Which song version do you prefer?

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06-04-2012, 10:53 AM
Emil Miller

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Originally Posted by Mutatis-Mutandis

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lk6Q4...e_gdata_player

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=milU3...e_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
06-04-2012, 10:56 AM
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.
06-05-2012, 04:47 PM
Paulclem

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emil Miller

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.
06-05-2012, 05:11 PM
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.
06-05-2012, 05:59 PM
Paulclem

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Originally Posted by 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.

Oh yes - I did listen to the Apocalyptia one, but didn't coment then. Sorry, I preferred that one. My mistake. :blush:
06-06-2012, 01:05 PM
Emil Miller

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paulclem

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
06-06-2012, 05:58 PM
Paulclem

:lol:

I know a medium. I'll pass on your comments to John Lennon.
06-06-2012, 06:13 PM
nancybella

The Beatles' Ticket to Ride - the Carpenters' version is better I think.
06-06-2012, 06:40 PM
Emil Miller

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paulclem

:lol:

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

How about a decision on Lili Marleen ?
06-22-2012, 10:25 PM
Gilliatt Gurgle

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Originally Posted by Emil Miller

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=IKN9c...eature=related

or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KsVt...eature=related

.
06-23-2012, 03:38 PM
Paulclem

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emil Miller

How about a decision on Lili Marleen ?

Sorry Emil. I forgot to post.
06-23-2012, 06:06 PM
Emil Miller

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paulclem

Sorry Emil. I forgot to post.

No problem, how about choosing from Gilliatt's two?
08-18-2012, 08:15 PM
papayahed

I'll settle this:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gilliatt Gurgle

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=IKN9c...eature=related

or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KsVt...eature=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
08-21-2012, 10:59 PM
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

.
09-29-2012, 10:57 AM
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
10-01-2012, 04:17 AM
RicMisc

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

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
10-03-2012, 08:10 PM
papayahed

Quote:

Originally Posted by RicMisc

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."
02-13-2013, 06:28 PM
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...03725814FCC8F2

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA3DNlBMNL0
02-24-2013, 12:54 AM
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

.
02-24-2013, 02:01 AM
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
02-24-2013, 11:44 AM
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
02-24-2013, 05:26 PM
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
03-10-2013, 05:06 PM
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
03-31-2013, 09:06 AM
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
05-03-2013, 10:23 PM
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

.
07-28-2013, 10:44 AM
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
02-03-2014, 02:36 PM
Emil Miller

An interesting combinaton but I know which one I prefer.

http://youtu.be/dHNOlLhdiP8

http://youtu.be/BNkTpInfyNI
02-09-2014, 10:47 AM
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=61XaTlt...%3D61XaTltS8E4

Or

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=L14UKBjC5Is
02-27-2014, 11:58 AM
Maria May

The second one :)

How about :

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RW3KU5HXF2k
02-28-2014, 09:41 PM
Calidore

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Originally Posted by 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

.

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.
03-01-2014, 10:14 AM
Gilliatt Gurgle

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calidore

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/a...psabd571be.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"?

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Originally Posted by Maria May

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
03-02-2014, 04:05 PM
Calidore

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gilliatt Gurgle

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.

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Originally Posted by Gilliatt Gurgle

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.
03-02-2014, 06:02 PM
Gilliatt Gurgle

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calidore

...
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?

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