Covers that are better than the original

[johngenx]

Aerosmith's Come Together is better than the Beatles original.

[OSECS]

Aerosmith's Come Together is better than the Beatles original.

Die blasphemer !!!

I'd say there are a scant few songs by the Beatles done better as covers IMO. Maybe Cockers "she came in through the bathroom window"

[pappag]

Although never released while he was alive (afaik), The Black Crows did a better job with Hard to Handle than Otis Redding. The WWF supestars did Land of 1000 Dances better than Wilson Picket. And as much as they're one of my favorite 2 bands, Al Green kills it in his version of Light My Fire.

[Marshall Tucker]

Zep when the levee breaks.

I mean, are u dudes all gay or what?

[Captain Awesome]

Die blasphemer !!!

I'd say there are a scant few songs by the Beatles done better as covers IMO. Maybe Cockers "she came in through the bathroom window"

Stevie Wonder's version of "We Can Work It Out" is pretty killer

[Tippster]

I might be blaspheming here, but I prefer SRV's version of "Little Wing" to Hendrix'.

[bagtagley]

Although never released while he was alive (afaik), The Black Crows did a better job with Hard to Handle than Otis Redding.

I'd never heard the Redding version until recently, but I prefer it to the cover.

System of a Down's Snowblind and Zelda theme come to mind. Also, Joe Cocker's With a Little Help from My Friends

[nickwm21]

if anyone says Johnny Cash's version Of Hurt I will slap them. This usually comes from people that don't know Trent Reznor or the point of the song.... but it still amazes me.

Most people ignorantly think that NIN covered Cash... Both versions are equally as good in their own way.

[khakis]

System of a Down's Snowblind and Zelda theme come to mind. Also, Joe Cocker's With a Little Help from My Friends

the Zelda cover was actually done by Rabbit Joint

I love Cash's cover of Hurt (who cares if it meant something different to Cash...), and of course there's Smashing Pumpkins' version of Landslide (at the risk of this becoming a comprehensive list of covers...)

[OSECS]

I might be blaspheming here, but I prefer SRV's version of "Little Wing" to Hendrix'.

Hendrix was a god, but Stevie plays Hendrix better than Hendrix. His live performances were off the charts.

[bagtagley]

the Zelda cover was actually done by Rabbit Joint

Well fuck me, you're right. My brother made the mix CD, so I'll add this to the list of reasons to kick his ass the next time I see him.

[skiballs]

[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBlFxMQ0UnE"]YouTube - Little Wing - Concrete Blonde - Still In Hollywood[/nomedia]

This is a good cover of littlewing

[DeathVan]

Maybe also "The Man Who Sold the World" but I've never heard Bowie's version.

Seriously? You owe it to yourself to go out and get it, one of the BEST albums of all time (imho)

-The Man Who Sold The World -Bowie


-The Man Who Sold The World -Cobain


-Starman -Bowie


-Starman -Seu Jorge


-I love Bowie and think the originals are better, but both of these are damn good covers

[DeathVan]

JJ Cale is the friggin' man, not everyone knows this is his song.

-Cocaine -JJ Cale (the original)


-Cocaine -Clapton (pretty damn good though)

[funkendrenchman]

Seriously? You owe it to yourself to go out and get it, one of the BEST albums of all time (imho)

Now that I've heard both, I still like Nirvana's version better.

[DeathVan]

Jane's Addiction -Symapthy for the Devil, I prefer this version to the Stones

-note this video is f'n SICK! where do I get this movie "Holy Mountain" NSFW

NSFW -did I mention NSFW! Holy Shit! -must see this movie!


Rolling Stones -Sympathy for the Devil

[nickwm21]

Now that I've heard both, I still like Nirvana's version better.

Your wrong... plain and simple.

[nickwm21]

Jane's Addiction -Symapthy for the Devil, I prefer this version to the Stones

And you are wrong to...

[OSECS]

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Originally Posted by DeathVan
Jane's Addiction -Symapthy for the Devil, I prefer this version to the Stones

And you are wrong to...

A huge ditto. Janes Addiction version is OK, but really just doesn't hold a candle to the original Stones studio version.

[pappag]

The Michael Andrews/Gary Jules version of "Mad World" (closing song in Donnie Darko) was infinitely better than the original by Tears For Fears.

As for the INXS mention of "Never Tear Us Apart", fuck you.

[PowTron]

NIN Hurt Meaning? LISTEN to the words...it is about Heroin abuse, and what it not only does to yourself, but to the people around you and their forever outlook on the type of person you will always be.

Johnny Cash had an amazing take on it, and it did relate to his history, but in no way is that version better than Trent's.

As for OTHER Trent songs to check out that have that kind of passion (albeit NOT a cover, sorry), check out "Something I Can Never Have".

NOW,

As for covers better than the original? Suck it, Mr. Jagger ...

[butterscotch]

As for the INXS mention of "Never Tear Us Apart", fuck you.

Uh, you're welcome. Did you actually listen to the version I posted?

[Lexi-Bell]

and of course there's Smashing Pumpkins' version of Landslide (at the risk of this becoming a comprehensive list of covers...)

Winnar!!

Close second Alien Ant Farm covering Michael Jackson't smooth criminal.

[DeathVan]

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Originally Posted by DeathVan
Jane's Addiction -Symapthy for the Devil, I prefer this version to the Stones




A huge ditto. Janes Addiction version is OK, but really just doesn't hold a candle to the original Stones studio version.

I'm just not a Stones fan, but to each their own.

-btw watch that video for the Jane's version, that it some of the trippiest shit I've ever seen, must find that movie...weekend is almost here

NPG- I agree that Mad World cover IS better, and no one can tell me otherwise (cuz I aint hearin' see)

[OSECS]

I'm just not a Stones fan, but to each their own.

-btw watch that video for the Jane's version, that it some of the trippiest shit I've ever seen, must find that movie...weekend is almost here

NPG- I agree that Mad World cover IS better, and no one can tell me otherwise (cuz I aint hearin' see)

Yep, definitely all subject to individual taste. I've been listening to the Stones for years and always dug their stuff, esp. the pre disco era ("Some Girls" album). Very trippy little video.