What cover songs were better than the original versions?

Inspired by the "What Are You Listening to" thread. What cover songs do you think are better than the original?

Here are a few of mine:

Higher Ground - RHCP (originally Stevie Wonder)

Superstar - Sonic Youth (originally The Carpenters)

Planet Caravan - Pantera (Black Sabbath)

Where Did You Sleep Last Night/Any other cover from Unplugged - Nirvana (originally Ledbelly)

Cat Scratch Fever - Pantera (originally Ted Nugent)

Anything covered by the Beatles...

Under My Thumb - Social Distortion (originally the Rolling Stones)

Good topic bro!

"Easy"

"Summer Breeze"

Good shit. Crank it! :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4ZMRk8hcWk

Not better than the original,.. but it's still good stuff.

"Cinammon Girl", originally done by Neil Young, was covered by Type-O-Negative. Awesome job and better than the original. Will have to think of some more. Machine Head did a Sabbath cover of Hole in the Sky; awesome version.

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Originally Posted by SE7EN

"Summer Breeze"

Good shit. Crank it! :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4ZMRk8hcWk

Not better than the original,.. but it's still good stuff.

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Haha, I was typing my picks and it's funny we both posted a Type-O song. :cool:

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Originally Posted by SE7EN

"Summer Breeze"

Good shit. Crank it! :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4ZMRk8hcWk

Not better than the original,.. but it's still good stuff.

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Haha, I was typing my picks and it's funny we both posted a Type-O song. :cool:

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What coincidence bro!

Lol!

Machine Head also did a brilliant cover of the Police's Message in a Bottle.
As good or better than the original; but anyone who knows me knows I am biased with Machine Head;D

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"Summer Breeze"

Good shit. Crank it! :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4ZMRk8hcWk

Not better than the original,.. but it's still good stuff.

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Haha, I was typing my picks and it's funny we both posted a Type-O song. :cool:

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What coincidence bro!

Lol!

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Yeah, good stuff. That whole album was great; October Rust, best album they did IMO.

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=jpqKA9_ddFk

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http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=jpqKA9_ddFk

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I do not like their version of Imagine. That is the nicest thing I can say about that song.

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http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=jpqKA9_ddFk

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I do not like their version of Imagine. That is the nicest thing I can say about that song.

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lol - I do like their take on it better. I'm not big on puppy dogs and butterflies and all things flowery fluffy.

The Hendrix and Dave Matthews Band versions of All Along the Watchtower are better than Bob Dylan's, to me.

There's a good song called "Heaven". I don't know the group who did the original (a man), but a woman did a remake of it and although I like both versions, hers is superior.

Also "Boys Of Summer".

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There's a good song called "Heaven". I don't know the group who did the original (a man), but a woman did a remake of it and although I like both versions, hers is superior.

Also "Boys Of Summer".

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For the love of God Clubber, tell me you're not talking about the Bryan Adams song which was covered by an American Idol contestant.

Just kidding man, I'd never seriously deride someone about the music they liked. Unless it was a lot worse than that.

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http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=jpqKA9_ddFk

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I do not like their version of Imagine. That is the nicest thing I can say about that song.

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lol - I do like their take on it better. I'm not big on puppy dogs and butterflies and all things flowery fluffy.

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That's funny because I find the John Lennon version to be one of the saddest, most heart-wrenching songs I have ever heard. I find the APC version cheesy, over the top, and poorly done. Just to be clear, I'm not trying to rip on you for liking it or anything, just giving my opinion.

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There's a good song called "Heaven". I don't know the group who did the original (a man), but a woman did a remake of it and although I like both versions, hers is superior.

Also "Boys Of Summer".

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For the love of God Clubber, tell me you're not talking about the Bryan Adams song which was covered by an American Idol contestant.

Just kidding man, I'd never seriously deride someone about the music they liked. Unless it was a lot worse than that.

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I think he is talking about Boys of Summer that Don Henley wrote, a fabulous song. Think the Foo Fighters redid it.


EDIT!! Sorry, wasn't paying attention to your highlighted part. Thought you were talking abut Boys of Summer......retard alert, retard alert.

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There's a good song called "Heaven". I don't know the group who did the original (a man), but a woman did a remake of it and although I like both versions, hers is superior.

Also "Boys Of Summer".

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For the love of God Clubber, tell me you're not talking about the Bryan Adams song which was covered by an American Idol contestant.

Just kidding man, I'd never seriously deride someone about the music they liked. Unless it was a lot worse than that.

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I think he is talking about Boys of Summer that Don Henley wrote, a fabulous song. Think the Foo Fighters redid it.


EDIT!! Sorry, wasn't paying attention to your highlighted part. Thought you were talking abut Boys of Summer......retard alert, retard alert.

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Before that he talks about "Heaven", which was a Bryan Adams hit. Boys of Summer is a great song, I've never heard the Foo Fighters version, but this shitty pop-punk band called the Ataris had a hit covering it. I much preferred the original, but it was quite popular.

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I do not like their version of Imagine. That is the nicest thing I can say about that song.

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lol - I do like their take on it better. I'm not big on puppy dogs and butterflies and all things flowery fluffy.

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That's funny because I find the John Lennon version to be one of the saddest, most heart-wrenching songs I have ever heard. I find the APC version cheesy, over the top, and poorly done. Just to be clear, I'm not trying to rip on you for liking it or anything, just giving my opinion.

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lol

it's ok CFH, I get it.

I know YOUNGBLOOD, I already edited my post. I realized I wasn't paying attention, as usual:rolleyes:

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There's a good song called "Heaven". I don't know the group who did the original (a man), but a woman did a remake of it and although I like both versions, hers is superior.

Also "Boys Of Summer".

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For the love of God Clubber, tell me you're not talking about the Bryan Adams song which was covered by an American Idol contestant.

Just kidding man, I'd never seriously deride someone about the music they liked. Unless it was a lot worse than that.

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I think he is talking about Boys of Summer that Don Henley wrote, a fabulous song. Think the Foo Fighters redid it.


EDIT!! Sorry, wasn't paying attention to your highlighted part. Thought you were talking abut Boys of Summer......retard alert, retard alert.

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Sorry, I posted my reply before you got the edit up. I didn't see it. Don't feel too bad, I spelled "retarded" as retarted earlier in a rep message.

Here's a few others:

Hurt - Johnny Cash (NIN)

Mr. Bojangles - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (Bob Dylan)

Foo Fighters - Baker Street (Gerry Raffarty)

LMAO. I never pay attention to highlights as I'm too stupid to figure out how to highlight anything:D.............:rolleyes:

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LMAO. I never pay attention to highlights as I'm too stupid to figure out how to highlight anything:D.............:rolleyes:

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You use the bold button.

I'm a retard.


Now: I'm a retard.

Cool, now I know:rolleyes: How embarassing:eek:

I don't actually know that many covers. So it is good to get a list to judge from. I mean, it was just like 2 years ago I was listening to stuff like Green Day thinking it was awesome, and now I hate them...so...

Would Mr. Breeze by Lynard Shynard be considered a cover, seeing as J.J. Cale wrote it, or? And how about SRV stuff? I mean, most of his songs someone else did first.

I'M SO RETARDED THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS WON'T LET ME IN:rolleyes:

Some more:

Hallelujah - Rufus Wainwright and Jeff Buckley, both better than the original IMO (Leonard Cohen)

Chris Cornell - Billie Jean (yes, Billie Jean. Originally by Michael Jackson)

Landslide - Smashing Pumpkins (Fleetwood Mac)

I Don't Wanna Grow Up - The Ramones (Tom Waits)

Helter Skelter - U2 (Beatles) - most will probably disagree, but I love U2's version.

Maggie's Farm - Rage Against the Machine (Dylan)

More to come...

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I don't actually know that many covers. So it is good to get a list to judge from. I mean, it was just like 2 years ago I was listening to stuff like Green Day thinking it was awesome, and now I hate them...so...

Would Mr. Breeze by Lynard Shynard be considered a cover, seeing as J.J. Cale wrote it, or? And how about SRV stuff? I mean, most of his songs someone else did first.

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I would say it's considered a cover if the artist was not the first to perform it . IE If J.J. Cale had played/published Mr. Breeze, then it's a cover.

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I'M SO RETARDED THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS WON'T LET ME IN:rolleyes:

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The other night I was trying to convince my girlfriend that they should allow boxing in the special Olympics. Maybe Zelenoff could represent his country.

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I'M SO RETARDED THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS WON'T LET ME IN:rolleyes:

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The other night I was trying to convince my girlfriend that they should allow boxing in the special Olympics. Maybe Zelenoff could represent his country.

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Ahahahaha; I wish they would allow bobsledding in the "special" games. How fun would that be?? Great mental picture;D I know that is cruel. The guy who made the S.O. games was a twisted dude. I want to apply to be athletic director for the games; what a job.

I feel neg rep coming soon for this post:-\

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I'M SO RETARDED THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS WON'T LET ME IN:rolleyes:

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The other night I was trying to convince my girlfriend that they should allow boxing in the special Olympics. Maybe Zelenoff could represent his country.

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Ahahahaha; I wish they would allow bobsledding in the "special" games. How fun would that be?? Great mental picture;D I know that is cruel. The guy who made the S.O. games was a twisted dude. I want to apply to be athletic director for the games; what a job.

I feel neg rep coming soon for this post:-\

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How about fencing or ski-jumping? That's be an accident waiting to happen.

I'll say something much worse to divert the neg rep my way. I got really high once and started talking about how cool it would be to pay homeless people to come to an island, and when they got there to force them re-enact famous historical battles with authentic weapons. Winners get to go home.

Now don't get me wrong, I wouldn't actually do it and I don't think it would be cool, but you should seen the looks I got.

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I'M SO RETARDED THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS WON'T LET ME IN:rolleyes:

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The other night I was trying to convince my girlfriend that they should allow boxing in the special Olympics. Maybe Zelenoff could represent his country.

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Ahahahaha; I wish they would allow bobsledding in the "special" games. How fun would that be?? Great mental picture;D I know that is cruel. The guy who made the S.O. games was a twisted dude. I want to apply to be athletic director for the games; what a job.

I feel neg rep coming soon for this post:-\

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Maybe we should get some cash together and televise our own Special Olympics... I bet we'd make a killing if we didn't get charged with crimes against humanity.

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The other night I was trying to convince my girlfriend that they should allow boxing in the special Olympics. Maybe Zelenoff could represent his country.

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Ahahahaha; I wish they would allow bobsledding in the "special" games. How fun would that be?? Great mental picture;D I know that is cruel. The guy who made the S.O. games was a twisted dude. I want to apply to be athletic director for the games; what a job.

I feel neg rep coming soon for this post:-\

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How about fencing or ski-jumping? That's be an accident waiting to happen.

I'll say something much worse to divert the neg rep my way. I got really high once and started talking about how cool it would be to pay homeless people to come to an island, and when they got there to force them re-enact famous historical battles with authentic weapons. Winners get to go home.

Now don't get me wrong, I wouldn't actually do it and I don't think it would be cool, but you should seen the looks I got.

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You're more twisted than me; THAT is sad:D F#cking ski jumping!!! What a mess that would be. I can't stop laughing. Pairs figure skating would be quite enjoyable as well. Archery:D

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Ahahahaha; I wish they would allow bobsledding in the "special" games. How fun would that be?? Great mental picture;D I know that is cruel. The guy who made the S.O. games was a twisted dude. I want to apply to be athletic director for the games; what a job.

I feel neg rep coming soon for this post:-\

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How about fencing or ski-jumping? That's be an accident waiting to happen.

I'll say something much worse to divert the neg rep my way. I got really high once and started talking about how cool it would be to pay homeless people to come to an island, and when they got there to force them re-enact famous historical battles with authentic weapons. Winners get to go home.

Now don't get me wrong, I wouldn't actually do it and I don't think it would be cool, but you should seen the looks I got.

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You're more twisted than me; THAT is sad:D F#cking ski jumping!!! What a mess that would be. I can't stop laughing. Pairs figure skating would be quite enjoyable as well. Archery:D

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LOL, archery or shooting would be awesome. So would figure skating, man there would be some ghastly injuries.

How about synchronized swimming or diving? You know someone would forget how to come up for air.

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How about fencing or ski-jumping? That's be an accident waiting to happen.

I'll say something much worse to divert the neg rep my way. I got really high once and started talking about how cool it would be to pay homeless people to come to an island, and when they got there to force them re-enact famous historical battles with authentic weapons. Winners get to go home.

Now don't get me wrong, I wouldn't actually do it and I don't think it would be cool, but you should seen the looks I got.

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You're more twisted than me; THAT is sad:D F#cking ski jumping!!! What a mess that would be. I can't stop laughing. Pairs figure skating would be quite enjoyable as well. Archery:D

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LOL, archery or shooting would be awesome. So would figure skating, man there would be some ghastly injuries.

How about synchronized swimming or diving? You know someone would forget how to come up for air.

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I swear I saw a video of them doing synch swimming. It looked like a giant clothes washer was working overtime;D

As far as diving and coming up for air; I'd be surprised if they got up the ladder to the top of the dive platform:p

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You're more twisted than me; THAT is sad:D F#cking ski jumping!!! What a mess that would be. I can't stop laughing. Pairs figure skating would be quite enjoyable as well. Archery:D

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LOL, archery or shooting would be awesome. So would figure skating, man there would be some ghastly injuries.

How about synchronized swimming or diving? You know someone would forget how to come up for air.

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I swear I saw a video of them doing synch swimming. It looked like a giant clothes washer was working overtime;D

As far as diving and coming up for air; I'd be surprised if they got up the ladder to the top of the dive platform:p

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100 meter hurdles would be crazy rib cracking laughs. Do they get a prize for knocking all of them down?? Shoot the starting gun off and they probably run in circles:D

This thread is really cruel now; I do apologize if it offends anyone{except Bilbo}.

Voodoo Chile by SRV is better than the Jimi Hendrix version.

Tennesse Flat top box was better by Roseanne Cash than Johnny Cash.

Mary Had a LIttle Lamb by SRV better than the Buddy Guy version.

She Used to Say That to Me is better by George Strait than by Jim Lauderdale (both are good)


Song that was much better the first time: That song by The Neville Brothers "Free my soul I want to hear some rock'n roll" ( I don't know the real name). BUT WHO THE fuck told Uncle Cracker he was even in the same league as those boys. As a rule of thumb: if you suck at singing or have no talent, you shouldn't do well known covers.