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By *edkent69 OP Man
over a year ago
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Anyone else getting sick of crappy cover versions of great songs?
"I can't be arsed to write my own music, I'll just stick a dance beat to an old tune, and the kids will lap it up thinking it's brand new"
The latest being 'fast car'. Utter bollocks. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Yet you hardly ever hear people.calling out ub40 they started well but just became a lazy covers band, yet the role if Birmingham for the most part hold them up as one if the great bands if the west midlands, and when you look at Judas priest, led zeplin, black Sabbath, slade, even duran duran, it makes Mr want to lump them in with 5 star, rant over |
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There are some GREAT cover versions, but I do whole heartedly agree. There are certainly far too many new acts who burst onto the scene on the back of a re-hashed classic.... Although I do prefer that to dance remixes of other people's tunes, or using samples to add some quality and familiarity to an otherwise unlistenable dirge.
My favourite covers include, The Housemartins' Caravan of Love, Joe Cocker's - With a Little Hepl From My Friends, and Mettalica's version of Whisky in the Jar.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Some covers are brilliant and some are complete utter tripe. Personally I love the ones that take a song but change it in a significant way and give it a new spin
For a brilliant example check out Running up that hill, by The Stars of Track and Field. Amazing version of the original hit |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Hurt by johnny cash, just shows you can convey emotion with someone else's words, I'm not a massive fan of slowing down a song till the melody is almost un recognizable, I blame Gary julles for that, but rock versions of non rock songs, if done well, are great, I heard a version of burn by usher, that was awesome |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Perfect Day" is a song written by Lou Reed in 1972, originally featured on Transformer, Reed's second post-Velvet Underground solo album, and as the B-side of his major hit, "Walk on the Wild Side".
okay it was done as a cover for children in need which is fair enough, but they ruined the song. |
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Richard Cheese is brilliant .... he does covers in a loungecore style .... there's so much stuff i didn't know which link to post so i just went with "my neck, my back" .... follow the link stream in the right hand column at your leisure .....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7cgLu0PuQo&index=27&list=PLH9sBJXTCXxIKs0ZI9amX_KpaSd1eWM_D |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Hurt by johnny cash, just shows you can convey emotion with someone else's words, I'm not a massive fan of slowing down a song till the melody is almost un recognizable, I blame Gary julles for that, but rock versions of non rock songs, if done well, are great, I heard a version of burn by usher, that was awesome"
Fully agree with you on Hurt, Johnny Cash done such an amazing take on that song. I think the highest accolade is that Trent Reznor said he thought it was great |
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who'd have thought Nina Gordon could make "straight outta compton" into such a beautifull tune ....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG2EGOB9-lc
and then there's ben folds version of snoop doggs "bitches ain't shit" too ....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSJxvi767kQ&list=RDNG2EGOB9-lc&index=3 |
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By *ent57Man
over a year ago
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ah ... but lot's of cover versions are great .... think of those that have covered Dylan songs ... he really is a crap singer - but think of the songs covered by ,,,, the byrds, adelle , Manfred man , jimi Hendrix ...etc etc
roll up with suggestions from his songs ... covered brilliantly by others
your starter is _ I shall be released 0 the tremeloes - |
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Ray Davies, of the kinks, wrote great songs, but the original versions sound underpowered.
Most cover versions turn up the rock, and sound better to me...
But I also enjoy hayseed dixie.
As for slower versions, Kylie singing 'I should be so lucky' on jools holland's hootananny sounds good to me.
https://youtu.be/pdz24h7QYLc
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Some great covers that are better than the originals in my opinion.
Manics- umbrella
Johnny Cash - hurt
Hendrix - all along the watchtower
Tori amos' take on smells like teen spirit
Kirsten Dunst - turning Japanese. 
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By (user no longer on site)
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speaking as a musician ... these girls are not just technically astounding they are entertainingly brilliant ....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oloFLyel3Is |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Has been some great covers
Strawberry Letter 23 Brothers Johnson
Dear Prudence Siouxsie And The Banshees
All Along The Watchtower Jimi Hendrix
Blue Suede Shoes Elvis Presley
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"Bit controversial but I prefer The Futureheads version of Hounds of Love to Kate Bush's.
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I also prefer Take On Me done by Reel Big Fish to A-Ha. Greeneyes disapproves of this as she love Morbid Harknell or whatever his name is. |
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
There and to the left a bit |
There are few cover versions that are "better" than the original in my opinion, although there are a lot that are "as good as" for example:
One Step Beyond - Prince Buster/Madness
It Must Be Love - Labi Siffre/Madness
Try A Little Tenderness - Otis Redding/The Commitments
Iron Shirt - Max Romeo/Prodigy/Madness
And a few more already mentioned on this thread.
For me the mark of a good cover is when a band/artist takes the original and puts their own spin on it, changing it sufficiently to make it their own, whilst still making it recognisable. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Worst cover ever,Scissor sisters comfortably numb, a 'Floyd classic murdered! As well as any classic rock/punk tracks done acoustically with weak,breathy vocals.
Killer covers, Muse Feeling good,
Disturbed Land of confusion, Van Halen You really got me,awesome! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Grace jones - Love Is The Drug
Love Roxy's original but think this is better...
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CdJiIP3KQfo
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love this version so much more. Love Grace Jones  |
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"Grace jones - Love Is The Drug
Love Roxy's original but think this is better...
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CdJiIP3KQfo
love this version so much more. Love Grace Jones "
 she's the boss. She's probably done another half dozen covers that improve on the original. |
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"Bit controversial but I prefer The Futureheads version of Hounds of Love to Kate Bush's.
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I also prefer Take On Me done by Reel Big Fish to A-Ha. Greeneyes disapproves of this as she love Morbid Harknell or whatever his name is."
I love reel big fish and the forces of evil. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Gabrielle Aplin done a great cover if frankies power of love"
Not a fan of that cover version to be honest. I'm sure she is a good singer but to me, the cover just felt toned down and bland. It didn't have anything Christmassy in it whereas the original had the nativity story |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Yet you hardly ever hear people.calling out ub40 they started well but just became a lazy covers band, yet the role if Birmingham for the most part hold them up as one if the great bands if the west midlands, and when you look at Judas priest, led zeplin, black Sabbath, slade, even duran duran, it makes Mr want to lump them in with 5 star, rant over"
Only the most successful Reggae band ever!!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I love the lounge jazz/bossa nova covers on YouTube.
E.g. Tainted Love by Stella Starlight, Ruby Tuesday by Dual Sessions, November Rain by Sixth Finger. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Shawn James ~ Ain't no sunshine ~ Bill Withers cover.
https://youtu.be/fIdnpjceg9A
I've recently discovered this mans singing voice....
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That was dreamy
Reminded me of these guys too -
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EFVQ-PG24MA |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Shawn James ~ Ain't no sunshine ~ Bill Withers cover.
https://youtu.be/fIdnpjceg9A
I've recently discovered this mans singing voice....
That was dreamy
Reminded me of these guys too -
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EFVQ-PG24MA"
Oh how fantastic are those two!
See what you think to these two.
2cellos ~ With or without you
https://youtu.be/Pk0pSJRRyMk
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Shawn James ~ Ain't no sunshine ~ Bill Withers cover.
https://youtu.be/fIdnpjceg9A
I've recently discovered this mans singing voice....
That was dreamy
Reminded me of these guys too -
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EFVQ-PG24MA
Oh how fantastic are those two!
See what you think to these two.
2cellos ~ With or without you
https://youtu.be/Pk0pSJRRyMk
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Nice. I love cello music : )
Have you heard of Jon Gomm? He melts me
https://youtu.be/a-fpLmJHLvw |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Tainted love, great cover by Soft Cell.
But... Listen to the original... It's one of the great pub arguments as to which is the best. "
I never knew that Soft Cell's version was a cover  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Shawn James ~ Ain't no sunshine ~ Bill Withers cover.
https://youtu.be/fIdnpjceg9A
I've recently discovered this mans singing voice....
That was dreamy
Reminded me of these guys too -
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EFVQ-PG24MA
Oh how fantastic are those two!
See what you think to these two.
2cellos ~ With or without you
https://youtu.be/Pk0pSJRRyMk
Nice. I love cello music : )
Have you heard of Jon Gomm? He melts me
https://youtu.be/a-fpLmJHLvw"
Holy smokes, no!
He is amazing. He plays the WHOLE guitar  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"See what you think to these two.
2cellos ~ With or without you
https://youtu.be/Pk0pSJRRyMk
You could have posted this on my Acoustic Music thread
www.fabswingers.com/forum/lounge/696079"
Oh I'll take a look Ace thank you |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Shawn James ~ Ain't no sunshine ~ Bill Withers cover.
https://youtu.be/fIdnpjceg9A
I've recently discovered this mans singing voice....
That was dreamy
Reminded me of these guys too -
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EFVQ-PG24MA
Oh how fantastic are those two!
See what you think to these two.
2cellos ~ With or without you
https://youtu.be/Pk0pSJRRyMk
Nice. I love cello music : )
Have you heard of Jon Gomm? He melts me
https://youtu.be/a-fpLmJHLvw
Holy smokes, no!
He is amazing. He plays the WHOLE guitar "
Amazing isn't he. Seen him live a couple of times. |
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I think most artists/bands will do a cover at some point. Generally in the form of a tribute to someone they admire.
When it's just an obvious money making gambit is when I like it less.
(I loved Adele's cover of The Cure's Lovesong, and I am a huge Cure fan.) |
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By (user no longer on site)
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There are some songs that are to great not to be covered and ruined. And a lot of band fucking up a song. Some great artists actually make a song better. Progression. What if someone said they shouldn't redo a hoover 20 years ago. Wouldn't have a dyson lol.
Anyway can't beat this cover
https://youtu.be/dHtwZ07N1ic |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Tainted love, great cover by Soft Cell.
But... Listen to the original... It's one of the great pub arguments as to which is the best.
I never knew that Soft Cell's version was a cover "
Marylin Mansons cover version of the cover version is the best version in my view |
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"Tainted love, great cover by Soft Cell.
But... Listen to the original... It's one of the great pub arguments as to which is the best.
I never knew that Soft Cell's version was a cover
Marylin Mansons cover version of the cover version is the best version in my view
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Marilyn Manson has done a couple of good covers. Loved his Personal Jesus one. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"speaking as a musician ... these girls are not just technically astounding they are entertainingly brilliant ....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oloFLyel3Is"
 I was not expecting that |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Having a little one we have found a load of Disney covers. Jonathan young does some pretty good covers"
Indeed he does. I was just listening to his cover version of Poor Unfortunate Souls  |
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By *arksMan
over a year ago
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"I dunno... I’ve just been introduced to Postmodern Jukebox and I’ve yet to find a cover I don’t like better than the original! It’s genius and has made me very happy in my chores today. "
Did you see the clown ? A friend showed me these a while ago and Puddles scares me |
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"I dunno... I’ve just been introduced to Postmodern Jukebox and I’ve yet to find a cover I don’t like better than the original! It’s genius and has made me very happy in my chores today.
Did you see the clown ? A friend showed me these a while ago and Puddles scares me "
I’m listening on Spotify so I’ve not seen any clowns or puddles. |
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By *arksMan
over a year ago
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"I dunno... I’ve just been introduced to Postmodern Jukebox and I’ve yet to find a cover I don’t like better than the original! It’s genius and has made me very happy in my chores today.
Did you see the clown ? A friend showed me these a while ago and Puddles scares me
I’m listening on Spotify so I’ve not seen any clowns or puddles. "
YouTube it , I dare ya |
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"I dunno... I’ve just been introduced to Postmodern Jukebox and I’ve yet to find a cover I don’t like better than the original! It’s genius and has made me very happy in my chores today.
Did you see the clown ? A friend showed me these a while ago and Puddles scares me
I’m listening on Spotify so I’ve not seen any clowns or puddles. YouTube it , I dare ya "
Oh that’s deliciously odd!!
I love the pity party! |
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"I dunno... I’ve just been introduced to Postmodern Jukebox and I’ve yet to find a cover I don’t like better than the original! It’s genius and has made me very happy in my chores today. "
PMJ are epic, the way they match the songs to different styles puts an extra twist into their cover versions |
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"I dunno... I’ve just been introduced to Postmodern Jukebox and I’ve yet to find a cover I don’t like better than the original! It’s genius and has made me very happy in my chores today.
PMJ are epic, the way they match the songs to different styles puts an extra twist into their cover versions "
I can’t actually believe I’ve only just found them... it’s like listening to real music!!
I’m so old but you know what I mean... like they’ve made shit that would make my ears bleed into sheer brilliance! |
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Jerry Lee Lewis cover of Kris Kristofferson’s, Sunday Morning Coming Down. You can hear in his voice that this guy has so lived this song for real.
Another good cover is Roger Daltry doing Leo Sayer’s ‘Giving it all away’, as is Christy Moore playing the Pink Floyd classic Shine on you crazy diamond. |
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