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Post by harboroughshrew on Jun 13, 2022 9:37:33 GMT 1
Another vote for All along the Watchtower by Hendrix though the Dylan original is also great. To add a new one All the Young Dudes by Mott the Hoople is better than the original Bowie song.
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Post by thesensationaljt on Jun 13, 2022 10:04:04 GMT 1
Although there were many versions of Unchained Melody, The Righteous Brothers takes some beating. It caused a few tears to be shed when featured in the film, Ghost. I didn't cry, but I had to get my hankie out when I got something in my eye at the end of the film.
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Post by davewill on Jun 13, 2022 11:19:26 GMT 1
I love Labi Siffre's music, but the Madness version of "It Must Be Love" is for me a better version than Labi's original...
Just saying....
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Post by theclash1966 on Jun 13, 2022 11:31:33 GMT 1
I Fought The Law. The Clash/The Crickets David Watts. The Jam/The Kinks A New England. Kirsty MacColl/Billy Bragg Dear Prudence. Siouxsie and the Banshees/The Beatles Honourable mention goes to Carter USM for a live performance of Down in the Tube Station at Midnight I managed to catch on the Old Grey Whistle Test many years ago, but have been unable to find since even after trawling through YouTube. it was available on the cd single of the only living boy in new cross.đ Carter were a great band. |
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Post by We Are The Riverside on Jun 13, 2022 11:33:22 GMT 1
Only Love Can Break Your Heart by Saint Etienne. Never realised it was a cover of a Neil Young song until it featured on a âbest cover songsâ show on Radio 6.
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Post by venceremos on Jun 13, 2022 11:34:33 GMT 1
Another vote for All along the Watchtower by Hendrix though the Dylan original is also great. To add a new one All the Young Dudes by Mott the Hoople is better than the original Bowie song. I think Mott's was the first release of the song though, wasn't it? Bowie wrote it for them - could be wrong but I don't think a Bowie version was released before Mott's came out. |
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Post by harboroughshrew on Jun 13, 2022 12:44:42 GMT 1
For those who like a bit of jazz I would say My Favourite Things by John Coltrane (about as far from the Sound of Music as you can get). Also anything covered by Amy Winehouse but particularly Valerie and The Girl from Ipanema.
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Post by staffordshrew on Jun 13, 2022 13:12:47 GMT 1
I don't know why, but I much prefer this to the original "Mike Flowers" - was that Michael Fabric***'s stage name? |
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Post by staffordshrew on Jun 13, 2022 13:31:52 GMT 1
Sorry, but only UB40 can win this one.
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Post by gwyneddblue on Jun 13, 2022 14:03:33 GMT 1
I asked my wife for her suggestions and she immediately came back with Madonna's version of "American Pie" over the original by Don McLean. To be honest I'm not a fan of either.
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Post by Pilch on Jun 13, 2022 16:13:24 GMT 1
I love Labi Siffre's music, but the Madness version of "It Must Be Love" is for me a better version than Labi's original... Just saying.... I have to disagree there, I do love madness and that song by then but the original wins for me, the guitar solo in the middle knocks spots of the madness sax version |
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Post by neilsalop on Jun 13, 2022 16:48:20 GMT 1
I asked my wife for her suggestions and she immediately came back with Madonna's version of "American Pie" over the original by Don McLean. To be honest I'm not a fan of either. I can only hope the divorce goes smoothly for you 𤣠|
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Post by theclash1966 on Jun 13, 2022 19:08:49 GMT 1
Sorry, but only UB40 can win this one. Tony tribe's Version was the one that UB40 used . |
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Post by capitalsalopian on Jun 14, 2022 0:18:55 GMT 1
I never liked nirvana but the mtv unplugged session where the covered bowie - the man who sold the world was fantastic.
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Post by staffordshrew on Jun 14, 2022 14:57:45 GMT 1
The bloke does have a sort of entertainment value:
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Post by gwyneddblue on Jun 14, 2022 16:18:34 GMT 1
I asked my wife for her suggestions and she immediately came back with Madonna's version of "American Pie" over the original by Don McLean. To be honest I'm not a fan of either. I can only hope the divorce goes smoothly for you 𤣠đ
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Post by jimmelrosesjaw on Jun 14, 2022 23:49:17 GMT 1
Another vote for Nirvanaâs acoustic cover of Bowie.
Ugly Kid Joeâs Cats in the cradle cover isnât too bad either.
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Post by edgmond on Jun 14, 2022 23:57:53 GMT 1
Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinead OâConnor (so much better than the Prince original)
However, I always preferred The Sutherland Brothersâ original version of Sailing to Rod Stewartâs.
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Post by gainsparkshrew on Jun 15, 2022 6:03:18 GMT 1
I always preferred The Sutherland Brothersâ original version of Sailing to Rod Stewartâs.[/quote]
That will throw a few people who probably think Rod wrote Sailing
BTW did you know that Iain Sutherland died in Wollerton,next to Hodnet, in 2019.
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Post by staffordshrew on Jun 15, 2022 9:27:30 GMT 1
I always preferred The Sutherland Brothersâ original version of Sailing to Rod Stewartâs. Wasn't it the Sutherland Brothers & Quiver? Was Arms Of Mary their original too?
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Post by thesensationaljt on Jun 15, 2022 9:31:54 GMT 1
However, I always preferred The Sutherland Brothersâ original version of Sailing to Rod Stewartâs. I would prefer the squeal of a cat with it's knackers caught in a rat trap to anything sang by Rod Stewart. |
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Post by gainsparkshrew on Jun 15, 2022 10:33:44 GMT 1
I always preferred The Sutherland Brothersâ original version of Sailing to Rod Stewartâs. Wasn't it the Sutherland Brothers & Quiver? Â Was Arms Of Mary their original too?
Yep, Arms of Mary was their only hit single and at that time they had joined up with Quiver. However after a few years the two bands split and they went back to being a duo. Saw them many times at Liverpool Stadium in my youth, but they where always the support band never the headliners |
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Post by southstandviewer on Jun 15, 2022 16:01:54 GMT 1
I Fought The Law. The Clash/The Crickets David Watts. The Jam/The Kinks A New England. Kirsty MacColl/Billy Bragg Dear Prudence. Siouxsie and the Banshees/The Beatles Honourable mention goes to Carter USM for a live performance of Down in the Tube Station at Midnight I managed to catch on the Old Grey Whistle Test many years ago, but have been unable to find since even after trawling through YouTube. I feel your love  |
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Post by cheggersdrinkspop on Jun 16, 2022 7:10:58 GMT 1
Went to see Beck in Manchester last night, someone I have waited to see for near on 25 years and he didn't disapoint, he does an acoustic cover of the Korgis "everyone's got to learn sometimes" which is excellent.
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Post by barrynic on Jun 17, 2022 14:38:41 GMT 1
The Isley Brothers version on "Summer Breeze"
So much better than the Seals and Crofts original...credit to the duo the lyrics are amazing...Great summer song.
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Post by grandpaphil on Jun 18, 2022 17:44:44 GMT 1
A vote for Black Magic Woman by Santana. I know its heresy, but its head and shoulders above the original Fleetwood Mac version.
Also one not heard regularly: Stop! by Joe Bonamassa a really bluesy version of the 1988 Sam Brown song.
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Post by edgmond on Jun 18, 2022 22:55:42 GMT 1
Hereâs anotherâŚ
Say Hello Wave Goodbye. David Grayâs version far superior to the original by Soft Cell imo.
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Post by Pilch on Jun 18, 2022 22:58:58 GMT 1
Hereâs another⌠Say Hello Wave Goodbye. David Grayâs version far superior to the original by Soft Cell imo. never knew he has sang that so chased it up, gave it the first line and in the style of X factor pressed my button |
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Post by theclash1966 on Jun 19, 2022 8:52:47 GMT 1
Hereâs another⌠Say Hello Wave Goodbye. David Grayâs version far superior to the original by Soft Cell imo. going to have to disagree with you . Marc Almond's voice is untouchable. |
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Post by shrewder on Jun 19, 2022 9:00:59 GMT 1
Ultimate cover version is arguably Joe Cocker "With a little help from my friends "
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