Cover versions that better the originals...

[finalfight]

Is there such a thing as a cover version that betters the original or at least improves on it in some way?

To start us off I believe the following version of Ozzy's Mr. Crowley by Tim Owens and Yngwie Malmsteem from an Ozzy tribute CD beats the original hands down. Vocally its leagues above the original's limited range and the music has more crunch, sounding fresher as a result.

https://www.yousendit.com/download/Q01H ... MHMwTVE9PQ

and the original...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdlS7tab ... re=related

[Saint John]

I like the live Ozzy version with Rhoads the best. The Malmsteen/Owens version is pretty good as well.

[roycap]

I think the Goo Goo Dolls version of "Give a Little Bit" is much better than Supertramps!

Supertramp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMxRjioUh2s

Goo Goo Dolls
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKIV3M_H9_E

[Gordon from Edinburgh]

I like the live Ozzy version with Rhoads the best. The Malmsteen/Owens version is pretty good as well.

Spot on! Any Ozzy track live, with RR is brilliant - man was just a cool dude on guitar - like it was part of him....

[finalfight]

I like the live Ozzy version with Rhoads the best. The Malmsteen/Owens version is pretty good as well.

That version would be great if it wasn't for Ozzy stinking it up. That guy is hitting notes that are so off key they haven't even been named yet. Musically its the best though for sure.

[Saint John]

I like the live Ozzy version with Rhoads the best. The Malmsteen/Owens version is pretty good as well.

That version would be great if it wasn't for Ozzy stinking it up. That guy is hitting notes that are so off key they haven't even been named yet. Musically its the best though for sure.

Pretty much agree with you on all counts. Rhoads is my favorite guitarist ever so I tend to listen over Ozzy's warbling vocals.

[Aaron]

The First Cut is The Deepest is one that fits this category.

Here's the original that is complete shite from Crap Stevens:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBccr-aLu4I

Here's Rod Stewart's cover that kicks ass!:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jP52cgknJUU

[NealIsGod]

I love Sammy, but I prefer Rick Springfield's version of "I've Done Everything for You".

[Michigan Girl]

I go back and forth with Lucy In the Sky......still don't know!!!

[NealIsGod]

I go back and forth with Lucy In the Sky......still don't know!!!

Good one. I think I'd go with Shatner on this one.

[lights1961]

I go back and forth with Lucy In the Sky......still don't know!!!

Elton Johns version of Lucy in the sky was better than the Beattles.

Rick

[Rhiannon]

I like Rascal Flatt's version of Life is a Highway better than Tom Cochrane's.

[Michigan Girl]

I go back and forth with Lucy In the Sky......still don't know!!!

Elton Johns version of Lucy in the sky was better than the Beattles.

Rick

Of course!!!! You hate me don't you!!!

[lights1961]

I go back and forth with Lucy In the Sky......still don't know!!!

Elton Johns version of Lucy in the sky was better than the Beattles.

Rick

Of course!!!! You hate me don't you!!!

[Angiekay]

With the exception of "Spirits in the Night" Manfred Mann's covers of Bruce Springsteen's, "Blinded By The Light" and "For You" are much better...of course, in MY opinion, that wouldn't take much! lol!

[Saint John]

Motley Crue's version of Smokin' In The Boys Room is better then BS's. And Helter Skelter is better than The Beatles'.

[UncleKG]

I think the Goo Goo Dolls version of "Give a Little Bit" is much better than Supertramps!

Blasphemy. The same can be said about "Helter Skelter." Vince Neil doesn't qualify as a pimple on McCartney's hiney.

This is not my opinion. I can prove this using a pen and scratch paper, and I'll show my work (<~ Bill Hicks)

[UncleKG]

I enjoy "Disturbed"'s version of "Land of Confusion" more than the Genesis version.

Also, Jeffrey Gaines' version of "In Your Eyes" stands up to Peter Gabriel's version.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7WtavVdBCk- Gaines

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXyX45A0Alk- Gabriel

[Saint John]

I enjoy "Disturbed"'s version of "Land of Confusion" more than the Genesis version.

Also, Jeffrey Gaines' version of "In Your Eyes" stands up to Peter Gabriel's version.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7WtavVdBCk- Gaines

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXyX45A0Alk- Gabriel

Disturbed had an awesome cover of "Shout" and I fucking hate Disturbed. LOC was great as well.

[Natalie]

Fall Out Boy's version of Beat It is better than Michael Jackson's.

[Saint John]

Fall Out Boy's version of Beat It is better than Michael Jackson's.

You're out of your fucking tree. Beat It, the original, is a classic and has EVH in it.

[UncleKG]

Disturbed had an awesome cover of "Shout" and I fucking hate Disturbed. LOC was great as well.

The band Nonpoint did a strong cover of "In the Air Tonight." I won't say it's better than the original, but they did a nice job of adding their own spin to it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7kalWmfigU

[Natalie]

Fall Out Boy's version of Beat It is better than Michael Jackson's.

You're out of your fucking tree. Beat It, the original, is a classic and has EVH in it.

And Fall Out Boy features John Mayer on guitar. Now where else do you hear John Mayer doing something like THAT????
But I totally understand how you have a greater attraction to Michael Jackson.....not that there's anything wrong with that!

[Saint John]

Disturbed had an awesome cover of "Shout" and I fucking hate Disturbed. LOC was great as well.

The band Nonpoint did a strong cover of "In the Air Tonight." I won't say it's better than the original, but they did a nice job of adding their own spin to it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7kalWmfigU

Is that the one that was in Miami Vice the movie?

[AlteredDNA]

Disturbed had an awesome cover of "Shout" and I fucking hate Disturbed. LOC was great as well.

The band Nonpoint did a strong cover of "In the Air Tonight." I won't say it's better than the original, but they did a nice job of adding their own spin to it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7kalWmfigU

Is that the one that was in Miami Vice the movie?

Yes...

[Saint John]

And Fall Out Boy features John Mayer on guitar.

Thank you for proving my point. John Mayer...lol.

[Barb]

HSAS version of Whiter Shade of Pale is better than the original, IMO.

Original: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbWULu5_nXI

HSAS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpw_Hx-ABrM

[Saint John]

HSAS version of Whiter Shade of Pale is better than the original, IMO.

Original: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbWULu5_nXI

HSAS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpw_Hx-ABrM

I like them both but prefer HSAS's version because of Neal's guitar work.

[NealIsGod]

HSAS version of Whiter Shade of Pale is better than the original, IMO.

Original: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbWULu5_nXI

HSAS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpw_Hx-ABrM

True dat.

[Natalie]

And Fall Out Boy features John Mayer on guitar.

Thank you for proving my point. John Mayer...lol.

You do realize the song "Beat It" is not about what you and Tito do together every Saturday night-right???????????????????????