Maybe not all better than originals but if you like Ian Dury, look for an album called Brand New Boots and Pantys .. the whole album is covers, Sinead O’Conner doing wake up and make love with me is incredible! |
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"Which cover versions are better than the original?
For example...
Mad World by Gary Jules
Sound Of Silence by Disturbed
Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley"
I'm a massive rock amd metal fan, but Disturbed's version of The Sound Of Silence is absolutaly NOT better than the original. |
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"Which cover versions are better than the original?
For example...
Mad World by Gary Jules
Sound Of Silence by Disturbed
Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley
I'm a massive rock amd metal fan, but Disturbed's version of The Sound Of Silence is absolutaly NOT better than the original. "
It’s far better than the original. Definitely think you’re in the minority with your opinion |
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"Which cover versions are better than the original?
For example...
Mad World by Gary Jules
Sound Of Silence by Disturbed
Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley
I'm a massive rock amd metal fan, but Disturbed's version of The Sound Of Silence is absolutaly NOT better than the original.
It’s far better than the original. Definitely think you’re in the minority with your opinion "
Disagree 😂 but Gary Jules' is far better. |
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I left this in a 'covers' thread a few weeks back, but still stand firm; 'Summertime' one of the most covered songs ever... only issue is, who's cover do you pick?!
https://www.eno.org/discover-opera/the-history-of-george-gershwins-summertime/
I'll go a little off piste and say mine's Jason Rebello (with Maxi Jazz of Faithless), just got everything IMO.
https://youtu.be/9W8AVWbqTwQ?si=uy1uk870o18wvDNd |
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"Let’s just clear something up now before it gets out of hand.
There is no better version of The Sound of Silence than the original by Simon and Garfunkel. "
Have to agree with the said gentleman!
Although Disturbed version is superb, the wistfulness echoing throughout the original is impossible to surpass.
As an aside, Placebo’s version of Running Up That Hill knocks spots off the Kate Bush original. |
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Don't know about better, but VERY GOOD... Heart singing Stairway to heaven at a Led Zeppelin tribute show.
https://youtu.be/LFxOaDeJmXk?si=fm5kvtp3oODIwTV7
Peter Gabriel version of David Bowie's Heroes
https://youtu.be/wSX9F6ETTDQ?si=wBS4vZxzqHOF8Cl1
Annie Lennox version of Neil Young's Don't let it Bring you down
https://youtu.be/6cIRzBPN_J0?si=GVolWVVlS4KLIR2O |
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Joe Cocker, With A Little Help From My Friends and The Letter are fantastic covers.
Christy Moore, Shine On You Crazy Diamond
As for the poster who suggested Madonna and American Pie, I really used to like you  |
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"Wicked Game - HIM
Eleanor Rigby - Godhead
Enjoy the Silence - Lacuna Coil
Any cover by Pentatonix "
Almost went with Wicked Game, myself! Enjoy the Silence, another good one! And Pentatonix are just 🤩 |
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"Which cover versions are better than the original?
For example...
Mad World by Gary Jules
Sound Of Silence by Disturbed
Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley
I'm a massive rock amd metal fan, but Disturbed's version of The Sound Of Silence is absolutaly NOT better than the original.
It’s far better than the original. Definitely think you’re in the minority with your opinion "
Nonsense. |
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A good cover song pay's tribute to the original whilst adding a new twist and if done well can be almost as if the New band wrote it themselves.
There's plenty of cover songs where the original is still brilliant and the cover is equally brilliant.
Personally I prefer the original versions of the following.
Smooth criminal.
Mad world.
Valerie.
One cover spring's to mind when both versions are brilliant.
Love machine girls aloud.
Love machine arctic monkeys. |
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