#4397319 - 12/29/1702:39 PMCover songs that exceeded the original
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What are some cover songs that you think were actually superior to the original song? I have a few top picks that come to my mind,
“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.”
Always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. Elie Wiesel. Romanian born Jewish writer, professor, political activist, Nobel Laureate, Holocaust survivor. 1928 - 2016.
Indeed the safest road to Hell is the gradual one - the gentle slope, soft underfoot, without sudden turnings, without milestones, without signposts. C.S. Lewis, 1898 - 1963.
"In the vast library of socialist books, there’s not a single volume on how to create wealth, only how to take and “redistribute” it.” - David Horowitz
Probably very controversial, and one I'm often unsure of, but I'll go with Nirvana's version of 'The man who sold the world'. Bowie is amazing, as is his version of the song, but I often feel that the Nirvana version has more 'soul' somehow.
I may break the rules a little or get them in the wrong order but I recently discovered that Glen Campbell recorded "Highwayman". I also didn't know it was also a Jimmy Webb song and I think he recorded first. I can't say that I like it more but I like it a lot and its quite different from the more common Willie, Johnny, Chris and Waylon version. It utilizes some audio effects too giving it a different vibe.
I love the Everly Brothers and Roy Orbison but I really like Nazereth's rendition of "Love Hurts".
All respect to Bill Monroe I love Elvis and his version even if the Opry didn't back in the day.
John 10:1-30 Romans 10:1-13
#4399507 - 01/12/1807:12 AMRe: Cover songs that exceeded the original
[Re: Coot]
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WOW! I'm not one who usually get's surprised...but Coot got me! I had NO idea the "Love Hurts" was a cover!!! I always assumed Nazareth was the original and best (well, it is the best), and had never heard any other's come close. I gotta admit, Roy Orbison's version isn't bad if you don't mind slowing it down a bit. Well done Coot!
Might depend on your taste because the original is great, but...whoa...
The rusty wire that holds the cork that keeps the anger in Gives way and suddenly it’s day again The sun is in the east Even though the day is done Two suns in the sunset, hmph Could be the human race is run
I forgot about Pat Benatar's "Helter Skelter" (from "Crimes of Passion"), also a good cover but not as good as Mötley Crüe's cover, IMO.
Songs I'm listening to this morning reminds me of my father getting home early from work and beating on my bedroom door...
"TURN THAT SH!T DOWN!"
The rusty wire that holds the cork that keeps the anger in Gives way and suddenly it’s day again The sun is in the east Even though the day is done Two suns in the sunset, hmph Could be the human race is run
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Yes, that cover from Disturbed is quite good. Who knew that song could be made to rock so much?
On a related note, here is another great cover of a Simon & Garfunkel song:
“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.”
Good. but that should be in the "Songs you didn't know were covers thread"
#4615485 - 12/02/2203:57 PMRe: Cover songs that exceeded the original
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Originally Posted by mikew
Good. but that should be in the "Songs you didn't know were covers thread"
Ah yes, good point! My memory can be a bit foggy at times.
“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.”