O/T Cover versions

[CTMilller]

...try this for a different take on it.....

That's pretty good - a blues rendition of a piece of Americana.

Just shows what a good quality piece of music this is that it can be interpreted in such different way and come out largely unscathed!

[monty_rhodes]

That's pretty good - a blues rendition of a piece of Americana.

Just shows what a good quality piece of music this is that it can be interpreted in such different way and come out largely unscathed!

That's a big group! The version was OK but for me lacked the essential pathos of Nilsson's rendition.

[CAMiller]

That's a big group! The version was OK but for me lacked the essential pathos of Nilsson's rendition.

For once I agree with you Monty, lacking some feeling. For the same reason I also don't like the ukulele pluckers version of Heroes although I do like some of their other stuff.

[monty_rhodes]

For once I agree with you Monty, lacking some feeling. For the same reason I also don't like the ukulele pluckers version of Heroes although I do like some of their other stuff.

I have just spent 20 minutes listening to versions of "Stay". Controversially I didn't much rate the Zodiacs or the Hollies (too fast) the YouTube version of Frankie Valli was awful (but I've heard him sing this really well elsewhere) and Cindy Lauper should have stayed at home. My favourite was Jackson browne with Rosemary Butler and Lindley singing falsetto. It only need a few ukuleles to make it perfect!

[Nogbad]

That's pretty good - a blues rendition of a piece of Americana.

Just shows what a good quality piece of music this is that it can be interpreted in such different way and come out largely unscathed!

Though it is a generalisation, I think a good cover must depend on both a decent original tune and/or lyrics and a (more than) competent performance by whoever is covering it.

I agree with Monty/Cam that the performance lacks some of the original's pathos, but I like it exactly because it isn't attempting to be a carbon copy, but brings something else to the table.

I've seen Derek Trucks live a few times, (there's quite a bit of family musical background there) but never seen the TT Band (though if they're ever back in the UK, I'll do my best to do so - they're rated as one of the best current touring bands).

I also think our perception of covers is also a matter of "Zeitgeist" - you latch on to something in a certain mood, or in a historical context, and it stays with you.

Dylan and Baez have been mentioned previously (not always with affection) - they both recorded the following, which for me is the best version I've heard, far outrunning either of their versions.

Somewhat more obscure this one - I saw the guy live a few time in the late 70's, and I can say without doubt he is the best solo guitarist I've ever heard close up in small venues. This link is posted as relevant to 'covers', but some of the other stuff on Youtube, you would swear there were three guitarists playing, not one.

[monty_rhodes]

Though it is a generalisation, I think a good cover must depend on both a decent original tune and/or lyrics and a (more than) competent performance by whoever is covering it.

I agree with Monty/Cam that the performance lacks some of the original's pathos, but I like it exactly because it isn't attempting to be a carbon copy, but brings something else to the table.

I've seen Derek Trucks live a few times, (there's quite a bit of family musical background there) but never seen the TT Band (though if they're ever back in the UK, I'll do my best to do so - they're rated as one of the best current touring bands).

I also think our perception of covers is also a matter of "Zeitgeist" - you latch on to something in a certain mood, or in a historical context, and it stays with you.

Dylan and Baez have been mentioned previously (not always with affection) - they both recorded the following, which for me is the best version I've heard, far outrunning either of their versions.

Somewhat more obscure this one - I saw the guy live a few time in the late 70's, and I can say without doubt he is the best solo guitarist I've ever heard close up in small venues. This link is posted as relevant to 'covers', but some of the other stuff on Youtube, you would swear there were three guitarists playing, not one.

Lot of good points in this post, Nogbad, and I like the performance too.