Story's Journal of (mostly) Stuff He Likes
 

So, for a while I have been wanting to make a journal but didn't have any good ideas, and while I still don't really, I figured I'd take the plunge anyways. Basically this thread will be me talking about all things musical and stuff that I like. I will make recommendations and reviews, and talk about whatever I want to really. And sometimes I will try to provoke some discussions, which brings me to the first post:


I really love it when musicians cover songs. As long as they do it relatively well, even if it's not as good as the original, I love to see a new take on a song. For this reason, I also love outtakes, different versions of songs by the same artist, collaborations between artists, and samples. Some of my favorite songs have also been covered fantastically by other artists, and I love these versions. So, I'm going to post some of my favorite covers, and I'd love to see some of yours:D







A couple of my favorites, post yours today!

Thread approved :thumb:

Some great covers there, particularly the Bowie version of Across the Universe - his vocals are absolutely phenomenal on it, particularly with the refrain in the last minute or so.

I told myself this morning that I'd go at least the week without mentioning Elvis Costello, but whenever I think of covers that improve on the original, this one just takes the biscuit;



^ It's a Sam and Dave B-side initially, and definitely not one of their better songs in its original format.

^_^ Yay for journals. [=[=

well in story. i hope this is a good one!
im not atall surprised Bulldog aproves.... :D

Some more favorites of mine, thanks for the feedback guys:D





It really surprises me how much Tomorrow sounds like The Beatles, in this cover and in all their songs

And, while it may be blasphemy, I actually prefer Redding's cover over the Stones' original, though they are both fantastic. This live version is just ballin.

That's another thing we have in common :D

Anyway, a song that I really loved as a cover. It always get me jumping. I didn't feel I could ever listen to that more than cliché song. However, I can listen to this one infinitely.

Figured I'd post a couple more of my favorites before the next post, which will be coming soon





Some instrumental ones here, basically Rodrigo y Gabriela are a Spanish-speaking guitar duo who do some great instrumental work, they've also covered Stairway to Heaven which is fantastic as well. I especially like Gabriela's technique of slapping the guitar.

And Chris O'Riley is an amazing piano player who actually has an entire album of just covering Radiohead songs. It's really great and I think an interesting take, and if anyone want's a link to it just ask:D

JEFF BUCKLEY - HALLELUJAH but then again i don't really like the original to begin with.


STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN - LITTLE WING is a cover-ish of the Hendrix original. Does this still count?


JIMI HENDRIX - JOHNNY B GOODE

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This takes a lot of beating for best cover ever.

i cannot think of covers without this song