Cover songs that are better then the originals

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October 16, 2001 at 1:17 pm #44919
everyonelovesjaron
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Lemonheads – Mrs. Robinson
Pumpkins – Landslide [yep, I know it’s on both lists]
Pearl Jam – Crazy Mary

I’m sure there’s more, give me time.
October 16, 2001 at 1:22 pm #68353
Robert
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Dinosaur Jr -Just Like Heaven
Pavement -Wonderwall
Jimi Hendrix -All Along The Watchtower
October 16, 2001 at 1:48 pm #68354
Cloud9
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The Palace Brothers – Big Balls
Motorpsycho – The House At Pooneil Corners
Motorpsycho – Albuquerque
dEUS – KinderBallade
Sparklehorse – My Yoke Is Heavy
Smashing Pumpkins – Landslide
Dinosaur Jr – Just Like Heaven
J Mascis & The Fog – Leaving On A JetPlane
October 16, 2001 at 3:04 pm #68355
SG
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Jaron-Pearl Jam`s version of Crazy Mary sucked,even with Victoria Williams helping along,it does`nt beat hearing Victoria singing it.
Yet I can mention Victoria`s cover of Spirit`s Nature`s Way with Dave Pirner(blech!) sucked because of Pirner.I know Victoria`s voice is`nt for everyone,but she`s done better team ups like with Giant Sand is way better then Pirner.

cool points for den buck for mentioning Tarnation.
October 16, 2001 at 3:07 pm #68356
Cloud9
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Hey Robert, Thanx 4 the Info

Some More Covers:

Bonny Billy – Just To See U Smile
Bonny Billy – Same Love That Makes Me Laugh Makes Me Cry
Bonny Billy – Strange Things
Bonny Billy – Sweeter Than Anything
Bonny Billy – Someone’s Sleeping
Bonny Billy – A Dream Of The Sea
Palace Songs – Christmastime In The Mountains
Will Oldham – Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
Will Oldham – Every Mother’s Son
J Mascis – Every Mother’s Son
October 16, 2001 at 3:16 pm #68357
everyonelovesjaron
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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Salamiguy:
Jaron-Pearl Jam`s version of Crazy Mary sucked,even with Victoria Williams helping along,it does`nt beat hearing Victoria singing it.
Yet I can mention Victoria`s cover of Spirit`s Nature`s Way with Dave Pirner(blech!) sucked because of Pirner.I know Victoria`s voice is`nt for everyone,but she`s done better team ups like with Giant Sand is way better then Pirner.

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I liked it. So there!

*secret 4-digit club handshake*
October 16, 2001 at 3:48 pm #68358
Robert
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Mogwai -Don’t Cry
PUSA -Video Killed The Radio Star
Rage Against The Machine -Pistol Grip
Rage Against The Machine -Ghost Of Tom Joad
October 16, 2001 at 4:00 pm #68359
everyonelovesjaron
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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Robert:

Rage Against The Machine -Ghost Of Tom Joad<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Oooooh… good one.
October 16, 2001 at 4:01 pm #68360
SG
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It was only my opinion, Jaron.Not trying to offend you or anyone else,we can`t always agree here.
October 16, 2001 at 4:23 pm #68361
everyonelovesjaron
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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Salamiguy:
It was only my opinion, Jaron.Not trying to offend you or anyone else,we can`t always agree here.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Of course not. BUT JUST IMAGINE IF WE DID ALL AGREE!!!! POLLS WOULD BE POINTLESS!!!

I don’t know what that little diatribe I just went into has to do with anything, but there it is anyway.
October 16, 2001 at 5:12 pm #68362
Cloud9
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Some More Great Covers

Placebo – Big Mouth Strikes Again
dEUS – Sweet Child O’Mine
Dinosaur Jr – Sweet Child O’Mine
October 16, 2001 at 5:53 pm #68363
staingirl
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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Spaceboy:
Some More Great Covers

Placebo – Big Mouth Strikes Again
Dinosaur Jr – Sweet Child O’Mine<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

i agree with spaceboy on these two!
other great covers in my opinion are:

Head On – Pixies (orig JAMC)
Leaving on a Jet Plane – Me First and the Gimme Gimmes
Supernaut – 1000 Homo DJs
Boys of Summer – Codeseven
Like a Prayer – The Rondelles
Saturday Night – Ned’s Atomic Dustbin
Alphabet Street – Jesus and Mary Chain

and these two crack me up every time:
Mr Bungle – Baby One More Time
Bedhead/Macha – Believe (Cher)
October 16, 2001 at 6:03 pm #68364
rosa
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Fiona Apple- Across the Universe (can’t stand John Lennon’s flat, nasaly voice)
Tori Amos- 97 Bonnie & Clyde
Marilyn Manson- I Put a Spell on You (not necessarily BETTER than Screamin’ Jay, but definitely measures up)
Diamanda Galas- I Put a Spell on You (ditto)
Diamanda Galas- The Thrill is Gone
Marilyn Manson- Five to One (MM have always reminded me of the Doors anyway; it was cool to hear them cover this song)
Stevie Ray Vaughan- Voodoo Chile
Janis Joplin- Me & Bobby McGee
Reverend Horton Heat- Five-O Ford (it’s a discreet cover of ‘Hot Rod Lincoln’ by Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen; I think there was an even earlier version but I’m not sure who did it)
Nirvana- Where Did You Sleep Last Night
Pearl Jam- Last Kiss
Pearl Jam- Sonic Reducer
Pearl Jam- Soldier of Love
LeAnn Rimes- Blue
Godhead- Eleanor Rigby
The Animals- I Put a Spell on You
Elvis Presley- Love Me (originally done, I think, by this guy named The Phantom)
me- Can’t We Move This

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Rosa
October 16, 2001 at 6:10 pm #68365
malcom
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Yo La Tengo-Little Honda
Pixies-Head On (actually, my opinion on this changes weekly)
POUSA-Video Killed the Radio Star
Mr. Bungle-Mario Brothers Theme
"The Plink Plank Band"(sometimes attributed to Mr Bungle)-Hit Me Baby One More Time
October 16, 2001 at 6:29 pm #68366
SG
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In the My Mix section there`s alot of good cover songs mentioned by den buck and myself,check it out if you have`nt read them yet.
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