Not sure I'd go so far as to say it's better, but Lulu's The Man Who Sold The World is, for me, at least as good as Bowie's. It's nothing like you'd imagine from the woman who's probably best known for Shout and winning the Eurovision Song Contest.
Jimmy Webb - Galveston (if a song recorded by the writer, but popularised by someone else, can be considered a cover).
Not sure I'd go so far as to say it's better, but Lulu's The Man Who Sold The World is, for me, at least as good as Bowie's. It's nothing like you'd imagine from the woman who's probably best known for Shout and winning the Eurovision Song Contest.
Jimmy Webb - Galveston (if a song recorded by the writer, but popularised by someone else, can be considered a cover).
its a shame that lulu is remembered for 'shout' and 'boom bang a bang', she sang some excellant tracks in the 60's, - to sir with love, the boat that i row, me the peaceful heart, leave a little love... and more.
its a shame that lulu is remembered for 'shout' and 'boom bang a bang', she sang some excellant tracks in the 60's, - to sir with love, the boat that i row, me the peaceful heart, leave a little love... and more.
Don't diss "Shout", that was a cover of the Isley Brothers. Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band have been playing it in the encores on the recent tour. It's a good live party song.
I'm no fan of Lulu's version, mind. Voice like a foghorn
Don't diss "Shout", that was a cover of the Isley Brothers. Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band have been playing it in the encores on the recent tour. It's a good live party song.
I'm no fan of Lulu's version, mind. Voice like a foghorn
i will diss shout! its rather unpleasant no matter who sings it!
God, this thread title comes up again and again. And for what it's worth Leona's "Run" and Burke's "Hallelujah" are cack of the highest order (in my opinion of course).
Besides, everyone knows the greatest ever cover is "Song to the Siren" by This Mortal Coil.
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Nothing wrong with the production, but thought the vocals were the weakest.
In the chorus, he sings "I am human and I need to beeee loved" and thought the emphasis on the word "be" was a bit odd.
I gave it a listen too, as a curious Smiths fan, and found that strange as well. Not keen, personally.
I never knew that! I love that song as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_cE6I5V-bY
Roger Chapman/Rolling Stones
Lets spend the night together:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZNDbFz0w7o
John Otway/The Animals
House of the Rising Sun:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK7m4hlLPv4
Humble Pie/Ike and Tina Turner (At least I think Turners are the originals)
Black Coffee
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqsMKvkzdwc
hmm.... strictly speaking though that wasnt a cover, it was a mash up or marriage of two seperate songs.
i like it very much, but still prefer the human leagues 'being boiled'.
well youll get no argument from me on that... i cant stand leonas destruction of it either.
disagree. labi sifres original was a beautiful little ditty, gentle, warm, soulful.
i like madness, i dont mind their version, but its just a joked up poppy cover of a song that has soul.
http://youtu.be/xQGmyOgnXsQ
With a Little Help from My Friends
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzzOs0Da43Y
Jimmy Cliff's "Trapped"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXJQlO-IuJ8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXIkL82hJtg
More like the worst versions imo.
Eddie Cantor's signature version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-EXfxLitAo
Nina Simone's cover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYSbUOoq4Vg
Thanks for this Brilliant
and of course Otway & Barrett's legendary OGWT cover of Bob Lind's "Cheryl's Going Home"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8C-BwAbAdc
Something I always go to when I need cheering up. For those who are not familiar, do watch to the end
Jimmy Webb - Galveston (if a song recorded by the writer, but popularised by someone else, can be considered a cover).
its a shame that lulu is remembered for 'shout' and 'boom bang a bang', she sang some excellant tracks in the 60's, - to sir with love, the boat that i row, me the peaceful heart, leave a little love... and more.
galveston... glen campbell had the hit with it.
I love the way he sings be I think it brings the lyrics to life so much more.
Don't diss "Shout", that was a cover of the Isley Brothers. Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band have been playing it in the encores on the recent tour. It's a good live party song.
I'm no fan of Lulu's version, mind. Voice like a foghorn
i will diss shout! its rather unpleasant no matter who sings it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQ-vU28uPb0
Besides, everyone knows the greatest ever cover is "Song to the Siren" by This Mortal Coil.
Or maybe The Byrds' "Mr Tambourine Man".
Just A Little Lovin' - Dianne Reeves cover; original sung by Dusty Springfield
Make It Easy On Yourself - Walker Bothers cover of Jerry Butler hit.
Love Potion No. 9 - Elkie Brooks cover originally sung by The Clovers
Promised Land - Johnny Allen's cover of Chuck Berry original.
Silence Is Golden - Tremeloes cover of Four Seasons original
Summer Breeze - Isley Brothers cover of Seals & Croft original.
Reason To Believe - Rod Stewart cover of original by Tim Hardin