Cover songs versus the original track, which ones are better?

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Hornbein said:

That was....... brilliant. Young kids!
 
Hornbein said:
Mohini Dey eh?

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DarWin -- The Soul Police



The other 21st century ebass player contending for Best In World is Mononeon. He seems to be concentrating on vocals and composing these days.


If someone did that to my bass, my five string left handed bass, I would not be happy.
 
pinball1970 said:
If someone did that to my bass, my five string left handed bass, I would not be happy.
I someone played my bass like that, I'd...genuflect seven times maybe.

 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N.I.B.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Sabbath

(1970) BLACK SABBATH - "N.I.B." (Live Video)



audio only:
N.I.B. - Primus (with Ozzy Osbourne)

(2021) N.I.B. - Black Sabbath (Cover) | Rock Kids | Curitiba 2021 - Academia do Rock


(2012) Nightwitches - NIB


(2015) N.I.B. - Black Sabbath Cover by Riley Pinkerton - acoustic cover


(2014) BLACK SABBATH - N.I.B. (Cover) - Chris Legge - acoustic cover


(1998) Black Sabbath/N.I.B.(Cover)-Ningen Isu



Interesting:
  • The following video is titled "0T2A0311" with 7 views, published on July 19, 2024.
    (The content creator) Youra Demshin has 2 subscribers.
    The video description says "just practice".
    There is nothing in the title or description that says "N.I.B." or "Black Sabbath" to me.
    It auto-generated some but not many captions.
    Did YouTube match some words or study the melody?

    0T2A0311 - Youra Demshin
 
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Hornbein said:
I someone played my bass like that, I'd...genuflect seven times maybe.


He has a yellow sock on his head stock!
 
pinball1970 said:
He has a yellow sock on his head stock!
By God you're right. Do think it would help if I did it too?
 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Band_on_the_Run (1973)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_McCartney_and_Wings

(1976, Rockshow) Paul McCartney & Wings - Band On The Run [Rockshow]



(2020) REO Brothers - Band On The Run | Paul McCartney & Wings


(2013) Band on the Run - Paul McCartney and Wings - Cover by Nicki Bluhm and The Gramblers - Van Session 24


Band On The Run - DreamingWalrus (Paul McCartney & Wings Band Cover)


"Band on the run" Paul McCartney & Wings (acoustic guitar cover) - joehlers



(2010) McCartney @ The White House 2010 - Dave Grohl: BAND ON THE RUN

 
robphy said:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Band_on_the_Run (1973)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_McCartney_and_Wings

(1976, Rockshow) Paul McCartney & Wings - Band On The Run [Rockshow]



(2020) REO Brothers - Band On The Run | Paul McCartney & Wings


(2013) Band on the Run - Paul McCartney and Wings - Cover by Nicki Bluhm and The Gramblers - Van Session 24


Band On The Run - DreamingWalrus (Paul McCartney & Wings Band Cover)


"Band on the run" Paul McCartney & Wings (acoustic guitar cover) - joehlers



(2010) McCartney @ The White House 2010 - Dave Grohl: BAND ON THE RUN


Bit of a mixture there!
Those guys in the van/Camper van! Love to be picked up them hitch hiking.

"Going to Cali?"

"Yes you're on bass."
 
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this one blew my mind ...

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Blind Willie Johnson​

Original



Depeche Mode​


Cover
 
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Another amazing cover ...

Johnny Cash

Big River - Original
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The Secret Sisters (With Jack White)

Cover
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Some covers are completely different from the original ...like this one ...

Neil Young - Heart of Gold

Original​

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Tori Amos Cover
 
Some covers elevate the song to new sonic heights ...like this one

The Seeker by The Who

Original
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Rush Covered it!
 
Some covers are very different BUT both versions are fantastic!

Sam & Dave "I Thank You"​

Original​

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ZZ Top​

Cover​

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A lot of covers are simply better than the original ...like this one

Britney Spears - Toxic
Original ...not too bad


Now listen to the Local H version
Cover



This cover is a lot of fun ...​


Shawn Lee's Ping Pong Orchestra
Cover
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OK ...last one (for now)

Willie's haunting cover of a Dave Matthew tune is just soooo good...

Dave Matthews - Gravedigger
Original



Willie Nelson's Cover
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An extremely interesting topic.

I was a singer songwriter for over a decade and far preferred composing my own pieces as opposed to playing existing records even by artists that I idolised.

‘Ain’t No Sunshine’ by Bill Withers is an amazing piece of music and you experience the work of a heartfelt wordsmith upon every single revisit.

However Zakk Wylde of BLS fame did a haunting rendition that I would strongly recommend if you haven’t had the privilege.

Zakk is naturally at home with hard rock and metal stonkers but strips all the overdrive and other effects you have come to associate with him as a performer and delivers a haunting stripped back acoustic cover.
 
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Cover: close but also completely different (and does anyone know that language? Romanes?)



I'm not sure which one I like better.
 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ace_of_Spades_(song) (1980)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motörhead


Motörhead – Ace Of Spades (Official Video)
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https://www.songsterr.com/a/wsa/motorhead-ace-of-spades-tab-s335

audio only: (2020) Ace of Spades IceT/Body Count


(2024) PettyRock-Ace Of Spades ( Cover petch ) #เสียง The Rock
- PettyRock ( @PettyRockVimolwanSaisathit ) is about 14 years old here.
Start at @2m05s



(2019) Motorbäbe - Ace of Spades (Motörhead tribute)



(2020) ACE OF SPADES - Motorhead (rockabilly cover by Mosh Lab)



(2022) “Ace of Spades” (Motörhead) 1920s Jazz Cover by Robyn Adele Anderson




(2017) Ace of Spades cover Motörhead by Carre-court



mashup : (2017) Motörhead Ace of Spades Vs Notorious B.I.G. Juicy - Lewis Floyd Henry Cover (Brick Lane London 2017)



Honorable Mentions:

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Ok this is a stretch.

There was, in my eyes, an iconic song created but in a TV scenario.

The creation was via two catholic priests fitting a former failed Eurovision song B side to their words for a new Eurovision entry.

It counts as it's a song and there is a cover
 
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pinball1970 said:
Ok this is a stretch.

There was, in my eyes, an iconic song created but in a TV scenario.

The creation was via two catholic priests fitting a former failed Eurovision song B side to their words.

It counts as it's a song and there is a cover

Creation.




After they stole a Scandinavian entry from the 1970s to fit the lyrics.



The cover. Two guys.

 
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These guys are phenomenal. Leonid and friends (lots of friends!)

 
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The bass player is the star for me. Loose and solid at the same time. Few can ever do that. Note how prominent in the mix. That hardly ever happens for a bass player. Maybe the trick is to key off of the singer.



Tom Scholz's bass playing is really good. Also Steven Stills and Jimi Hendrix.
 
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CDMartini said:
Some covers are completely different from the original ...like this one ...

Neil Young - Heart of Gold​

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Original​

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Tori Amos Cover

That bass line is from the stooges' I Want To Be Your Dog. I bet that was the model.
 
(Don't Fear) The Reaper
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/(Don't_Fear)_The_Reaper (1976)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Öyster_Cult

NEW HD: Blue Öyster Cult - (Don't Fear) The Reaper (Live) 10/9/1981 [2021 Digital Restoration]


https://www.songsterr.com/a/wsa/blue-oyster-cult-dont-fear-the-reaper-tab-s3425


More Cowbell - SNL


"Don't Fear The Reaper" Cover - The Barefoot Movement feat. Dave Eggar


The Alice Band (Don't Fear) The Reaper


Blue Oyster Cult / HIM - Don't Fear The Reaper (Cover by Alexandrite)


Exploring Birdsong - (Don't Fear) The Reaper (cover)



Honorable Mentions:
 
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Reading this line:
robphy said:
NEW HD: Blue Öyster Cult - (Don't Fear) The Reaper (Live) 10/9/1981 [2021 Digital Restoration]
Me in my head: The Reaper ... Don't Fear The Reaper ... Tonk, Tonk, Tonk, ... Where did I hear this? ... What does it remind me of?
robphy said:
More Cowbell - SNL
There it is!