delboy Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Does anyone remember that "Help" album that came out in 95 to support Warchild or something?Sinead O'Connor did a version of Ode to Billy Joe on that that was amazing.Can I also add Always on my Mind by Willie Nelson.yes i have the warchild album somewhere!!!and i always like the pet shop boys version of always on my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted September 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 van halen - won't get fooled againWith all due respect... that sounds shite. With you on the Muse cover tho.Radiohead did a great version of "Nobody Does It Better" (The theme from The Spy WHo Loved Me") once that I saw on TV, that was pretty brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delboy Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Of course Elvis himself did lots of great cover versions, That's Alright Mama must surely be one of the greatest covers ever. See also Guitar Man and Blue Suede Shoes.oh yes have you heard elvis's version of 'old macdonald's farm' from the Double Trouble film??? hearing is believing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 I don't know what I would say is the 'best', but some covers I'm partial to include:Misfits - Day The Earth Caught Fire. (Balzac)Shiny Toy Guns - Nothing Compares To You. Or '2 U'. I forget.The Ataris - Boys of Summer. Amanda Palmer - Such Great Heights.Afi - We Bite. (Misfits)Dresden Dolls - War Pigs.I also quite like Blaqk Audio's version of Blur's 'Girls and Boys.'That all I can think of off the top of my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
get lost Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 The Smiths, Golden Lights is not badOasis, are in chaotic form with My Generation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DustyDeviada Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Oasis, are in chaotic form with My GenerationThat needs to be added to the "worst covers" thread. In fact, Oasis manage to butcher most tunes they attempt to cover, I Am the Walrus was OK I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted September 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 That needs to be added to the "worst covers" thread. In fact, Oasis manage to butcher most tunes they attempt to cover, I Am the Walrus was OK I suppose.Much as I hate Oasis, I dug their cover of "Cum On Feel The Noize". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DustyDeviada Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Much as I hate Oasis, I dug their cover of "Cum On Feel The Noize".Yeah, that was OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkaline Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Aereogramme- Disciple (Slayer)Further Seems Forever- Pagan Poetry (Bjork)Dillinger Escape Plan- Like I Love You (Justin Timberlake) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camie Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Iron and Wine-Such Great HeightsNirvana-Where Did You Sleep Last Night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Another 5...Magazine 'I love you, you big dummy'This Mortal Coil 'Song to the Siren'John Otway 'Cheryl's going home'Scott Walker 'Jacky'The Fall 'Mr Pharmacist' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mordred Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Dillinger Escape Plan- Like I Love You (Justin Timberlake)Its good to put on compilations to fuck with peoples heads but its exactly the same as the original.Lawnmower Death - Kids in AmericaAcid Reign - Warriors of Ghengis KhanThe Berzerker - Chapel of Ghouls & Corporal Jigsore QuandaryXentrix - GhostbustersNapalm Death - Troops of Doom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Steven Dedalus Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Another 5...Magazine 'I love you, you big dummy'This Mortal Coil 'Song to the Siren'John Otway 'Cheryl's going home'Scott Walker 'Jacky'The Fall 'Mr Pharmacist'Can't believe I forgot the Fall, This Mortal Coil and Magazine!!! Sir, you win, yet again!But I'm going to take issue with the Scott Walker one...I'm not entirely sure that can be classed as a cover version, because it's more or less the definitive recording. I know it's a bit of a fine line, but it would be a bit like saying that the Monkees covered "Daydream Believer" (I know it's not the same thing, but it sort of feels similar).I think given that "Jacky" is a translation, and the original Belgian version wasn't really available in Britain sort of makes it a bit shaky.I guess I don't like the thought of Scott 'covering' anyone, even though he did it all the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 You're right, of course....I like the Brel one (although I don't understand it!) but I definitely heard Scott's version first.I'll replace it with Robert Wyatt 'I'm a believer'....ace!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(or 'Shipbuilding', although I always think of Wyatt's version as definitive). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkaline Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Its good to put on compilations to fuck with peoples heads but its exactly the same as the original.That's what i like about it. They could've easily done a thrashy math version of it but it shows a greater depth in their musical ability doing it in a more straight ahead fashion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarmaTsunami Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 jimmy eat world - firestarter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britheguy Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Gene - Save a little prayer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 That's what i like about it. They could've easily done a thrashy math version of it but it shows a greater depth in their musical ability doing it in a more straight ahead fashion.The bit where they say 'Chris' instead of 'drums'. Ha. I never really enjoyed this cover, as much as i like Greg's voice, it just didn't do it. The 'solo' was rubbish too. If they really were gonna just do a straight forward cover a cheesy 'hi-gain' solo would have been the order of the day. Pentatonic all the way.The slightly poppier side of me enjoys a very select few of the Radio One Live Lounge covers. Like Razorlight - Hey Ya! and Lost Prophets - Cry Me A River. Just a smadge different, but a nice listen.Futureheads - Hounds of Love. The vocals, i do love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Owl PhD Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Spacemen 3 - the 17 minute version of Rollercoaster. One of my favourite tunes ever.Was always rather keen on the Raincoats version of Lola too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Good hoot, Mr Owl!!Another 5...Camper Van Beethoven 'Interstellar Overdrive'Nico 'The End'Bert Jansch 'Anji'Laura Nyro 'Up on the roof' (swoon)Harry Nilsson 'Everybody's talkin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DustyDeviada Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 Status Quo - Rockin' All Over the WorldThe Everly Brothers - Love is StrangeThe Hollies - The Air That I BreatheGeorge Harrison - Got My Mind Set on YouThe Rolling Stones - Route 66 and Down the Road Apeice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrr Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 Nina Gordon - "Straight Outta Compton" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen B Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 I think that's a bloody awful cover version...Denied, and another good Van Morrison cover version is Sweet Thing by the Waterboys, and another good cover version by Dexys is Respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historicrocker Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 I have lots of favourites but at the moment both of my favourites are by Camera Obscura. Their cover of Abba's Super Trouper is absolutely heartbreaking genius, and their cover of Sheena Easton's Modern Girl is a piece of brilliant Indie-Pop female empowerment. I may never have children because I will never love them as much as I love Camera Obscura.Certainly agree with you there. I've been listening to a lot more ABBA these days as a result. And they really are a forgotten treasure. My favourite recent covers are the Magnetic Fields "Born on a Train" when it was covered by the Arcade Fire and "Leaving on a Jet Plane" by Ani DiFranco. I really am inclined to disagree with the person who claims the Arcade Fire's cover wasn't a patch on the old song. It trully is something wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 A possibly controversial choice, but Tori Amos' cover of New Age came on my mp3 player this morning and I think its ace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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