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

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The discussion centers around the merits of cover songs compared to their originals, exploring which covers are considered better and which should have been avoided. The subjective nature of evaluating music is emphasized, with opinions varying widely based on personal taste. Notable examples include Jimi Hendrix's cover of "All Along the Watchtower," which many argue surpasses Bob Dylan's original, and Johnny Cash's rendition of "Hurt," which evokes deep emotion. Other covers, such as those by Eva Cassidy and the Bare Naked Ladies, are praised for their unique interpretations that enhance the originals. Conversely, some covers are criticized for lacking originality or failing to add anything new, with specific songs mentioned as examples of covers that should have been left alone. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of musical interpretation, the role of the listener in evaluating art, and the complexities of genre classification, particularly in jazz. Overall, the thread highlights the rich landscape of music covers, showcasing both celebrated interpretations and those deemed unnecessary.
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I thought it slow so sped it up a lot.
 
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(1995) Tender Surrender and Bad Horsie from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien_Love_Secrets

Steve Vai - "Tender Surrender"


Steve Vai - "Bad Horsie"

(2020) Steve Vai - "Bad Horsie" from the Harmony Hut



Here are two recent covers by kids...
both just signed with Enya Music (electric guitar brand) [no relation to the musician Enya].

 
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Wow!!! Those youngsters are musical prodigies, just amazing how skilled the very young can be.

Don't see this one yet on thread. Huge amount of covers. https://secondhandsongs.com/performance/644/versions

Found a good original, though he covered it too, but he made the most recognized version.


Youtube has this one listed as "best" cover.
 
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Stick Season - Noah Kahan



Olivia Rodrigo (cover)

 
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cover of Kate Wolf song:

 
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Wipe Out guitar riff ... on drums!

 
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(1978) Kill the King from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Live_Rock_'n'_Roll
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainbow_(rock_band)

Rainbow - Kill The King (Live in Munich 1977) | Stages
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(2025) HAGANE -【Cover】Rainbow / Kill the King


(2023) Killington Pit - "Kill The King" (Official Music Video)


(2014) Kill the King - The Band Geeks with Rocco Monterosso


(2016) Metallica - Ronnie Rising Medley (A Light In the Black / Tarot Woman / Stargazer / Kill the King)
4:23 Kill The King


(2021) Rainbow - Kill the King / Drum Covered by YOYOKA

(more Yoyoka: #592 , #1,624 , Yoyoka on PF )

Honorable mention:
KILL THE KING Cover - oh yes - (this is different)
 
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Ghostbusters by ...

Sershen&Zaritskaya feat. Kim and Shturmak - Always a favorite!



This Wild Life - Accoustic guitars with such nice percussions with the guitar at the end!



Vicky Psarakis & Cody Johnstone - Starts "normal" but what an ending!



Broken Peach - Check out their other covers!



Sam Tsui, Alyson Stoner, & Kurt Hugo Schneider - Nice video, with a modern twist!



Heavy Metal Heroes



Leo Moracchioli


The Bass Gang ft. Peter Hollens - Nice acapella version!


Xentrix


No Small Children

 
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Some amazing musicians on YouTube. I could listen to this guy all day.

 
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jack action said:
Wipe Out guitar riff ... on drums!


So, you have a gig and check in with the sound engineer before hand because you're a pro.
Engineer: So you're ok with our back line?
Manager: Yeah that's fine.
Engineer: Vocals?
Manager: Just the one and effects peddle.
Engineer: Great, drums? He's not a lefty is he? An absolute pain to change round for the support band
Manager: No.
Engineer: Great, set up?
Manager: One bass drum, one snare and 25 toms.
Engineer:
 
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difalcojr said:
Wow!!! Those youngsters are musical prodigies, just amazing how skilled the very young can be.

Don't see this one yet on thread. Huge amount of covers. https://secondhandsongs.com/performance/644/versions

Found a good original, though he covered it too, but he made the most recognized version.


Youtube has this one listed as "best" cover.

As a rule I do not like Hendrix covers because Hendrix was, is Hendrix.
This lad though has such a great voice and can play too.
I would go to his gig.
 
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morrobay said:

Unbelievable talent, a one in a million player like Buddy Rich.
 
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DennisN said:
Really good vocals in this live performance, they are two talented girls:

Guy TIPPED $100 for this PERFORMANCE!! ABBA - S.O.S. | Allie Sherlock cover & Zoe Clarke

Im upvoting because it's ABBA, she can sing and they are doing their version BUT....I miss those keys parts.
 
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Heart - Alone

 
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morrobay said:

Musicians like this make me feel that I know nothing of harmony. I like that.

I like Oscar in the rare cases he deigns to play slowly.
 
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