Cover songs you think are better than the original

DianneW · 10-06-2021, 07:16 AM

I'm thinking I like it as it's different to the rest.......

it goes like this...

we have disagreement here. Chris Hillman still insists that Gram wrote this (it is more of a Parsons song than Keith). Parsons was drunk as usual and Keith was listening to him playing this tune on the piano. When Hillman told Gram that the Stones had stolen his song, Gram just smiled and said it was an honor to be ripped off by Mick & Keith. Now, that's either truth or legend. Gram's version is still definitive.

the acoustic version of the Orignal is good...

lot of choice there....

Plankton · 10-06-2021, 07:59 AM

I like Leon Russels version:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRktK-jhRBg

simsman333 · 10-06-2021, 08:10 PM

Tristam - Bone Dry (Piano Cover) Can't remember the specific name of the cover artist but it doesn't seem it will matter much.

simsman333 · 10-06-2021, 08:14 PM

Nirvana - The Man Who Sold The World (David Bowie's cover)

simsman333 · 10-06-2021, 08:16 PM

The Beatles - Twist and Shout (The Fab Four's cover)

DianneW · 10-07-2021, 10:49 AM

Original

First heard this on this Video

seems to be the same guy..

ribbons · 10-07-2021, 11:01 AM

Speaking of the Stones...I prefer their protopunk-ish take on "She Said Yeah" by Larry Williams.

Original:

Stones cover:

ribbons · 10-07-2021, 11:15 AM

I think Slade went one better than Rosco on this one.

Rosco Gordon original, "Just a Little Bit":

Slade cover:

The Batlord · 10-07-2021, 11:42 AM

That dude from Slade on the bottom right of that cover should be shot dead by fashion police.

ribbons · 10-07-2021, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Batlord

That dude from Slade on the bottom right of that cover should be shot dead by fashion police.

That's Dave Hill - whose "fringe" always reminds me of how my mother put scotch tape across my bangs (as a straight edge) when I was a child and cut them too short.

10-06-2021, 07:59 AM	#992 (permalink)
Plankton Just Keep Swimming... Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: See signature... Posts: 7,765	I like Leon Russels version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRktK-jhRBg __________________ See location...

10-06-2021, 08:10 PM	#993 (permalink)
simsman333 Groupie Join Date: Jul 2021 Posts: 16	Tristam - Bone Dry (Piano Cover) Can't remember the specific name of the cover artist but it doesn't seem it will matter much. Last edited by simsman333; 10-06-2021 at 08:18 PM.

10-07-2021, 10:49 AM	#996 (permalink)
DianneW Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2021 Posts: 1,161	Original First heard this on this Video seems to be the same guy.. Last edited by DianneW; 10-07-2021 at 11:04 AM.

10-06-2021, 07:16 AM	#991 (permalink)
DianneW Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2021 Posts: 1,161	I'm thinking I like it as it's different to the rest....... it goes like this... we have disagreement here. Chris Hillman still insists that Gram wrote this (it is more of a Parsons song than Keith). Parsons was drunk as usual and Keith was listening to him playing this tune on the piano. When Hillman told Gram that the Stones had stolen his song, Gram just smiled and said it was an honor to be ripped off by Mick & Keith. Now, that's either truth or legend. Gram's version is still definitive. the acoustic version of the Orignal is good... lot of choice there....

10-06-2021, 08:14 PM	#994 (permalink)
simsman333 Groupie Join Date: Jul 2021 Posts: 16	Nirvana - The Man Who Sold The World (David Bowie's cover)

10-06-2021, 08:16 PM	#995 (permalink)
simsman333 Groupie Join Date: Jul 2021 Posts: 16	The Beatles - Twist and Shout (The Fab Four's cover)

10-07-2021, 11:01 AM	#997 (permalink)
ribbons Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,265	Speaking of the Stones...I prefer their protopunk-ish take on "She Said Yeah" by Larry Williams. Original: Stones cover:

10-07-2021, 11:15 AM	#998 (permalink)
ribbons Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,265	I think Slade went one better than Rosco on this one. Rosco Gordon original, "Just a Little Bit": Slade cover: