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Roland Gift, the FYC singer, had quite a unique voice that both my wife and I liked a lot.

I would say both of them are differant enough to hold up so I cannot really say one is better than the other. If I was looking for 70's punk, the Buzzcocks would definitely be on that list. If I was looking for 80's new wave the Cannibals would be on that list.
 
ZiprHead said:
Roland Gift, the FYC singer, had quite a unique voice that both my wife and I liked a lot.

I would say both of them are differant enough to hold up so I cannot really say one is better than the other. If I was looking for 70's punk, the Buzzcocks would definitely be on that list. If I was looking for 80's new wave the Cannibals would be on that list.
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Pretty much how I feel about it but the Buzzcocks was the better known version and was huge at the time and always gets me going. I was into these bands back in the day, Magazine, Killing Joke etc. FYC version was for a movie I believe but as you say, Roland Gift’s voice is so distinct and unique he does a fantastic job and puts his stamp on an iconic song.
 
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Prince (RIP) and The Revolution v Tom Jones and Art of Noise





I like both versions except when Prince goes screeching the lyrics at times. Tom's voice is very good but the video is pretty naff.

Prince for the win!
 
The best part of the Prince videos for me was Wendy Melvoin's facial expressions.
 
Anita Carter, Johnny Cash and Social Distortion versions of Ring of Fire







Three great takes on a great song. I really like all of them but the Social Distortion version is the winner, only just.
 
Neil Diamond and UB40 doing Red Red Wine





Oh boy, another tough one. The Neil Diamond version is a classic and you can really feel the pain and emotion. The UB40 version is good but doesn't convey the same emotions, a totally different vibe.

Neil Diamond for the win but I listen to both.
 
The Proclaimers take on Roger Miller King Of The Road





Great song and I am going to go with The Proclaimers.
 
TSwizzle said:
Anita Carter, Johnny Cash and Social Distortion versions of Ring of Fire







Three great takes on a great song. I really like all of them but the Social Distortion version is the winner, only just.
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I just heard a few days ago that Social Distortion is releasing a new album today.
 
A classic song, Bye Bye Love

The Everly Brothers


George Harrison


The Proclaimers


Simon and Garfunkel performed a live version at one of their concerts and included the recording on one of their albums.

The Proclaimers version appeared on the soundtrack of the movie Bye Bye Love starring Mathew Modine, Randy Quaid and Paul Reiser. It was decent if I remember.

The George Harrison version is a very different take on the song with additional lyrics from George with what appears to be a reference to Eric Clapton having an affair with his wife Pattie Boyd.

The Harrison version is too far away from the original version of the song for my liking. It's still a good listen but doesn't really compare to the original.

The boys from Leith win this one for me.
 
I think I covered Both Sides Now somewhere in this thread but not performed by Laufey.


Laufey's a bit theatrical for my taste but she still does the song justice. And it feels like one long crescendo. It kind of peaks toward the end but never really seems to break free.
 
Johnny Cash takes on U2's One






The Johnny Cash version is certainly different which I like in a cover but it is no where near as good as the U2 version which is much more sophisticated. I'd give Cash a 7.5/10.
 
bilby said:
James Brown said:
I give Mr. Dylan the nods for the lyrics, but SnC sang it better.
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Dylan is one of the very few musicians who is almost always bettered by those who perform covers of his work.

The guy was a great poet, but he couldn't carry a tune in a bucket.

Two Australian examples (I am sure people can find Dylan's originals easily enough):



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Eh. Seems to me that both are trying to ape Dylan but not well. They don't seem to know what they are singing about.

Dylan's voice is not what most would consider lovely but his renditions do a better job of conveying the meaning.
But I know I'm biased because I am a Dylan fan and know the originals quite well.
 
TSwizzle said:
Johnny Cash takes on U2's One






The Johnny Cash version is certainly different which I like in a cover but it is no where near as good as the U2 version which is much more sophisticated. I'd give Cash a 7.5/10.
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They are two different beasts, for certain. U2 is probably my favorite but hearing the Cash version made me feel and think different things.
 




Having seen Weather Report blow out a theater in performance, they get my nod over the well-done Manhattan Transfer interpretation and are way ahead of Maynard Ferguson's take.
 
I just scrolled through a bunch of this thread after not checking it for nearly a year. I had to stop hitting the like button because Tswizzle might start wondering why all these ancient posts are suddenly getting likes. What’s even stranger to me is how much our taste in music overlaps when we disagree so strongly on damn near everything else. ;)
 
Adele takes on The Cure Lovesong





The original was released in 1989! And say what you like about Fat Bob, he found a look he likes and stuck with it. Jeezus he looks ridiculous these days. He's nearly 70 ffs.

Anyway, Adele makes a decent go of it but her version is far too long. If this came on the radio you'd change station after a couple of minutes.

The Cure wins and this song is a banger as the yoof say.
 
Adele brings nothing to the table with her version. It reminds me of Sunday morning's Acoustic Sunrise where acoustic versions of popular songs are played. By and large these are lacking in creativity.
 
Another Pet Shop Boys effort, they take on U2's Where The Streets Have No Name

U2 live


Pet Shop Boys mixed with I Can't Take My Eyes Off You



The Pet Shop Boys version is a nice dance, poppy mix and is okay but doesn't come close to the original.
 
Erasure take on Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel, Make Me Smile (Come And See Me)





A very good version by Erasure but doesn't really deviate too much from the original with an interesting video. But The original by Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel is a masterpiece.
 
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