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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2018 16:18:36 GMT -5
David, I’m impressed, Elvis Phuong has a peaceful soothing voice. Thanks for sharing
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Post by Stanhill on Aug 18, 2018 17:16:16 GMT -5
The Highwaymen's "City of New Orleans" beats any other cover I've heard; even Arlo Guthrie's.
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Aug 18, 2018 19:14:27 GMT -5
Guns N Roses Knocking on Heaven's Door
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2018 20:16:44 GMT -5
Guns N Roses Knocking on Heaven's Door That’s a perfect 10....simply fabulous! |
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Post by toshtego on Aug 18, 2018 20:50:16 GMT -5
I read this thread with interest and given thought to the comments. I listened to some of the cover versions on Youtube.
So far, I cannot recall a Cover which was better than the original with one exception- Aretha's "Respect".
Certainly, there are many fine covers of classic songs and many songs which are left unplayed which should be coverd. The originals, for me, have that shock of the new which no cover can replace.
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Post by roadsdiverged on Aug 18, 2018 21:00:17 GMT -5
I like the original and this version. (I hope the link works.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2018 21:14:22 GMT -5
I read this thread with interest and given thought to the comments. I listened to some of the cover versions on Youtube.
So far, I cannot recall a Cover which was better than the original with one exception- Aretha's "Respect".
Certainly, there are many fine covers of classic songs and many songs which are left unplayed which should be coverd. The originals, for me, have that shock of the new which no cover can replace.
Other then Guns N Roses “ Knocking on Heaven's Door “ I agree with you, guess I’m stuck in the past. |
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Post by cgvt on Aug 18, 2018 22:28:58 GMT -5
Guns N Roses Knocking on Heaven's Door Oh no. That is a terrible version of a great song. |
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Post by cgvt on Aug 18, 2018 22:33:59 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2018 22:35:47 GMT -5
Bob Dylan Original version....knocking on heavens door
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Post by Dramatwist on Aug 18, 2018 22:42:17 GMT -5
Bob Dylan Original version....knocking on heavens door WAY better than Guns 'n Hoses... |
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Post by Dramatwist on Aug 18, 2018 22:43:06 GMT -5
Guns N Roses Knocking on Heaven's Door Oh no. That is a terrible version of a great song. Yep. Sucked BIG time. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2018 22:44:36 GMT -5
Guess it’s because I was never a big Dylan fan.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2018 23:09:00 GMT -5
I wouldn't say better, but these certainly breathed some new life into these old songs:
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Post by roadsdiverged on Aug 18, 2018 23:25:17 GMT -5
Guns N Roses Knocking on Heaven's Door Oh no. That is a terrible version of a great song. I cant figure out what a "do-waa" is. Most of the time I'll turn it off. I'll listen to just about every GnR song. But not that one. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 19, 2018 3:49:40 GMT -5
Guns N Roses Knocking on Heaven's Door That’s a perfect 10....simply fabulous! I'm on this side of the fence. G'N'R version is great. Another cover I thought was better than the original is Roxy Music version of Jealous Guy. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2018 4:17:00 GMT -5
Never being a fan of the Beatles the Roxy Music version of Jealous Guy for me is the one I much prefer👍
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Post by Stanhill on Aug 19, 2018 6:01:11 GMT -5
Guess it’s because I was never a big Dylan fan. I stopped listening to him after he made his last great album "John Wesley Harding". "Blonde on Blonde" is still the best album he ever made.
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Post by toshtego on Aug 19, 2018 7:02:01 GMT -5
Guess it’s because I was never a big Dylan fan. Not the best vocalist but certainly a great songwriter. I grew up listening to him as he began recording so I am used to that voice. |
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Aug 19, 2018 8:49:04 GMT -5
Always On My Mind - Pet Shop Boys That was a great cover. You've reminded me of the whetus version of 'a little respect'. Also a great cover. Agreed! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2018 9:38:08 GMT -5
Guess it’s because I was never a big Dylan fan. Not the best vocalist but certainly a great songwriter. I grew up listening to him as he began recording so I am used to that voice. I agree, a much better writer then singer! Case in point.....Neil Sedaka had a voice that would chill my bones....lol. But was one of the top song writers of our time. He wrote many songs for the Beatles and Neil Diamond 👍 |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2018 12:00:22 GMT -5
Guess it’s because I was never a big Dylan fan. I stopped listening to him after he made his last great album "John Wesley Harding". "Blonde on Blonde" is still the best album he ever made.
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Post by cgvt on Aug 19, 2018 12:42:46 GMT -5
I'm not sure with of these I like most.
James Taylor and Emmylou's versions are melancholy and whistful. Bruce's is pissed off. He captures the feeling and sound of the mill and machines with his simple guitar and harp. Great song, great versions, all three.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2018 12:55:18 GMT -5
All three^^^^^^^ I enjoyed listening to.....different renditions but done well👌👍
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Post by Dramatwist on Aug 19, 2018 13:00:45 GMT -5
...excellent tune, in any case...
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Post by Stanhill on Aug 19, 2018 16:54:01 GMT -5
I stopped listening to him after he made his last great album "John Wesley Harding". "Blonde on Blonde" is still the best album he ever made.
What about Blood on the Tracks? That's my cut-off point. I honestly forgot about that, because I don't own a copy, but it's a great album indeed. |
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Post by Stanhill on Aug 19, 2018 17:51:18 GMT -5
Not the best vocalist but certainly a great songwriter. I grew up listening to him as he began recording so I am used to that voice. I agree, a much better writer then singer! Case in point.....Neil Sedaka had a voice that would chill my bones....lol. But was one of the top song writers of our time. He wrote many songs for the Beatles and Neil Diamond 👍 That's interesting and as I'm a Beatles fan, I got curious, Can you remember which ones..? I found this reference to Neil Sedaka and The Beatles on Wikipedia: "When describing the Beatles' effect on his career in the mid-1960s, Sedaka put it brusquely: "The Beatles—not good!"."
He didn't exactly sound enamored by the four lovable mop tops from Liverpool. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2018 18:04:02 GMT -5
I agree, a much better writer then singer! Case in point.....Neil Sedaka had a voice that would chill my bones....lol. But was one of the top song writers of our time. He wrote many songs for the Beatles and Neil Diamond 👍 That's interesting and as I'm a Beatles fan, I got curious, Can you remember which ones..? I found this reference to Neil Sedaka and The Beatles on Wikipedia: "When describing the Beatles' effect on his career in the mid-1960s, Sedaka put it brusquely: "The Beatles—not good!"."
He didn't exactly sound enamored by the four lovable mop tops from Liverpool. This is one song that was written for John Lennon by Neil Sedaka beatleshistorian.com/?p=203 |
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Post by glassjapan on Aug 19, 2018 19:54:26 GMT -5
Great topic. One that we were just debating over at work.
Some of my favorites that haven't been mentioned:
A 24 year old Joe Cocker doing the Beatles, A Little Help from my Friends.
Nirvana singing David Bowie's The Man Who Sold the World.
And maybe my favorite cover, Wilson Pickett with Duane Allman doing The Beatles Hey Jude.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2018 20:22:18 GMT -5
Being a fan of Joe Cocker I really enjoy his version! Plus Joe Cocker sung “ You Are So Beautiful To Me “ which was “ our song....my Soulmate...May she Rest In Peace 💔
Not a Nirvana fan at all
Not being a Beatles fan I much prefer listening to Wilson Pickett👍
When the Beatles group parted ways I much preferred and enjoyed the music of John Lennon and Paul McCartney and Wings. Both extremely talented on their own👍👍👍👍👍
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