What is your favorite cover song, and do you like it better than the original?

PO3 Steven Sherrill — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 17:21:15 -0400

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6PKFVb7KCA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbuZtbPc_n0

With Disturbed releasing their latest cover of "Sound of Silence" I thought this might be a fun lighthearted discussion.

Top 10 Cover Songs

Criteria: - more famous than original version - popularity and critical/commercial success These artists took the songs of others and made them their own. Jo...

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 28 at 2016 5:22 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 17:22:41 -0400

I prefer the original but both are great.

https://youtu.be/MbcAvzlqVfw

Ellie Goulding - Tessellate (Alt-J Cover)

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Response by Capt Mark Strobl made Apr 28 at 2016 5:43 PM

Capt Mark Strobl — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 17:43:35 -0400

PO3 Steven Sherrill - Have to hand to these guys. I'm a HUGE Scorpions fan. This is the only time I can remember liking the cover better than the original. These boys can "bring it." Metal On!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5eRlowQ1sU

SCORPIONS - Coast To Coast Full Band Cover

The band: Guitars : http://www.youtube.com/user/StephLeGratteux Drums : http://www.youtube.com/user/EDrummerari Bass : http://www.youtube.com/user/jericho667...

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 28 at 2016 6:00 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 18:00:26 -0400

I like the Smashing Pumpkins version of "Landslide", but no, I don't think it's better than the original.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 28 at 2016 6:47 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 18:47:44 -0400

First one that comes to mind is Johnny Cash's version of "Hurt"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurt_(Nine_Inch_Nails_song)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt1Pwfnh5pc

Hurt (Nine Inch Nails song) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

"Hurt" is a song written by Trent Reznor first released on Nine Inch Nails' 1994 album The Downward Spiral. It received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Rock Song in 1996 but ultimately lost to Alanis Morissette's "You Oughta Know". In 2002, "Hurt" was covered by country music star Johnny Cash to commercial and critical acclaim. It attracted praise from Reznor for its "sincerity and meaning" while ending up being one of Cash's final hits...

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Apr 28 at 2016 7:47 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 19:47:52 -0400

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1boUYB9LFJY

Enter Sandman - METALLICA Cover - The Warning

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Response by SPC Carson S. made Apr 29 at 2016 6:23 AM

SPC Carson S. — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 06:23:11 -0400

Well, if you like covers of great songs covered in a classic or vintage jazz style, look no further than Post Modern Jukebox!! They have some amazing singers, a great band, and they always impress. This is one of my favorites from them. Enjoy!

Response by SGT John " Mac " McConnell made Apr 29 at 2016 11:40 AM

SGT John " Mac " McConnell — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 11:40:16 -0400

I just love this version of " When the Levee Breaks " https://youtu.be/xH-_9cwdLug

Led Zeppelin When The Levee Breaks by Zepparella

Audio: http://www.zepparella.com/audiovideo.html "When The Levee Breaks" Written by Memphis Minnie and Kansas Joe McCoy Based on Led Zeppelin's version. Perf...