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Title: the cover version thread
Post by: Dr T on June 26, 2009, 09:52:24 pm

there's a broad church of musical taste and knowledge on this sight..

cover versions that are better than the originals....

a few to kick off with

All along the watchtower by Jimi Hendrix (orginal by Bob Dylan)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCwCBh0z3Hs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCwCBh0z3Hs)

Hurt by Johnny Cash (original by Nine Inch Nails)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o22eIJDtKho (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o22eIJDtKho)

Easy by Faith No More (original Lional Richie)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AuhTr2AAQQ&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AuhTr2AAQQ&feature=related)

Tainted Love by Marilyn Manson (orginal by Soft Cell)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTcPIAewhMg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTcPIAewhMg)

Country roads by Me first and the Gimme Gimmes (orginal by John Denver)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUehViMjRo0&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUehViMjRo0&feature=related)

Mad World by Gary Jules (orginal by Tears for Fears)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4N3N1MlvVc4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4N3N1MlvVc4)

Take on Me by Reel Big Fish (orginal by A-Ha)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ4S-UiNmzo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ4S-UiNmzo)

Somewhere over the Rainbow by Israel "Iz" Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole (orginal Judy Garland)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ltAGuuru7Q (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ltAGuuru7Q)

Changes by Seu Jorge (orginal by David Bowie)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvhGvxuOREw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvhGvxuOREw)

Jesus don't want me for a Sunbeam by Nirvana (orginal by the Vaselines)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdyqXSa5Bzc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdyqXSa5Bzc)

and no youtube but Live and let die by Guns and Roses (original by wings)

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: GCW on June 26, 2009, 09:59:04 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orr63IHZJeA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orr63IHZJeA)

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: GCW on June 26, 2009, 10:01:02 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dQV_8hhKZg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dQV_8hhKZg)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCzgOwrHedg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCzgOwrHedg)

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: Dr T on June 26, 2009, 10:26:10 pm

and of course Baby I love you by the Ramones (orginal by the Ronettes)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4H9yZBjgSI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4H9yZBjgSI)

how could I forget that, it was played at the end of my wedding ceremony  :-[

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: butters on June 26, 2009, 11:52:22 pm

Anything by Bob Dylan covered by someone else is better than the original according to my mate.

Will add in another cover by the man Johnny Cash - Neil Diamonds "Solitary Man" - the three American Recordings albums that I so far own have all been rather excellent overall. Well worth checking out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5rVmXyZP5s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5rVmXyZP5s)

bluebrad

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: Duma on June 27, 2009, 12:35:49 am

your mate is an ignorant fuckwit.  ;)

witness the absolute tosh put out by GnR, Avril Lavine (god help us), peter paul and mary etc etc etc

The Hendrix track is sweet though.

On topic - this by the Gourds blows snoop out the water:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCAM3C3dpIA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCAM3C3dpIA)

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: GraemeA on June 27, 2009, 01:32:52 am

While looking for this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FuH6eGo0e0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FuH6eGo0e0)

I found this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mluCZBGtjW8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mluCZBGtjW8)

The first one is from Darlo in 1991 so I wasn't there but I saw the same tour at the Nelson Mandela Building along with others from here (FatBoySlimFast I am sure and maybe Big Al, plus of course Patta and good old Ade!!). The second clip I was also there, I think with Patta and Daley & Kate - not so good but thegig was good fun - All I Want For Christmas Is a Dubla Prague Away Kit. Happy times both of them  ;D

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: GraemeA on June 27, 2009, 01:41:40 am

Sorry for the hijack but anyone remember seeing Nirvana, Mudhoney, Tad and some other randoms at Manc Poly back in the day (not the gig but a mere taster for you)

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSCyMAnPi_o)

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNm-pF10mNE)

Hippy Martin, The Bear, Trev, FatBoy, me, Big Al, Lucky Jez. Probably Patta and Ade

I was driving and we got stopped in Glossop on the way back. I told the coppers the truth ie 18 people in the back of the transit while I was breathalysed. Martin and FatBoy in the front seat telling the other copper no one in the back. Pockets being emptied at a very fast rate. Again, happy days. And no fucking MOT, thanks Homf!!

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: andy popp on June 27, 2009, 07:34:26 am

I saw Tad, Mudhoney and Sonic Youth in Manc with Big Al, Fatboy and I'm sure others. Are you sure that wasn't the one. I remember we (me and pretty much everyone you list) saw Nirvana in Sheff. Now I'm reduced to sitting outside the same students union on Oxford Rd while my son and his mates watch the Misfits

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: Bubba on June 27, 2009, 07:53:46 am

I remember seeing Mudhoney in Manchester but can't remember any of the other lineup.

Back to cover versions, I've just downloaded Nouvelle Vague's latest album. More of the same cutesy nonsense but it has a certain charm and this time around they've included some of the original artists.

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: dave on June 27, 2009, 09:10:17 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG2EGOB9-lc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG2EGOB9-lc)

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: Houdini on June 27, 2009, 02:01:32 pm

Quote from: Dr T on June 26, 2009, 09:52:24 pm

cover versions that are better than the originals....


Mad World by Gary Jules (orginal by Tears for Fears)

Take on Me by Reel Big Fish (orginal by A-Ha)

Tainted Love by Marilyn Manson (orginal by Soft Cell)

EPIC FAIL

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: Dr T on June 27, 2009, 02:16:50 pm

Quote from: Houdini on June 27, 2009, 02:01:32 pm

Quote from: Dr T on June 26, 2009, 09:52:24 pm

cover versions that are better than the originals....


Mad World by Gary Jules (orginal by Tears for Fears)

Take on Me by Reel Big Fish (orginal by A-Ha)

Tainted Love by Marilyn Manson (orginal by Soft Cell)

EPIC FAIL

:guilty: me likey the covers  ;D

you probably won't prefer this either....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAQCbczCt8s&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAQCbczCt8s&feature=related)

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: St Hubbins on June 27, 2009, 06:55:37 pm

Ian Brown's cover of Billie Jean is better than the original

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: GCW on June 27, 2009, 07:07:00 pm

Quote from: St Hubbins on June 27, 2009, 06:55:37 pm

Ian Brown's cover of Billie Jean is better than the original

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUBTy_8jO1s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUBTy_8jO1s)

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: Moo on June 27, 2009, 10:17:13 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufc7Z76ko1Q&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufc7Z76ko1Q&feature=related)

nobody fucks with the jesus and i do hate the fucking eagles

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: Bubba on June 27, 2009, 11:08:39 pm

Quote from: St Hubbins on June 27, 2009, 06:55:37 pm

Ian Brown's cover of Billie Jean is better than the original

Hmmm, I'm not so sure - Jackson's Billie Jean is one of the greatest pop records of all time. An interesting cover but not a better one imo.

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: GCW on June 28, 2009, 12:40:18 am

Gotta agree with Bubbs there, but I'm biased by thinking M. Brown solo is a bit of a dick.
With Hurt, I think the NiN version is as good as Johnny Cash but just in a very different style.  Obviously the song meant something different to each of them.

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: St Hubbins on June 28, 2009, 08:59:47 am

Paul Anka Vs Nirvana: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsS811o21-k (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsS811o21-k)

Now before the age of 30 i would've cringed watching this, but since i blew out those candles i find i prefer swing covers by a man undergoing a hair transplant  :-[

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: St Hubbins on June 28, 2009, 09:17:07 am

Jimmy Nail? Why's he not been mentioned yet?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tggDgciiIFI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tggDgciiIFI)

Much better than Rose Royce version  8)

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: Serpico on June 28, 2009, 04:37:47 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoYc91Uohuk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKD7g56DNN0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mwj3iOmYah0

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: Dr T on June 28, 2009, 04:39:59 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiF_kCEjuhI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiF_kCEjuhI)

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: notbadforafatlad on June 28, 2009, 05:10:08 pm

Wallis Bird (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SrW8KNDhLI&feature=related)

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: Serpico on June 28, 2009, 05:33:58 pm

Quote from: Serpico on June 28, 2009, 04:37:47 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoYc91Uohuk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKD7g56DNN0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mwj3iOmYah0

Don't know why they didn't embed - I tried >:(

Anyway, they are:
Elvis covering Nirvana's Come As You Are
http://www.youtube.com/v/BoYc91Uohuk&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0

The Leningrad Cowboys and The Russian Army Choir covering Lynyrd Synyrd's Sweet Home Alabama
http://www.youtube.com/v/zKD7g56DNN0&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0

Metallica cover medley
http://www.youtube.com/v/Mwj3iOmYah0&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: GraemeA on June 28, 2009, 06:27:56 pm

Not necessarily better but still very entertaining http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z01XzcT42LA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z01XzcT42LA)

Brought to mind by the Sex God's just finished set at Glasto

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: notbadforafatlad on June 28, 2009, 06:37:23 pm

Shipbuilding (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6T9qp9XbRY)

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: andy popp on June 29, 2009, 06:10:39 pm

Absolutely top bloody call. I love this, original by Chic:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MNkvOJtfEM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MNkvOJtfEM)

Robert Wyatt is a genuis.

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: superfurrymonkey on June 29, 2009, 08:27:31 pm

Stevie Ray Vaughan Voodoo Chile http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDAItb8G9PQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDAItb8G9PQ)

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: notbadforafatlad on June 29, 2009, 08:42:13 pm

Does it work the other way about? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXB_h9Ybc2I)

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: nai on June 29, 2009, 08:55:04 pm

Quote from: Dr T on June 26, 2009, 09:52:24 pm

cover versions that are better than the originals....

Tainted Love by Marilyn Manson (orginal by Soft Cell)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTcPIAewhMg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTcPIAewhMg)

Great as Soft Cell's version is, it was about 20 years late to be the original (and best)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UrRxta8doM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UrRxta8doM)

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: andy popp on June 29, 2009, 09:17:05 pm

Quote from: notbadforafatlad on June 29, 2009, 08:42:13 pm

Does it work the other way about? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXB_h9Ybc2I)

And I raise you a Rachel Unthank

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09PRtSYPS_Y (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09PRtSYPS_Y)

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: Houdini on June 30, 2009, 12:18:01 pm

Oh please!   That Stevie Ray Vaughan version of Voodoo Child is utter nonsense besides Jimmy's.  



Here's one for you to argue about

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eP3ge9DGsKU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eP3ge9DGsKU)


I like Kraftwerk, but sonically this is much more exciting than the original

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHHv4u8Vomw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHHv4u8Vomw)

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: Dr T on June 30, 2009, 07:07:51 pm

some pure power pop from back in the day - rush hour by joyrider - original by Jane Wiedlin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03fmA60owAs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03fmA60owAs)

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: tommytwotone on July 03, 2009, 12:32:51 am

Placebo - Running Up That Hill:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5wota5vQCU&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5wota5vQCU&feature=related)

Afghan Whigs (anybody? anybody? Thought not...) - Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5cY7YduMlU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5cY7YduMlU)

This fella's pretty handy covering 'Africa' by Toto and all:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aN-t-2g3qVQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aN-t-2g3qVQ)

...and while we're on youtube nobodies, Matt Weddle covers 'Hey Ya' by Outkast:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-8nkkOA_AM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-8nkkOA_AM)

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: Jaspersharpe on July 03, 2009, 03:09:18 pm

Quote from: Houdini on June 27, 2009, 02:01:32 pm

Quote from: Dr T on June 26, 2009, 09:52:24 pm

cover versions that are better than the originals....


Mad World by Gary Jules (orginal by Tears for Fears)

Take on Me by Reel Big Fish (orginal by A-Ha)

Tainted Love by Marilyn Manson (orginal by Soft Cell)

EPIC FAIL

Have to agree with Houd on these. Was going to pick out the first two in particular. That Gary Jules cover is muck in comparison to the TFF original and how can you improve on Take On Me? You can't so leave it alone.

Good thread though.  :)

Heard this (http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/livelounge/artist/090701_gaslightanthem.shtml) the other day. The Kelly Clarkson cover fits the bill.

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: Dr T on July 05, 2009, 06:05:42 pm

another punk cover that I prefer  ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejGdQ2Xg5GA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejGdQ2Xg5GA)

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: badong on July 05, 2009, 09:20:47 pm

http://www.youtube.com/v/L2lERJEU0no (http://www.youtube.com/v/L2lERJEU0no)

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: Palomides on July 07, 2009, 12:12:35 am

I love the martians

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3N8ZW6fCa4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3N8ZW6fCa4)

Yip-yip-yip

Not sure about this one though

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5gOfiU2jr4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5gOfiU2jr4)

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: Moo on July 11, 2009, 07:06:45 pm

get in

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqL-YNyxFd0&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqL-YNyxFd0&feature=related)

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: SA Chris on July 12, 2009, 08:36:02 am

Foo Fighters version of Baker Street is excellent too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmAXamKz4LQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmAXamKz4LQ)

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: Percy B on July 23, 2009, 06:52:15 pm

http://www.youtube.com/v/sCEZ2m9o7vc (http://www.youtube.com/v/sCEZ2m9o7vc)

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: pabs on August 09, 2009, 11:59:38 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8K0yLAtzCY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8K0yLAtzCY)

I remember a reviewer saying 'It lays concrete over the original'!

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: dontfollowme on August 10, 2009, 10:01:12 am

Camera Obscura do Super Trouper: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BD3fvoe74pE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BD3fvoe74pE)

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: butters on August 10, 2009, 10:37:53 am

I woke this morning to The Fall covering the old Sister Sledge song Lost in Music which was somewhat bizarre to say the least. Youtube is unfortunately not giving up the goods.

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: hongkongstuey on August 23, 2009, 07:54:46 am

http://www.youtube.com/v/6mEfDSP4g_U&hl (http://www.youtube.com/v/6mEfDSP4g_U&hl)

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: hongkongstuey on August 23, 2009, 12:44:22 pm

i'm also quite partial to this one:

http://www.youtube.com/v/ttzwW7pIVIw&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0 (http://www.youtube.com/v/ttzwW7pIVIw&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0)

Title: Re: the cover version thread
Post by: Jaspersharpe on August 24, 2009, 10:24:29 am

Quote from: bluebrad on August 10, 2009, 10:37:53 am

I woke this morning to The Fall covering the old Sister Sledge song Lost in Music which was somewhat bizarre to say the least. Youtube is unfortunately not giving up the goods.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6P0OYWZeiCI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6P0OYWZeiCI)

Not having any sound at work I don't know if this is the right thing or not, but it should be.