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

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In summary, the conversation discussed which songs were performed, arranged, or produced better in a cover than the original version. They also debated which songs should have been left alone and whether restricting covers to released singles limits interesting comparisons. The discussion also touched on the subjectivity of judging which version is "better" and the importance of adding something unique to a cover. Examples of good and unnecessary covers were also mentioned. Overall, the conversation highlighted the different interpretations and emotions that can be evoked by a cover compared to the original version.
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Original by Bobby Freeman



There is a TV show where he performed as a ringmaster in johdpurs, boots, and a top hat, singing it as a duet with a baby elephant. I find it weird in a painful way.

Covers by Cliff Richard, The Mamas and the Papas, Johnny Rivers, Del Shannon, and the Ramones. The most commercially successful cover was by the Beach Boys, but Cliff Richard's more recent version maybe has the most going for it.

 
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fresh_42 said:



Why these games with the spoiler button?

His German pronunciation is really good.
 

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