thoughts:
Come Together (Beatles) Best version: Michael Jackson (Aerosmith a close second.)
I'll Be There (Jackson Five) Best version: Mariah Carey
And I Am Telling You (Jennifer Holiday) Best version: Jennifer Hudson
Ribbon In The Sky (Stevie Wonder) Best version: Intro
Can You Stand The Rain (New Edition) Best version: Boyz II Men
Loving You (Minnie Riperton) Best version: ORIGINAL!!! (Although Shanice wasn't bad.)
Love Don't Live Here Anymore (Rose Royce) Best version: ORIGINAL!
Superstar (The Carpenters) Best version: Luther Vandross
I Will Always Love You (Dolly Parton) Best version: Whitney Houston

[JP]

I'm going to have to disagree with your last one. I think Dolly's original is superior to Whitney's.

[The Chairman]

Jackson's "Come Together" was awful.

[JP]

A few of my thoughts:
Come Together (Beatles) Best version: Michael Jackson (Aerosmith a close second.)
Disagree

I'll Be There (Jackson Five) Best version: Mariah Carey
Agree!

And I Am Telling You (Jennifer Holiday) Best version: Jennifer Hudson
Agree!!!

Superstar (The Carpenters) Best version: Luther Vandross
Agree.

I Will Always Love You (Dolly Parton) Best version: Whitney Houston
Disagree. :(


:brucebat:

[Chris Wallace]

I didn't like Dolly's at all, tbh.

[JP]

I didn't like Dolly's at all, tbh.
Dolly's is simple, beautiful, and classic. Whitney just wails all over it, and lacks the same emotion Dolly put into it.

[Chris Wallace]

Wouldn't be the first time someone disagreed with me on music. Oh, well.
Higher Ground (Stevie Wonder) Best version: Original
Do Me Baby (Prince) Best version: Original

[SLVRSR4]

Has anyone covered Queen's theme from Highlander? Just asking. . .

That song is too great to be covered :yay:

[Nirvana]

Depeche Mode Original

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Lacuna Coil Cover

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I love Lacuna Coil's version. Christina Scabbia has such a beautiful voice and it fits perfectly with this song.

[[A]]

every single song Johnny Cash has covered owns the original

[Chris Wallace]

I think the best version of "Ghost Riders In The Sky" was the one from the GR movie.