Dick Dastardly Posted February 24, 2023 Posted February 24, 2023 4 minutes ago, Ulysses said: I've said it before, and I'll say it again. Leonard Cohen is yer only man for a cover of Sound of Silence. All i can find is him reading the words out. Is that the one you mean?
Ulysses Posted February 24, 2023 Posted February 24, 2023 2 minutes ago, Dick Dastardly said: All i can find is him reading the words out. Is that the one you mean? Yep. I posted it sometime earlier in the thread (I think).
Dick Dastardly Posted February 24, 2023 Posted February 24, 2023 4 minutes ago, Ulysses said: Yep. I posted it sometime earlier in the thread (I think). It's a bit poemy for my liking.
Ulysses Posted February 24, 2023 Posted February 24, 2023 1 minute ago, Dick Dastardly said: It's a bit poemy for my liking. I think that's why I like it. Mind you, if he sang it through a comb and a sheet of paper he'd still have done a better version than Disturbed.
Dick Dastardly Posted February 24, 2023 Posted February 24, 2023 2 minutes ago, Ulysses said: I think that's why I like it. Mind you, if he sang it through a comb and a sheet of paper he'd still have done a better version than Disturbed. I think you might have a point there! 😂 😂
been here before Posted February 24, 2023 Posted February 24, 2023 55 minutes ago, Dick Dastardly said: Everyone loves that version. I absolutely hate it! 🤷♂️ Not everyone, I think its gash as well but then so is the original.
Dick Dastardly Posted February 24, 2023 Posted February 24, 2023 24 minutes ago, been here before said: Not everyone, I think its gash as well but then so is the original. Yeah, i actually meant everyone i know seems to love it. My fault for not being clear in my comment. It's definitely not one of my favourite Simon and Garfunkle songs either
Costanza Posted February 24, 2023 Posted February 24, 2023 Does this count as a cover version? Johnny Marr doing The Smiths? Anyway, it's the best version of it I've heard, what a legend.
Bauld Posted February 24, 2023 Posted February 24, 2023 1 hour ago, Dick Dastardly said: Everyone loves that version. I absolutely hate it! 🤷♂️ As a fan of disturbed since the beginning I've seen them live on several occasions. I can understand the cover not being for everyone. But when you're in the crowd and it is being done live.....it really does create something quite special.
Bauld Posted February 24, 2023 Posted February 24, 2023 I know the vocals lack a bit but English isn't their first language. Absolutely brilliant everywhere else.
il Duce McTarkin Posted February 24, 2023 Posted February 24, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ulysses said: Mind you, if he sang it through a comb and a sheet of paper he'd still have done a better version than Disturbed. Agreed. That Disturbed version is decent, but it completely misses the point for me. It tries way too hard to be powerful. It's the idiot's version. It's explicit in it's attempt to manipulate your emotions, it tells you how to feel - when the power of the original is entirely implicit in the subdued delivey of those beautiful lyrics, and the utterly sublime harmonies of Simon and Garfunkel. It leaves enough room for you to bring a bit of yourself to it. Genius. Love a bit of Leonard Cohen to soundtrack a boozy Sunday dinner, too. Edited February 24, 2023 by Dirk McTarkin
ƒιѕнρℓαρѕ Posted February 24, 2023 Posted February 24, 2023 2 hours ago, Dick Dastardly said: Everyone loves that version. I absolutely hate it! 🤷♂️ Oh good, I didn't want to say
ƒιѕнρℓαρѕ Posted February 24, 2023 Posted February 24, 2023 If we're talking metal covers, there's some belters out there!
ƒιѕнρℓαρѕ Posted February 24, 2023 Posted February 24, 2023 (edited) Grange Hill theme Edited February 24, 2023 by Smithee
ƒιѕнρℓαρѕ Posted February 24, 2023 Posted February 24, 2023 (edited) Whole lotta love Edited February 24, 2023 by Smithee
Dawnrazor Posted February 24, 2023 Posted February 24, 2023 Terrorvision did some good covers, We Are the Road Crew, Wishing Well and a couple of others.
ƒιѕнρℓαρѕ Posted February 24, 2023 Posted February 24, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Dawnrazor said: Terrorvision did some good covers, We Are the Road Crew, Wishing Well and a couple of others. Acid reign did Don't leave me hanging on the telephone, that was good. Nirvana's Vaselines covers were decent interpretations. Edited February 24, 2023 by Smithee
Ulysses Posted February 25, 2023 Posted February 25, 2023 3 hours ago, Dirk McTarkin said: That Disturbed version is decent, but it completely misses the point for me. It tries way too hard to be powerful. It's the idiot's version. It's explicit in it's attempt to manipulate your emotions, it tells you how to feel - when the power of the original is entirely implicit in the subdued delivey of those beautiful lyrics, and the utterly sublime harmonies of Simon and Garfunkel. It leaves enough room for you to bring a bit of yourself to it. Genius. It loses the sense of poetry, I think. Oddly enough, my favourite version doesn't have the harmonies, because it's Paul Simon singing it solo at the 10th anniversary of 9/11. I think it's how he sings it to match the occasion, if you see what I mean.
Ulysses Posted February 25, 2023 Posted February 25, 2023 4 hours ago, Dirk McTarkin said: Love a bit of Leonard Cohen to soundtrack a boozy Sunday dinner, too. I never saw Cohen live. Feck.
il Duce McTarkin Posted February 25, 2023 Posted February 25, 2023 4 hours ago, Ulysses said: It loses the sense of poetry, I think. Oddly enough, my favourite version doesn't have the harmonies, because it's Paul Simon singing it solo at the 10th anniversary of 9/11. I think it's how he sings it to match the occasion, if you see what I mean. Bring a tear to a glass eye, that. 😓
il Duce McTarkin Posted February 25, 2023 Posted February 25, 2023 5 hours ago, Ulysses said: It loses the sense of poetry, I think. I think you could be right.
Dick Dastardly Posted February 25, 2023 Posted February 25, 2023 10 hours ago, Bauld said: As a fan of disturbed since the beginning I've seen them live on several occasions. I can understand the cover not being for everyone. But when you're in the crowd and it is being done live.....it really does create something quite special. I would probably be quite enthusiastic about it in those surroundings, tbf. When its been on the jukebox for the 8th time in an hour, i start to think about bottling people.
Dick Dastardly Posted February 25, 2023 Posted February 25, 2023 9 hours ago, Smithee said: Oh good, I didn't want to say 🐥
hmfc_steve Posted February 25, 2023 Posted February 25, 2023 Heard many attempts at this, but got to say this is the best I've heard by far .. does Claie Torry proud
Dick Dastardly Posted February 28, 2023 Posted February 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Lovecraft said: Slightly cheating.... It's not really cheating. Zep stole the song in the first place so their version was a cover
Tazio Posted February 28, 2023 Posted February 28, 2023 On 24/02/2023 at 19:40, Dick Dastardly said: Everyone loves that version. I absolutely hate it! 🤷♂️ Thanks Christ. Someone else that can't be bothered with it. Also see "ironic" covers of pop songs by rock bands.
Dick Dastardly Posted February 28, 2023 Posted February 28, 2023 5 hours ago, Tazio said: Thanks Christ. Someone else that can't be bothered with it. Also see "ironic" covers of pop songs by rock bands. https://youtu.be/DSKT75m2AiM
Tazio Posted February 28, 2023 Posted February 28, 2023 Since there’s a Cure thing going on this one is one of the best, and by a great band.
Tazio Posted February 28, 2023 Posted February 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, jonesy said: How about Bluegrass covers of pop songs? Don't these are ironic, just nodding in the right direction. The cover of Crazy is wonderful. I’m not sure how to word this but a lot of “Rock” musicians consider themselves as better than pop stars. The bluegrass stuff tends to be more appreciative of good songs in their purest form. All in my humble opinion of course.
Wee Mikey Posted February 28, 2023 Author Posted February 28, 2023 16 minutes ago, jonesy said: How about Bluegrass covers of pop songs? Don't these are ironic, just nodding in the right direction. The cover of Crazy is wonderful. I went to see Hayseed Dixie a while back. Very good as a live band as they were entertaining and clearly 'at it', but I'd never be able to suffer listening to them at home.
periodictabledancer Posted February 28, 2023 Posted February 28, 2023 Probably not an INXS number known to many (if any) but I think this version has amazing energy.
Percival King Posted March 16, 2023 Posted March 16, 2023 Just heard on Virgin Radio that Suspicious Minds by Elvis was a cover. Who knew? Well, not me. Can't compare it to the original (and wouldn't want to, though FYC did a splendid cover) as that was a flop. And "Dancing in the Moonlight" was released twice 30 years before Toploader. Anyway, I found that interesting......... or maybe I'm just having a slow work day
Ulysses Posted March 16, 2023 Posted March 16, 2023 8 hours ago, Percival King said: Just heard on Virgin Radio that Suspicious Minds by Elvis was a cover. Who knew? Well, not me. Can't compare it to the original (and wouldn't want to, though FYC did a splendid cover) as that was a flop. And "Dancing in the Moonlight" was released twice 30 years before Toploader. Anyway, I found that interesting......... or maybe I'm just having a slow work day
Wee Mikey Posted March 16, 2023 Author Posted March 16, 2023 2 hours ago, Ulysses said: That ☝️ is Toby Sibbick? 😎
Ulysses Posted March 16, 2023 Posted March 16, 2023 On 28/02/2023 at 20:25, Ulysses said: Does this count as a cover?
Wee Mikey Posted March 19, 2023 Author Posted March 19, 2023 On 16/03/2023 at 23:13, Ulysses said: Ooooh! Nice one. 👍 I reckon that's a score draw. The production on the Neil Diamond version is top-notch and I'm loving that bass line and the brass accompaniment that oozes in & out. However, the acoustic guitar Johnny Cash version (got my ear buds in 😎) is superb ... oh ... and that voice. 3-3 ... it goes to extra time & penalties.
Wee Mikey Posted March 19, 2023 Author Posted March 19, 2023 On 19/02/2023 at 21:23, Costanza said: Maybe there was some kind of deal they both made with the devil that in order to make some of the funkiest songs of all time, they also had to release some of the unfunkiest songs as well That ☝️ is a stoater! Soul Train totally roools! 😎
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