Digital Monkey (Womad) Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 1 hour ago, stuartbert two hats said: Well if it is a cover it's up there. I'm sure Prince recorded it first, but if he didn't release it until later does that count? Would his original recording have been a cover? Hmm. Either way, her version pisses all over Prince's. Prince recorded as an album track in about 1984 I think. Sinead released in 1990 so definitely a cover but her version is definitive. Sadly she said last year she will no longer be performing it live as she can no longer "emotionally connect with it" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Monkey (Womad) Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 So many great covers The Dutch singer Nynke Laverman did a wonderful version of Halleujah Patsy Cline's version of Crazy by Willie Nelson. Is that technically a cover? Gram Parson's and Emmylou's version of Love Hurts. Definitive. James Carr's The Dark End of the Street Aretha Franklyn's Respect Amy Winehouse's Valerie was pretty good. Loved Ryan Adam's arrangement to Wonderwall Emmylou Harris' cover of Pancho and Lefty Sam Cooke could cover any bloody thing he wanted and it would sound superb, even reading out the football results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 17 minutes ago, Digital Monkey (Womad) said: Prince recorded as an album track in about 1984 I think. Sinead released in 1990 so definitely a cover but her version is definitive. Sadly she said last year she will no longer be performing it live as she can no longer "emotionally connect with it" That's fine with me, I think there was some magic caught in that video. There's no point seeing her sing it without that strong vulnerability thing she did. If this was 'best video for cover version ever' thread, then she would win hands down. Still gets me whenever I watch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little_jim Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 The Animals pretty much made "House of the rising sun" their own. Being a blues fan I do like to turn it up loud and sing along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanderlyle Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 Not sure I'd actually say any or these are particularly exceptional on quality, but I really enjoy: John Cale - Hallelujah Hot Chip - Dancing in the Dark El Vy - She Drives me Crazy DJ Sammy - Heaven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fingerbobs Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 Have always thought that Suede's rendition of Shipbuilding was pretty good. Talking of which it is the best song ever written - true fact pop pickers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilkyJoe Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 Nina Simone - I put a spell on you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odessa Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 The Futureheads - Hounds of Love is my favourite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 Nobody's mentioned Siouxshie and the Banshees' version of Dear Prudence yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr gumby Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 41 minutes ago, Mandroman said: Have always thought that Suede's rendition of Shipbuilding was pretty good. Talking of which it is the best song ever written - true fact pop pickers. Suede's isn't bad, but I prefer this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyhack Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 2 hours ago, little_jim said: The Animals pretty much made "House of the rising sun" their own. Being a blues fan I do like to turn it up loud and sing along There have been so many versions of this. I like the way Frijid Pink at least gave it a different arrangement. But the prize has to go to John Otway for turning the song into an event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum_96 Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 1998 by Peace is pretty special I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue6field Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 47 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said: Nobody's mentioned Siouxshie and the Banshees' version of Dear Prudence yet. Belter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avalon_Fields Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 The Beatles Twist and Shout - especially the story behind it, one last take with Lennon's voice completely shot The Clash Police and Thieves - mixing reggae and punk Talking Heads Take Me To The River Rod Stewart The First Cut Is The Deepest PSB Always On My Mind Ryan Adams 1984 whole cd of Taylor Swift covers Johnny Cash & Elvis Presley - take your pick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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adamg1602 Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 5 hours ago, Odessa said: The Futureheads - Hounds of Love is my favourite. Yeah. . Good choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Zoidberg Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 7 hours ago, MilkyJoe said: Nina Simone - I put a spell on you Wow, can't believe I forgot that one. One of my favourite tunes as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HattersBoy Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 10 hours ago, stuartbert two hats said: That's fine with me, I think there was some magic caught in that video. There's no point seeing her sing it without that strong vulnerability thing she did. If this was 'best video for cover version ever' thread, then she would win hands down. Still gets me whenever I watch it. Am sure i read it was about her split from her bf and they were genuine tears about it. No matter i'm the same it came out when I had been though a difficult time and still gets me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6t6o6m Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 I got a few; johnny cash - hurt stone sour - wicked game guns n roses - live and let die Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4AssedMonkey Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 15 hours ago, Jugtanion said: All of these. Whiskey in the jar is incredible as well. Metallica completely make it their own. In fact, the first garage inc disc is an absolute tour de force Pretty much exactly what I was gonna post. Love Garage Inc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4AssedMonkey Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 10 hours ago, Odessa said: The Futureheads - Hounds of Love is my favourite. Belter. Really did something different with it which made it theirs. Best way to cover something IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardy Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 7 minutes ago, 4AssedMonkey said: Belter. Really did something different with it which made it theirs. Best way to cover something IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardWaller Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 On 4/30/2016 at 4:11 AM, eastynh said: Happy Mondays - Step On I keep forgetting that's a cover, not bad. Few contenders for me.. David Bowie: Across The Universe, Love: My Little Red Book and another vote for Jeff Buckley's Hallelujah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 37 minutes ago, RichardWaller said: I keep forgetting that's a cover, not bad. Few contenders for me.. David Bowie: Across The Universe, Love: My Little Red Book and another vote for Jeff Buckley's Hallelujah What?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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