Post by: smurfboy on March 15, 2006, 04:10:47 pm
I was watching one of those 'The 1000 Greatest Number Ones' clips shows the other night (yes, I was that bored) and someone said they thought the Gary Jules version of 'Mad World' was one of the very few cover versions that was better than the original. I can't say I agree on that one, but does anyone else have any suggestions for covers that beat the original?
My top one would be Shirley Bassey's version of 'Something'. A lot of people would say it's sacrilege to say that about a George Harrison/Beatles song, but the original is surprisingly bland. Dame Shirl has the kind of drama to her voice and performance style that the song needs. Any other nominations?
Post by: on March 15, 2006, 07:11:38 pm
Not wishing to be merely contrary (it's a start), didn't TFF say THEY liked the Gary Jules version better themselves? I actually do like it better as well.
HIM's version of Wicked Game is rather good too.
Post by: Forth Bridges on March 15, 2006, 07:27:05 pm
sh*t! the mad wolrd version in 83 was far better adn more up beat! not that rubbsih that made you slit your wrist to!
Post by: smurfboy on March 15, 2006, 08:02:12 pm
Not wishing to be merely contrary (it's a start), didn't TFF say THEY liked the Gary Jules version better themselves? I actually do like it better as well.
Not sure; I phone Curt Smith at least twice a week, but he's always got his answering machine on. I'm starting to get suspicious...
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Post by: smurfboy on March 17, 2006, 04:16:52 pm
If we're talking Dylan covers, nobody does them like Joan Baez. In fact no one else interprets other people's songs like she does. My dad was a huge fan of both of them and I loved Joanie's version of 'Simple Twist of Fate' - I was stunned when I heard the original, I thought it was dire!
Post by: oldspice on March 17, 2006, 05:54:06 pm
I have seen Joan live and her voice is simply heavenly. She does, indeed, cover some of Dylan's songs brilliantly.
She also sang a very beautiful song about her relationship with Dylan called Diamonds and Rust.
Post by: smurfboy on March 17, 2006, 07:17:44 pm
I adore Diamonds and Rust. Sweeter for Me is another autobiographical song that could reduce anyone to tears.
I'm so jealous that you've seen her live Spicy!
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Post by: oldspice on March 18, 2006, 08:38:45 am
Post by: Forth Bridges on March 18, 2006, 10:07:58 am
Thank you old spice, thanks the one!, I;m sure it sold oer a 1milion copies, but in today muisc yuo can sel 34,000 copy and get to no1
I thikn apart form Last year is this the way to armmalora - well over a 1million, from 2001 - 2004 the most song sold for a pactilley song was 250'000 that poor!
Post by: lemoneye on March 18, 2006, 02:22:02 pm
Thank you old spice, thanks the one!, I;m sure it sold oer a 1milion copies, but in today muisc yuo can sel 34,000 copy and get to no1
I thikn apart form Last year is this the way to armmalora - well over a 1million, from 2001 - 2004 the most song sold for a pactilley song was 250'000 that poor!
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Post by: Cherry_Ripe on March 20, 2006, 10:54:53 am
Oh, I can't stand that Gary Jules version of 'Mad World'. No way should it have been Christmas number one.
I thought Scissor Sisters' version of 'Comfortably Numb' was a great cover.
Post by: chocolate chick on March 20, 2006, 11:03:33 am
Post by: Cherry_Ripe on March 20, 2006, 11:12:34 am
Andy the Binman from X Factor has his debut album out and they are all covers of old classics! This is wrong in my opinion.
I agree, they did the same with Steve Brookstein.
Post by: Forth Bridges on March 20, 2006, 11:27:50 am
is just a way of making money CHEAP! as ther edon;t have tiem to make up songs!
Post by: Cherry_Ripe on March 20, 2006, 01:17:15 pm
Post by: smurfboy on March 20, 2006, 02:11:44 pm
is just a way of making money CHEAP! as ther edon;t have tiem to make up songs!
Not really - you get far less money from releasing a cover as the songwriter gets all the royalties. The artist only gets performance royalties which are far less significant.
Post by: chocolate chick on March 20, 2006, 03:27:29 pm
Quote from: chocolate chickAndy the Binman from X Factor has his debut album out and they are all covers of old classics! This is wrong in my opinion.I agree, they did the same with Steve Brookstein.
I just wish they would write their own songs and have a proper go at being a singer. Least Will Young has written his own songs and it shows
Post by: smurfboy on March 20, 2006, 03:29:08 pm
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Post by: smurfboy on March 20, 2006, 06:57:32 pm
True....but the whole album wasn't covers.
And at least he's started writing his own stuff and recording original songs now he's got his foot in the door, unlike Westlife who are still trotting out covers!
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Robbie you're back. Post by: Forth Bridges on March 20, 2006, 10:35:14 pm
