Kendall Marvel is opening for Chris Stapleton. He covers the Bee Gee's I've Gotta Get a Message to You which I think is better than the original. The rest of his music is solid as well, ranging from a bluesy southern rock to straight country. He was a good fit on a bill with Chris Stapleton.
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Thread: Covers Better Than Originals
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10-03-2021, 02:31 PM #101"We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm."
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12-04-2021, 12:00 PM #102
Agree, hard to be an original Costello track. Mudhoney tried with "Pump It Up" but it didn't have the same energy. Hadn't heard Girls Talk before but Elvis wins again. There's a certain punk Buddy Holly to him that is hard to beat.
Feel like Weezer and Green Day to some extent took much from him and the Attractions.
There are just some musicians and songs that shouldn't be touched. I'm looking at you Madonna (American Pie abomination).Official XUHoops Resident Legal Scholar.
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12-04-2021, 02:02 PM #103
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08-26-2023, 07:18 AM #104
The great (76 year old) Al Green covering Lou Reed's Perfect Day:
Quite a juxtaposition from its (in)famous use during the heroin overdose scene in Trainspotting."We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm."
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08-26-2023, 09:38 AM #105
Highlighting Al Green: his original "Take Me to the River" has been covered by many artists. The Talking Heads version is the best, in my opinion, and better than Al's.
How sweet it is!
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08-26-2023, 11:58 AM #106
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I do like the Talking Heads’ version but didn’t realize Al Green did the original. I don’t know if this has been covered in this thread but I really like the Rolling Stones’ take on “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” but the Temptations’ version is really quite good. I give the nod to the Temps but the Stones really do the song a unique justice. Both are great.
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08-27-2023, 01:53 PM #107
Hindu Love Gods (which is basically Warren Zevon and REM without Stipe) did a great version of Raspberry Beret.
And I know Bowie wrote it, but his live version of All the Young Dudes is a lot more fun than Mott the Hoople's version.Last edited by chico; 08-28-2023 at 01:09 PM. Reason: Typo
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08-28-2023, 10:22 AM #108
Speaking of Bowie, check out the whole album cover of Ziggy Stardust by the Buenos Aires band Capsula (2012). They sing it phonetically, so between that and their garage, glam, punk roots, it makes for an interesting listen. Nothing beats the original, but points for trying anf the homage.
And if you're a fan of 60sw and 70s pop rock, give a listen to the Rubinoos: Crimes Against Music (2002). The Bay Area legends cover tunes like "Little Willy," "Shake Some Action," and even "Brandy." You'll find something you think is better than the original. Talk about hearts in the right place.Warmly,
"Mel"
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08-28-2023, 11:55 AM #109
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Don't know if you guys are aware, but Roger Waters is set to release a completely new interpretation of Dark Side Of The Moon in a couple of weeks. It will be called The Dark Side Of The Moon Redux. Here's Money:
Here's Time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcEHCVLMjAU
Thoughts?
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08-28-2023, 01:54 PM #110
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