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Old 21-10-2010, 14:44
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Is Candi Staton's original best?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7dMGw3uzEU or Florence's version? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U76QmKG-stU personally i do really love Florence's version but i think the original is still prob the best but its a close one,
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Old 21-10-2010, 14:59
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sd0zY_DYxjE

theres 2 Candi Staton versions I've heard and this ^^^ is the best one

> then the xx version


> then the version that you posted


> then the florence version
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Old 21-10-2010, 15:05
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Candi Staton's version is by far the best. I like Florence but she overeggs the pudding on this song.
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Old 21-10-2010, 15:12
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I would also add Wagner off x factor as a great version, better than florence's
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Old 21-10-2010, 15:26
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tbh im sick of the once likable track. its way overplayed (but im old so ive heard it for years).
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Old 21-10-2010, 15:43
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Its strange that I came across this thread because I have been playing the Candi version to DEATH in recent weeks.... absolutley love it!

To answer the question... I love Florence but she oversings on her version and her version just doesn't have much soul or passion. Candi version wins hand down.
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Old 21-10-2010, 16:48
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Candi's version, without a shadow of a doubt. I had to turn off the TV or radio whenever I heard Florence's version, as others have said, she totally oversings it - very loudly.
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Old 21-10-2010, 16:50
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Is Candi Staton's original best?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7dMGw3uzEU or Florence's version? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U76QmKG-stU personally i do really love Florence's version but i think the original is still prob the best but its a close one,
Candi without a shadow. Florence has wrecked it.

What gets my goat is that all the kids think it is a new song written by Florence. How wrong are they?
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Old 21-10-2010, 18:09
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People forget the the song has had a long history

Candi's original was 1986, then DJ Eren's remix in 1991
This was reworked by a DJ/Producer called John Truelove the same year which became The Source ft Candi Staton (which is probably the version most people knew until Flo's version.)

It reappeared again in 1997 as the Now Voyager remix.

Flo's cover started from her playing Bestival in 2008, which was a gig I caught, she did it as an impulse.

It's a great version which now has been played almost to death.

Hearing her sing it live still gives me goose-bumps.

Biko mentioned the xx remix, which of course is fantastic.
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Old 21-10-2010, 18:14
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Candi without a shadow. Florence has wrecked it.

What gets my goat is that all the kids think it is a new song written by Florence. How wrong are they?
Agreed
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Old 21-10-2010, 18:57
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sd0zY_DYxjE

theres 2 Candi Staton versions I've heard and this ^^^ is the best one

> then the xx version


> then the version that you posted


> then the florence version
I agree. The 1991 version is the best-samples this House classic from the late 80s.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOLE1...eature=related

Not keen on the 1986 version by Candi.

Florence did'nt do bad version IMO.
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Old 21-10-2010, 19:13
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Florence murdered the song for me, they should be ashamed their biggest hit is a cover.
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Old 21-10-2010, 19:15
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Florence murdered the song for me, they should be ashamed their biggest hit is a cover.
Well, I think Florence's version is fantastic, and better than the original, so she has nothing to be ashamed about.

You Got the Dirtee Love is even better though, in my opinion.
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Old 21-10-2010, 19:55
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Candi Staton's version by far.
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Old 21-10-2010, 20:19
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i prefers florences version personally.
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Old 21-10-2010, 20:20
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A vote for Florence I'm afraid just sounds more modern to me and I like the way it builds up and up.
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Old 21-10-2010, 20:50
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Candi Staton one by far.

When the new version is on the radio i use the mute button its complete shite.
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Old 21-10-2010, 21:26
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Unfortunately it will be the only song Florence will be known for...
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Old 21-10-2010, 21:49
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Candi Station! I remember loving this when I was just a small boy...

I'm addicted to it again, now!!!
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Old 21-10-2010, 22:26
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The Source ft Candi Staton's version is one of the best dance anthems of all time.

Florence and the Machine's version doesn't touch it.
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Old 22-10-2010, 00:11
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I like The Source feat. Candi Staton version best, then Flo.

I'm sure Joss Stone has done a cover of it too.
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Old 22-10-2010, 02:04
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Is this a serious question? Staton's version is the only version. That Florence tripe was ear-rape, trying to turn the song into stupid fey drawly nonsense slurringly slung like an incomprehensible heroin addict.
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Old 22-10-2010, 10:22
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Candi for me
Not because flo's version is so overplayed but i've know the Candi version for years and years and for me it is better as a proper dance club classic.
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Old 22-10-2010, 13:56
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Unfortunately it will be the only song Florence will be known for...
Hardly
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Old 23-10-2010, 01:36
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I always disliked the song and initially thought it was even worse with Florence singing it. However, I actually don't mind Florence's version now!
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