Cover versions better than original (merged)

[Why Always Ste]

2pac - changes


Not a full on cover (obvious as its rap)
But heavily influenced by

Peter Gabriel's - that's just the way it is.

 

[stonerblue]

Oh my word, what a racket, sorry mate but there's no way this is a patch on the Sister Sledge original:)

hahaha, whatever floats yer boat mate.

 

[BimboBob]

Marsheaux doing a lovely cover of an OMD song. They also covered a whole Depeche Mode album, A broken Frame, which is also very good. I like this form of modern electronica.

 

[che_don_john]

You must be fucking joking mate.

Absolutely not.

I'm a Bowie obsessive - even in my own embarrassing days as a terrible musician, I modelled my stage persona on Ziggy Stardust. But as good as Man Who Sold The World is, I just think the Nirvana version sounds better - the hooks are played better, the guitars a layered better, and it doesn't have that annoying noise throughout.

 

[normskih]

Another contender for me:

I've just listened to this version, sorry @Gelsons Dad, but I think someone's put something in your tea if you think this is better than the original. I find it different, not better;)

 

[BimboBob]

I've just listened to this version, sorry @Gelsons Dad, but I think someone's put something in your tea if you think this is better than the original. I find it different, not better;)

Probably Bromide.

 

[Gelsons Dad]

Probably Bromide.

Been a long time since those heady days of marching up and down the square but who knows what the long term effects may have been!

However I stand by Richie on this. I love both versions, hell I can play them both note for note on guitar, but Richie's cover triggers a stronger emotional response than George does.

 

[Ashleymcduff]

A cover or the kraftwerk song by the band that I'm in

 

[KenTheLandlord]

@Tuearts right boot

 

[jpinblue]

The Falls cover of Mr Pharmacist

 

[Mr Ed (The Stables)]

David Bowie Waiting For The Man" cover of Lou reed VU.

Awesome live version circa 1972:



Mick Ronson is on fire!!

 

[Hoghead]

"Knockin' on Heaven's Door" by Guns 'n' Roses.
Brilliant! it's all I have to say.

Apologies if someone else has also posted this.

 

[Banshee]

I do like the Velvet Underground original but Japan do it so much better....

 

[NPBlue]

Beverley Knight absolutely nailed Twist and Shout.



It would have caused quite a stir back in the day. I love it.

 

[PinkFinal]

 

[PinkFinal]

 

[Robinho's Subbuteo]

One of the best covers ever made

 

[Barcon]

"Knockin' on Heaven's Door" by Guns 'n' Roses.
Brilliant! it's all I have to say.

Apologies if someone else has also posted this.

http://forums.bluemoon-mcfc.co.uk/threads/cover-versions-worse-than-the-original.325528/page-4

 

[bluebc]

One of the best covers ever made

Absolutely absolutely love that track it's right up there with:

 

[Sam Armstrong]

Probably mentioned before but worth a second mention ...


The original Simon & Garfunkel track was good but the extra edge to this makes it better for me (if only 'cos I always fancied the drummer!!!)