DS Forums

 
 

Different versions of songs-why?


Reply
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old 19-11-2007, 10:18
td1983
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,438

You know, I can understand why a song may be given a diffrent version as a remix, or as a re-recorded version many years after the original, but sometimes, there are instances where two versions of the same song co-exist at the same time, albeit with re-recorded vocals. Take, for example, Berri's Sunshine After The Rain. I remember there was a version with an American singer singing the vocal on it, but there was also a version, more common, with a clearly English singer on it instead, which I didn't think suited the song as much.
Also, I remember Cast also had a version of Walk Away with a more casual lyric on it, but the same instrumentation, not a remix, or anything. I think the Jam also did this with That's Entertainment, for I remember hearing a version with a heavier drumbeat on it which I preferred. The version of The Wonder Of You on Elvis's 1 album is also different to what I remember.
My question is, if the song is not a remix, why re-record it with the exact same backing track and release it at the exact same time? I just don't understand it.
td1983 is offline   Reply With Quote
Please sign in or register to remove this advertisement.
 
Reply




 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 15:33.