I've never been too moved by covers but Fairport Convention's take on LC's Suzanne has wormed its way deep into my skull for 3 days now. Love the muted guitar riff (Fugazi?) and it works incredibly well as a duet. Denny is stunning as always. I'm gonna argue that this surpasses the original masterpiece. Any other examples on Youtube that can be added to this "link" thread?
Suzanne (again!) - Pearls Before Swine
Let's try and make this thread a one-click playlist!Originally Posted by Zappathustra
America by YES is really the one, isn't it? I'm also surprisingly fond of Blue Murder's cover of ItchyCoo Park.
Robert Wyatt - At last I am free.
Low - Transmission (Joy Division cover)
Rick Derringer covering Johnny Winter
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Kj5_P999UMo
No idea whom Purcell had in mind singing this one, but this one
is the best version ever:
Oh, definitely this, and all the rest of the RW covers.
This song has also great covers from Cassiber and Fire Orchestra (currently only in their live shows, together with an excellent cover of Blue Crystal Fire incorporated in their last piece, Arrival)
Love this one
First one that came to mind for me was Judas Priest "Diamonds And Rust".
NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF STUPID PEOPLE IN LARGE GROUPS!
"One should never magnify the harsh light of reality with the mirror of prose onto the delicate wings of fantasy's butterfly"
Thumpermonkey - How I Wrote The French Lieutenant's Woman
"I'm content to listen to what I like and keep my useless negative opinions about what I don't like to myself -- because no one is interested in hearing those anyway, and it contributes absolutely nothing to the conversation."
aith01
Hendrix "All Along the Watchtower"
"It's such a fine line between stupid and... clever" -- David St. Hubbins & Derek Smalls, Spinal Tap
Great Dutch prog-metal band, Lemur Voice, did this cover of Micheal Jackson's "Beat It" on their 1999 release, "Divided".
At 1:02 and 2:22, there are some very cool Jazz breaks, including some nice muted trumpet playing.
And if there were a god, I think it very unlikely that he would have such an uneasy vanity as to be offended by those who doubt His existence - Russell
Yes, I have seen Cassiber covering it in Copenhagen many years ago.
I like this version too:
Ahmet & Dweezil Zappa
I'm no fan of ABBA, but I like this
HuGo"Very, very nice," said a man in the crowd,
When the golden voice appeared.
She was gold alright, but then so is rust.
"Such a shame about the beard."
Music isn't about chops, or even about talent - it's about sound and the way that sound communicates to people. Mike Keneally
Dave Sr.
I prefer Nature to Human Nature
Motley Crue.......Helter Skelter.
It's not better than the original but if it was a Motley original it'd be one of their best songs.
Well, yeah. If they could write like the Beatles, they wouldn't suck.
Music isn't about chops, or even about talent - it's about sound and the way that sound communicates to people. Mike Keneally
A few that come to mind:
Ace Frehley: 2000 Man
Thin Lizzy: Rosalie (the Live And Dangerous version)
Richie Havens: Here Comes The Sun
Uriah Heep: Come Away, Melinda
Chaka Khan: I Feel For You
Grateful Dead: Morning Dew (pick a version from circa 72-74, they're all pretty happening)
Hardly of a "masterpiece," but....
Hell, they ain't even old-timey ! - Homer Stokes
Unitopia took the best of Klaatu's original "Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft" and the Carpenters' version and made a strong, dynamic song that I've played over and over again. Sure, it misses Karen's voice but Mark Trueack is a decent singer and the track has become one of my favorites.
"Arf." -- Frank Zappa, "Beauty Knows No Pain" (live version)
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