biologist Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 Bobby Darrin - Mac The Knife (three penny orchestra -Louis Armstrong & others) What about Ella's version, that's fabulous! 1
danter Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 UB40-Red Red Wine--Neil Diamond (definately a version)Clapton-Knockin on Heavens Door-- Dylan Clapton-I Shot the Sheriff--Marley Knockin on Heavens Door - gotta be Guns & Roses 1
Batty Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 Marillion - Toxic (Brittany Spears) Marillion - six months in a leaky boat (split endz) U2 - Dancing Queen (ABBA) 1
Saxon Hall Posted January 8, 2010 Posted January 8, 2010 Pearl Jam "Last Kiss" over all the previous versions, too many to mention! 1
Bunyip Posted February 22, 2010 Posted February 22, 2010 Just hear Ryan Adams cover of Wonderwall. Definitely wins over the original (which I still like, despite it being sung by a pack of tossers).
Two Flies Posted February 22, 2010 Posted February 22, 2010 Hendrix vs Dylan: all along the watchtowerRy Cooder Vs Elvis: Little Sister Donald Fagen Vs Drifters/Dion: Ruby Baby Ray Charles Vs Don Gibson: I can't stop loving you Wilson Pickett Vs Chris Kenner: Land of 1000 dances Beatles Vs Barrett Strong: Money Stones Vs Chuck Berry: Down the road apiece (they had to get one Chuck Berry song right- they'd tried enough) Elvis Vs Big Boy Crudup: that's alright mama Elvis Vs Chuck Willis: feel so bad Elvis Vs Lloyd Price: Lawdy miss Clawdy Elvis Vs Bill Monroe: Blue Moon of Kentucky Elvis Vs Little willie John: Fever Elvis Vs Carl Perkins: Blue suede shoes etc Cheers Mick Fairdinkum, deadset and toobloodyright, Mick you should represent SNA on Rockwiz , complete with SNA T shirt.
davidsss Posted February 22, 2010 Posted February 22, 2010 Money is an interesting song, I can think of many covers: The Beatles The Rolling Stones The Sonics Lena Lovich I quite like most of these covers but can't actually recall the original! I think the Stones and Sonics versions are my favourites. DS
mickj1 Posted February 22, 2010 Posted February 22, 2010 Fairdinkum, deadset and toobloodyright, Mick you should represent SNA on Rockwiz , complete with SNA T shirt. Oh, do they have a geriatrics section? Cheers Mick 1
tdunster Posted February 23, 2010 Posted February 23, 2010 Money is an interesting song, I can think of many covers:The Beatles The Rolling Stones The Sonics Lena Lovich I quite like most of these covers but can't actually recall the original! I think the Stones and Sonics versions are my favourites. DS My favourite is The Flying Lizards 1979 version.
Grumpy Posted February 24, 2010 Posted February 24, 2010 Men at Works version of 'Kookaburra sits' is way better than the original - Am i allowed to say that, will it cost me? 1
danter Posted February 24, 2010 Posted February 24, 2010 Men at Works version of 'Kookaburra sits' is way better than the original - Am i allowed to say that, will it cost me? Yes you're allowed to say that. Yes that just cost you. Those bastards will sue anyone.
bhall41 Posted February 24, 2010 Posted February 24, 2010 Tom Jones - Kiss No way, sorry! IMO this version sucks compared to the original, with the falsetto vocals by Prince. To me, Kiss by Tom Jones is a good example of a clearly inferior cover. We will have to agree to disagree on this ...
bhall41 Posted February 24, 2010 Posted February 24, 2010 These come to mind (some of which have already been mentioned) - Powderfinger by Cowboy Junkies (Neil Young) Flame Trees by Sarah Blasko (Cold Chisel) All Along the Watchtower - Jimmi Hendrix (Bob Dylan) BTW the Cowboy Junkies' cover of Sweet Jane is brilliant, but I still prefer the original by the Velvet Underground - one of the best rock songs of all time IMO
comfortablynumb Posted November 8, 2010 Posted November 8, 2010 THIS......is SACRILEGE !!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIrsYS53iV8 THIS.... on the other hand is pretty damn GOOD !!!
RockandorRoll Posted November 8, 2010 Posted November 8, 2010 Stereophonics - Handbags and Gladrags (Rod Stewart) sounds just like rod actually
fodderstomf Posted November 8, 2010 Posted November 8, 2010 not reallyjust a refreshing change from what must be one of the most overplayed songs in history its good but not as good as the dread zepplin version
fodderstomf Posted November 8, 2010 Posted November 8, 2010 DDub Side of the Moon is a dub reggae tribute to the Pink Floyd album, The Dark Side of the Moon, co-produced by Easy Star All-Stars founder's Michael G (Michael Goldwasser) and Ticklah (Victor Axelrod) . Dub Side of the Moon has remained on the Billboard Reggae Charts since its release in 2003. Included with the liner notes are instructions on how to synchronize the album with the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz and produce a variation of the perceived "Dark Side of the Rainbow" effect. The album has sold over 85,000 copies thus far and Easy Star All-Stars have been regularly touring in support of the album.ub Side of the Moon is a dub reggae tribute to the Pink Floyd album, The Dark Side of the Moon, co-produced by Easy Star All-Stars founder's Michael G (Michael Goldwasser) and Ticklah (Victor Axelrod) . Dub Side of the Moon has remained on the Billboard Reggae Charts since its release in 2003. Included with the liner notes are instructions on how to synchronize the album with the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz and produce a variation of the perceived "Dark Side of the Rainbow" effect. The album has sold over 85,000 copies thus far and Easy Star All-Stars have been regularly touring in support of the album.
Volunteer sir sanders zingmore Posted June 22, 2017 Volunteer Posted June 22, 2017 old thread I know but I quite like this cover 1
betocool Posted June 22, 2017 Posted June 22, 2017 This. Not better than the original... but oh so close!
Volunteer sir sanders zingmore Posted June 22, 2017 Volunteer Posted June 22, 2017 11 minutes ago, betocool said: his. Not better than the original... but oh so close! not even close 3
betocool Posted June 22, 2017 Posted June 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, Sir Sanders Zingmore said: not even close Surely you jest. Gave me the goosebumps and all!
Volunteer sir sanders zingmore Posted June 22, 2017 Volunteer Posted June 22, 2017 1 minute ago, betocool said: Surely you jest. Gave me the goosebumps and all! no jest, really did nothing for me (sorry) 1
betocool Posted June 22, 2017 Posted June 22, 2017 Just now, Sir Sanders Zingmore said: no jest, really did nothing for me (sorry) But... but.... ! Oh well... I shall go and drown my sorrows then.
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