Cover versions that are better than the originals

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  • ElectraElectra Posts: 55,660
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    I'm not sure if this is better than the original but I love it. It's a cover of the German language version of Bowie's Heroes (Helden). It's Metal with cellos & Rammstein's Till Lindemann on vocals.

    Apocalyptica: Helden
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oITb_Cy6rw

    The original

    David Bowie - Helden (German version of Heroes)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nb6Gbi1MpoE
  • brumiladbrumilad Posts: 1,467
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    I'm slightly more partial to Sandra's German cover of "Big in Japan" than the original. Michael Cretu's production has that little more oomph http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQXzV9Rzh-4

    Little known UK pop act Spray did a wonderful version of The Highwayman.

    I prefer Nancy's version of Bang Bang to Cher's original.

    Gloria Gaynor's version of "Never Can Say Goodbye".
  • P_PP_P Posts: 18,497
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    CLL Dodge wrote: »
    Without You ~ Harry Nilsson
    Tainted Love ~ Soft Cell
    Ziggy Stardust ~ Bauhaus

    I really like Soft Cell's version and the original, I like that they didn't just copy the original version.

    If i had to pick a favourite out of the two I'd say the original. It does change though :D
  • mrkite77mrkite77 Posts: 5,386
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    Queen fans will think I'm insane, but I really do prefer:

    Dune - Who Wants to Live Forever (SB Mix)

    to the original.
  • WhyHelloWorldWhyHelloWorld Posts: 15,494
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    Only one springs to mind.

    Leona Lewis - Run.
  • d56d56 Posts: 5,471
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    Only one springs to mind.

    Leona Lewis - Run.

    Totally agree.
  • SweetHeartHollySweetHeartHolly Posts: 1,558
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    I love to hear my most favorite singer James Otto cover the following songs. :):):)

    "Ramblin' Man"-Allman Brothers
    "They Call Me The Breeze"-Lynard Skynard
    "Into The Mystic"-Van Morrison
    "Don't You Think This Outlaw Bit Has Done Got Out Of Hand?"-Waylon Jennings

    God bless you and him always!!! :):):)

    Holly
  • misslibertinemisslibertine Posts: 14,306
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    P_P wrote: »
    I really like Soft Cell's version and the original, I like that they didn't just copy the original version.

    If i had to pick a favourite out of the two I'd say the original. It does change though :D

    I go back and forth between the two too :)

    Disappointed to see 'Run' mentioned on here so often. But... horses for courses.
  • shankly123shankly123 Posts: 598
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    Originally Posted by shankly123
    You are joking aren't you? Please tell me you're joking!
    gashead wrote: »
    How predictable.

    I'll agree it's a predictable response. I would imagine almost anyone with a pair of ears would say the same thing.
  • DanniLaMoneDanniLaMone Posts: 2,274
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    Amy Winehouse's Valerie.
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    Cascada- Everytime We Touch
  • Blondie XBlondie X Posts: 28,662
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    P_P wrote: »
    I really like Soft Cell's version and the original, I like that they didn't just copy the original version.

    If i had to pick a favourite out of the two I'd say the original. It does change though :D

    I agree with you. Although I do prefer Gloria Jones original, I do like the fact Soft Cell did something completely different with the song and it was a great version. It also made people seek out the original which is a good thing.

    I'm someone who thinks covers are pointless unless they add something new to the original version and that is one of the few songs where that happened
  • RayofLightRayofLight Posts: 580
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    Cascada- Everytime We Touch

    Absolutely no way!
  • CLL DodgeCLL Dodge Posts: 115,635
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    Disappointed to see 'Run' mentioned on here so often. But... horses for courses.

    Me too. The original is a classic. Love the emotion in Gary Lightbody's voice. Instant festival anthem status.
  • ali1234ali1234 Posts: 1,292
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    Pink's version of wicked game on her latest tour. Stunning.
  • PointyPointy Posts: 1,762
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    CLL Dodge wrote: »
    Me too. The original is a classic. Love the emotion in Gary Lightbody's voice. Instant festival anthem status.

    Fully agree. Snow Patrol's version has more emotion, but this forum does attract a lot of pop only fans.
  • PointyPointy Posts: 1,762
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    Cum On Feel The Noize- Oasis
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    Amy Winehouse's Valerie.

    The original by The Zutons just edges it for me. :)
  • CLL DodgeCLL Dodge Posts: 115,635
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    Pointy wrote: »
    Cum On Feel The Noize- Oasis

    Better with a Brummie accent.
  • PointyPointy Posts: 1,762
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    CLL Dodge wrote: »
    Better with a Brummie accent.

    Nah, I prefer the Manc attitude. ;)
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    Eric Clapton's cover of Bob Marley's 'I Shot The Sheriff'.
  • afcbfanafcbfan Posts: 7,153
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    Cyndi Lauper: Girls Just Want To Have Fun.

    Ooh, eck; that's thirty years old.
  • spindiddlyspindiddly Posts: 4,975
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    Birdy - Skinny Love & Shelter
    Hurts - Confide In Me
    Lana Del Rey - Goodbye Kiss
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    spindiddly wrote: »
    Birdy - Skinny Love

    For me... not in a million years.
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    Susanna & The Magical Orchestra - Love Will Tear Us Apart; though I'm a fan of the original too.
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