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dublinben · 4386 days ago · link · · parent · post: Ask Hubski: What cover version of a particular song do you think exceeds the original version?
I think that Rufus Wainwright's take on Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah is superb.
The original version of Tainted Love by Gloria Jones isn't nearly as interesting as the covers by Soft Cell or Marylin Manson. Bob Dylan himself even preferred Jimi Hendrix's cover of All along the watchtower.
thenewgreen · 4386 days ago · link ·
I think it's hard to argue with Jeff Buckley's version of Hallelujah check out this live version. Just a guy and a guitar but it sounds so big and emotive you'd think there was so much more. I'd actually pick Buckley's version as perhaps my favorite cover or all time. -right now. This may change by the hour as I think on this.
Bob's right on the money regarding Jimi.
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thenewgreen · 4386 days ago · link ·
He's adopted the style of Wainwright and Buckley? How so? Not suggesting otherwise because I've not seen him live, I just can't imagine it.
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thenewgreen · 4386 days ago · link ·
for anyone that would like to take the Hallelujah challenge:
Rufus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMrZ7lChK-g Buckley: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIw0ewEsNHs Cohen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrLk4vdY28Q&ob=av2e Three different and distinct interpretations of a wonderful song. I'm a fan of all three musicians but I'm not a fan of Rufus' version. He is great though and this has inspired me to post a song by him.