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December 2, 2017

GREAT COVERS OF YOUR FAVORITE SONGS

  • December 2, 2017
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For many an original song that they love cannot and will not ever be duplicated by a cover, but there are many songs that have been done equally (debatebly) well by others..

So do you have favorites?

 

What are your favorite covers of favorite songs?

 

 

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    MaVolta
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    November 26, 2022

    It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue  -  various artists, Dylan original

    https://youtu.be/L4HW33SgZlM

     

    Manfred Mann’s Earth Band

    https://youtu.be/VHWjCpAt2qE

    Grateful Dead

    https://youtu.be/OBolymGUSZw

    Leon Russell

    https://youtu.be/-E4OfQU_5kE

    Van Morrison, solo

    https://youtu.be/jdb_3H-28dE

    The Animals

    https://youtu.be/e4D4Aam9FUg

    The Byrds

    https://youtu.be/W27oYDpMykQ

    Them (Van Morrison, vocals)

    https://youtu.be/LviBwdfLn2Q

    Marianne Faithful

    https://youtu.be/Lp19hLAuOVE

    Joan Baez

    https://youtu.be/6RrdtrT6ukM

     

    A lot of artists have recorded this song. It is usually listed in the top ten Dylan songs of all time.Them with Van Morrison and The Byrds are likely the two best known covers. The Animals version is especially dark, which I find interesting. I tend to favor Leon Russell and Manfred Mann versions, but for music, it’s hard to beat the Dead. 

     

    Anyone else have a favorite?

     

    “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” - Jimi Hendrix
    MaVolta
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    November 19, 2022

    Staying with oldies …

     

    Don’t Be Cruel - Cheap Trick (Elvis cover)

    https://youtu.be/e-oYFEXScEU

     

    I think they did this for an Elvis tribute show. But whatever, it’s a good cover. 

     

    “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” - Jimi Hendrix
    ripvanwinkle96
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    November 19, 2022

    Wayne Cochran & the Sheer Delights * "Last Kiss" 1962. Written by Cochran

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKDMRZv4SYc&ab_channel=EnriqueCh%C3%A1vez

    J. Frank Wilson & Pearl Jam had the hits with this tune and both covers did chart. But the original had the raw feel of a garage sound and didn't chart, so go figure. 

    Vexed
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    November 18, 2022

    "Be My Baby" - original by The Ronettes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSPpbOGnFgk

     

    Lots of covers for this song. I was surprised that this band covered the song and they did a great job.

     

    "Be My Baby" - Blue Oyster Cult - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj5z30hI2Pg

    MaVolta
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    November 11, 2022

    Heroes  -  dArtagnon  (Bowie cover)

    https://youtu.be/bvCq9HWRZnw

     

    They are a medieval folk rock band from Germany, who have an amazing sound with the instruments they use. 

     

     

    “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” - Jimi Hendrix
    Vexed
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    November 11, 2022

    That was great @MaVolta . So I listened to some of their other stuff. I really liked their "We're Gonna Be Drinking" with Candice Knight. Video was fun. Thanks.

    Raynyky
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    November 11, 2022

    Florence and the Machines cover of Elton John’s Tiny Dancer.

    Vexed
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    November 8, 2022

    "Rythym of the Rain" - original The Cascades (62) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQstQST1GiM

     

    Covers by:

    Johnny Tillotson (63) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvoH70GKuvE  Had forgotten about him. Remember "Poetry In Motion"?

     

    Gary Lewis & The Playboys (69) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNZs--JxEfA 

     

    Dan Fogelberg - (90)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5Pit2WJ6dI 

    ripvanwinkle96
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    November 7, 2022

    "I Fought the Law" *  Sonny Curtis, joined the Crickets after Buddy Holly's death, playing guitar and penning this tune in 1959. Along with J. Mauldin and J. Allison and bass & drums. With Earl Sinks on vocals.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hw846vx_uk&ab_channel=Bonneville66

    Although the cover by the Bobby Fuller 4 is more widely known and popular, amongst many covers by well known bands, the original still gives a kick.

    MaVolta
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    November 7, 2022

    Didn’t know this was a song by The Crickets! Cool. Love BF4 version. 

    Green Day made a good cover too.

    https://youtu.be/99-y2Sd82wA

     

    “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” - Jimi Hendrix
    Vexed
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    November 4, 2022

    "Do Ya" - original by The Move (written by Jeff Lynne when he was in The Move before he was in ELO) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEm0BF19jQo 

     

    Todd Rundgren's Utopia - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvhMTCIvpfQ

    Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEm0BF19jQo 

    Jason Faulkner - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNqlcq6ecyg

     

     

    MaVolta
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    November 7, 2022

    Always liked this song, but only remember it as an ELO song. 😎

     

    “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” - Jimi Hendrix
    MaVolta
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    November 4, 2022

    Nothing Else Matters - Agal the Bard (Bardcore), Metallica cover

    https://youtu.be/wCUx9nOt9u8

    The Final Countdown - Agal the Bard (Bardcore), Europe cover

    https://youtu.be/E630wR0cP2M

     

    Temple Of The King - Agal the Bard (Bardcore), Rainbow cover, & the hat! 😸
    https://youtu.be/8rEWZ1yF7Ig


    So I think “bardcore” is his music style, and Agal the Bard is his artist name. 

    “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” - Jimi Hendrix
    Vexed
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    November 4, 2022

    Thanks for those @MaVolta . I really enjoyed his music. Always appreciate multi-instrumentalists too. He did some System of a Down covers too that were good.Haven't listen to all his stuff yet. I do love the hat. 🐱

    MaVolta
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    November 7, 2022

    Did not know SOAD, so I had to check out the originals. I liked them, too. 

    I also found him on Apple Music. 

     

    “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” - Jimi Hendrix