Subject: Re: Cover Songs That You Prefer Over The Original Tue Jan 15, 2008 12:30 am
MetalGuy71 wrote:
kmorg wrote:
MetalGuy71 wrote:
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Queensrÿche - Gonna Get Close To You
I didn't know that was a cover. Who did the original?
Her name eludes me. Try Google
Geez, I gotta do work on a Friday? Alright, here we go.
According to AllMusic.com, Gonna Get Close to You was originally written & performed by a woman named Lisa Dal Bello from her 1984 album Whomanfoursays. Other than being a Canuck, it should be noted that the guitar on that album was performed by Mick Ronson, whom some might recognize as David Bowie's guitarist from his "Spiders from Mars" days. After that, she didn't do much except writing the lyrics for Nena's 80's hit 99 Red Balloons.
QRs version isn't all that spectacular heard next to the original. It's essentially a carbon copy.
http://download.yousendit.com/EA99B32C2122D431
I kind of like the original a bit more. The vocals seem a bit more crazy and twisted and fit the lyrics and mood of the song better. She's no Geoff Tate, though.
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Subject: Re: Cover Songs That You Prefer Over The Original Tue Jan 15, 2008 12:48 am
Your right Eyesore, the original has way more panache and edgey creepiness than Queenryche's.
Subject: Re: Cover Songs That You Prefer Over The Original Tue Jan 15, 2008 1:05 pm
I used to think thh original Run to the Hills version (iron maiden) were great but when tired of it i listen to this version instead
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0-FQnx6MWI
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Subject: Re: Cover Songs That You Prefer Over The Original Tue Jan 15, 2008 2:14 pm
The Ripper --> Icead Earth (Judas Priest cover) Shooting Star --> Iced Earth (Bad Company cover)
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Subject: Re: Cover Songs That You Prefer Over The Original Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:13 am
Fates Warning - Saints in Hell Solitude Aeturnus - No More Tears (Ozzy) Motley Crue - Smokin' In The Boys Room Pretty Maids - Please Don't Leave Me Sanctuary - White Rabbit Slaughter - Rocky Mountain Way Place Of Skulls - Please Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood Slayer - In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida
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Subject: Re: Cover Songs That You Prefer Over The Original Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:15 am
I love PLACEBO's rendition of "Running Up That Hill" by KATE BUSH....
it's not as great as the original but it's a solid interpretation by a great band.
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MetalRob331 Dinky Do
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Subject: Re: Cover Songs That You Prefer Over The Original Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:54 am
this cover of Dusty Sprigfields great ballad I Only Wanna Be With You
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Subject: Re: Cover Songs That You Prefer Over The Original Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:52 am
Shiney wrote:
I love PLACEBO's rendition of "Running Up That Hill" by KATE BUSH....
it's not as great as the original but it's a solid interpretation by a great band.
You like Placebo? Well...I don't much, so here's a killer Placebo cover.
BEFORE THE DAWN - THE BITTER END
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Subject: Re: Cover Songs That You Prefer Over The Original Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:55 am
I love PLACEBO....I need to get "Meds" never got around to it....
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Subject: Re: Cover Songs That You Prefer Over The Original Wed Jan 16, 2008 7:36 pm
THE MEATMEN - How Soon is Now? (orig. by The Smiths)
THE MEATMEN - Evil in a League With Satan (orig. "In League With Satan" by Venom)
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Subject: Re: Cover Songs That You Prefer Over The Original Wed Jan 16, 2008 7:47 pm
Shawn Of Fire wrote:
Fates Warning - Saints in Hell
Indeed! They nailed that one. Also, their Black Sabbath cover "Sign of the Southern Cross" is outstanding!
Covers I like better than the originals? Come Together - Aerosmith (orig. by The Beatles) Dreams I'll Never See - Molly Hatchet (orig. by Allman Bros.)
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scottmitchell74 Jada Pinkett Smith's Cabana Boy
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Subject: Re: Cover Songs That You Prefer Over The Original Wed Jan 16, 2008 8:19 pm
Sacred Steel - Battle Cry (Omen)
Mortification - Blacksnake (Bloodgood)
Hendrix - All Along The Watchtower (Dylan)
Elvenking - Penny Dreadful (Skyclad)
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Subject: Re: Cover Songs That You Prefer Over The Original Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:40 pm
scottmitchell74 wrote:
Mortification - Blacksnake (Bloodgood)
Really? Always thought this cover was sort of lame. I'm a big Morty fan, but this song was sort of butchered, especially the solo.
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scottmitchell74 Jada Pinkett Smith's Cabana Boy
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Subject: Re: Cover Songs That You Prefer Over The Original Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:05 pm
It's also my favorite Bloodgood song....but there's just something about how Morty did it in that live setting......I can't explain...
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Subject: Re: Cover Songs That You Prefer Over The Original Thu Jan 17, 2008 12:18 am
TrogDawn wrote:
THE MEATMEN - How Soon is Now? (orig. by The Smiths)
THE MEATMEN - Evil in a League With Satan (orig. "In League With Satan" by Venom)
Good call with The Meatmen! They've got some solid covers. I gotta ask, though; When did they cover "How Soon Is Now?" It must be from a compilation or something, right? Maybe an obscure 7-inch? I have all their main albums, but I don't recall that song.
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Subject: Re: Cover Songs That You Prefer Over The Original Thu Jan 17, 2008 10:54 am
Another one I forgot until it came up on my Zune:
Blue Cheer - (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
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Subject: Re: Cover Songs That You Prefer Over The Original Thu Jan 17, 2008 10:59 am
Eyesore wrote:
THE MEATMEN - How Soon is Now? (orig. by The Smiths)
When did they cover "How Soon Is Now?"
"The World Still Won't Listen" Too Damn Hype/Chord, TDH0018, USA, 1996 Too Damn Hype/Temperance, ??, USA, appr. 2001 with yellow cover This is an album of covers by hardcore punk bands. Some of the acts don't even appreciate the music of the Smiths and participated only to gain exposure. Beware. Songs followed by ** are also found on one of the artist's own release.
"Shoplifters Of The World Unite" - Dare To Defy "London" - Down By Law "You're Gonna Need Someone On Your Side" - A.C.(Anal Sailboat) "What Difference Does It Make?" - Subzero "How Soon Is Now?" - The Meatmen "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now" - H2O "Handsome Devil" - Sweet Diesel "Bigmouth Strikes Again" - Slapshot ** "You Just Haven't Earned It Yet Baby" - Screw 32 "Last Of The Famous International Playboys" - Leeway "What She Said" - Youth Brigade ** "Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before" - Vision "Half A Person" - Edgewise "Panic" - The Business ** "Sweet And Tender Hooligan" - 59 Times The Pain "This Night Has Opened My Eyes" - Home 33 "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" - Walleye "Back To The Old House" - Lament http://www.passionsjustlikemine.com/covers-trib.htm
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Subject: Re: Cover Songs That You Prefer Over The Original Thu Jan 17, 2008 1:17 pm
spectrefate wrote:
Eyesore wrote:
THE MEATMEN - How Soon is Now? (orig. by The Smiths)
When did they cover "How Soon Is Now?"
"The World Still Won't Listen" Too Damn Hype/Chord, TDH0018, USA, 1996
Yep, that's the one. The cover is awesome, and is made even better by the fact that they had previously recorded a song called "Morrissey Must Die" on their War of the Superbikes 2 album. Tesco Vee's sense of humor is priceless sometimes!
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Subject: Re: Cover Songs That You Prefer Over The Original Thu Jan 17, 2008 3:11 pm
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Subject: Re: Cover Songs That You Prefer Over The Original Thu Jan 17, 2008 6:23 pm
MetalRob331 wrote:
Right on! That's a pretty sweet cover. Who is it?
And yeah, Trog, Tesco's sense of humor is ridiculously funny! Too bad he's retired now.
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Subject: Re: Cover Songs That You Prefer Over The Original Fri Jan 18, 2008 1:51 pm
Eyesore wrote:
MetalRob331 wrote:
Right on! That's a pretty sweet cover. Who is it?
The band is Misery Inc. awesome band i def recommend them..
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Subject: Re: Cover Songs That You Prefer Over The Original Sat Jan 26, 2008 7:46 pm
Between The Buried and Me - Kickstart My Heart
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Subject: Re: Cover Songs That You Prefer Over The Original Sun Jan 27, 2008 2:11 am
JOHNNY CASH - Rusty Cage (orig. by Soundgarden)
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Subject: Re: Cover Songs That You Prefer Over The Original Mon Feb 11, 2008 3:51 pm
"Day After Day" Savatage (orig. by Badfinger) "Cross-eyed Mary" Maiden (orig. by Tull)
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Subject: Re: Cover Songs That You Prefer Over The Original Mon Feb 11, 2008 7:17 pm
Jorn-Fool For Your Lovin' (No More)
I didn't even like the Whitesnake version, but the Jorn version riffs.
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