Songs: The Original Vs. The Cover

The Original Bamfer said:
It's relevant.
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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.
 
apparently both good versions of brown eyed girl (van morrison and everclear) are not on youtube.

anyways i think everclears version is better.
 
The Chairman said:
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.
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It's relevant because this thread is not only for discussing existing songs and their covers, but also for potential covers as well.
 
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)
 
I wonder if Chris Cornell thought covering "Billie Jean" was a good idea...
 
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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Best. Cover. Ever.


EDIT: Here's another I like.

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Although the embed didn't work, I know that song and love that cover. Better than the original.
 
Yeah, it was disabled. It's funny, 'cause it worked when I previewed the post. I added another that I liked as well.
 
here's a start....

JOE COCKER- Little Help From My Friends (the beatles)


WHITE STRIPES- Death Letter (son house)


RACONTEURS- Headin' For The Texas Border (flamin' groovies)


PATTI SMITH- Gloria (Them/Van Morrison)


JANIS JOPLIN- Piece Of My Heart (Erma Franklin)


BEACH BOYS- Sloop John B. (Traditional)


NASHVILLE TEENS- Tobacco Road (John Loudermilk)


MC5- Motor City Burning (John Lee Hooker)

LED ZEPPELIN- You Shook Me (Muddy Waters)
 
The Leaves - Hey Joe (the original)


Jimi Hendrix - Hey Joe (cover)
 
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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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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
 
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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uh sorry Dr Watson, Kermit's version trumps that Rainbow Connection

but Jason Mraz's is better

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

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Cash was the king of making songs his own. From The Beatles to Sting, he could kill every song.
 
Jimmi Hendrix's "All Along the Watchtower" was easily 1000x better than Dylan's.
 
"Halleleujah"

Original: Leonard Cohen
Cover: Jeff Buckley

Buckley's version is ****in brilliant.
 
"Wicked Game"

Original: Chris Isaak
Cover: HIM

Like both. Prefer HIM.
 
I also love Living Colour's versions of "Should I Stay Or Should I Go" and "Sunshine Of Your Love".
 
Jake Cassidy said:
"Halleleujah"

Original: Leonard Cohen
Cover: Jeff Buckley

Buckley's version is ****in brilliant.
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Absolutely. Buckley's is one of my all-time favorite songs.
 
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