Author Topic: Cover versions (Read 4024 times)

smurfboy · « **on:** March 15, 2006, 04:10:47 pm »

I was watching one of those 'The 1000 Greatest Number Ones' clips shows the other night (yes, I was that bored) and someone said they thought the Gary Jules version of 'Mad World' was one of the very few cover versions that was better than the original. I can't say I agree on that one, but does anyone else have any suggestions for covers that beat the original?

My top one would be Shirley Bassey's version of 'Something'. A lot of people would say it's sacrilege to say that about a George Harrison/Beatles song, but the original is surprisingly bland. Dame Shirl has the kind of drama to her voice and performance style that the song needs. Any other nominations?

« **Reply #1 on:** March 15, 2006, 07:11:38 pm »

Not wishing to be merely contrary (it's a start), didn't TFF say THEY liked the Gary Jules version better themselves? I actually do like it better as well.

HIM's version of Wicked Game is rather good too.

Forth Bridges · « **Reply #2 on:** March 15, 2006, 07:27:05 pm »

sh*t! the mad wolrd version in 83 was far better adn more up beat! not that rubbsih that made you slit your wrist to!

smurfboy · « **Reply #3 on:** March 15, 2006, 08:02:12 pm »

Quote from: Black-Knight

Not wishing to be merely contrary (it's a start), didn't TFF say THEY liked the Gary Jules version better themselves? I actually do like it better as well.

Not sure; I phone Curt Smith at least twice a week, but he's always got his answering machine on. I'm starting to get suspicious...

wjp666 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 16, 2006, 01:05:32 am »

tears for fears verison of mad world was simply cringeworthy. new version far superior.

smurfboy · « **Reply #5 on:** March 16, 2006, 02:55:28 am »

'Mad World' was just an example used on a TV show that inspired this thread. The thread isn't a poll on which particular version of that one song you prefer - you can argue for any cover version you think is better than the original.

« **Reply #6 on:** March 16, 2006, 08:20:30 am »

http://www.curtsmithzerodisc.com/images/madworld/covers/sund aymail.jpg

wjp666 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 16, 2006, 05:55:21 pm »

*i actually wanted the darkness to be number 1 with their xmas song that yuear*

smurfboy · « **Reply #8 on:** March 16, 2006, 08:16:43 pm »

Ditto. A Christmas number one should reflect the mood of the year. 2003 was the year of The Darkness. Some naff one-hit-wonder shouldn't have taken their place at number one.

wjp666 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 17, 2006, 01:25:49 am »

weirs al yancovic did an awesome cover of nirvana's smells like teen spirit, and the CTD's mmmm mmmm mmmm mmmm.

oldspice · « **Reply #10 on:** March 17, 2006, 07:01:51 am »

Manfred Man's cover version of Just Like A Woman' is far superior to Bob Dylan's own composition as is Jimi Hendrix' All Along The Watchtower'. However, NOBODY can do Blowing In The Wind as good as Dylan.

smurfboy · « **Reply #11 on:** March 17, 2006, 04:16:52 pm »

If we're talking Dylan covers, nobody does them like Joan Baez. In fact no one else interprets other people's songs like she does. My dad was a huge fan of both of them and I loved Joanie's version of 'Simple Twist of Fate' - I was stunned when I heard the original, I thought it was dire!

oldspice · « **Reply #12 on:** March 17, 2006, 05:54:06 pm »

I have seen Joan live and her voice is simply heavenly. She does, indeed, cover some of Dylan's songs brilliantly.

She also sang a very beautiful song about her relationship with Dylan called Diamonds and Rust.

smurfboy · « **Reply #13 on:** March 17, 2006, 07:17:44 pm »

I adore Diamonds and Rust. Sweeter for Me is another autobiographical song that could reduce anyone to tears.

I'm so jealous that you've seen her live Spicy!

Forth Bridges · « **Reply #14 on:** March 17, 2006, 09:41:29 pm »

tainted love by that man in 1981

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Author Topic: Cover versions (Read 4024 times)