Covers you like better than the originals

Julie in the rv mirror · 24 Oct 2010, 23:43

What cover songs do you like better than as they were done by the original artists? For me, one of the first ones that comes to mind is "Like a Rolling Stone".

First, the original, by Bob Dylan:

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Then, Jimi Hendrix's version, which I like much more:

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Any others?

Wario · 24 Oct 2010, 23:58

Mercury Blues by 'imself

Steve6 · 25 Oct 2010, 00:02

I like Meat's cover of "Forever Young", more than Bob Dylans version.

I also liked Elvis's cover of "Unchained Melody", better than the original; his version quiet simple blew me away. I was nearly in tears listening to it.

A Slice Of English · 25 Oct 2010, 00:08

Michael McDonald's version of "Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher" is simply WAY better than the original in my opinion.

**The Flying Mouse** · 25 Oct 2010, 00:15

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Originally Posted by Steve6

I also liked Elvis's cover of "Unchained Melody", better than the original; his version quiet simple blew me away. I was nearly in tears listening to it.

Roy Orbison is the only person who I can listen to that song by.
The rest bore the ever lovin crap out of me.

Little Help From My Friends kicked ass when done by Joe Cocker.

The Bates did a good rock version of Billie Jean

evil nickname · 25 Oct 2010, 00:48

Mat Weddle's version of 'Hey Ya' > everybody else's version of 'Hey Ya'.

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Also, Jenny Owen Young's version of 'Hot in Herre'.

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Sarge · 25 Oct 2010, 00:59

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Originally Posted by Steve6

I like Meat's cover of "Forever Young", more than Bob Dylans version.

I neither like Dylan's nor Meat Loaf's version that much, my favorite rendition of that song was done by Joan Baez. Wonderful voice.

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A Slice Of English · 25 Oct 2010, 01:01

Sounds like an embarassing elderly persons choirleader to me. I def prefer Meat's version.

**The Flying Mouse** · 25 Oct 2010, 01:07

How can we go on without mentioning this.............

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melon · 25 Oct 2010, 01:11

Jimmy Hendrix version of American woman & Meat's Mercury Blues

Sarge · 25 Oct 2010, 01:27

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Originally Posted by A Slice Of English

Sounds like an embarassing elderly persons choirleader to me. I def prefer Meat's version.

Meat has the tendency of turning even simple ballads into operas, regardless of whether it suits the song or not and he often acts more than he sings - I favor the "embarassing elderly persons choirleader". Sorry, Meat.

Sarge · 25 Oct 2010, 02:08

Just listened to Joe Cocker's version of She Came in Through The Bathroom Window. I like it better than the original by The Beatles.

olblueeyes · 25 Oct 2010, 02:25

Rod Stewart's version of Ruby Tuesday was better than The Rolling Stones' version.

duke knooby · 25 Oct 2010, 02:26

i like many many many covers better than the originals... which has me asking the question... is it the song/performer or style... or the magic combination of the right song, right performer in the right style at the right time

Steve6 · 25 Oct 2010, 02:37

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Originally Posted by The Flying Mouse

Roy Orbison is the only person who I can listen to that song by.
The rest bore the ever lovin crap out of me.

OMG Neil, I'm shocked and almost upset with that coment.

This version of Elvis singing "Unchained Melody", moved me to tears almost. It had everything and one thing is wasn't was boring. Despite everything he was going through to come out and deliver a performance like that was outstanding in my opinion.

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Wario · 25 Oct 2010, 02:43

I also think Lea DeLaria did a fantastic job with Hot Patootie and Eddie's Teddy.

I cant say her Hot patootie beats Meat's but her Eddie's Teddy does and it also beats the movie version...

take a listen:

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Steve6 · 25 Oct 2010, 02:49

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Originally Posted by WarioLoaf

take a listen:

It's showing up as unavailable for me.

Wario · 25 Oct 2010, 02:58

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Originally Posted by Steve6

It's showing up as unavailable for me.

it shouldve been processed by now. the songs werent on youtube and just uploaded it. give it 20 mins i guess

Dave · 25 Oct 2010, 03:17

Anytime Elvis did a Beetles song, it turned out better than the original.

Julie in the rv mirror · 25 Oct 2010, 05:48

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Originally Posted by A Slice Of English

Michael McDonald's version of "Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher" is simply WAY better than the original in my opinion.

My favorite version of that song was the one I saw last November. I couldn't find any video of that show, but this one is a reasonable facsimile.

(I might add that I was standing at the front left corner of the little pit stage, which turned out to be a very good spot:

)

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Originally Posted by Sarge

I favor the "embarassing elderly persons choirleader"

I agree, Sarge- I think she has a beautiful voice.

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Originally Posted by duke knooby

i like many many many covers better than the originals... which has me asking the question... is it the song/performer or style... or the magic combination of the right song, right performer in the right style at the right time

That's an excellent question; I think it is some combination, but you have to have a great song to start with. It's interesting how many artists have covered Dylan's songs, yet for the ones I've heard, I almost always like the cover versions better. This makes me think that Dylan is a great songwriter, but not necessarily the best performer.

Wario · 25 Oct 2010, 06:08

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Originally Posted by WarioLoaf

I also think Lea DeLaria did a fantastic job with Hot Patootie and Eddie's Teddy.

I cant say her Hot patootie beats Meat's but her Eddie's Teddy does and it also beats the movie version...

take a listen:

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it gets blocked worldwide. removed it. better just listen to her versions on last fm

Pudding · 25 Oct 2010, 08:15

I Drove All Night by Cyndi Lauper is much better than Roy Orbisons. I find his voice only slightly better than someone scraping their nails down a chalk board.

A Slice Of English · 25 Oct 2010, 08:29

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Originally Posted by Pudding

I Drove All Night by Cyndi Lauper is much better than Roy Orbisons. I find his voice only slightly better than someone scraping their nails down a chalk board.

Just. No. Orbison's has way more emotion and conveys the tiredness and loneliness of driving all night, really puts you in the picture. Lauper's version is horrid. Selon moi.

Pudding · 25 Oct 2010, 08:55

Well since the thread title is 'Covers you like better than the original' I can't be wrong. I prefer Laupers over Orbisons, mainly because I can't stand Roy Orbison. I'm not a big Elvis or Beatles fan either.

*AndyK* · 25 Oct 2010, 11:37

For me the Rolling Stones version of Like a Rolling Stone is the definitive version.

24 Oct 2010, 23:58	#2
Wario Monstro helps me spell things... Join Date: 05.01.2007 Location: Masculine, Pennsylvania Posts: 9,105	Mercury Blues by 'imself

25 Oct 2010, 00:02	#3
Steve6 Batman Join Date: 28.11.2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,690	I like Meat's cover of "Forever Young", more than Bob Dylans version. I also liked Elvis's cover of "Unchained Melody", better than the original; his version quiet simple blew me away. I was nearly in tears listening to it.

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A Slice Of English Guest Join Date: 10.11.2003 Posts: 1,258	Michael McDonald's version of "Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher" is simply WAY better than the original in my opinion.

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A Slice Of English Guest Join Date: 10.11.2003 Posts: 1,258	Sounds like an embarassing elderly persons choirleader to me. I def prefer Meat's version.

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melon Long Distance Loafer Join Date: 17.07.2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 4,586	Jimmy Hendrix version of American woman & Meat's Mercury Blues

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Sarge Mega Loafer Join Date: 09.05.2008 Posts: 3,562	Just listened to Joe Cocker's version of She Came in Through The Bathroom Window. I like it better than the original by The Beatles.

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olblueeyes Senior Loafer Join Date: 05.04.2010 Location: Kirkcaldy, Scotland Posts: 146	Rod Stewart's version of Ruby Tuesday was better than The Rolling Stones' version.

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duke knooby Mega Loafer Join Date: 24.06.2005 Location: belfast Posts: 17,883	i like many many many covers better than the originals... which has me asking the question... is it the song/performer or style... or the magic combination of the right song, right performer in the right style at the right time

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Dave Mega Loafer Join Date: 12.04.2002 Location: Southern Ohio - United States of America Posts: 2,564	Anytime Elvis did a Beetles song, it turned out better than the original.

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Pudding I'm A Prize Fight Lover... Join Date: 22.10.2003 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,532	I Drove All Night by Cyndi Lauper is much better than Roy Orbisons. I find his voice only slightly better than someone scraping their nails down a chalk board.

25 Oct 2010, 08:55	#24
Pudding I'm A Prize Fight Lover... Join Date: 22.10.2003 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,532	Well since the thread title is 'Covers you like better than the original' I can't be wrong. I prefer Laupers over Orbisons, mainly because I can't stand Roy Orbison. I'm not a big Elvis or Beatles fan either.

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AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	For me the Rolling Stones version of Like a Rolling Stone is the definitive version.