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[Post New]03/21/2009 12:34:11
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Being a music buff, I was thinking about cover songs throughout the years which, for various reasons, are better than the originals.

One of the best (and most agreed upon) examples is Jimi Hendrix's cover of Dylan's "All Along the Watchtower". No explanation required on that one. Not to mention that it is a legend covering another legend.

Another example is Metallica's cover of Thin Lizzy's "Whiskey in the Jar". I'd wager that most people have never even heard the original version. Let me just say, ugh. It's almost painful to listen to.

So let's hear some of your examples. Offer an explanation of why you feel it is better if you want to.
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[Post New]03/21/2009 13:54:32
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Seether just covered Whams Careless Whisper! I didnt really groove all that much to Wham but im LOVIN the cover Seether did!!!! AWESOME spin on it! i love the guitar in it! i dunno i just love the way he sings this song....
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[Post New]03/21/2009 15:15:33
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i do like better, everybody hurts from Dashboard Confessional. ( is it my personal opinion..) anyway..
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[Post New]03/22/2009 11:36:21
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Stevie Ray Vaughan doing Hendrix "Little Wing" a thing of Beauty
Jeff Beck doing the Beatles "A day in the Life" a Beatles Fav of mine
Johnny Cash version of "Hurt" by NIN WOW!

the list goes on but those are the first that come to mind
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[Post New]03/22/2009 14:19:30
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Jars of Clay did a really cool version of "Wonderful Christmastime". It's very serene with a tinge of sadness. I can't stand Paul McCartney's version... too funky for me.

On the other hand, the absolute worst I've ever heard is Mandy Moore's cover of Umbrella. Rihanna's version is catchy and there's nothing wrong with it, but that didn't stop Mandy Moore from turning it into garbage.
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[Post New]03/22/2009 15:12:36
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Type O Negative's cover of Baby, One More Time (Brittany Spears).

Epic.

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Titanium.wombaT wrote:
Type O Negative's cover of Baby, One More Time (Brittany Spears).

Epic.

That is all. 

Umm, I need to find this... immediately haha
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[Post New]03/22/2009 15:29:28
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Pyramidion wrote:

Titanium.wombaT wrote:
Type O Negative's cover of Baby, One More Time (Brittany Spears).

Epic.

That is all. 

Umm, I need to find this... immediately haha 


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[Post New]03/22/2009 15:41:00
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i was just ganna post that one wombat!!!!!!! grr...well i also loved that cover jonny cash did of NIN that road mentioned!

another i loved is: Alien Ant Farms cover of Michael Jacksons Smooth Criminal! awesome remake!

EDIT: i had a tard moment sorry!!
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[Post New]03/23/2009 02:55:00
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I really liked Disturbed's cover of Genesis' Land of Confusion.

I recently heard Seether's cover of 'Carless Whisper.' It was well done, but it kept reminding me of George Michael. I was afraid I was going to hear a cover of 'It's raining men' next.
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is is not better than the original however when i first discover it i make me laught.

i want you to want me (cheap trick) and quiero que me quieras (gael garcial)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy4b2iOgP7w (now that was fun.. hillarius)
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[Post New]03/23/2009 12:14:20
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I like Metallica's version of Turn the Page better than Bob Seger's. Bob's was just too slow for me once I heard Metallica.

As much as I loathe Beatles' covers, I have to admit I enjoy Siouxsie and the Banshee's version of Dear Prudence. But I still like the original just as much.

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A few others I really enjoy:

Send Me An Angel by The Dreaming (Original from Real Life)
A bit of an emo/goth take on the song, really dig it. The Dreaming was formed and fronted by Stabbing Westward's lead singer after that band broke up.

Cars by Fear Factory featuring Gary Numan (Original by Gary Numan)
A bit heavier than the original, but very well done. Also awesome that the brought Gary in to do some of the vocals for it!

Shout 2000 by Disturbed (Original by Tears for Fears)
A great metal version of a great song! However, if you don't like Disturbed's sound, this probably wont work for you...

Immigrant Song by Demons & Wizards (Original by Led Zepplin)
A metal version of an epic rock song! Very very well done, quite similar to the original, just add a little rage!

Anyway, thats all for now...

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[Post New]03/23/2009 16:20:42
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I'm gonna add What Hurts The Most by Cascada to the list. Rascal Flats' version is kinda depressing. Fix: put the song to a dance beat!
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[Post New]03/23/2009 17:45:39
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i gotta add Blue Monday by Orgy (original by new order)
i love orgys version of it! its faster paced and cuts off that really long intro! plus i love orgys voice! so ya!
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