Music: Covers that are better than originals

**Big Dave** · 9th July 2011, 20:42

Roy edit

Cindy

Either one works for me musically. But I'd rather look at Jennifer Connelly.

**Genestho** · 9th July 2011, 20:44

**spacemonkey** · 16th July 2011, 20:01

Not exactly a cover..... A mashup of Thin Lizzy "boys are back in town" and The Pixies "Monkey gone to heaven"

All kinds of awesome.

**unstuck** · 16th July 2011, 21:27

A favorite of mine, I prefer this version to the original.

**jaffaonajappa** · 16th July 2011, 22:21

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Roy edit

Cindy

Either one works for me musically. But I'd rather look at Jennifer Connelly.

Wait a minute. You do know you just rated Cyndi over ROY ORBISON dont you.....of course you do.
Grab a tissue or ya missus tee shirt out of the drawer, switch on some porn, and sort yourself out. Yeah shes ok looking. But prefer her (ok) version to the Big O's? No.

**Big Dave** · 16th July 2011, 22:24

Originally Posted by jaffaonajappa

Wait a minute. You do know you just rated Cyndi over ROY ORBISON dont you.....of course you do.
Grab a tissue or ya missus tee shirt out of the drawer, switch on some porn, and sort yourself out. Yeah shes ok looking. But prefer her (ok) version to the Big O's? No.

So, what bit of 'either works for me' are you having difficulty with?

**jaffaonajappa** · 16th July 2011, 22:27

Originally Posted by Big Dave

So, what bit of 'either works for me' are you having difficulty with?

Other than your Ears? Nothing at all

**Big Dave** · 16th July 2011, 22:45

Roy laid some of the foundations of rock music no doubt. And according to internets the song was written for him, but Lauper's version enjoyed greater commercial success.

The statement that either are pleasant to listen to indicates nothing more than that.

There is also a clip on YT with Cyndi singing over Roy's video for copyright beating. And Connelly still looks great.

**Virago** · 16th July 2011, 22:49

Thank fuck you didn't mention Celine Dion's version...

**Big Dave** · 16th July 2011, 22:53

Originally Posted by Virago

Thank fuck you didn't mention Celine Dion's version...

Wasn't even remotely tempted.

**jaffaonajappa** · 16th July 2011, 22:58

ok, before people get too wound up from some mild trolling...

Heres two covers that have ben mentioned on these forums already int he last two months, but worth repeating for this "Covers" thread. Am NOT saying they are 'better' than the originals - but they sure are pretty damnnn good. And yes. I do know one of them is an IDOL bullshit show vid. But its worth watching unless ya seen it already....

**Big Dave** · 16th July 2011, 23:05

>>ok, before people get too wound up.<<

As if!
Nada but discussion this end.

**jaffaonajappa** · 16th July 2011, 23:12

Originally Posted by Big Dave

>>ok, before people get too wound up.<<

As if!
Nada but discussion this end.

Im still Highly disappointed with you. I mean...I like Lauper and all. But HELL.

Anyway. Heres another GREAT cover. And again, im not saying its better than the original (in fact its a close 2nd to the original).
wonder how many peeps think I am posting the OG song?