*Name A Cover Song That You Like More Than The Original?!!?*

[AGVI]

Joan Jett - I Love Rock n Roll...I'm sure there are cooler songs you can think of...

 

[Riley P]

Knockin on Heavens Door - GNR. Well, the original is pretty awesome as well.

 

[AGVI]

true dat! lol

 

[DigitalZ]

I'm surprised at you Les! Did you forget about "Smokin' In the Boys Room" by the Crue?

How about "Blinded By The Light" by Manfred Mann, way better than the Springsteen version.

 

[7t2vette]

Born to be wild- The Cult

Blue Monday - Orgy

The Boys of Summer - The Ataris

 

[Bvette2000]

Van Halens "You Really Got Me" is better than the Kinks version. :coolgleam:

 

[AGVI]

I actually don't like Smokin' In The Boys Room....does nothing for me.

If I was to name a good Motley cover it would be Helter Skelter or 25 or 6 to 4.

Les

 

[Bvette2000]

I liked Gun N' Roses version of "Mamma Kin" better than Aerosmiths.

Aersomsiths version Of "Helter Skelter" over The Beatles but Motleys was good too.

Foghats version of "I just Want to Make Love to You" over Willie Dixon, (honorable mention to April Wines version).

Led Zeppelins version of "I Can't Quit You Baby" over Willie Dixon, (poor old Willie - he's gett'n beat up).

 

[HLN A55]

1 bourbon 1 scotch 1 beer by thoroughgood beats willie nelson

ANY DAY

 

[X-SPAN]

This is a really obscure one but some of you may have heard it:
Ray Stevens version of Misty is unforgetable and hit No. 1 in the UK for 3 weeks! :coolgleam:
Compared with the original by Johnny Mathis (which is excellent), Stevens' CW interpretation is about as far removed as is musically possible. His arrangement includes banjo, fiddles, and a steel guitar. Great stuff!
Yet he does the song proud and I suspect even Erroll Garner would have approved.
If you've never heard this version of Misty, do yourself a favour and listen in
YouTube - Ray Stevens Misty
:seeya:

 

[Bvette2000]

Ace Frehley's version of "2000 Man" was better than The Rolling Stones original.

 

[Corrado]

Johnny Cash's "Hurt" is better than Nine Inch Nails'

Nine Inch Nails "Dead Souls" is better than Joy Divisions

Jimi Handrix "All along the Watchtower" is better than Bob Dylan's


I'll think of more....

 

[Ken07AOVert]

Metallica whiskey in the jar, much better than the weak original

 

[Mad*Max]

I Feel For You - Chaka Khan (original by Prince)

 

[AGVI]

Ace Frehley's version of "2000 Man" was better than The Rolling Stones original.

sooooooooooo true bro! :coolgleam:

 

[AGVI]

I Feel For You - Chaka Khan (original by Prince)

Didn't know about that one...interesting

 

[buckhorn76]

this thread is really old but a neat idea. i have always preferred joe cocker's version of "the letter" to the original by the box tops. same with cocker's version of "feelin alright" as opposed to dave mason/traffic.

 

[vintageracer]

For me... "Suspicious Minds" by Fine Young Cannibals http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibx5-nTLIns over Elvis. The Elvis one is fantastic also... but FYC does it for me.

David

 

[vintageracer]

Oh dear! I really like Elvis... but...
"Can't Help Falling in Love" . I go for the UB 40 version! UB40 - (I Can't Help) Falling In Love With You - YouTube
David

 

[vintageracer]

No question in my mind..... the original "Go West" by The Village People was blown away by The Pet Shop Boys! Pet Shop Boys - Go West - YouTube

I can't find the version with the Welsh Miners singing background that one is unforgetable.

David