This discussion centers on the comparative analysis of cover songs versus their original versions, highlighting specific examples such as Johnny Cash's cover of "Hurt" and Jimi Hendrix's rendition of "All Along the Watchtower." Participants argue that the quality of a cover is subjective, often depending on personal taste and the context in which the songs are experienced. Notable mentions include The Residents' cover of "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" and the contrasting styles of Simon & Garfunkel versus Disturbed. The conversation emphasizes the importance of interpretation and arrangement in determining whether a cover enhances or detracts from the original work.
PREREQUISITESMusic enthusiasts, critics, and artists interested in the dynamics of cover songs versus originals, as well as anyone exploring the subjective nature of musical interpretation and performance.
Hornbein said:Orig
I liked this song when I was a kid (1966). Still do. The AEON department stores in Japan play songs from this era over their PA systems, a nice bonus.
Cover
pinball1970 said:Same composer and this is a cover of a song he wrote for Hermens hermits.
It's funny, as I read your post I am sat in a bar in Manchester, they are playing 1990s music everywhere including Oasis because of the gigs here.fresh_42 said:A propos Herman's Hermits. My absolute favorite song by them is "Into Something Good," mainly because I sometimes use it as an antidepressant. It has zero side effects, and I'm not a Tibetan monk who could possibly manage his moods by self-control
I remember when I once sat in a cocktail bar in the 90s, at a time when many cover songs came up. The youngsters often didn't know that they were covers. Anyway. I found myself and the guy next to me singing along when he said to me: "You must be careful these days what you sing along. It reveals our age."pinball1970 said:It's funny, as I read your post I am sat in a bar in Manchester, they are playing 1990s music everywhere including Oasis because of the gigs here.
A track came on and it totally sent me under, memories, nice ones, they can be worse than bad ones. Thirty years, my brain has still not healed and I don't have a time machine, so I have to take these moments of extreme sadness and find something uplifting instead.
robphy said:War Pigs & Mr Crowley (last performances by Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath... and covers in honor of this)
I have stuck him in dispatches.robphy said:
from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evil_Woman_(Crow_song)#Black_Sabbath_version
Covered in 1969 by Black Sabbath and released in England as the band's first single on 2 January 1970, the song also appeared on the original version of the band's self-titled debut album, although it was replaced by its B-side, "Wicked World", on the later, American versions of the album. When the band's debut album started to become successful in the UK, the single was re-released on 26 March 1970.
fresh_42 said:In such circumstances. I like this one, although I'm usually not a fan of contralto.
Hornbein said:Drum cover of Led Zep IV