Sometimes someone else does it better...
I thought Marilyn Manson did Annie Lennox proud with Sweet Dreams for a new generation.
The Fugees gave Killing Me Softly originally sung by Roberta Flack a new reggae beat.
Please state the original artist.
David Bowie!!! Sheeesh. Everybody knows that.
I didn't.
This was originally written by Trent Reznor and performed by Nine Inch Nails. Reznor said when he heard this version, he was brought to tears and said it was no longer his song.
Originally done by Bob Dylan, Guns and Roses owned this cover of Knockin' on Heaven's Door.
I like Annie's rendition of a Neil Young song...
Clapton's take on Jimi Hendrix's ballad "Little Wing," from Derek and the Dominos' only studio album. I'm posting this for Spectre because I know how much of a fan he is of Eric Clapton. ac_sothere
Probably the best "cover" of them all...
Cake redoing Gloria Gaynor's I Will Survive
I love this Daft Punk Cover by the Pentatonix. The most amazing part about this cover is they use
Linda Ronstadt's cover of Patsy Cline's "I fall to Pieces" recorded live at The Troubadour nightclub in West Hollywood, California 1971.
A cover I bet you didn't know was a cover...
Original by The Leaves.
The Stones did this fine cover...
If I have to state the original artist, you have no purpose being in this thread.
Alice Cooper has a new project called Alice Cooper and the Hollywood Vampires..
It's all covers..
It's pretty good.
House of the rising Sun is a old folk ballad of uncertain origins. All we really know it that it was written some time in the 19th century. It's been covered by a lot of bands most notably the Animals who took it to No. 1 in the UK, the US, Canada and Australia. But in 1969 a band from Detroit called Frijid Pink released a version that made it into Billboards top 10. While similar to the Animals version it lacks the predominant keyboard work and instead it contains a distorted guitar with fuz and typical wah-wah that is classic late 1960s. I discovered this in my parents record collection years ago and it made an impression on me to the point where I think it might just be the best version ever recorded. I'm sure some crotchety old fart who thinks he knows everything about R&R music will disagree but WTF does he know. He thinks Eric Clapton is an overrated musician. :laugh:
Until that crotchety old fart you reference comes along, allow me to opine that that is by far the worse rendition of that song ever committed to vinyl.
The only thing that could be worse is Black Sabbath doing a version of The Beatles "Michelle".
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The only thing that could be worse is Black Sabbath doing a version of The Beatles "Michelle".
Too late, he just hobbled in and farted some dust.
All your taste is in your freaking mouth and unfortunately since your head is usually stuck up your ass,.....your taste always reeks of shit.
So, Frijid Pink is a "tasteful" band? Listen again to their TWO contributions to the music industry.
Then ask why 2, or perhaps 3 albums they recorded since were never released, because their label didn't think they could sell more than 4 copies...one to each band member.
Covering traditional songs or ballads with loud distorted guitar work is what bands do when they cannot write their own material. Few carry it off with any degree of musical dexterity...Hendrix with "All Along The Watchtower" stands out. Deep Purple's "Kentucky Woman" was passable.
Frijid Pink is NOT Hendrix or Purple...not by a very long way.
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Then ask why 2, or perhaps 3 albums they recorded since were never released, because their label didn't think they could sell more than 4 copies...one to each band member.
Covering traditional songs or ballads with loud distorted guitar work is what bands do when they cannot write their own material. Few carry it off with any degree of musical dexterity...Hendrix with "All Along The Watchtower" stands out. Deep Purple's "Kentucky Woman" was passable.
Frijid Pink is NOT Hendrix or Purple...not by a very long way.
That clinches it. You are offically and IDIOT.
Did I compare them them to Hendrix or Deep Purple?......No I didn't....I merely stated that I thought their cover of HOTRS MIGHT be the superior recorded version.
Once again you went out into left field in a bullshit attempt to act like a musical know it all and in the process came off like a pompous old bore. (Big Surprise :oeudC:) Dont you ever get tired of looking stupid?
To be honest I think your taste in music is spotty at best and nothing says that clearer than the fact that you think Aphrodite's Child is a band of some note. Your tin ear is showing old man. But then again how can I blame you. I guess some hairy Greek screeching like he has a hot pickle in his ass is probably about the only thing you DON'T have to turn your hearing aid up to it's max to hear.
Did I say you made any comparison?
I made the comparison, with the conclusion that Frijid Pink do not stack up to those two artists, and thus their re-interpretation of a traditional song with typical American excess and lack of any subtlety is abhorrent.
My sortee into left field was merely to highlight your odious claim that their song was the best variation amongst many. Its a cacophonic catastrophe, yet little wonder it made the American charts, which have been frequently blessed with some of the worst pieces of music ever recorded.
I must admit I am astonished that you challenge my taste in music. If the dirges you post here are any guide, I imagine you'd regard "Metal Machine Music" as a masterpiece.
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I made the comparison, with the conclusion that Frijid Pink do not stack up to those two artists, and thus their re-interpretation of a traditional song with typical American excess and lack of any subtlety is abhorrent.
My sortee into left field was merely to highlight your odious claim that their song was the best variation amongst many. Its a cacophonic catastrophe, yet little wonder it made the American charts, which have been frequently blessed with some of the worst pieces of music ever recorded.
Why am I NOT surprised that you are "astonished". You are so wrapped up in yourself that you actually believe your own bullshit. Everyone knows that you think yourself the definitive authority on music around here but what escapes you is the fact that almost everyone here knows you to be full of shit as well. :laugh:
BTW, I'm not a fan of Lou Reed, so there. ac_sothere
As far as some of the worst music ever recorded goes we can all thank you Aussies for that shit. It was YOU who brought us the awful falsetto screeching Brit/Aussie's group "The Bee Gees". A musical act who almost single-handedly created a genre of music (disco) that has become the biggest joke in musical history and rightfully so. The best contribution the Gibb brothers ever made to music was when they all fucking died. ac_toofunny In fact with the exception of AC/DC it's hard to find an Australian band that anyone with a functioning ear can listen to without vomiting.
Furthermore, what do you know about what's on the American music charts? You claim to despise American mass media entertainment and you also claim that you morally superior Assies routinely spurn American entertainment outlets. I think someone is lying through his dentures about not watching or listening to American mass media. It's becoming more and more obvious that you are fascinated with the US based entertainment industry. Don't feel bad, most of the worlds best vapid minds are, it's just that they usually aren't as hypocritical about as you.
You two are wrecking a decent thread.
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Sorry, your boyfriend brings out the worst in me.
I'll shut up.
Stop fighting and turn up this awesome NIN cover of Queen. I've got memories to this song that would make Ron Jeremy blush.
rip Peter Steele. Love this cover.
me and my mom used to jam this. I like it better than the original...but it's just preference
by far the COOLEST cover EVA. Hahaha.
Dreaming
I Don't Know How to Love Him
Tull's "Witches Promise" with a somewhat harder edge to it. Covered by All About Eve.
The Bangles cover of "September Gurls" By Big Star.
Here's a cover of Smooth Criminal by... Jimi Hendrix!
Hendrix???? More like Jackson. ac_unsure
In any event, that Japanese version is a major improvement. ac_biggrin
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In any event, that Japanese version is a major improvement. ac_biggrin
I was joking about Hendrix.
It looks like it got taken down. I could probably find it from a different source, but it might not be worth the effort.
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In any event, that Japanese version is a major improvement. ac_biggrin
I was joking about Hendrix.
It looks like it got taken down. I could probably find it from a different source, but it might not be worth the effort.
It was a pretty cool version. Too bad it got flushed at the source.
Let's see if this one stays up.
The original artist, from what I read in the form of hearsay, seems wary of this being on YouTube.
Blackmore's Night covering Uriah Heep.
Santo and Johnny's "Sleep Walk" covered by Joe Satriani.
Here's a version of Tegan and Sara's hit,
Reminds me of childhood memories
Where everything
Was as fresh as the bright blue sky
Now and then when I see her face
She takes me away to that special place
And if I stared too long
I'd probably break down and cry
Sweet child o' mine
Sweet love of mine
She's got eyes of the bluest skies
As if they thought of rain
I'd hate to look into those eyes
And see an ounce of pain
Her hair reminds me of a warm safe place
Where as a child I'd hide
And pray for the thunder and the rain
To quietly pass me by
[3x]
Sweet child o' mine
Sweet love of mine
[4x]
Where do we go?
Where do we go now?
Where do we go?
Sweet child o' mine
Golden Smog doing Bowie.
I've always been an Idol fan. Not necessarily for his music, but for his "show"...
One of my favourite tracks is 'Dancing with Myself.'
The Donna's didn't do too badly with their version...
Men do Rock better, it seems...
I also like this version...
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Sleepwalk is one of my favourite tracks...
However, it can never be topped. It can never be "re-done" in a better fashion than the original.
Purely instrumental, it cannot be topped with new vocals. Purely a ballad, it cannot be "stepped up" properly and performed any faster...
Sleep Walk is an anomoly... The original can never be really touched. And it can't.
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Sleepwalk is one of my favourite tracks...
However, it can never be topped. It can never be "re-done" in a better fashion than the original.
Purely instrumental, it cannot be topped with new vocals. Purely a ballad, it cannot be "stepped up" properly and performed any faster...
Sleep Walk is an anomoly... The original can never be really touched. And it can't.
Your opinion is your opinion and being YOUR opinion, it ain't worth shit so far as anyone with a brain is concerned.
Here's a Cover of a Bob Dylan song, sung by Canadian singer Tom Northcott
Here's the original by Dylan:
Where the winds hit heavy on the borderline
Remember me to one who lives there
She once was the true love of mine.
If you go when the snowflakes storm
When the rivers freeze and summer ends
Please see if she's a coat so warm
To keep her from the howlin' winds.
Please see if her hair hangs long
If it rolls and flows all down her breast
Please see from me if her hair hangs long
That's the way I remember her best.
I'm a-wonderin' if she remember me at all
Many times I've often prayed
In the darkness of my night
In the brightness of my day.
So if you're travelin' in the north country fair
Where the winds hit heavy on the borderline
Remember me to one who lives there
She once was a true love of mine.
Cry if I want to, cry if I want to
You would cry too if it happened to you
Nobody knows where my Johnny has gone
But Judy left the same time
Why was he holding her hand
When he's supposed to be mine
It's my party, and I'll cry if I want to
Cry if I want to, cry if I want to
You would cry too if it happened to you
Playin' my records, keep dancin' all night
But leave me alone for a while
Till Johnny's dancin' with me
I've got no reason to smile
It's my party, and I'll cry if I want to
Cry if I want to, cry if I want to
You would cry too if it happened to you
Judy and Johnny just walked through the door
Like a queen with her king
Oh what a birthday surprise
Judy's wearin' his ring
It's my party, and I'll cry if I want to
Cry if I want to, cry if I want to
You would cry too if it happened to you
Oh it's my party, and I'll cry if I want to
Cry if I want to, cry if I want to
You would cry too if it happened to you
It's my party, and I'll cry if I want to
Songwriters
ELOF LOELV, HERBERT WEINER, JOHN GLUCK, MARCUS SEPEHRMANESH, SEYMOUR GOTTLIEB, TYRONE GRIFFIN, WALLY GOLD
Published by
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Original:
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Then re-release your version of Santo and Johnny's "Sleepwalk."
Do it... I dare ya!
What you will find, is that your idea is a joke.
Most songs can be re-done, and many are, to be sold at a profit...
That is ONE song that cannot be, ever.
Like I said, it is an anomaly...
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Then re-release your version of Santo and Johnny's "Sleepwalk."
Do it... I dare ya!
What you will find, is that your idea is a joke.
Most songs can be re-done, and many are, to be sold at a profit...
That is ONE song that cannot be, ever.
Like I said, it is an anomaly...
Mel, you're a moron, but then again looking at your posting time, I'm sure you were polluted when you shit out that inane pile of stupid.
Any song can be covered....whether or not you like the original version or the cover is irrelevant. Just like the concept of beauty....musical taste is highly subjective. Its a matter of pure opinion.
Now I appreciate your passion on the subject but in the grand scheme of things, it means nothing to me or anyone else unless we agree. Since we don't agree then....you can just bugger off. ac_biggrin
I like you, Renee! Without our combined passion here, there'd be nothing left!
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You got that right. Bunch of stiffs in this place. :laugh3:
Both Sides Now by Joanie Mitchell sung by Carly Rae Jepsen
Original done by Nine Inch Nails I believe.
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I saw Walk The Line..
Johnny Cash combined different musical styles and influenced a lot of artists besides those from the country genre.
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A Metallica instrumental cover with sunset. Unique perspective....
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Original Madonna
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Pink Panther theme
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuhPQuAcLmI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1TqpH6PZBo
That's awesome kiebs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQHsXMglC9A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbEJ1KntjO0
https://youtu.be/_JVpeC_6zjE
These guys do excellent covers of Chicago....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FB-nXQc6LMU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwYV4H9rU6o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_torOTK5qc
This is a really really powerful performance...
https://vimeo.com/265890224
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FB-nXQc6LMU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwYV4H9rU6o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_torOTK5qc
Very nice.
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"You Only Live Twice" by John Barry (after Nancy Sinatra)
https://youtu.be/en5oGvyV8E0
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https://youtu.be/en5oGvyV8E0
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"If I Could Turn Back Time" by Diane Warren (after Cher)
https://youtu.be/iuvGBTr1jug
Not too shabby at all for one person doing all the instruments....Any of you in BC know of him? Jon Baglo. He is out of Langford...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_5XgkkBvfw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfEyZH9DGGM
The beginnings....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx3Vli0ETwk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjF-TRyM8qU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INouvLl1JiQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkLWC-clCjk
It's videos like this that give a glimmer of hope that the kids of the future will ROCK ON!!!
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