Cover versions that are better than the orignal

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    #1 Merde Tete, Dec 9, 2012
    Following on from Super Tyke's thread on remakes of films

    I would start with Breaking Down The Walls Of Heartache by Dexys Midnight Runners. The original is also a superb track, but Dexys added an extra verse and a killer key change at the end.

    R.E.M.'s version of Love is All Around is also at least on a par with The Troggs' original. The less sad about the Wet Wet Wet version the better. Actually, R.E.M. played huge amounts of cover versions live, very few of which were inferior to the originals even if some were rather different.
     
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    #2 ryhilltyke, Dec 9, 2012
    The beat tears of a clown
     
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    #3 Loko the Tyke, Dec 9, 2012
    Futureheads - Hounds of Love

    Amazing cover.

    Cribs 'Modern Way' is also far better than the Kaisers version
     
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    #4 Eaststand Lower, Dec 9, 2012
    Fall Out Boy - Beat it
     
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    #5 jedi one, Dec 9, 2012
    born to run. frankie goes to hollywood
     
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    #6 LDRed, Dec 9, 2012
    Cum on feel the noize - Twin :D
     
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    #7 Merde Tete, Dec 9, 2012
    Re: Futureheads - Hounds of Love

    Not heard that, but Modern Way is my favourite Kaisers track by miles. Will check it out tomorrow.
     
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    #8 jedi one, Dec 9, 2012
    sorrow, david bowie
     
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    #9 MarioKempes, Dec 9, 2012
    David Watts - The Jam.
     
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    #10 Gally, Dec 9, 2012
    Valerie by Amy Whinehouse as much as I liked The Zutons
     
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    #11 Mr C, Dec 9, 2012
    Should read a cover version you prefer to the original? It's a matter of taste not fact.

    Not better or preferable, but I'm quite fond of Pavement's version of Killing Moon. Very faithful and respectful to the original but just by Pavement.
     
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    #12 kanecat, Dec 9, 2012
    Animals - House of Rising Sun

    Clash - I Fought The Law
     
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    #13 Loko the Tyke, Dec 9, 2012
    Re: Futureheads - Hounds of Love

    I'm a biased Cribs fans mate so I would take what I say with a pinch of salt (especially with the Kaisers supporting Leeds United ....)
     
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    #14 Merde Tete, Dec 9, 2012
    That's a really good call. On the same theme, I love Carter USM's version of Down In The Tube Station At Midnight, it is absolutely corking, though I wouldn't dare to say that it's better than the original. Might cause some controversy!
     
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    #15 EastStander, Dec 9, 2012
    Patty Smyth's version of Downtown Train

    and Metallica do a cracking version of Bob Seger's Turn The Page
     
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    #16 Merde Tete, Dec 9, 2012
    Yes, it probably should, but as I have just downed a bottle of Cava I can be forgiven. As can you for your pedantry, virtue of the fact that you like Pavement. Gold Soundz one of my all time favourite tracks.
     
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    #17 EastStander, Dec 9, 2012
    Try the version by Frigid Pink
     
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    #18 Loko the Tyke, Dec 9, 2012
    James Arthur - Impossible

    #getstinhatout

    True though
     
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    #19 LiverpoolRed, Dec 9, 2012
    Re: James Arthur - Impossible

    Running up that hill - Placebo
     
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    #20 Gordon Ottershaw, Dec 9, 2012
    Paul Caton - Girls Just Want To Have Fun (Live at The Garage, Highbury Corner)
     
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