Song Remakes That May Be Better Than The Original

[UrsTx]

I think the Bangles's "Hazy Shade Of Winter" is better than the original.

 

[iLander]

Great thread, ilander!

I too love Rufus Wainwright's version of Hallelujah. His voice is so pure.

There are so many good covers of 'Over The Rainbow.' Both Eva Cassidy's and Iz's are standouts.

Two that I can think of right now are Preston Pohl's cover of "Electric Feel" from The Voice:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q67UtuUgTpo

and Gary Jules version of Tears For Fears' 'Mad World'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4N3N1MlvVc4

I remember the first time I heard Jules's version I thought it was so haunting; I knew I recognized it, but it took some brain wracking for me to remember who originally did it because it was so different.

Off to listen to all the covers listed by LadyMCh.

Hi Minoux! Long time no hear! Hugs! All is good with you?

Hiya ilander! All is pretty good with me. Things have been getting better and better, as maturation sets in, lol! How are you? Do you actually live in the Keys? Sorry to threadjack your thread - hope you are okay with the storm coming your way. Big Ginormous hugs back to you!

ETA: couldn't agree more about Dolly Parton

Storm was no trouble here, but it did make me happy to see how well-organized everyone was; national guard, power companies, relief agencies. Everyone was ready and out in force. It was really a nice change from the old days.

 

[minousbijoux]

Thank you for your response as I (and many others) were worried about you!

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

I adore the upbeat version We Five did of "You were on my mind". I grew up listening to it.

That said, Sylvia (Fricker) Tyson rocked what she wrote. Hence it is a "love" tie!

cheers--Sharon