RowdyMoon Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCdo9JMXsag http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azAKUWuJixk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darling67 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 It is very rare that a cover improves upon the original. I can recall, waaaay back in middle school, having an "argument" with a friend over who's versions were better—The Beatles' original "Come Together" or Aerosmith's cover, as well as The Beatles' original "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" or Elton John's cover. I was flabbergasted, even back then, how anyone could think that The Beatles could be improved upon. Ridiculous. But there are examples of when a cover not only improves upon, but destroys the original: "Stop Your Sobbing" by The Kinks was pretty much owned by The Pretenders in 1979. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZQUKN5G9xk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTVqZNObw5o And for the record (no pun intended), Simon & Garfunkel's "Sounds of Silence" can not be blown away by any stretch. My wife told me to check out that new version a month ago or so, and I was not impressed. I couldn't sit through the entire thing, actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darling67 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 ... and another from 1979: Dave Edmunds' (Rockpile, for all intents and purposes) cover of Elvis Costello's original recording http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hniyMxwz__Q http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTkhBuNdMgY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darling67 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 This. Not much of an Aerosmith fan, so I dig this 60's take on their hit. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBR0pse3hgo You do know that this is the original Beatles version, yes? The way you worded it above sounds like you are thinking the opposite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody78 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Blasphemy! Haha! Yeah, I know a lot of people can't stand 'The Spaghetti Incident' or in fact GNR!...but as a kid in the 90's I used to listen to this all the time and loved it (still do!). You know Duff & Slash played on one of Iggy's records in the early 90's? I forget which one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody78 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 But what about this jam? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCSzL5-SPHM That's a classic. I love The Band, but I remember when I first got the Last Waltz DVD years ago it took me a while to appreciate it for some reason. I think I'd hoped it would feature more of The Band by themselves and not so many special guests. Never understood why Neil Diamond was on there This was a great cover of The Weight (I still prefer The Band's original version though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOL! Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 You do know that this is the original Beatles version, yes? The way you worded it above sounds like you are thinking the opposite. Shhhhhh! You're ruining my lame attempt at a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Honestly, that Disturbed cover is pretty bad in my opinion. They didn't change enough of the song for me to care to listen to it. Id rather listen to the Simon and Garfunkel version. I would have preferred they do it in their nu-metal style. I like this version of Eleanor Rigby. It's not the greatest cover but i like it. Thank you...I thought I was the only one that was not all that excited about the Disturbed version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeybo89 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Joe Cocker . With a little help from my friends live ( you know the one) Basically all of johnny cash american recordings. Paulo nutini singing ridriguez also great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOL! Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Haha! Yeah, I know a lot of people can't stand 'The Spaghetti Incident' or in fact GNR!...but as a kid in the 90's I used to listen to this all the time and loved it (still do!). You know Duff & Slash played on one of Iggy's records in the early 90's? I forget which one... Nothing wrong with Gn'R. You just cannot top the Stooges. Iggy was one part of it, but there was also Scott Asheton on the drums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Mountain's version of Jack Bruce's "Theme For An Imaginary Western". Lights flashing, bells ringing ... Ladies & gentlemen we have a winner !. yes, absolutely. i agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Thank you...I thought I was the only one that was not all that excited about the Disturbed version. What about their Genesis cover? B) They did a great job with this one IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody78 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Nothing wrong with Gn'R. You just cannot top the Stooges. Iggy was one part of it, but there was also Scott Asheton on the drums. You do make a valid point, but what about this one? Always thought RHCP did an awesome cover of Search & Destroy (even though Anthony's voice can get annoying after a while)... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOwdHFVu7lA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 There has been the funny occurrence that the release of a cover version predates that of the original. Other than the late Laura Branigan, the Italian singer and songwriter Raf didn't have a record contract then and wasn't able to release his song Self Control. When Laura Branigan's cover became a smash hit, Raf was signed, too. In Germany, Laura Branigan topped the charts for several weeks, followed by Raf's original. I prefer Laura Branigan's version by far: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Av03KxdoO0k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 George Benson's version of Leon Russel's "This Masquerade" When Leon performed this in concert, after George covered it, before singing it he would say, "With apologies to Mr. Benson". Someone mentioned, Vanilla Fudge - "Season Of The Witch" was better by Fudge than Donovan IMHO Bobby "Blue" Bland's version of "Stormy Monday Blues" is IMO the definitive version, not to take anything away from T-Bone Walker's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 This is about a song written and composed by Steve Kipner and Andy Goldmark, covered again by the sorely missed Laura Branigan. I think the lyrics of the verses are up-to-date more than ever. The video is worth watching every frame until the last. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieovOZHNxEA Here's the original sung by the former keyboarder, singer and songwriter with the Michael Stanley Band, Kevin Raleigh: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XtMk_k0rEs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparquelito Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Def Leppard's cover of Marc Bolan's 20th Century Boy. I loved the original, and I love this even more. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingarmadillo Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 This one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KvtbZzx1xs I want that guitar too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 10,000 Maniacs cover of Roxy Music's " More Than This" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 10,000 Maniacs cover of Roxy Music's " More Than This" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Blocked here - had to choose this one: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KvtbZzx1xs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNylon Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Lights flashing, bells ringing ... Ladies & gentlemen we have a winner !. yes, absolutely. i agree. Right there with JMH's cover of "All Along The Watch Tower". I'm partial to Blue Cheer's cover of "Summertime Blues". The Beatles cover of Buck Owen's, "Act Naturally". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNylon Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 "Whole Lotta Love", Led Zeppelin's cover of Willie Dixon's, "You Need Love". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Iz's version of 'Rainbow is on a whole 'nother plane, and the way he handled the "Someday I'll wish upon a star..." bridge is a fresh breath and avoids a meter there that can get a little too tippy toes. Another fresh take; Ooks of Hazzard cover of an MGMT song: (got flannel?) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgpsXURZFo4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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