Mary J Blige's rendition of U2's "One". |
Golden Palominos covering The Ocean by Led Zeppelin. Don't think they ever recorded it, but they performed it as the encore at the Paradise in Boston on 3/7/86. Syd Straw on lead vocals, with Jack Bruce and Bernie Worrell in the band. Awesome show, awesome cover.
David |
Hendrix "All Along The Watchtower" by a mile. Even Dylan changed his way of performing it after Jimi.
Jeff Buckley doing Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah," is another winner. |
Devo's Jumping Jack Flash |
R.E.M.'s covers of "Wichita Lineman" and "Galveston". Sadly, the latter is only available on YouTube as a snippet. While I prefer John Hartford's rendition of "Gentle on My Mind", R.E.M.'s version is much better than Glen Campbell's. Michael Stipe is a big fan of Jimmy Webb and John Hartford and R.E.M. has covered Webb in concert; I wish more of those were available on CD/vinyl.
The Doors' cover of Kurt Weill's "Alabama Song".
Gary Jules' version of "Mad World". |
In the seasonal spirit I recommend Jaymz Bee and the Royal Jelly Orchestra's "A Christmas Cocktail". Jazz/Lounge/Weird versions of familiar and not so familiar Christmas songs. A real hoot, with some great playing, good sound.
Not sure I can get on board with covers of Hendrix or the Doors. Jim got a pardon on his (not really) indecent exposure charge in Florida this week!
I do prefer the Neville Brothers take on "Fly Like an Eagle". Note to purists, Steve Miller plays on this version.
Alternate versions that may not really be better, just a whole lot of fun can be found by Hayseed Dixie. You just have to hear these bluegrass versions of songs like "Walk this Way", "Fat Bottom Girls", "War Pigs" and even "Big Bottom". Fun live band that irresponsibly encourages heavy drinking!
Then there is "El Baile Aleman" by Chile's Senor Coconut. This most unexpected Latin/electronic album of Kraftwerk covers just has to be heard to be believed. Somehow it works, I actually like it very much. |
Yes Albert I am a big Doors fan and their LA woman is terrific!
I like Billy Idol too but not as much...
;^D |
The Chipmunks- All I want for Christmas...
Or were they the original? |
Gershwin's "Summertime" by Dutch band Brainbox |
Also,
Lindsey Buckingham does a solo guitar arrangement of Rogers and Hammerstein's "This Almost Was Mine" that IMHO blows away the original Cast version.
Marty |
If you've ever heard Kid Creole live, his version of "If You Wanna Be Happy For The Rest of Your Life, Never Make a Pretty Woman Your Wife" is both absolutely hilarious and an amazing high energy funk workout. I think Harry Belafonte's is the original, but it can't hold a candle to the Kid's take.
Marty |
"Light My Fire" by Jose Feliciano. I'm a Doors fan but I can listen to Jose's version over and over again. |
Pretty obvious choice but Hendrix's "All Along the Watchtower" I prefer the Dave Mason version over that one.
Feelin Alright - prefer the Dave Mason version.
Voodoo Child-prefer Kenny Wayne Sheppards also.
People get ready - prefer the Jeff beck version.
Pretty Woaman - like the VH version.
Happy Listening. |
Any Chuck Berry music done by Alvin Lee or Johnny Winter. |
"fields of gold" Eva Cassidy"
Her vocals on "People get ready" are wonderful too. All of Songbird is highly recommended. |
"fields of gold" Eva Cassidy |
Pretty obvious choice but Hendrix's "All Along the Watchtower"
Also:
CCR version of "I Heard it Through the Grapevine"
Three interpretations of "I Put a Spell on You" by CCR, Audience and Arthur Brown |
Not sure I agree about LA Woman however, I wanted to mention this thread has been done before so search the archives Perhaps another Doors fan like myself? |
not sure I agree about LA Woman however, I wanted to mention this thread has been done before so search the archives |
Mercy Street-Miriam Stockley
Spanish Harlem-Rebecca Pigeon
Voodoo Child-Eric Clapton/Steve Winwood
Black magic Woman-Santana
can only think of 4 right now |
