Cover songs done better - Page 4

aimster · 11-26-2008, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Joshrzmeup

Josh Groban - Imagine (John Lennon - can't stand!!!)
- Song is pretty, but I can't stand listening to john lennon's version of this song.

You ain't right.

*sir clinksalot* · 11-26-2008, 07:05 PM

Yeah, I gotta go with Aimster on this one.

There is no way anybody can ever do a better version of that song than Lennon.

f/m · 11-26-2008, 07:28 PM

KMFDM did a cover of Material Girl that actually makes Madonna listenable. That and I think it was a brilliant move for a (then) all male band to not change the gender of the lyrics.

I love Amiina, I saw them open up for Sigur Ros. Their version of Dr. Finkelstein is beautiful. Gotta love a girl group that uses a saw as a musical instrument. They are the reason for my purchase of Nightmare Revisited.

PirateMunkee · 11-26-2008, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sir clinksalot

Speaking of Offspring though, they've had some REALLY crappy remakes as well.

Yeah they have. I have to agree.

aashee · 11-26-2008, 10:54 PM

If you like good cover albums check out Shaw-Blades. They do some excellent covers of great 60's & 70's tunes. It's Tommy Shaw from Styx & Jack Blades from Night Ranger.

Dreamer20k · 12-02-2008, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Joshrzmeup

Josh Groban - My December (Linkin Park)
- Just sounds better when done with a slightly classical voice

That was what I was going to say.

Besides that...I love:

Your Song - Ewan McGregor. Not sure if it would be better than the Elton John version, but his voice makes me melt. John Barrowman's cover was also very good.

Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic - John Barrowman. This version is more...danceable? I have no idea how you'd say it. The original is great, but I love John's version more.

DizneeProfitEar · 12-02-2008, 11:44 PM

Barry Manilow's .... (okay, stop giggling!) .... Barry Manilow's version of "My Kind of Town (Chicago Is).

I like Sinatra, but Manilow puts life into this song.

Dailymotion - Barry Manilow - My Kind Of Town (Chicago Is), a video from catrin345. Barry, Manilow

Radiobarry · 12-03-2008, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by DisneyIPresume

I absolutely hated Whitney Houston's version of I Will Always Love You. She was just screaming her head off. Couldn't stand that.

I could not agree with you more. That is Dolly's song. Period.

And how about another original, better than the possibly better known cover? I'll take Roy Orbison's original "Blue Bayou" over Linda Ronstadt any day.

-- Barry

BroncoBob · 12-03-2008, 09:22 AM

I can think of a couple off the top of my head...

Ziggy Stardust - Bauhaus
Hey Pete (Hey Joe) - Type O Negative
Cinnamon Girl - Type O Negative
You Can't Hurry Love - Phil Collins
Gimme Shelter - The Sisters of Mercy

brand42 · 12-04-2008, 11:52 PM

Jeff Buckley's cover of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah

PinBrian · 12-06-2008, 11:58 PM

Killswitch Engage's cover of "Holy Diver" by Dio
Chris LeDoux's Cover of "Life Is A Highway by Tom Cochrane
Chris LeDoux's cover of "Bang A Drum by Jon Bon Jovi
Chris LeDoux's cover of "Tougher Than The Rest" by Bruce Springsteen (I will get crap for that one!)

Warren Zevon's cover of "Back In The High Life" by Steve Winwood.
Ignite's cover of "Sunday Bloody Sunday" by U2

A few others, but scratching my head at the moment.....

Brain Toad · 12-07-2008, 12:15 AM

Listening to it now, Johnny Cash's version of Rusty Cage is a lot better than the original, but maybe I'm bias since I love Cash and am not a huge fan of Soundgarden

BroncoBob · 12-08-2008, 10:30 AM

I can't believe I didn't think of this earlier

Wild Horses by the Sundays... Brilliant version

disneytim · 12-08-2008, 10:40 AM

Here's one I can't believe no one mentioned yet:

I Heard It Through the Grapevine - Marvin Gaye

Gladys Knight and the Pips recorded it a year before Gaye did. Creedence Clearwater Revival also did an excellent cover.

One song, three distinct interpretations. All classics.

Radiobarry · 12-08-2008, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BroncoBob

I can think of a couple off the top of my head...

You Can't Hurry Love - Phil Collins

Over Diana Ross and the Supremes? Please...

Well, we are all entitled to our opinions...

-- Barry

11-26-2008, 07:05 PM	#47 (permalink)
sir clinksalot Happy New Year!!! MiceChat News Team MiceChat Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 19,192	Re: Cover songs done better Yeah, I gotta go with Aimster on this one. There is no way anybody can ever do a better version of that song than Lennon. __________________ - Gregg In states from Virginia to Maine, oak trees have failed to produce the usual abundance of acorns. What do you think? "It looks as though the revolt of the Maples as foretold by the bard Geddy Lee has finally come to pass."

11-26-2008, 07:28 PM	#48 (permalink)
f/m Fullerton Escapee Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Livin' those San Francisco Values Posts: 55	Re: Cover songs done better KMFDM did a cover of Material Girl that actually makes Madonna listenable. That and I think it was a brilliant move for a (then) all male band to not change the gender of the lyrics. I love Amiina, I saw them open up for Sigur Ros. Their version of Dr. Finkelstein is beautiful. Gotta love a girl group that uses a saw as a musical instrument. They are the reason for my purchase of Nightmare Revisited.

11-26-2008, 10:54 PM	#50 (permalink)
aashee MC meets- Dorky yet fun Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Corona Posts: 33,045	Re: Cover songs done better If you like good cover albums check out Shaw-Blades. They do some excellent covers of great 60's & 70's tunes. It's Tommy Shaw from Styx & Jack Blades from Night Ranger.

12-02-2008, 11:44 PM	#52 (permalink)
DizneeProfitEar Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 114	Re: Cover songs done better Barry Manilow's .... (okay, stop giggling!) .... Barry Manilow's version of "My Kind of Town (Chicago Is). I like Sinatra, but Manilow puts life into this song. Dailymotion - Barry Manilow - My Kind Of Town (Chicago Is), a video from catrin345. Barry, Manilow __________________ "You’re dead if you aim only for kids. Adults are only kids grown up anyway." - Walt Disney

12-03-2008, 09:22 AM	#54 (permalink)
BroncoBob Disneyland/Bronco Maniac Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 934	Re: Cover songs done better I can think of a couple off the top of my head... Ziggy Stardust - Bauhaus Hey Pete (Hey Joe) - Type O Negative Cinnamon Girl - Type O Negative You Can't Hurry Love - Phil Collins Gimme Shelter - The Sisters of Mercy __________________ "The moose say's you're closed, i say you're open" Clark W. Griswold

12-04-2008, 11:52 PM	#55 (permalink)
brand42 was voted off the Axiom Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 378	Re: Cover songs done better Jeff Buckley's cover of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah

12-06-2008, 11:58 PM	#56 (permalink)
PinBrian Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Capital City! Err....Sacramento Posts: 526	Re: Cover songs done better Killswitch Engage's cover of "Holy Diver" by Dio Chris LeDoux's Cover of "Life Is A Highway by Tom Cochrane Chris LeDoux's cover of "Bang A Drum by Jon Bon Jovi Chris LeDoux's cover of "Tougher Than The Rest" by Bruce Springsteen (I will get crap for that one!) Warren Zevon's cover of "Back In The High Life" by Steve Winwood. Ignite's cover of "Sunday Bloody Sunday" by U2 A few others, but scratching my head at the moment.....

12-07-2008, 12:15 AM	#57 (permalink)
Brain Toad Grumpy old man Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sonoma State University Posts: 1,650	Re: Cover songs done better Listening to it now, Johnny Cash's version of Rusty Cage is a lot better than the original, but maybe I'm bias since I love Cash and am not a huge fan of Soundgarden __________________

12-08-2008, 10:30 AM	#58 (permalink)
BroncoBob Disneyland/Bronco Maniac Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 934	Re: Cover songs done better I can't believe I didn't think of this earlier Wild Horses by the Sundays... Brilliant version __________________ "The moose say's you're closed, i say you're open" Clark W. Griswold

12-08-2008, 10:40 AM	#59 (permalink)
disneytim Live at CES! MiceChat News Team Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In Techgeek Heaven Posts: 10,157 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Cover songs done better Here's one I can't believe no one mentioned yet: I Heard It Through the Grapevine - Marvin Gaye Gladys Knight and the Pips recorded it a year before Gaye did. Creedence Clearwater Revival also did an excellent cover. One song, three distinct interpretations. All classics. __________________ See my vintage Disneyland videos on YouTube: Disneyland 1964 - Matterhorn, Mine Train, Monorail and More! Disneyland 1965 - Jungle Cruise, Submarine Voyage, Indian Village, Autopia and More! Disneyland 1967 - The "New" Tomorrowland, the Skyway and 360 Degrees of Main Street, USA

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