Jabba 18389 Report post Posted January 19, 2011 Ok, I admit it - I'm a 60's guy. I've discovered some new things about my favourite songs...did you know: All Along The Watchtower: Originally done by Bob Dylan (1967) but more famously done by Jimi Hendrix (1968)? Babe I'm Gonna Leave You: Originally done by Joan Baez (1962) but was best covered by Led Zeppelin (1969) - Album #1. Black Magic Woman: Originally done by Fleetwood Mac (1968) but was best covered by Santana (1970) Blinded By The Light: Originally done by Bruce Springsteen (1973) but was best covered by Manfred Mann's Earth Band (1976). Blue Bayou: Roy Orbison (1963) - Nobody can measure up to this guy! God I miss him. Honourable mention - done by Linda Ronstadt (1977) China Girl: Iggy Pop (1977) - mastered by David Bowie (1983) Dedicated To The One I Love: "5" Royales (1957) - The Mamas & Papas hit this in (1967) Good Golly Miss Molly: Little Richard (1958) - Creedence Clearwater Revival (1969) Heard It Through The Grapevine: Gladys Night & the Pips (1967) - Creedence Clearwater Revival (1970) Hey Joe: The Leaves (1965) - Jimi Hendrix (1966) And my all time favourite: With A Little Help From My Friends - Joe Cocker Don't get me wrong cuz the Beatles were so big for me, but Joe just made that song into an anthem. I love cover songs because they're so inventive and very often more than the original recording artists intended. What were your best covers? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Annessa 22743 Report post Posted January 19, 2011 Rock Sugar - Shook me like a Prayer cover/mash-up of Shook me all night long/Like a prayer ...put a little rock in your Madonna ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PistolPete 61421 Report post Posted January 19, 2011 Here is a thread started by Berlin on the subject Best song Covers as well. http://www.cerb.ca/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=31415&highlight=song+covers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
docottawa 541 Report post Posted January 19, 2011 Antony, of Antony and the Johnsons...Can't recall his last name, Hegarty?...His version of Cohens "If It Be Your Will". I get goosebumps every time I hear it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdymango 673 Report post Posted January 19, 2011 I'm usually not a big fan of covers. Artists today (and I use the word "artist" loosely for many of today's entertainers) tend to overproduce covers. I hope I don't get beat up for this, but I actually like Michael Jackson's version of the Beatle's song, "Come Together." Don't get me wrong, I looove the Beatles. I just think he made the song edgier and the guitar riffs are more powerful. (Don't beat me up too much!!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbourke 110 Report post Posted January 19, 2011 One of the best covers I've ever heard is the Junior Wells version of the Stones "Satisfaction" on the "Paint It Blue Album". Not a well known album but some great blues versions of Stones songs. It also has has a version of "It's All Over Now" by Bobby Womack the songs writer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickoshadows 937 Report post Posted January 19, 2011 I think my favourite cover is Naked Ladies' version of Bruce Cockburn's "Lovers in a dangerous Time" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Two Thirty 1422 Report post Posted January 19, 2011 The Long Run, Eagles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedriver 6179 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 "Under the Boardwalk" The Drifters 1964. John Mellencamp. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz2tzdFneRI "Into the Mystic" Van Morrison 1970. Colin James. "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" generaly thought to be by The Animals in 1965 and a great version it is, but in fact originaly recorded by Nina Simone 1964! My preferance. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bv2valQkzAs&feature=fvst Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
