Cover Songs That You Prefer Over The Original

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.

Your right Eyesore, the original has way more panache and edgey creepiness than Queenryche's.

Compare the promo video's as well

Dalbello
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-e-lZekd2Y

Queensryche
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sejMnjgqc9M

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

The Ripper --> Icead Earth (Judas Priest cover)
Shooting Star --> Iced Earth (Bad Company cover)

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

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.

this cover of Dusty Sprigfields great ballad I Only Wanna Be With You

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

I love PLACEBO....I need to get "Meds" never got around to it....

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)

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.)

Sacred Steel - Battle Cry (Omen)

Mortification - Blacksnake (Bloodgood)

Hendrix - All Along The Watchtower (Dylan)

Elvenking - Penny Dreadful (Skyclad)

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.

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...

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.

Another one I forgot until it came up on my Zune:

Blue Cheer - (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction

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

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!

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.

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..

Between The Buried and Me - Kickstart My Heart

JOHNNY CASH - Rusty Cage
(orig. by Soundgarden)

"Day After Day" Savatage (orig. by Badfinger)
"Cross-eyed Mary" Maiden (orig. by Tull)

Jorn-Fool For Your Lovin' (No More)

I didn't even like the Whitesnake version, but the Jorn version riffs.