Covers that were better than the original . . .

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Nov 11, 2024, 17:12

I have several nominations. Original artist in brackets . . . 

Ramones - Out of Time (Rolling Stones)

Eva Cassidy - Over the Rainbow (Judy Garland) . . . Among many other Eva Cassidy covers that were better than the original . . . probably easier to name the Eva Cassidy songs that weren't better than the original.

Cowboy Junkies - Powderfinger (Neil Young)

Johnny Cash - Hurt - (Nine Inch Nails)

Leona Lewis - Run (Snow Patrol)

Cowboy Junkies - Sweet Jane (Velvet Underground) . . . Seems a bit odd that a band that wrote so many brilliant songs of their own would feature twice on a best covers top 6 but there you go . . . 



Nov 11, 2024, 18:54

Not better, but a very worthy effort.

Nov 11, 2024, 19:25

Disagree about Leona Lewis, Rooinek ! 

Nov 11, 2024, 20:18

I'm surprised becs. I know Leona Lewis didn't do much else but what she did with that song was pretty special . . . and if you don't believe me, Google what Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody had to say about Leona's version.

Nov 11, 2024, 21:57

It’s just my personal choice. It’s one of my favourite songs.

Nov 12, 2024, 02:45

One Step Beyond by Madness (Prince Buster)

Forever Young by Youth Group (Not sure who)

Nov 12, 2024, 08:10

..good list except for

Nov 12, 2024, 09:45

Hey Yah - Obadiah Parker original by Outkast



The world was never, and will never be, ready for this...




Nov 12, 2024, 09:48

And this one is just for you, Rooinuts


Nov 12, 2024, 17:22

Bump

Nov 13, 2024, 02:28

An interesting thread until our resident attention seeking bore forced his company ensuring  it to go sour and south. 

I remain interested in your taste Rooi, tried to find  Over the Rainbow live at the Pickwick version by The Peddlers, it's one of my all-time favourites but unfortunately I was unsuccessful. I had the album but it was stolen out of my car. 

The Eva Cassidy version is soul so are The Peddlers(Live at The Pickwick version)

Love it!

Nov 13, 2024, 02:34

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Nov 13, 2024, 05:17

Suck a dick, Denise.

Nov 13, 2024, 06:41

BB you're a breathe of fresh air...tx... but the Live at the Pickwick is their better version. Can't find it.

Nov 13, 2024, 07:00

Try Spotify ?

Nov 13, 2024, 07:15

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Nov 13, 2024, 07:24

wrong track previous, but this rendition of MacGowan's classic is superb


Nov 13, 2024, 08:21

Metallica: One - Done by some no-namers...


Nov 13, 2024, 08:31

Gotta love this...



Nov 13, 2024, 08:36

Denise

Nobody will judge you girly man, post some tunes.

Nov 13, 2024, 08:50

Last one...for now...


Nov 13, 2024, 08:53

No, this is the last one. More of a different rendition than a cover...


Nov 13, 2024, 09:04

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Nov 14, 2024, 11:03

Love this one...


Nov 16, 2024, 07:12

not better but jus as lekker


Nov 16, 2024, 07:15

.. a def contender


Nov 16, 2024, 07:27

bit off subject but ...........


Nov 16, 2024, 07:41

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Nov 16, 2024, 09:27

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Nov 20, 2024, 07:01

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Nov 20, 2024, 07:30

Israel did that cover in one take, at about 2am in the morning...

Nov 20, 2024, 08:27

?

Nov 20, 2024, 09:29

IZ

Nov 20, 2024, 14:57

Somewhere over the rainbow

 
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