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Natalie Imbruglia - Torn
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Which version of Always On My Mind do we think is best known then? I think Elvis. Definitely not Willie Nelson. Maybe to some it's Pet Shop Boys though. First recorded by Gwen McCrae (as "You Were Always On My Mind") and Brenda Lee, both in 1972.
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Which version of Always On My Mind do we think is best known then? I think Elvis. Definitely not Willie Nelson. Maybe to some it's Pet Shop Boys though. First recorded by Gwen McCrae (as "You Were Always On My Mind") and Brenda Lee, both in 1972.
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"See You Later Alligator" by Bill Haley and his Comets
(Original version by Bobby Charles) "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" by Jerry Lee Lewis (Original version by Big Maybelle) "The Twist" by Chubby Checker (Original version by Hank Ballard and the Midnighters) "There's Always Something There To Remind Me" by Sandie Shaw (Original version by Lou Johnson) "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" by Manfred Mann (Original version by the Exciters) "You Don't Have To Say You Love Me" by Dusty Springfield (Original version entitled "Io Che Non Vivo Senza Te" sung in Italian by Pino Donaggio) "Wild Thing" by the Troggs (Original version by the Wild Ones) "Respect" by Aretha Franklin (Original version by Otis Redding) "Puppy Love" by Donny Osmond (Original version by Paul Anka) "The Tide Is High" by Blondie (Original version by the Paragons) "A Good Year For The Roses" by Elvis Costello (Original version by George Jones) "I Want Candy" by Bow Wow Wow (Original version by the Strangeloves) "A Rockin' Good Way" by Shakin' Stevens and Bonnie Tyler (Original version by Priscilla Bowman) "It's Oh So Quiet" by Bjork (Original version by Betty Hutton) "That's It I Quit I'm Moving On" by Adele (Original version by Sam Cooke) |
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Don't cha - The Pussycat Dolls (original - Tori Alamaze)
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Ah, but which Pet Shop Boys version?
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I only know the single version that was Xmas No.1 in 1987.
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"A Good Year For The Roses" by Elvis Costello (Original version by George Jones) "That's All Right Mama" by Elvis Presley (Original version by Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup) "My Baby Left Me" by Elvis Presley (Original version also by Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup) "Good Rockin' Tonight" by Elvis Presley (Original version by Roy Brown) "Blue Suede Shoes" by Elvis Presley (Original version by Carl Perkins) "Hound Dog" by Elvis Presley (Original version by Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton) "Mystery Train" by Elvis Presley (Original version by Junior Parker) "Old Shep" by Elvis Presley (Original version by Red Foley) "Blue Christmas" by Elvis Presley (Original version by Doye O'Dell) "Lawdy Miss Clawdy" by Elvis Presley (Original version by Lloyd Price) "One Night" by Elvis Presley (Original version by Smiley Lewis) "Are You Lonesome Tonight?" by Elvis Presley (Original version by Charles Hart) "The Girl Of My Best Friend" by Elvis Presley (Original version by Charlie Blackwell) "Crying In The Chapel" by Elvis Presley (Original version by Darrell Glenn) "Suspicious Minds" by Elvis Presley (Original version by Mark James) "The Wonder Of You" by Elvis Presley (Original version by Ray Peterson) "Burning Love" by Elvis Presley (Original version by Arthur Alexander) "An American Trilogy" by Elvis Presley (Original version by Mickey Newbury) and, as has already been mentioned by the appropriately named Elvisfan4eva, "Always On My Mind" by Elvis Presley (Original version by Brenda Lee) |
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I have decided to deviate slightly from what the OP originally requested.
I do not consider the following covers to be better known than the originals (although they will be to some people), but I certainly consider them to be as well known as the originals:- "With A Little Help From My Friends" by Joe Cocker (Original version by the Beatles) "She's Not There" by Santana (Original version by the Zombies) "MacArthur Park" by Donna Summer (Original version by Richard Harris) "Dear Prudence" by Siouxsie and the Banshees (Original version by the Beatles) "Viva Las Vegas" by ZZ Top (Original version by Elvis Presley) "Wonderwall" by Mike Flowers Pops (Original version by Oasis) |
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Boney M Mary's Boy Child is a Harry Belfonte cover!
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Another Christmas track , Please Come Home For Christmas hit versions for The Eagles ,& Bon Jovi original by Charles Brown
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Donna Summer - State of Independence.
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She's the one - Robbie Williams a cover of the world party song
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thats a cover?
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Surprised at people not knowing about the Jon & Vangelis one. I thought it had a fair bit of radio play back in the day.
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By Jon and Vangelis the year previous.
To be honest, I didn't know that either. Quote:
Surprised at people not knowing about the Jon & Vangelis one. I thought it had a fair bit of radio play back in the day.
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"Louie Louie" by the Kingsmen
(Original version by Richard Berry) "Needles and Pins" by the Searchers (Original version by Jackie DeShannon) "I'm Into Something Good" by Herman's Hermits (Original version by Earl-Jean) "I Can't Let Go" by the Hollies (Original version by Evie Sands) "Try A Little Tenderness” by Otis Redding (Original version by the Ray Noble Orchestra) “Superstar” by the Carpenters (Original version by Delaney and Bonnie) "Working My Way Back To You” by the Detroit Spinners (Original version by the Four Seasons) “Jealous Guy” by Roxy Music (Original version by John Lennon) "Enjoy Yourself (It's Later Than You Think)" by the Specials (Original version by Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians) "It Must Be Love" by Madness (Original version by Labi Siffre) “Red Red Wine” by UB40 (Original version by Neil Diamond) "Alone" by Heart (Original version by I-Ten) |
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Laura Branigan - Self Control
Gloria (originally by Umberto Tozzi, though Branigan did create new English lyrics). Solitaire (originally a minor French hit by Martine Clémenceau, again with new English lyrics). The Power of Love (Obviously the Jennifer Rush version is better known in the UK but the Branigan cover was bigger in the US.... well until Celine did her version). Branigan also did the original version of "How am I supposed to live without you" but writer Michael Bolton's later version is better known. The Wind Beneath my Wings was recording originally by Roger Whittaker and had been recorded a number of times, including Sheena Easton before Bette Midler got her hands on it. Also "From a Distance" was a Nancy Griffiths song made famous by Bette. Hazell Dean's "Who's Leaving Who" was a cover of an Ann Murray song. A number of Jules Shear's songs went on to be better known under other artists, Cyndi Lauper's "All through the Night", The Bangle's "If She Knew What She Wants" and Alison Moyet's "Whispering Your Name". |
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heard on sounds of the 60's this morning
bananarama / fun boy 3 - it aint what you do its the way that you do it original by don fox. |
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heard on sounds of the 60's this morning
bananarama / fun boy 3 - it aint what you do its the way that you do it original by don fox. I have just checked the notes for the 1982 hit version by Fun Boy Three and Bananarama on www.everyhit.com (excellent website), which states the following:- Originally recorded by Jimmy Lunceford & His Orchestra as T'ain't What You Do (1939). |
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I have always thought that that that song originated much earlier than the sixties, so I would suggest that the version you heard on "Sound Of The Sixties" this morning is also a cover.
I have just checked the notes for the 1982 hit version by Fun Boy Three and Bananarama on www.everyhit.com (excellent website), which states the following:- Originally recorded by Jimmy Lunceford & His Orchestra as T'ain't What You Do (1939).
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Just catching up on Old Grey Whistle Test 70's Special IPlayer and had no idea that God Gave Rock And Roll To You by Kiss was a cover of an Argent until now. Tbh, I've never heard of Argent before today
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The death of Rick Parfitt prompts me to mention
Rockin' All Over The World Not a Quo original as many assume, but written and first recorded in 1975 by John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival. |
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Tbh, I've never heard of Argent before today
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