Metropolis Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 In your opinion what cover songs match the original or in some cases surpass it? Not a huge Disturbed fan, but David Draiman has a great voice. It's what drives this Simon and Garfunkel classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Wader Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 These are the ones I prefer listening to over the originals: No Quarter - Tool Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley Am I Evil? - Metallica Jolene - The White Stripes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Choc Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 All Along the Watchtower-Jimi Hendrix Hurt-Johnny Cash Twist and Shout-The Beatles Get By With a Little Help From My Friends-Joe Cocker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley. A cover that has far surpassed the original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Wader Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 17 minutes ago, The Choc said: Hurt-Johnny Cash Good call, forgot about that one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metropolis Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 Others have Michael Jackson covers, but other than Mariah Carey and AAF none of them are worth mentioning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metropolis Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 45 minutes ago, The Choc said: All Along the Watchtower-Jimi Hendrix Dylan says that Hendrix's version is THE version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedigoat Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 I knew disturbed would come up. Ugh. Lol Blinded By The Light by Mannfred Mann comes to mind. Mercy Me by The Strokes, featuring Eddie Vedder Huey Lewis & The News released an entire album of 60's R&B tunes, Four Chords And Several Years Ago. That whole album is impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zathras Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 I Love Rock and Roll: Joan Jett's version China Girl: Bowie's version Hall of Mirrors: Siouxsie and the Banshees version Dead Souls: NIN version You Really Got Me: Van Halen version California Girls: David Lee Roth version It's My Life: No Doubt version Black Magic Woman: Santana version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceheart Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Marilyn Manson’s Sweet Dreams. Definitely does not surpass Annie Lennox, but I like what he did with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odine Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Covers I like more than the original version: The Slits "heard it through the grapevine". Nirvana "the man who sold the world" Nirvana "love buzz" Hendrix's "... watchtower" Moon Duo "planet caravan" Johnny Cash "hurt" Sid Vicious "My Way" Ty Segall "every 1s a winner" Blue Cheer "summertime blues" Steve Earle "Colorado girl" The Jesus and Mary Chain do a version of "surfing USA" which is pretty sweet but I don't think it beats the Beach Boys though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odine Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 On 9/18/2020 at 2:17 AM, Fozzie said: Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley. A cover that has far surpassed the original. I mean, yeah Buckley's version is pretty amazing but I still like Leonard Cohens version more. Mostly just cause I don't like Jeff Buckley though, not because I think his version is inferior or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.CAllen Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 This cover of Bruce Cockburn's 'Lovers In A Dangerous Time' that BNL did in March was v. moving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 2 hours ago, Odine said: I mean, yeah Buckley's version is pretty amazing but I still like Leonard Cohens version more. Mostly just cause I don't like Jeff Buckley though, not because I think his version is inferior or anything. There’s definitely an argument. I also prefer Cohen’s version, but Buckley’s is way more popular. Even the countless covers are covering Buckley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerina Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Pretty much anything and everything that Postmodern Jukebox has covered. Love it all. But especially Creep and Zombie. Not that the originals aren't stellar in their own right, but PMJ evokes a completely different set of emotions and I can't make my brain explain how that's possible with such pointed lyrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 I didn’t see it mentioned above, so I’ll mention it. Landslide by Fleetwood Mac covered by The Smashing Pumpkins. So good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 Some other good ones: In the air tonight by Genesis covered by Non-Point. I fought the law by the Crickets covered by The Clash. This song is covered by many, but the Clash cover will always be the best. Let’s go crazy by Prince covered by Incubus. Turn the page by Bob Seger covered by Metallica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeygirl Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 You'll laugh but The Pointer Sisters' album Energy is a whole album of remakes and it's my fave. They did Stephen Stills' "As I Come of Age" with perfection and did a solid turn on Steely Dan's "Dirty Work", though I'd not call that one better. CSNY/ Woodstock. I recognize her talent but have never embraced Joni Mitchell's singing style. Clapton/Cocaine; he made it generic but the original was downright anemic Robert Palmer/Bad Case of Lovin' You-I like Moon Martin but Bob put teeth into this. Nirvana/Man Who Sold The World-not many could outdo Bowie, IMHO but Nirvana put an edge on this I just love Talking Heads/Take Me To The River-LOVE me some Motown but they changed this beat for the better Joe Cocker/With a Little Help From My Friends-this was in my face long before Wonder Years used it and it took me a while to get used to it, but WOW Bruce/Because the Night Urge Overkill/Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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