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Covers or Original Game

gabersgabers Posts: 2,787
edited October 2010 in Other Music
So, as the title implies, you have to pick a song that's been covered and mention the artists and which version you like better. Also, weigh in on the entry above. I'll start.

Blinded By the Light - Springsteen and Manfred Mann. As much as it pains me to admit, I like the Manfred Mann version better. I was listening to the Springsteen version this morning and realized it didn't have the presence of the Manfred Mann version. Anyway...
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  • RYEzupSFRYEzupSF Posts: 6,003
    The Pusher by Steppenwolf vs The Pusher by Blind Melon

    Blind Melon! No question. Such a great song. RIP Shannon.
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  • Get_RightGet_Right Posts: 13,478
    really got me

    van halen vs. the kinks


    van halen



    pretty woman

    van halen vs. roy orbison

    roy orbison
  • intodeepintodeep Posts: 7,240
    Get_Right wrote:
    really got me

    van halen vs. the kinks


    van halen



    pretty woman

    van halen vs. roy orbison

    roy orbison
    I agree with both. As for REally Got Me Van halen makes that song so much more fun and vibrant but Pretty woman is a classic in it's orginal.

    Mine is a little more obscure
    The Bit
    Orginally by the Melvins covered by MAstodon

    this is a really hard one for me becuase they are both cool. The bit by the melvins sounds well sludgy like the melvins while the bit by mastodon sounds... like mastodon sludgy metal.

    I prefer mastodon's version though becuase the drumming is sensation with Brann adding his talents to it and they just kick the crap out of the song.
    Mastodon's cover of the Bit Wins in my book :)
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  • dcfaithfuldcfaithful Posts: 13,076
    OP, I'm all with you...I think Manfred Mann's version of Blinded By The Light owns. The extended version with that killer solo... :mrgreen:
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  • dcfaithfuldcfaithful Posts: 13,076
    Hurt

    NIN vs. Cash


    Cash, for me.
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  • RYEzupSFRYEzupSF Posts: 6,003
    dcfaithful wrote:
    Hurt

    NIN vs. Cash


    Cash, for me.

    Me too. Love both, but Cash gives me chills.
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  • gabersgabers Posts: 2,787
    Smashing Pumpkins version of Landslide over Fleetwood Mac. And over Dixie Chicks. But all are great in their own way.
  • keeponrockinkeeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    dcfaithful wrote:
    Hurt

    NIN vs. Cash


    Cash, for me.
    NIN for me.
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  • intodeepintodeep Posts: 7,240
    gabers wrote:
    Smashing Pumpkins version of Landslide over Fleetwood Mac. And over Dixie Chicks. But all are great in their own way.
    I do like all of them it is hard for me to choose between the pumpkins and fleetwood. I think i actually lean towards fleetwood though.

    How about another threesome:

    All Along the Watchtower
    bob dylan, jimi hendrix, neil young

    I'm a huge neil young fan and a big bob fan but Jimi made this his song. It was awesome.
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  • dcfaithfuldcfaithful Posts: 13,076
    intodeep wrote:
    gabers wrote:
    Smashing Pumpkins version of Landslide over Fleetwood Mac. And over Dixie Chicks. But all are great in their own way.
    I do like all of them it is hard for me to choose between the pumpkins and fleetwood. I think i actually lean towards fleetwood though.

    How about another threesome:

    All Along the Watchtower
    bob dylan, jimi hendrix, neil young

    I'm a huge neil young fan and a big bob fan but Jimi made this his song. It was awesome.

    Agreed. Jimi's version owns.
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  • dcfaithfuldcfaithful Posts: 13,076
    RYEzupSF wrote:
    dcfaithful wrote:
    Hurt

    NIN vs. Cash


    Cash, for me.

    Me too. Love both, but Cash gives me chills.

    That's my reasoning. His version is much more emotional to me. There is nothing in his version to be happy about, and he just further emphasized that.
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  • gabersgabers Posts: 2,787
    dcfaithful wrote:
    Hurt

    NIN vs. Cash


    Cash, for me.

    I probably like the NIN version just a little better but love the Cash version too.

    I like the Cash cover of The Beatles "In My Life" better, though.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlhcyWLORes

    Brings a tear to my eye.
  • Get_RightGet_Right Posts: 13,478
    dcfaithful wrote:
    intodeep wrote:
    gabers wrote:
    Smashing Pumpkins version of Landslide over Fleetwood Mac. And over Dixie Chicks. But all are great in their own way.
    I do like all of them it is hard for me to choose between the pumpkins and fleetwood. I think i actually lean towards fleetwood though.

    How about another threesome:

    All Along the Watchtower
    bob dylan, jimi hendrix, neil young

    I'm a huge neil young fan and a big bob fan but Jimi made this his song. It was awesome.

    Agreed. Jimi's version owns.
    shoot jimi owned everything

    like a rolling stone

    I like this one better
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1xCZqNog_8
  • dcfaithfuldcfaithful Posts: 13,076
    Okay, okay...

    Voodoo Child

    SRV or Jimi??

    I'm going to say Jimi, although I think both are pretty damn sweet.
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  • Get_RightGet_Right Posts: 13,478
    dcfaithful wrote:
    Okay, okay...

    Voodoo Child

    SRV or Jimi??

    I'm going to say Jimi, although I think both are pretty damn sweet.
    very tough call
    two masters at work
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    tie goes the original ;)
  • Yellow LedbellyYellow Ledbelly Posts: 3,749
    dcfaithful wrote:
    Okay, okay...

    Voodoo Child

    SRV or Jimi??

    I'm going to say Jimi, although I think both are pretty damn sweet.
    I vote Jimi on Watchtower
    Voodoo Child definitely goes to SRV in my book though
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  • vedhead011vedhead011 Posts: 300
    Some tough calls on here. My votes for ones I have an opinion on: Blind Melon, Roy Orbison, Manfred Mann, NIN, Pumpkins, Jimi (Watchtower and VC).

    Get this, The Bangles rocked the shit out of Simon & Garfunkel's Hazy Shade of Winter.
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  • gabersgabers Posts: 2,787
    vedhead011 wrote:
    Some tough calls on here. My votes for ones I have an opinion on: Blind Melon, Roy Orbison, Manfred Mann, NIN, Pumpkins, Jimi (Watchtower and VC).

    Get this, The Bangles rocked the shit out of Simon & Garfunkel's Hazy Shade of Winter.

    I love their version of Hazy Shade of Winter. It's their best song by far. And I like it better than the original too.
  • Yellow LedbellyYellow Ledbelly Posts: 3,749
    I too dig The Bangles Hazy shade of Winter.

    Also, backtracking, Cash gets my vote on Hurt.
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  • dcfaithfuldcfaithful Posts: 13,076
    Rocket Man

    Elton John or My Morning Jacket?

    Very tough for me...but I'm going with Elton's (and Bernie Taupin's) original.
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  • Yellow LedbellyYellow Ledbelly Posts: 3,749
    dcfaithful wrote:
    Rocket Man

    Elton John or My Morning Jacket?

    Very tough for me...but I'm going with Elton's (and Bernie Taupin's) original.
    definitely
    All I have to do is revel in the everyday....then do it again tomorrow

    They say every sin is deadly but I believe they may be wrong...I'm guilty of all seven and I don't feel too bad at all
  • dcfaithfuldcfaithful Posts: 13,076
    Yellow Ledbelly wrote:
    dcfaithful wrote:
    Rocket Man

    Elton John or My Morning Jacket?

    Very tough for me...but I'm going with Elton's (and Bernie Taupin's) original.
    definitely

    Yeah. I just have to appreciate the original brilliant minds. Bernie and Elton wrote some incredible music in the 70's.

    The albums "Madman Across The Water" and "Honky Chateau" should be owned by all music appreciators.
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  • RYEzupSFRYEzupSF Posts: 6,003
    vedhead011 wrote:
    Get this, The Bangles rocked the shit out of Simon & Garfunkel's Hazy Shade of Winter.

    SUCH A GOOD CALL!

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    Original by Bob Dylan. Amazing Covers by The Band, Joe Cocker and The Heptones. Of course there was the epic performance by everyone and their mother during The Last Waltz, which is my favorite version, but that one aside, I can't decide. I think it depends on my mood.

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    With a Little Help From My Friends

    Joe Cocker or The Beatles?

    I'm saying Joe Cocker...
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    Wonderwall

    Ryan Adams or Oasis?

    Ryan Adams for me, no question.
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    No Quarter

    Tool or Zeppelin?

    I think it's a tie as they are both badass. As done earlier, tie goes to the original. 8-)
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    FF! :)
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  • RYEzupSFRYEzupSF Posts: 6,003
    dcfaithful wrote:
    With a Little Help From My Friends

    Joe Cocker or The Beatles?

    I'm saying Joe Cocker...

    Joe Cocker fo sho
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    dcfaithful wrote:
    Wonderwall

    Ryan Adams or Oasis?

    Ryan Adams for me, no question.
    Ryan Adams > Noel Gallagher Solo > Oasis
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  • dcfaithfuldcfaithful Posts: 13,076
    keeponrockin wrote:
    dcfaithful wrote:
    Wonderwall

    Ryan Adams or Oasis?

    Ryan Adams for me, no question.
    Ryan Adams > Noel Gallagher Solo > Oasis

    You've got some taste. :)
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