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

[Hornbein]

Reincarnation Apple

Original. Make sure to hit the CC button to get the subtitles with the lyrics translation.



Cover by Roselia. I think ebassist Yuki Nakashima is terrific.

 

[robphy]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Trooper

(1983) Iron Maiden - The Trooper (Official Video)

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Kids playing "The Trooper"

(2006) Iron Maiden - The Trooper (cover) By Gauchos

See also (2008) Bruce Dickinson y los Gauchos de Acero

(2010) The Trooper - Iron Maiden (Children Orff Cover)


(2013) THE TROOPER - Iron Maiden cover by Motion Device (2013)


(2018) The Trooper - Liliac (Official Cover Music Video)


(2019) ASTERISM 『The Trooper』（Iron Maiden cover）


(2022) [ brakefoll ] Iron Maiden - The Trooper

 

[Hornbein]

The original. Just about everybody in Japan knows this song as it was the theme of possibly the most popular anime ever. Even Robin Williams was a fan.

Musical popularity revolves around NHK TV theme songs. That's the key to filling arenas.



There must be hundreds of covers of this, notably by the Glory Gospel Singers of Georgia, USA. Here's Tokyo Brass Style.

 

[robphy]

Here are some additional interesting covers (according to me):

[ “Enter Sandman” covers ]

James Hetfield and the News - "Hip to Be the Sandman"
[Bill McClintock]

 

[morrobay]

And the Country and Western genre: Original by Don Gibson.

 

[Hornbein]

Rebecca Lovell playing her original instrument, the mandolin. Wonderful touch. Every note has its own individual loudness. But you'll never get rich playing the mandolin. Meanwhile sister Megan demonstrates the Zoot Horn Rollo long lunar floating note.

 

[Ibix]

Not sure this is necessarily better than the original, but it's kind of cute - Curt Smith and his daughter covering Tears for Fears' "Mad World" (which I believe is itself a cover of Gary Jules).

The little bits of dad-and-daughter byplay at beginning and end add something to it somehow.

 

[Hornbein]

For harmony you can't beat family. His fingers appear huge. It appears he wrote the song and Jules got the hit.

 

[jack action]

Curt Smith and his daughter covering Tears for Fears' "Mad World" (which I believe is itself a cover of Gary Jules).

The original version is from Tears for Fears; the original singer is Curt Smith; Gary Jules - which I prefer - is a cover.

Tears for Fears:

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Gary Jules:

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[Ibix]

Thanks - I see I had who covered who mixed up.

 

[pinball1970]

The original version is from Tears for Fears; the original singer is Curt Smith; Gary Jules - which I prefer - is a cover.

Tears for Fears:

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Gary Jules:

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Nice little back story to the video

"The promotional video for "Mad World" was filmed in late summer 1982, in the grounds of Knebworth House.[12] It was Tears for Fears' first music video, and features Curt Smith staring out of a window while Roland Orzabal dances outside on a lakeside jetty. A brief party scene in the video features friends and family of the band, including Smith's mother as well as his then-wife Lynne.

According to Curt Smith, "When we made the video in a country estate on the cheap, we bussed all our friends and family up from Bath and had a fun day. The woman who's having the birthday party in the video is my mum."[13]

The music video was directed by Clive Richardson who was notable for his work at that time with Depeche Mode."

 

[fresh_42]

 

[rcgldr]

Original:

The original is actually Little Queenie. Chuck just changed the lyrics to make Run Run Rudolf.

 

[rcgldr]

Close call on Do I Ever Cross Your Mind:

original:



cover:

 

[robphy]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billie_Jean (1983)

(1983) Moonwalk - Michael Jackson - Billie Jean - The First Moonwalk King Of Pop
3m37s

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonwalk_(dance)

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(2007) Chris Cornell - Billie Jean Live @ MSN


(2010) [James Hill ukelele] Billie Jean

See also: [James Hill] Billie Jean Ukulele Tutorial (Part 1)

(2011) The Civil Wars - Billie Jean (Michael Jackson Cover)


(2013) Aloe Blacc - Billie Jean (Live at MADE Part 6/6)


(2021) Billie Jean (Cover) - Michael Jackson - RUMPUS - Family Band / Kids Band / Rock Band

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Honorable mention:
(2017) Michael Jackson - Billie Jean ( cover by J.Fla )
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1AdPY73qxo

(2023) Billie Jean played WAY TOO FAST! @Supatonic Funk Cover
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRQ0xdyJe80

 

[Hornbein]

Lose the organ solo though.

 

[Hornbein]

Solo but it sounds so full.



The original. I've never heard this before. How is that possible? I was around in 1965, when it was a hit song.

 

[Hornbein]

 

[morrobay]

Whether I like or dislike any cover version will not be how another listener must react to that cover version. I would find very very little way to reason why I am correct and the other listener to be incorrect. I am trying to find a way to "judgement independent of personal taste".

Good question ,this is the Doo Wop original.

 

[morrobay]

And this is a Doo Wop cover.

 

[morrobay]

And this is a pop cover. Not sure this group could sing Doo Wop if they wanted to.

 

[rcgldr]

Maybe not better but a cool cover.

Lay Down Sally - Eric Clapton and band

Lay Down Sally - seven Josh Turners

 

[difalcojr]

Solo but it sounds so full.



The original. I've never heard this before. How is that possible? I was around in 1965, when it was a hit song.

Beautiful solo instrumental, thanks. I occasionally hear songs I too missed back then, and it surprises me also when that happens. Here's another cover from of it from the sixties. Chamber Brothers were great in concert.

 

[Hornbein]

 

[Hornbein]

Someone who has skill as a singer. Rarer than you might think.

 

[Hornbein]

The original.

 

[robphy]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eleanor_Rigby

(1966,1968) The Beatles - Eleanor Rigby (From "Yellow Submarine")


(1986?) Stanley Jordan - Eleanor Rigby - Late Night

See also Stanley Jordan - Eleanor Rigby - 8/23/1986 - Newport Jazz Festival (Official)

(2007) The Beatles - Eleanor Rigby (cover versión Metal) By Gauchos


(2020) Eleanor Rigby | The Beatles | funk cover ft. Beck Pete


(2021) Eleanor Rigby | VoicePlay A Cappella


(2022) Eleanor Rigby - The Beatles (Piano cover by Emily Linge)

 

[rcgldr]

Great solo cover with guitar of Eleanor Rigby by Josh Lee Turner. Cool and creative use of harmonics at 1:26 into the video.

 

[robphy]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kashmir_(song)

(1975) Led Zeppelin, "Kashmir" Live At Earls Court Arena, London 1975


(2016) James Hill plays 'Kashmir' on uke

See also Led Zep-Kashmir-Uke-Bartt-James Hill

(2019) Zepparella Kashmir

(2021) Marcin - Kashmir on One Guitar (Official Video)


(2022) [ Nathanian Murphy zeppelinbarnatra ] Acoustic B-bender Pt 2 ~ "Kashmir"

See also tiktok:@zeppelinbarnatra
See also https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/ev...-b-bender-a-guitarists-ultimate-secret-weapon

(2022) Ask Carol - Kashmir (Led Zeppelin Cover), Live looping jam version in BUNAD
Honorable mention:

(2020) [ Chiara Kilchling ] Kashmir - Led Zeppelin cover
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyKfjh2fvYE

(2023) [Brass Against] Kashmir | @ledzeppelin cover | ft. Cunio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxxAgTL70bo

(2023) “Kashmir” (Led Zeppelin) 1920s Tap Cover by Robyn Adele Anderson ft. Demi Remick
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIRqmuUxdjQ

 

[rcgldr]

Link set to start of song.

Eric Turner Band - Kashmir

 

[robphy]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children_of_the_Grave (1971)

(1974) Black Sabbath / Children of the Grave / 1974 California Jam

See also BLACK SABBATH - Children of the grave - alternative lyrics

(2011) [Phil Jakes] Sabbath Children of the Grave Embryo Fingerstyle

See also (2016) [Phil Jakes] Children of the Grave and Supernaut Live [ start @ t=2m50s ]

(2016) Children of the Grave - BLACK SABBATH cover by Motion Device


(2016) Black Sabbath Symphonic Medley - Children Of The Grave, Iron Man, Paranoid and a surprise.


(2017) Brown Sabbath - Children of the Grave


(2020) [Stevie McLaughlin] Children Of The Grave


Honorable mentions:

(2021) OWL - Embryo - Children Of The Grave
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsYsb0dVqag

(2020) Miss Dorothy - Children of the grave (Black Sabbath Cover)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDiDJ41yh38

(2021) Black Sabbath - Children Of The Grave (Orchestral Cover)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvWd-OWaTzU

(2022) Jazz Sabbath - Children of the Grave (Live in Germany)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCfSRb-HGaM

 

[robphy]

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Drum covers by Yoyoka:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/YYZ_(song) (1981)

RUSH - YYZ / 2112 / Tom Sawyer (Medley) - Live In Toronto 1984 (2021 HD Remaster 60fps)

(2020) YYZ - Rush / Covered by Yoyoka (She was 10 years old in this video.)


It turns out Yoyoka was also invited onto Ellen's show
(2019) Kid Drummer Yoyoka Soma Gets a Present She'll Never Forget [plays Queen's "Stone Cold Crazy".]

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It seems she teamed up with Yuto Miyazawa, another alum from Ellen's show,

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crazy_Train
[Crazy Train] Nine-year-old Guitar Player "Yuto Miyazawa" on ellen 2009-may-11 (2009)

Later that year, BLIZZCON 09' ** Ozzy ** Crazy Train ** Featuring 9 year old guitarist Yuto Miyazawa

to cover Ozzy's "Over the Mountain"
(2023) Ozzy Osbourne - Over the Mountain (Cover) / Live Performance at YOYOKA JAPAN Tour 2023

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A few days ago Yoyoka did a cover of Ozzy's "Mr Crowley" with Jack Black and others...
(2023) [Yoyoka] OZZY OSBOURNE - Mr. Crowley (Cover) with Jack Black, Roman Morello and friends

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In 2020, Yoyoka covered Satriani's "Satch Boogie" with Li-sa-X ( who covered Racer-X's "Scarified" in 2013 when Li-sa X was 8 years old [Paul Gilbert's "Scarified"])
(2020) Joe Satriani - Satch Boogie / Coverd by Li-sa-X & Yoyoka

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UPDATE:​

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Her video entry to "Hit Like a Girl"​

(2018) Good Times Bad Times - LED ZEPPELIN / Cover by Yoyoka , 8 year old drummer​

https://vimeo.com/263985244​

Robert Plant reacts to 8-year-old girl playing Led Zeppelin on drums​

 

[robphy]

Percussion covers by Louisville Leopard Percussionists

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/YYZ_(song) (1981)

(2016) YYZ by Rush ~ The Louisville Leopard Percussionists

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crazy_Train

(2018) Ozzy & Jack's World Detour ~ The Louisville Leopard Percussionists ("Crazy Train" cover)

See also their (2012) Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne ~ The Louisville Leopard Percussionists (with solos)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kashmir_(song)

(2014) Zeppelin! - The Louisville Leopard Percussionists (covers of "Kashmir" and more)

 

[Hornbein]

Ten Classic Rock Tunes On Solo Slide Guitar.

 

[rcgldr]

In this case, the "cover" is much better since the original was intentionally bad. The "cover" was used at the end of that movie.

original - Candice Bergen. You probably don't want to hear more than 30 seconds of this, if that. I feel sorry for the people that watched the movie and had to hear the entire song.



cover - Stephanie Mills