Posted on 05/07/2023 2:34:51 PM PDT by DallasBiff
Music video by Styx performing I Am The Walru
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Major Tom by I Hate Kate (originally Peter Schilling), and Prairie Rose by Big Country (originally Roxy Music). Rockin’ covers.
Sinead O’Connor Nothing Compares To You, much better than Prince’s original.
Have you heard the recording of Bob Dylan singing “Little Drummer Boy”?
To me, that sounds more Halloween vs Christmas, but thanks for trying, Bob!
I’m not going to say which is better or worse, but you have two versions of Tom’s Diner.
Suzanne Vega
https://youtu.be/j4jtIDaeaWI
Giant Rooks
https://youtu.be/5r3B7yz6J68
The Smithereens were a band that didn’t get nearly enough recognition.
“Like a Rolling Stone” at Monterey Pop ‘67 was epic!
Bo doubt. Even Trent Reznor admitted it.
The Sex Pistols were invited to be inducted into the “R&RHoF”. They told ‘em to take a flying leap.
I’m no fan of The Sex Pistols. But at least they understand what’s supposed to be the “outsider” spirit of rock-n-roll.
The Stars Spangled Banner...
It never sounded good played with flutes alone...
What about Run Run Rudolph, Norah Jones? I like it, but I feel a little guilty
Africa. Weezer crushed it. I did not think anyone could do better than the original.
Giant Rocks has my vote.
Going back a bit, but Rita Coolidge’s “(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher And Higher” over Jackie Wilson’s.
Joe cocker singing The Letter. And Spooky Tooth did a far better version of I am a Walrus than Styx ever could imagine
“Me and Bobby McGee” is a song written by American singer-songwriter Kris Kristofferson and originally performed by Roger Miller. Fred Foster shares the writing credit, as Kristofferson wrote the song based on a suggestion from Foster.[1] A posthumously released version by Janis Joplin topped the U.S. singles chart in 1971, making the song the second posthumously released No. 1 single in U.S. chart history after “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” by Otis Redding.
Styx used to play at my high school dances before they became famous.
Tommy Shaw is pretty much criminally underrated.
I would say Phil Collins, “You can’t buy me love” is a better version of the Supreme’s version.
You Lied - Tool
Pieces of April - Three Dog Night
Brand New Cadillac - The Clash
Police and Thieves - The Clash
Easy To Be Hard - Three Dog Night
Stormy Monday - The Allman Brothers Band
Take This Job and Shove It - The Dead Kennedys
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