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Cover versions v the Original?
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John | Report | 1 May 2004 16:21 |
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Is it possible for a cover version to be better than the original? What examples can you think of? |
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Rick | Report | 1 May 2004 16:23 |
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Saint Etienne - Only Love Can Break You Heart is miles better than the Neil Young original IMHO. Rick. |
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lou from leicestershire | Report | 1 May 2004 16:27 |
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i think most people will disagree with me on this one but....... i think madonnas version of american pie is better than the original............ lou (hiding behind the settee) |
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Clitheroelass | Report | 1 May 2004 16:30 |
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hi john wet wet wet cover of love is all around better than troggs also there is another but i cant remember song its one of dolly partons the cover is better tracy |
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John | Report | 1 May 2004 16:30 |
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IMHO You can't hurry love: Supremes (1966): great song; P Collins (1982): rather good American Pie: Don McLean (1972): great song; Madonna (2000): total rubbish Tragedy: Bee Gees (1979): good song; Steps (1998): say no more Unchained Melody: The King of Covers - is there a definitive? Barbados: Typically Tropical (1975): get on down; Maxima (1993): total rubbish, even getting the wrong destination! Without you: Nilsson (1972): brilliant; Mariah Carey (1994): ok Tide is high: Blondie (1980): fine song; Atomic Kitten (2003): interesting twist Killing me softly: Roberta Flack (1973): brilliant; Fugees (1996): ok I beleive: Frankie Laine (1953): had style; Robson and Jerome (1995): were better actors in Soldier Soldier Suspicious Minds: Elvis (1969): the King!; Garath Gates (2002): still learning What do you think? Anymore ideas/ |
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John | Report | 1 May 2004 16:31 |
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Hey some of you bet me! I took a while typing!!! |
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lou from leicestershire | Report | 1 May 2004 16:36 |
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john i still think madonnas version is best...... |
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lou from leicestershire | Report | 1 May 2004 16:49 |
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deb you r the only person that has ever agreed with me :- ) |
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Maz (the Royal One) in the East End 9256 | Report | 1 May 2004 18:49 |
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Sorry Lou and Deb but I too think Madonna's version was not a patch on the original - in all its full length glory!! My all time favourite song so there will be no mind-changing here! Maz. XX ps in fact the whole album is great too ... pps I do love virtually everything else Madonna has done though ... |
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lou from leicestershire | Report | 1 May 2004 19:50 |
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maz life would be boring if we all liked the same things wouldnt it ? its strange though but i dislike most other madonna stuff i have her album called "something to remember" cus i love "crazy for you " and most of the other tracks r ok too lou |
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Andy | Report | 1 May 2004 20:03 |
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another controversial choice: I think Hush by Kula Shaker is better than the original by Deep Purple. Also All Along The Watchtower by Jimi Hendrix is better than Bob Dylan's original version although I don't mind Dylan's version. |
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Naomi in SW | Report | 1 May 2004 20:22 |
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Soft Cell's Tainted Love is better than original but I can't remember who sang it originally. Naomi |
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Rick | Report | 1 May 2004 20:34 |
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It was Gloria Jones |
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Kathleen | Report | 1 May 2004 20:58 |
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I thought Sorrow by David Bowie better than the original,think it was The Merseys. Love Robert Palmer, Ill be your baby tonight, better than Bob Dylans, but the Dylan one better than Peters and Lee version. Cant decide whos version of Jealous Guy I prefer, as just love John Lennon and Brian Ferry versions, do think Brian Ferry is the master of cover versions though. Kathleen |
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SheilaSomerset | Report | 1 May 2004 21:20 |
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John - You didn't mention Rolf Harris's version of 'Stairway to Heaven' - an oversight????? |
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Researching: |
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Rick | Report | 1 May 2004 21:23 |
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Sheila LOL!! |
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SheilaSomerset | Report | 1 May 2004 21:24 |
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Rick - Feel like I've just sworn in church! |
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Researching: |
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John | Report | 1 May 2004 21:25 |
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He he - I had considered it, but thought ten songs was enough to mention. |
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Andy | Report | 1 May 2004 21:58 |
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Sheila, Arghhh, people have been locked up for lesser crimes, LOL! |
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Janet | Report | 1 May 2004 22:08 |
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I prefer Knocking on Heavens Door by Guns 'n' Roses rather than the original Bob Dylan version Janet |
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