Even better than the real thing?

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In summary: Tom Petty:In summary, In summary, this thread is about great covers of popular songs that are better than the originals.
  • #36
I bought "The Crow:City of Angels" soundtrack just so I could listen to the first 2 cover tracks. Okay, not necessarily better than the original or anything.

"Gold Dust Woman"
(originally performed by Fleetwood Mac)
- by Hole


"I'm Your Boogie Man"
(originally performed by KC and the Sunshine Band)

- by White Zombie
 
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  • #37
1977ub said:
I bought "The Crow:City of Angels" soundtrack just so I could listen to the first 2 cover tracks. Okay, not necessarily better than the original or anything.

"Gold Dust Woman"
(originally performed by Fleetwood Mac)
- by Hole

Anything Hole has ever done has sucked, embarassingly. And for you to even present this as a possible EBTTRT (Even better than the real thing) "Candidate", troubles me 1977ub.
 
  • #38
Oh, for those of you 18 year old nascnet NASA engineers who don't own Rumours, here's an alternative version to Holes'...

 
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  • #39
WannabeNewton said:
I like this cover way better than the original one by the Stones. Plus, the lead singer was the first woman I ever fell madly in love with...and after the bone crushing defeat of knowing it could never reciprocate I decided it would be the last :p.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiyCkSOF1pc

WBN, I was about to post this one last night, but I didn't have time!
 
  • #40
DiracPool said:
Anything Hole has ever done has sucked, embarassingly. And for you to even present this as a possible EBTTRT (Even better than the real thing) "Candidate", troubles me 1977ub.

DiracPool said:
Oh, for those of you 18 year old nascnet NASA engineers who don't own Rumours, here's an alternative version to Holes'...

I'll see both of you. And raise you. I present: the 7" cover of the entire album Rumours, performed by the punk group Shlong.

 
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  • #41
lisab said:
WBN, I was about to post this one last night, but I didn't have time!
Yey another Sundays fan! Most people I seem to meet unfortunately don't even know them :frown:
 
  • #42
I'm surprised no one has posted the all time cover king...

 
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  • #44
jbunniii said:
better than kashmir:
dieeeeeee
 
  • #45
WannabeNewton said:
dieeeeeee

Yeah, I think I'm going to start a new thread around this comment, look for something perhaps called something along the lines of.."Ain't nothing like the real thing"
 
  • #46
DiracPool said:
Yeah, I think I'm going to start a new thread around this comment, look for something perhaps called something along the lines of.."Ain't nothing like the real thing"
Haha that's a nice one. Here's one of the most over covered songs ever but IMO missy Cassidy here does it best:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccCnL8hArW8

It has elements of happiness, melancholy, serenity, anger, and cherubic foolishness all packed into one performance.
 
  • #47
It has elements of happiness, melancholy, serenity, anger, and cherubic foolishness all packed into one performance.

Look Newton, I'm already a borderline skitzofrenik, do you really want to expose me to a possible frenetic break?
 
  • #48
DiracPool said:
Look Newton, I'm already a borderline skitzofrenik, do you really want to expose me to a possible frenetic break?
Only if you upload it to youtube :wink:
 
  • #49
Here is an awesome cover of Pink Floyd's "Comfortably Numb":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jj7pDNDuoJ0

Wait for the awesome solo!
 
  • #50
Speaking of awesome pink floyd covers:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbVE-R1_Izo
 
  • #51
micromass said:
Speaking of awesome pink floyd covers:
The scissor sisters? Omg either I have a dirty mind or these girls just happened to come up with the most coincidental name ever for their group.
 
  • #52
Remember that awful song "Friday" by Rebecca Black?? It turns out that it's a cover from a Bob Dylan song!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FISHEO3gsM
 
  • #53
WannabeNewton said:
The scissor sisters? Omg either I have a dirty mind or these girls just happened to come up with the most coincidental name ever for their group.

It's not coincidence.
 
  • #54
micromass said:
Here is an awesome cover of Pink Floyd's "Comfortably Numb":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jj7pDNDuoJ0

Wait for the awesome solo!

Is that you on lead vocals, Micromass? You and the loop quantum gravity poetry slam crew from the local coffee house open mic night?
 
  • #55
micromass said:
It's not coincidence.
How the hell do you find this creepy stuff? Nvm I don't want to know.
 
  • #56
Smokin' rendition of an old Carpenters chestnut:

 
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  • #57
micromass said:
Speaking of awesome pink floyd covers:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbVE-R1_Izo

Yes, I like it..I think it get it.. It sounds like Prince on bedrest...
 
  • #58
Think nobody can sing the beatles like the beatles?? Then check out this cover of [STRIKE]Letter B[/STRIKE] Let It Be.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvPugOWeZiA
 
  • #59
Speaking of The Beatles,

 
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  • #60
jbunniii said:
Speaking of The Beatles,



Awesome! I will be playing this song on the next full moon, when we sacrifice a person to the Lord Satan.
 
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  • #61
An emotional yet corporate-positive rendering of U2:

 
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  • #62
micromass said:
Awesome! I will be playing this song on the next full moon, when we sacrifice a person to the Lord Satan.
Who will you sacrifice? A physicist?
 
  • #63
A geeky cover of "I will survive":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9dpTTpjymE

(A trained eye will of course see immediately that these people are not mathematicians since they're using Stewart)
 
  • #64
jbunniii said:
Who will you sacrifice? A physicist?

I said a person. So clearly physicists don't qualify...
 
  • #65
micromass said:
Think nobody can sing the beatles like the beatles?? Then check out this cover of [STRIKE]Letter B[/STRIKE] Let It Be.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvPugOWeZiA

OMG, this is our first line of defense?! That's it, I'm moving to Sweden..
 
  • #66
micromass said:
I said a person. So clearly physicists don't qualify...
You're just jealous because you can't use Einstein summation in your daily work. It's ok, I'm here to help you through this.
 
  • #67
Pat Boone's electrifying take on "Smoke on the Water"

 
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  • #68
Of course Wing's fabulous cover of The Beatles has to be in here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0690V_-ypBw
 
  • #69
micromass said:
Awesome! I will be playing this song on the next full moon, when we sacrifice a person to the Lord Satan.

Upon hearing that "song", Lord Satan will be regurgitating your sacrifice. That goat's going to spit out one big bezoar. :rofl:
 
  • #70
jbunniii said:
Pat Boone's electrifying take on "Smoke on the Water"



"It died with an awful sound."

'Nuff said. :rolleyes:
 
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<h2>1. What does "even better than the real thing" mean in the context of science?</h2><p>"Even better than the real thing" refers to a concept in science where a new or improved version of something is created that surpasses the original in terms of effectiveness, efficiency, or accuracy.</p><h2>2. Can you provide an example of something that is "even better than the real thing" in science?</h2><p>One example of something that is "even better than the real thing" in science is the development of synthetic materials that mimic the properties of natural materials, but with added benefits such as increased strength or durability.</p><h2>3. How is the concept of "even better than the real thing" relevant to scientific research?</h2><p>The concept of "even better than the real thing" is relevant to scientific research as it encourages scientists to constantly strive for improvement and innovation in their work. It also highlights the potential for advancements and breakthroughs in various fields of science.</p><h2>4. Is "even better than the real thing" limited to physical objects or can it also apply to theories or ideas?</h2><p>"Even better than the real thing" can apply to both physical objects and theories/ideas in science. For example, a new theory that explains a phenomenon more accurately than the previous one can be considered "even better than the real thing."</p><h2>5. Are there any potential drawbacks to striving for "even better than the real thing" in science?</h2><p>While the pursuit of "even better than the real thing" can lead to significant advancements, it can also be time-consuming, expensive, and may not always yield successful results. Additionally, it can create a culture of constantly seeking perfection, which may not always be attainable in science.</p>

1. What does "even better than the real thing" mean in the context of science?

"Even better than the real thing" refers to a concept in science where a new or improved version of something is created that surpasses the original in terms of effectiveness, efficiency, or accuracy.

2. Can you provide an example of something that is "even better than the real thing" in science?

One example of something that is "even better than the real thing" in science is the development of synthetic materials that mimic the properties of natural materials, but with added benefits such as increased strength or durability.

3. How is the concept of "even better than the real thing" relevant to scientific research?

The concept of "even better than the real thing" is relevant to scientific research as it encourages scientists to constantly strive for improvement and innovation in their work. It also highlights the potential for advancements and breakthroughs in various fields of science.

4. Is "even better than the real thing" limited to physical objects or can it also apply to theories or ideas?

"Even better than the real thing" can apply to both physical objects and theories/ideas in science. For example, a new theory that explains a phenomenon more accurately than the previous one can be considered "even better than the real thing."

5. Are there any potential drawbacks to striving for "even better than the real thing" in science?

While the pursuit of "even better than the real thing" can lead to significant advancements, it can also be time-consuming, expensive, and may not always yield successful results. Additionally, it can create a culture of constantly seeking perfection, which may not always be attainable in science.

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