Levis Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 [big]The Best Covers Top Ten [/big] Yes, it is time for another Special Ten! A simpler set of rules never existed. 1. Nominate two songs that are cover versions 2. Include the name of the original artist in your post as well 3. Don't forget to provide audio/video for your nomination and if you're enthusiatic enough, provide a link to the original song as well and then voting continues as normal Your time starts...now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious_Peaches Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 Respect - Aretha Franklin (original by Otis Redding) [smallest]I love Otis' version, too. I just think Aretha's is superior.[/smallest] Proud Mary - Ike and Tina Turner (original by Creedence Clearwater Revival ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLizard Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 Crossroads- Cream (Originally by Robert Johnson) Hurt- Johnny Cash (Originally by Nine Inch Nails) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 if you, like me, can't decide what to nominate, here's some reading material: Top 100 Cover Songs - Retrocrush Best Cover Songs - DDD The did it their way - The Telegraph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 and after some virtually coin flipping I decided for: (I can't get no) Satisfaction ~ Devo Video (originally by the Rolling Stones) I fought the Law ~ The Clash Video (originally by Sonny Curtis & the Crickets) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamisammy29 Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 I hurt myself pretty bad in junior high doing that flip that freaky red-haired dude does in the Devo video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamisammy29 Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 (edited) My two are: "The Seeker" - Rush (original by the Who, of course) "Train Kept A Rollin'" - Aerosmith (original by Tiny Bradshaw)....one of the best remakes of all-time Edited July 20, 2007 by Guest No g in rollin'...I knew that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLizard Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 I can't believe I forgot Train Kept A Rollin! Good nominations, Sammy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 Johnny B. Goode - Johnny Winter (C. Berry) Roll Over Beethoven - ELO (C. Berry) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2f48k4FZn4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Jane 61 Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 Some Kind Of Wonderful ~ Joss Stone (original Grand Funk) Joss Joss' version takes this song to a whole new level, it could be on the mowtown label. Don't Let Me Be Lonely ~ Eric Clapton (original James Taylor) Eric's version has that soulful blues painful feel to hit and it hits my heart hard. Eric JT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamisammy29 Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 Ooh, Ronnie's bringing out the big guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 Can't go wrong covering Chuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 Some Kind Of Wonderful ~ Joss Stone (original Grand Funk) Joss Joss' version takes this song to a whole new level, it could be on the mowtown label. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Ry 71 Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 All Along the Watchtower ~ Jimi Hendrix (Bob Dylan) I Just Want to Make Love to You ~ Foghat (Muddy Waters) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 before the start I 'predicted' what the Top 3 will be ... two of the three songs have already been nominated, and I'm VERY sure the third will follow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Don Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 You Better Run--Pat Benatar (original by Young Rascals) When Will I Be Loved--Linda Ronstadt (original by the Everly Brothers) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Jane 61 Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 Farin, a thumbsup from you means so much! I mean that, cool!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 and you even got two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Jane 61 Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 Well I am a diva so I should get two! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 With A Little Help From My Friends ~ Joe Cocker originally The Beatles I Heard It Through The Grapevine ~ CCR originally Marvin Gaye(I think)...Correct me if I'm wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 Joss Stone!...good choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzor Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 Rocket Man ~ Stewie Griffin (Elton John) Come Sail Away ~ Eric Cartman (Styx) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Ry 71 Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 I Heard It Through The Grapevine ~ CCR originally Marvin Gaye(I think)...Correct me if I'm wrong. You're right, but Gladys Knight & The Pips released it first. Awful version if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 (edited) Two nominations is a bit tight, isn't it? Anyway, here's two from me... "Telegram Sam" - Bauhaus (Original by T.Rex) "Song To The Siren" - This Mortal Coil (Original by Tim Buckley) ...but I'll happily nominate another 3 or 4 if I'm allowed to... Edited July 20, 2007 by Guest Whoops! Wrong Buckley! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 (edited) You're right, but Gladys Knight & The Pips released it first. Awful version if you ask me. actually, the first recording was by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles in 1967 (wasn't released as a single though) Edited July 20, 2007 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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