Bearcat-Doug | 5,105 Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 7 hours ago, LeatherRebel5150 said: I don’t know how many of these were hits originally, though Im sure Sympathy for the Devil was, I just think GNR does every cover song better then the original. Metallica is close second with that I was going to say that Garage Inc is awesome, especially the cover of Turn the Page, but you beat me to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat-Doug | 5,105 Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 I like the Neil Diamond version of Solitary Man, but I love this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kguillemette | 1,544 Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 I cant go back to Dexys midnight runners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captmorgandrinker | 1,649 Administrator · Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 50 minutes ago, Bearcat-Doug said: I like the Neil Diamond version of Solitary Man, but I love this one. They do a pretty good cover of Chris Izaak's "Wicked Game" as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docile tapeworm | 4,198 Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Awesome cover of zombie 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabonga | 2,317 Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 I guess this qualifies as a cover - even if not it is pretty funny: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estil | 1,265 Posted September 16, 2022 Author Share Posted September 16, 2022 1 hour ago, captmorgandrinker said: Talented singers, but not songwriters: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_songs_recorded_by_ABBA It takes both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estil | 1,265 Posted September 16, 2022 Author Share Posted September 16, 2022 (edited) (shouldn't that be " and my beautician/stylist tells me jokes"? Geez am I the only classic/retro country fan here? And I can't believe I forgot this one; my late wife was obsessed with both Idol and Oz... Edited September 16, 2022 by Estil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeatherRebel5150 | 1,056 Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 (edited) Edited September 17, 2022 by LeatherRebel5150 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aguy | 772 Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabonga | 2,317 Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Aguy said: Although it was written by Jagger and Richards the Stone's version was actually a cover. They let The Flying Burrito Brothers record it first (the leader of the Burrito Brothers (Gram Parsons) was a very close friend of Jagger's). Edited September 17, 2022 by Tabonga 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat-Doug | 5,105 Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 16 hours ago, captmorgandrinker said: They do a pretty good cover of Chris Izaak's "Wicked Game" as well. Definitely. It's a little heavier than the original, but I like both versions about the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrslam | 476 Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 Do parodies count? I'd rather listen to pretty much any Weird Al version of a song than it's original popular version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estil | 1,265 Posted September 17, 2022 Author Share Posted September 17, 2022 1 hour ago, nrslam said: Do parodies count? I'd rather listen to pretty much any Weird Al version of a song than it's original popular version. That's a totally separate category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3quit4s | 4,098 Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 (edited) Not sure if already in the thread and I’ll probably get shit but GnR Live and let Die is superior to the Wings version. edit: props to @LeatherRebel5150 for covering most/all of the GnR better covers lol Edited September 17, 2022 by a3quit4s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostLevel83 | 85 Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 The remake of Higher Love by a DJ and Whitney Houston that was released a few years ago Is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumez | 2,951 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Wow, lots of terrible takes in this thread so many classics getting disrespected. Anyway, here's my own terrible takes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat-Doug | 5,105 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Here's a carry over from the music debate thread. I think the 311 cover of Lovesong is better than the original by The Cure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorEncore | 3,691 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 For me, the list is exceedingly short as I give a ton of credit to the original artist and producer for truly shaping the sound of the song. It's only when another artist finds something truly new and unique that I would consider them having bested the original. Songs That are Better than the Original: Jimi Hendrix - All Along the Watchtower (original Bob Dylan) Joe Cocker - With a Little Help From My Friends (original The Beatles) Johnny Cash - Hurt (original by Nine Inch Nails) Talking Heads - Take Me to the River (original by Al Green) Jolene - White Stripes (original by Dolly Parton) Janis Joplin - Me and Bobby McGee (original by Kris Kristofferson) Soft Cell - Tainted Love (original by Gloria Jones) Songs That Aren't Better, but are Still Great: As mentioned several times above, Metallica's Garage Inc has a bunch of great covers, although I can't speak to whether they are better than the originals. The same can be said for Guns N' Roses. Meg Myers does a great cover of Kate Bush's Running Up That Hill that's worth checking out if you got caught up in the Stranger Things excitement. Not better than the original per se, but a very good attempt. Pearl Jam's cover of Last Kiss by Wayne Cochran/J. Frank Wilson and the Cavaliers is pretty damn good. Red Hot Chili Peppers' cover of Stevie Wonder's Higher Ground just about surpasses the original. Alien Ant Farm's Smooth Criminal is a fun take on a classic. Muse has a really great cover of Feeling Good, originally by Nina Simone. The Beatles' Twist and Shout with McCartney's absolutely shredded voice is a classic as well. Who can forget Limp Bizkit's legit cover of Faith by George Michael. Probably one of the best things they did as a band. There are many, many more great covers, but this is a good start in terms of what I enjoy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeatherRebel5150 | 1,056 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estil | 1,265 Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, DoctorEncore said: Songs That are Better than the Original: Jolene - White Stripes (original by Dolly Parton) Songs That Aren't Better, but are Still Great: Red Hot Chili Peppers' cover of Stevie Wonder's Higher Ground just about surpasses the original. And I thought some of my picks were controversial...while we're on the subject of RHCP, in the famous words of Shania Twain: So what do they think they're being sexy by not wearing shirts? Whatever... Edited September 19, 2022 by Estil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estil | 1,265 Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 On 9/16/2022 at 2:07 PM, docile tapeworm said: Awesome cover of zombie If this is her honest to goodness for real singing (not some fake lip syncing or autotuning crap) then...and I can't believe I'm saying this...I'm honestly impressed! I just hope she's now past that freak show phase *shudders* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed Rothchild | 9,526 Editorials Team · Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Speaking of: 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat-Doug | 5,105 Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 It seems like Five Finger Death Punch didn't fare too well in the music debate a while back, but I think they nailed both these covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estil | 1,265 Posted October 7, 2022 Author Share Posted October 7, 2022 This is actually what's known as an "answer song" that I just found that I thought was really cute/clever: This is probably credited with being the first major hit answer song in country (which I seem to be about the only one here into classic/retro country) As for Tammy Wynette's Stand By Your Man (which can be pro or anti feminist depending on how you want to look at it) she got TWO answer songs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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