Anonymous
Post 04/21/2023 10:20     Subject: Re:Covers that improve on the original (music)
The Knitters - Silver Wings
Anonymous
Post 04/21/2023 10:20     Subject: Covers that improve on the original (music)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What a fun trip down memory lane! Two where the covers are mich more famous than the original:

Respect — originally an Otis Redding song but the original doesn’t hold a candle to Aretha Franklin’s version

Girls Just Want to Have Fun — I don’t know who originally sang it, but it was a guy


You’re right. It was a singer/songwriter named Robert Hazard. Though I’m not sure I would call Cyndi Pauper’s version a “cover” since Hazard never actually released it. Just to try to find a copy you can buy! From what I can tell, all that’s out there is a rough demo. Anyway, thanks for bringing it up because I didn’t know any of this a week ago!


Robert Hazzard was part of the Philadelphia music scene in the 80's. Cyndi's backup band at the time was the Hooters, another Philly band. One of the members co-wrote "Time After Time", which is why you'll see them do a version of it.


The Hooters! I think their Philly-band status got them onto the bill at Live Aid.
Anonymous
Post 04/20/2023 14:01     Subject: Covers that improve on the original (music)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:"Wild Horses" by the Sundays (vs. Rolling Stones)
"Sweet Jane" by the Cowboy Junkies (vs. Velvet Underground)
"Country Road Take Me Home" by Love Seed Mama Jump (vs. John Denver)
"Nothing Compares 2 U" by Chris Cornell is pretty great.
"Black" by Aaron Lewis (vs. Pearl Jam)
"killing me softly" by the Fugees (vs. Roberta Flack)
"Whiskey in the Jar" by Metallica (vs. Thin Lizzy/Dubliners, but I had to look up who sang the original)
"Love Roller Coaster" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers (vs. the Ohio Players)
I think "Boyz in the Hood" by Dynamite Hack (vs. Eazy-E) is pretty great too.


OMG, did you graduate from HS in '95? What a trip back in time.


this is a great list
Anonymous
Post 04/20/2023 13:43     Subject: Covers that improve on the original (music)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What a fun trip down memory lane! Two where the covers are mich more famous than the original:

Respect — originally an Otis Redding song but the original doesn’t hold a candle to Aretha Franklin’s version

Girls Just Want to Have Fun — I don’t know who originally sang it, but it was a guy


You’re right. It was a singer/songwriter named Robert Hazard. Though I’m not sure I would call Cyndi Pauper’s version a “cover” since Hazard never actually released it. Just to try to find a copy you can buy! From what I can tell, all that’s out there is a rough demo. Anyway, thanks for bringing it up because I didn’t know any of this a week ago!


Robert Hazzard was part of the Philadelphia music scene in the 80's. Cyndi's backup band at the time was the Hooters, another Philly band. One of the members co-wrote "Time After Time", which is why you'll see them do a version of it.
Anonymous
Post 04/20/2023 13:32     Subject: Covers that improve on the original (music)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Indigo girls covers of bob Dylan, particularly tangled up in blue.

Finding Bob Dylan covers that improve upon the original is like shooting fish in a barrel IMO. His songs are legendary but I hate his voice. Sheryl Crow’s version of Mississippi is amazing and the Chicks do a great live version of that. Tracy Chapman’s Times They Are a-Changin’ is great. Johnny Cash and June Carter on It Ain’t Me Babe, fun AF. G&R’s Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door, legendary. And of course Hendrix’s iconic All Along the Watchtower.

Case on point Garth Brooks cover of Dylan’s “Make you Feel my Love.”
Billy Joel does a good cover of this, too.
Anonymous
Post 04/20/2023 07:44     Subject: Re:Covers that improve on the original (music)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Miley Cyrus Just Breathe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_ZOhMSPqVc


Miley does Dolly Parton covers the best. Jolene is my favorite. Not a huge country fan but I prefer Willie Nelson and his son, Lukas Nelson, on Just Breathe.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ow-Cx9IX4So


I like Nelson’s version but think the original Pearl Jam version is the best

It is such a great song
Anonymous
Post 04/20/2023 00:47     Subject: Covers that improve on the original (music)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Indigo girls covers of bob Dylan, particularly tangled up in blue.

Finding Bob Dylan covers that improve upon the original is like shooting fish in a barrel IMO. His songs are legendary but I hate his voice. Sheryl Crow’s version of Mississippi is amazing and the Chicks do a great live version of that. Tracy Chapman’s Times They Are a-Changin’ is great. Johnny Cash and June Carter on It Ain’t Me Babe, fun AF. G&R’s Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door, legendary. And of course Hendrix’s iconic All Along the Watchtower.

Case on point Garth Brooks cover of Dylan’s “Make you Feel my Love.”
Anonymous
Post 04/20/2023 00:44     Subject: Re:Covers that improve on the original (music)
Mrs. Robinson by the Lemonheads
Anonymous
Post 04/18/2023 23:52     Subject: Re:Covers that improve on the original (music)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Miley Cyrus Just Breathe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_ZOhMSPqVc


Miley does Dolly Parton covers the best. Jolene is my favorite. Not a huge country fan but I prefer Willie Nelson and his son, Lukas Nelson, on Just Breathe.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ow-Cx9IX4So

Lordy, I love covers and I like Miley but no one should cover Jolene.
Anonymous
Post 04/18/2023 21:41     Subject: Re:Covers that improve on the original (music)
Anonymous wrote:Miley Cyrus Just Breathe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_ZOhMSPqVc


Miley does Dolly Parton covers the best. Jolene is my favorite. Not a huge country fan but I prefer Willie Nelson and his son, Lukas Nelson, on Just Breathe.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ow-Cx9IX4So
Anonymous
Post 04/18/2023 20:25     Subject: Covers that improve on the original (music)
X - Soul Kitchen
Anonymous
Post 04/18/2023 20:22     Subject: Re:Covers that improve on the original (music)
Lana Del Rey - Doin’ Time
Anonymous
Post 04/18/2023 20:14     Subject: Re:Covers that improve on the original (music)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:First Cut is the Deepest - Sheryl Crow (vs. Rod Stewart)


This is actually a Cat Stevens song covered by many artists. The Rod Stewart one is the most popular but once I heard the Cat Stevens original, I like it the best. Stewart’s raspy voice does suit it a lot though


Never knew about this being Cat Stevens, this thread is great!
🏆
Anonymous
Post 04/18/2023 18:31     Subject: Re:Covers that improve on the original (music)
Miley Cyrus Just Breathe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_ZOhMSPqVc
Anonymous
Post 04/18/2023 16:55     Subject: Re:Covers that improve on the original (music)
Anonymous wrote:First Cut is the Deepest - Sheryl Crow (vs. Rod Stewart)


This is actually a Cat Stevens song covered by many artists. The Rod Stewart one is the most popular but once I heard the Cat Stevens original, I like it the best. Stewart’s raspy voice does suit it a lot though