Which song version do you prefer?

[Paulclem]

I've just found Meatloaf doing Black Betty on Youtube, and I thought that there are lots of covers and versions of songs. So decide on which version you like best and select two more versions of the same song to compare.

Which do you prefer?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYKOKTFtc4A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMLnDuzgkjo

[papayahed]

Ram Jam hands down.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNeLAS3axKI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGcGq63uuqY&feature=related

[Paulclem]

Ram Jam hands down.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNeLAS3axKI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGcGq63uuqY&feature=related

I agree with Ram Jam. I like the Billy Porter version of the two you posted.

What about these two.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkJNyQfAprY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRk5Gjl_cAg&feature=avmsc2

[toni]

I agree.

What about these two.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkJNyQfAprY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRk5Gjl_cAg&feature=avmsc2

Pink Floyd, hands down. That was an interesting cover, though.

Next :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqeP5ZEFcI8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmdPQp6Jcdk

[papayahed]

I agree.

What about these two.



Aren't you going to pick the prefered version of the songs I posted?

[Scheherazade]

Next :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqeP5ZEFcI8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmdPQp6JcdkThe Animals version for me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0skjm-uJSs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPFk0X1p2fs&feature=related

[Paulclem]

Aren't you going to pick the prefered version of the songs I posted?

Sorry Papaya - I failed at my own game. I prefer the Billy Porter version. Apologies. I have altered my post.


The Animals version for me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0skjm-uJSs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPFk0X1p2fs&feature=related

Blondie without a doubt. Funnily enough, the primary school I worked at had the Atomic Kittens in when they were starting out and promoting themselves to pre-teens. they did an afternoon of music. I wasn't impressed with them then either.

What about:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7A2acBVENA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDy7-eq7OGM

I'd find that hard to choose - both are great.

[papayahed]

I'm gonna have to say The Allman Brothers.


Stones or Temps:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfyFI-4ZsaE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFshYgyTrd4

[Paulclem]

I'm gonna have to say The Allman Brothers.


Stones or Temps:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfyFI-4ZsaE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFshYgyTrd4

A tough choice, but I'll go with the Temptations because the Stones didn't add enough in my opinion.

I like both of these versions too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3Pfo3EIXLw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSehtaY6k1U

[toni]

I like both of these versions too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3Pfo3EIXLw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSehtaY6k1U

This is an excellent song! One of my favorites. I never knew that Gloria Jones sang it originally. I prefer the Soft Cell version.


Jeff Buckley or Leonard Cohen?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKnxmkOAj88

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJTiXoMCppw&feature=related

[Paulclem]

This is an excellent song! One of my favorites. I never knew that Gloria Jones sang it originally. I prefer the Soft Cell version.


Jeff Buckley or Leonard Cohen?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKnxmkOAj88

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJTiXoMCppw&feature=related

Definately Leonard Cohen's. It has a raw, evocative edge. He's been living as a Zen Monk for a few years apparently, before his latest tour.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPOIy4Kb9M4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyabIKB2CWI&feature=fvst

The first link caused a riot in rock bars around the world!

[MarkBastable]

Rolf!

Speaking of whom...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PylJkN9FEoU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ripuYsuFKr4&feature=related

[Paulclem]

Rolf!

Speaking of whom...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PylJkN9FEoU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ripuYsuFKr4&feature=related

Rolf again.

Two great versions. I know my favourite.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBzY7F2lMNo&feature=fvst

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWmD_HcOcfU

[LitNetIsGreat]

The Eric Clapton one.

I can't work out which of these three are worse:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6F2qExLsic&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx5y-Smq1WE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5rVgxmekeM&feature=related

[papayahed]

Out of the three I'm thinking #2.


How about these two:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpw49f38Sgg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-uNb_Nihuk&feature=related

[Scheherazade]

I prefer Aretha's version.

Next:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn4i8bAfnMY

or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d84fhe52ta4&feature=related

[Paulclem]

I prefer Aretha's version.

Next:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn4i8bAfnMY

or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d84fhe52ta4&feature=related

I was surprised to fnd that I prefer Ben Harper's version. Very good.

I would find this a difficult choice. I like both versions for different reasons.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flOvM4Z355A

or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00cEQHhbiVI

[papayahed]

I'm surprised it's actually a tough choice, I may even like the Jose Feliciano version better.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HONFeMNXW0U&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMkt5HiK5T4

[LitNetIsGreat]

The top one (though it's not good) I hate all that false pop beat rubbish from the last one.

All covers seem completely inferior to me, but anyhow, that's not in the spirit of the thread of course.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSEGa5j-r7k&feature=fvsr

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqRxi6G7Dro&feature=related

[Paulclem]

The top one (though it's not good) I hate all that false pop beat rubbish from the last one.

All covers seem completely inferior to me, but anyhow, that's not in the spirit of the thread of course.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSEGa5j-r7k&feature=fvsr

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqRxi6G7Dro&feature=related

Hard choice there - they did a good cover and added to it with the vocals. I'll have to go with the original though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQYDvQ1HH-E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBDF04fQKtQ

They're both great.

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

That is a tough one, but I will have to go with the Beatles.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU5uDozoSSM&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5gBaCusDeY

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[Paulclem]

That is a tough one, but I will have to go with the Beatles.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU5uDozoSSM&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5gBaCusDeY

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It's got to be The Who, but Blue Cheer's version was good.

What about these two? I like them both.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4N3N1MlvVc4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20qZtnODB0w

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

What a coincidence! My wife and I were introduced to this song when Adam Lambert performed his version on American Idol a few seasons back. His performance was great, but we were more intrigued by the song, after a little research, my wife discovered the Gary Jules version. Soon after that, I found that it was originally written/ performed by Tears for Fears.

I digress. Usually I would go with the original, but I have to take the Jules.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y--Fc6nB6jw&feature=related

(Featuring the great Walter Brennan):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPYCJlFfhW8

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[Paulclem]

What a coincidence! My wife and I were introduced to this song when Adam Lambert performed his version on American Idol a few seasons back. His performance was great, but we were more intrigued by the song, after a little research, my wife discovered the Gary Jules version. Soon after that, I found that it was originally written/ performed by Tears for Fears.

I digress. Usually I would go with the original, but I have to take the Jules.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y--Fc6nB6jw&feature=related

(Featuring the great Walter Brennan):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPYCJlFfhW8

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Your digressions are welcome Gilliat. I agree with your choice too.

I prefer the second version.

What do you make of these two? Polar opposites or what?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeFiXnEBvBg&feature=fvst

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSckn2JGXUU

I think it shows an uncommon humour...

[Scheherazade]

As boring as it might sound, it'll always be Sinatra for me... Was not very familiar with Sid and what I have read of him does not make me like him particularly either. [/humourlesswhine]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDl9ZMfj6aE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-WVpQ0ZG8Q

[Paulclem]

As boring as it might sound, it'll always be Sinatra for me... Was not very familiar with Sid and what I have read of him does not make me like him particularly either. [/humourlesswhine]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDl9ZMfj6aE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-WVpQ0ZG8Q

No... he came to a bad end, though there's a bit of humour there. Shame about the predictable descent into drugs etc.

Funny how Michael jackson was similar in some ways. I'll go for the first one for the humour.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qO0Bn_H4C3M

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klz1MOq3ZeU

[Scheherazade]

A very difficult decision for me but I think I will go for Ferry's version because of the visuals!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JESB9JR7ps&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1h96Qo0tRBQ&feature=related

[Paulclem]

A very difficult decision for me but I think I will go for Ferry's version because of the visuals!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JESB9JR7ps&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1h96Qo0tRBQ&feature=related

I liked Madcon's version. Very good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7b5HXZRQFss

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaZCZnmdmbA&feature=av2e

Though I'm not sure Jagger could be described as dancing.

[papayahed]

I have to stick with my motown roots on this one.

How random was that for Mick to drink from that can in the middle of the video.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3h--K5928M&feature=av2e

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LadtJCmUOpo

[LitNetIsGreat]

The Who.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LjbMVXj0F8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNX2SKkGjGU

[Paulclem]

The Who.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LjbMVXj0F8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNX2SKkGjGU

Black Sabbath

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izzKUoxL11E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3b_Qq3GYmY

[papayahed]

Black Sabbath

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izzKUoxL11E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3b_Qq3GYmY

Doh!! This is such a tough one. I love the soft cell version but I feel as if I am betraying my motown roots if I vote against The Supremes.

The Supremes.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESfOuEEhbwQ&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCmUhYSr-e4

[Paulclem]

Doh!! This is such a tough one. I love the soft cell version but I feel as if I am betraying my motown roots if I vote against The Supremes.

The Supremes.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESfOuEEhbwQ&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCmUhYSr-e4

It's got to be Otis - great song, though Michael Bolton does a good job. Following the Motown theme:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYC5E4perb8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XeBdBVBmb0

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

Here too, I must go with the original.
The Supremes version is far more attractive both vocally and physically.
Phil's pasty male pattern penninsula doesn't stand up to the Supremes big hair.

How about these two:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChO0HzO0og8&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUyYQbgmhJk&feature=fvw



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[Paulclem]

Here too, I must go with the original.
The Supremes version is far more attractive both vocally and physically.
Phil's pasty male pattern penninsula doesn't stand up to the Supremes big hair.

How about these two:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChO0HzO0og8&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUyYQbgmhJk&feature=fvw



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I thought the Sinatra version would have been good, but despite his usual voice, the orchestra seemed to playing a different tune. Ella's was by far the most tuneful.

Both of these versions are good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgnOJXIvu6s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTvKaLW5bu8

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

Blast from the past. I vaguely recall hearing this coming from my sister's room many years back.

I prefer the "Macish" Peter Green version.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwkiPsRI2Fo


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBjeVvZ7Dgw&feature=related



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[papayahed]

Another freakin' tough one. i really like The Stones version, but I think Ihave to go with Waylon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mYBSayCsH0&ob=av2n

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfuBREMXxts

[The Comedian]

I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the Stones' version of this song, but Waylon can't be beat.

Here are a couple that seem appropriate for a lit forum:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tim4VzHUUyQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87cLyBR1JTo&feature=related

[papayahed]

Another freakin' tough one. i really like The Stones version, but I think Ihave to go with Waylon.


I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the Stones' version of this song, but Waylon can't be beat.


Quit copying me!!:D

[The Comedian]

Quit copying me!!:D

Ha! Well. . . what can I say?. . . . ;)

Of yours, I think I like the Smash Mouth version better. . . not a great admirer or either, though.

Here's two more:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGwDYBWEDSc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxVH-5D6c-k&ob=av3n

[BienvenuJDC]

The Who.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LjbMVXj0F8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNX2SKkGjGU

No question....Black Sabbath

Peter Shilling (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEG7OzvSMBA)

Shiney Toy Guns (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyFe5m2MU9Q&NR=1&feature=fvwp)

[Paulclem]

Ha! Well. . . what can I say?. . . . ;)

Of yours, I think I like the Smash Mouth version better. . . not a great admirer or either, though.

Here's two more:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGwDYBWEDSc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxVH-5D6c-k&ob=av3n

I lie both versions - the Sting video is clever. I prefer the Eva cassidy version though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRHIeblmIws

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lv6_TSTy27o

[Paulclem]

No question....Black Sabbath

Peter Shilling (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEG7OzvSMBA)

Shiney Toy Guns (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyFe5m2MU9Q&NR=1&feature=fvwp)

Hi Bien - I think you responded to a post from the previous page.

[papayahed]

I lie both versions - the Sting video is clever. I prefer the Eva cassidy version though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRHIeblmIws

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lv6_TSTy27o

?

One is Handbags and Gladrags the other is Werewolves of London.


I like Werewolves better.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGEubdH8m0s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE3-q-aoFZI

[Paulclem]

?

One is Handbags and Gladrags the other is Werewolves of London.


I like Werewolves better.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGEubdH8m0s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE3-q-aoFZI

Oops. it should have been Handbags and Gladrags by Rod stewart and then The Stereophonics.

I like the Ehite Stripes version better.

How about:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKHFWpaTUmY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUaTBO_-k4A&ob=av2e

[papayahed]

Oops. it should have been Handbags and Gladrags by Rod stewart and then The Stereophonics.

I like the Ehite Stripes version better.

How about:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKHFWpaTUmY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUaTBO_-k4A&ob=av2e

Doh! The second one isn't available in my country.

[The Comedian]

I'll say the first one --

Here's two more:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMPydiR4NaQ&feature=related

and

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxzJAF1BxP4

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

I have to go with "The Hag"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7sT5K4BHBs&feature=related

or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4ujMvABhkE



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[Shalot]

Merle

the original

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQ-P8Fgfhvk

OR - Joan Jett

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdhonK8NMm8&feature=related

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

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Definately the original; Tommy James and the Shondells.

Next:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aydCORotYlA

OR

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VR3LhX6oE3s

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[Silas Thorne]

wow, spacesuits and simultaneous guitar raising! Gotta go for the original for this one- not just for the suits, but also for the guitarwork and slow pace, though the two versions are almost completely different, and the Ray Charles version is also way cool.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aq0kCmzweTU&feature=fvw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uciyYTZ2B38&feature=related

[Taliesin]

That's a tough one - my opinion keeps swinging from Iggy to Bowie and back, but since I have to pick one, let it be Iggy Pop.


Jaqcues Brel (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKMqCqjixyo) or
Marlene Dietrich (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCmMc0ZoLbQ)?

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

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oooohh...that is a tough one, but I'll have to give a very slight edge to the sultry, husky voice of Marlene.

Nice selection by the way.

Another featuring the "Spotnicks".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VijTYcbT3E

OR

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eh9WayN7R-s&feature=related



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[The Comedian]

Like the Paul Robeson version much better. That deep voice just suggests of an old, slow, deep river.

Renegades?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCwDIq4evTM

or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqWP1rsAMrw

[papayahed]

That's tough. I love Rage but I also love some old school funk. I'll go with Soul Sonic Force.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lq67cqk-AjA

or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nPPRQeTxTY&feature=related

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

I'm forced to go with the original again; Van Morrison.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CR-ZAnil_Mw&feature=related

or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QUWkFeGQ0A

.

[papayahed]

I like Rush better.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbo5omhfY0A&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RJPV7oIiR8

[prendrelemick]

The first one (sorry ABBA)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCFCeJTEzNU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76RrdwElnTU&feature=related

[papayahed]

erm, I'll go with Andre Rieu.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5PoIrcyd34

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCOBp1Lrlf4

[MystyrMystyry]

The first one easily

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGEubdH8m0s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frRHnAmSMgI (my runaway favorite)

[papayahed]

It's not really a comparison. Dolly Parton all the way.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlqlZ1Y8ONQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9D03w0MXqQ

[Shalot]

The first one...didn't much care for the knee slapping version

Try to overlook the sound quality of the second link on mine:

Original:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrdpliMfoAM&feature=related

And the live cover:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8-knLaA4X0&feature=related

I apologize if I've posted these two here before...I just love both of these bands so much...and this song is just awesome after so many years. I can't describe how happy it makes me to hear Kings of Leon doing a Pixies cover...

[chipper]

Mad World. Both versions were good and i would usually say that the cover version will never be better than the original and I still hold that but if there is a cover version that come close to the original, it would be this.

Original Version by Tears for Fears
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBJePxdPX3Y

Cover Version by Gary Jules
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4N3N1MlvVc4

[Scheherazade]

I quite like Gary Jules' version.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtDVlpEfKlI&ob=av2e

or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Cw1ng75KP0&ob=av2e

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

I'll have to go with the Heart version.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PW8LaRU2i4

or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7Gj2IoLYlA

[Paulclem]

I'll have to go with the Heart version.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PW8LaRU2i4

or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7Gj2IoLYlA

Tough choice! I like them both, but I'll have to go with Lean Russell and JJ Cale's version.

What about these two?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-TO_5EbH1I&feature=fvst

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jN9Pd4WqJqQ&ob=av2n

[Scheherazade]

Even though Cocker's version is very good as well, Jay Hawkins' version steals the show, I think.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0J2QdDbelmY&ob=av2e

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxevD8-bG9k&ob=av2e

[Paulclem]

The Marcus Collins version is excellent.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsIqEq9OFxE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8uk7vlk0sE

[papayahed]

The original Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Eric Clapton/JJ Cale version is good but it seems more polished.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGVSTsgcCvw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNkr86zZaP4

[The Comedian]

I'll take Bob Marley's version.

How 'bout these two:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6yCEsDsGx4

and

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcXYz0gtJeM&feature=related

[faithosaurus]

I like the first one better. I like how older ones sound, usually.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9ZGKALMMuc

or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKF-KllpIeM

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9ZGKALMMuc

or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKF-KllpIeM

First let me say you offered some nice selections.
As for preference, I'm finding it difficult to decide. I too, typically I go with the "original" or older variant, but in this case I had to flip a coin; best 2 out of 3 with Ole Blue Eyes as Heads.

Maroon 5 gets my vote.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQEXzxQmew0&feature=related

or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd48Vm4bgbs

.

[papayahed]

First let me say you offered some nice selections.
As for preference, I'm finding it difficult to decide. I too, typically I go with the "original" or older variant, but in this case I had to flip a coin; best 2 out of 3 with Ole Blue Eyes as Heads.

Maroon 5 gets my vote.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQEXzxQmew0&feature=related

or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd48Vm4bgbs

.

What can I say, I like punk. The Cramps all the way.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRSLAY0pnqU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt75y38J00s

[Paulclem]

What can I say, I like punk. The Cramps all the way.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRSLAY0pnqU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt75y38J00s

Joe walsh. decided that in the first few seconds.

I like both of these.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2vCAqdFx1s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA3DNlBMNL0

[The Artist]

Joe walsh. decided that in the first few seconds.

I like both of these.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2vCAqdFx1s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA3DNlBMNL0

As much as I love the blues sounds of Bobby, I have to give it to Whitesnake. I just prefer their cover over the original. It's weird, I know. xD

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Maj6OpJz1hk

or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jh7ce1ybmd4

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

I'll go with the Seagulls only because it's older.

Here's a tough one...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgqVCJpRqWQ

Or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vkOYEtivTA&feature=related

.

[Emil Miller]

I'll go with the Seagulls only because it's older.

Here's a tough one...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgqVCJpRqWQ

Or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vkOYEtivTA&feature=related

.

Too tough to call Gilliatt but this one should be easier:

http://youtu.be/_6_EAnFlv70

http://youtu.be/uxFOOEOlBF8

[Mutatis-Mutandis]

Second one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXPkmIwwobA&feature=youtube_gdata_player

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JjQGt7WjK0&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[Emil Miller]

Neither.

http://youtu.be/Qm_nYmKAVg8

http://youtu.be/FvIq5TxPyh4

[Mutatis-Mutandis]

Neither. That you like such antiquated fluff fits you perfectly, Mr. Bean.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lk6Q4FpW-sY&feature=youtube_gdata_player

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=milU3uF52OI&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[Emil Miller]

Neither. That you like such antiquated fluff fits you perfectly, Mr. Bean.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lk6Q4FpW-sY&feature=youtube_gdata_player

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=milU3uF52OI&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Neither, and the fact that you like such animalism is no doubt a suitable
reflection on yourself.

http://youtu.be/qhUFVrdsd2A

http://youtu.be/MV0O2Y9xto4

[Mutatis-Mutandis]

Well, I'm done with this thread. It's pretty lame when people aren't mature enough to play along. If you're just going to choose neither every time someone posts songs you don't like, maybe you should refrain from responding and let someone else.

[Paulclem]

Neither, and the fact that you like such animalism is no doubt a suitable
reflection on yourself.

http://youtu.be/qhUFVrdsd2A

http://youtu.be/MV0O2Y9xto4

Neither, and the fact that you like such nationalism is no doubt a suitable
reflection on yourself.:biggrin5:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-TQWFqWqsc&feature=fvsr

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42luHhrsNhg

I can't say I would have chosen any of yours Mutatis either. I think we've had that discussion though.

[Mutatis-Mutandis]

Really? The second post with Opeth was to annoy Emil. But there's no reason someone can't choose between a relatively mellow Metallica song and a version of the song played by four cellists. I'm sorry, but if you're so close minded that you can't choose a classical version over a heavy metal version, you shouldn't play a game which tells you to choose the song you prefer. I bet Emil clicked the first link, saw "Metallica," and didn't even listen to th second.

As to your links, Paul, they're not working on my iPad for some reason.

[Paulclem]

Really? The second post with Opeth was to annoy Emil. But there's no reason someone can't choose between a relatively mellow Metallica song and a version of the song played by four cellists. I'm sorry, but if you're so close minded that you can't choose a classical version over a heavy metal version, you shouldn't play a game which tells you to choose the song you prefer. I bet Emil clicked the first link, saw "Metallica," and didn't even listen to th second.

As to your links, Paul, they're not working on my iPad for some reason.

Oh yes - I did listen to the Apocalyptia one, but didn't coment then. Sorry, I preferred that one. My mistake. :blush:

[Emil Miller]

Neither, and the fact that you like such nationalism is no doubt a suitable
reflection on yourself.:biggrin5:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-TQWFqWqsc&feature=fvsr

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42luHhrsNhg

I can't say I would have chosen any of yours Mutatis either. I think we've had that discussion though.

My computer has been playing up lately and it's not easy to call up some of the video postings on this site but I finally managed to get these two up only to discover no musical content whatsoever and the words the biggest load of rubbish imaginable. I might be wrong but there's one line that appears to be something about sitting on a cornflake or possibly corncrake; either way it's a lot of nonsense. However I will give it to the first one on the lunacy stakes.

Now how about these two ?

http://youtu.be/D-szCTIE4q0

http://youtu.be/YCCXj4KaJso

[Paulclem]

:lol:

I know a medium. I'll pass on your comments to John Lennon.

[nancybella]

The Beatles' Ticket to Ride - the Carpenters' version is better I think.

[Emil Miller]

:lol:

I know a medium. I'll pass on your comments to John Lennon.

How about a decision on Lili Marleen ?

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

How about a decision on Lili Marleen ?

I prefer the solo voice in the Lisa del Bo version versus a too refined and subtle choral version.

How about these two guitar instrumental variations on a popular Dire Straits song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKN9c1llqhc&feature=related

or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KsVtD01cgw&feature=related

.

[Paulclem]

How about a decision on Lili Marleen ?

Sorry Emil. I forgot to post.

[Emil Miller]

Sorry Emil. I forgot to post.

No problem, how about choosing from Gilliatt's two?

[papayahed]

I'll settle this:



I prefer the solo voice in the Lisa del Bo version versus a too refined and subtle choral version.

How about these two guitar instrumental variations on a popular Dire Straits song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKN9c1llqhc&feature=related

or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KsVtD01cgw&feature=related

.

ok after listening and going back and forth several times I'm going to pick the first one.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZxN9iQM7OY



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltUfCyUeWL4

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

Once again, I'll go with the older/ original version, a decision made easier the moment I saw the second option was the Black Crowes version.

Next challenge:

Clementine 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqOrZP2EpNk

or

Clementine 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efVt4B6W4UI

.

[papayahed]

I hate to admit that I like the Neil Young version.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMqNFAU0tOw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaxjUUdGdH8

[RicMisc]

I hate to admit that I like the Neil Young version.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMqNFAU0tOw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaxjUUdGdH8

I think I like the Bob Seger version better. I don't like Metallica to start with and I knew Bob Seger only by name, so I might have been a bit prejudiced.

Sandra van Nieuwland (The Voice of Holland contestant)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jahpuu_Sf1Q

Usher
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tUH_MHgSeU

[papayahed]

I think I like the Bob Seger version better. I don't like Metallica to start with and I knew Bob Seger only by name, so I might have been a bit prejudiced.

Sandra van Nieuwland (The Voice of Holland contestant)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jahpuu_Sf1Q

Usher
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tUH_MHgSeU



"This video has been removed by the user."

[Paulclem]

I've posted 2 of these before, but I've found a great third version. I like them all for different reasons. What about you?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCIhY_NR5CE&list=PLFA03725814FCC8F2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlSRGvCWULI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA3DNlBMNL0

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

I had to go with the Bobby Bland instrumental.
The first few secpnds of the video caught a portion of Bland singing, so I cheated and listened to the full version sung which influenced my decison.
Regardless, the instrumental version on its own conveys a more soulfull, blues feel to the tune.

How about two versions of Route 66:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCYApJtsyd0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdhJMKegnCI

.

[qimissung]

Chuck Berry, but they both had their merits. A tip of the hat to our Aussie comrades:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrkThaBWa5c


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESebV4H5JuM

[papayahed]

Tom looks so young!

I like me some Tom Waits but I prefer The Seekers version

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKpOWdA1h9Y

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9T59ej_TlXE

[islandclimber]

Marianne Faithfull for sure. Adore her irrationally!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onqmumWEHx8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTc_CfKpr4I

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoRL2oEbE9Y

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

All three are fine, but I must go with Satchmo.
Mostly because I had recently picked up an Armstrong CD from a bargain bin.
Why Louis was relegated to the bargain I'll never know.

How about Shambala?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDpVS7D9AJs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv9DwzU3KP0

[papayahed]

I like the Stevenson song better but I like Three Dog Night video better.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_nNNIYTy9g

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MnmIVBSZYM

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

Ha! no question, Big Mama hands down and that's just based on the video title.
You see, I couldn't watch your video...the signal must have gotten scrambled crossing the Sabine.

How about "My Old Flame"?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jW6BgNK-OAU ...did you catch the opening line?..."Please sing, the fun's all over if you go to bed"

or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D2A32KUTq0 ....at least stay with it long enough to hear Peter Lorre at 1:30

.

[papayahed]

I'm going with Spike until about halfway through , after that I'd pick Mae.


How about:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-qvIvBhSX8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7Ah-Ch8NQ4

[Emil Miller]

An interesting combinaton but I know which one I prefer.

http://youtu.be/dHNOlLhdiP8

http://youtu.be/BNkTpInfyNI

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

In terms of musical rendition, the first one certainly. The video associated with the second choice provides an entirely new perspective on " valley".

Continuing with the current theme:

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=61XaTltS8E4&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D61XaTltS8E4

Or

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=L14UKBjC5Is

[Maria May]

The second one :)

How about :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvChjHcABPA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RW3KU5HXF2k

[Calidore]

Ha! no question, Big Mama hands down and that's just based on the video title.
You see, I couldn't watch your video...the signal must have gotten scrambled crossing the Sabine.

How about "My Old Flame"?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jW6BgNK-OAU ...did you catch the opening line?..."Please sing, the fun's all over if you go to bed"

or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D2A32KUTq0 ....at least stay with it long enough to hear Peter Lorre at 1:30

.

Bit of very belated trivia: That's not Peter Lorre, but rather legendary voice artist Paul Frees doing a highly exaggerated impersonation (which Lorre said he enjoyed very much). It was so popular that when Lorre was asked to do it himself during a live radio performance, he had to learn to do Frees' version of his own voice.

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

Bit of very belated trivia: That's not Peter Lorre, but rather legendary voice artist Paul Frees doing a highly exaggerated impersonation (which Lorre said he enjoyed very much). It was so popular that when Lorre was asked to do it himself during a live radio performance, he had to learn to do Frees' version of his own voice.


I'll thank you sir to never correct me again. One of the very pillars of my youthful foundation has been fractured, the damage is irreparable. I was somewhere around five years old when my father began spoon feeding me the likes of Spike Jones, Arthur Lyman, Bob Wills, et al and for all this time I would have gone to my grave convinced it was Peter Lorre. (Actually, I believe it was the mischievous older brother who convinced me it was Lorre.)
All I had to do was pull the album and flip it over...



http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae114/tabuka1/1391667344f15f67af3335e561f14277_zpsabd571be.jpg



So what next Mr. Calidore, I suppose you'll tell me that Tom Fogerty Is singing "There's a bad moon on the rise" not "...bathroom on the right"?
Or when I back mask "Stairway to Heaven" I'll hear "drol si natas"?



--------------


The second one :)

How about :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvChjHcABPA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RW3KU5HXF2k

I prefer the ABBA version, although Chris de Burgh's cover isn't bad.
The Chris de Burgh video is nice though; it brought back fond memories of Koln (imagine two dots above the "o", not sure how to do that on the iPad )

Next round:

Arthur Lyman
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CFILNRAD_2Y

Spike Jones
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q7swR8MATA0

[Calidore]

I'll thank you sir to never correct me again. One of the very pillars of my youthful foundation has been fractured, the damage is irreparable. I was somewhere around five years old when my father began spoon feeding me the likes of Spike Jones, Arthur Lyman, Bob Wills, et al and for all this time I would have gone to my grave convinced it was Peter Lorre. (Actually, I believe it was the mischievous older brother who convinced me it was Lorre.)

Half full, man, half full. Had it actually been Lorre, we wouldn't have had a great story about an actor having to learn how to do a parody of his own voice. Also, Paul Frees is awesome in general.


So what next Mr. Calidore, I suppose you'll tell me that Tom Fogerty Is singing "There's a bad moon on the rise" not "...bathroom on the right"?

Of course not, because that's John singing. Tom Fogerty was on rhythm guitar.

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

...
Of course not, because that's John singing. Tom Fogerty was on rhythm guitar.

You got me again!
I gotta slow down and do a little more googlin before I open my mouth.
Thanks again....care to make a choice?