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mike · 4537 days ago · link · · parent · post: Ask hubski : Do you have a well loved song that was sullied by a more popular version?
I can only think of improvements. Some of my favorite songs are "Romeo and Juliet", Indigo Girls version (much better than the Dire Straits original), Janis Joplin's version of "Bobby McGee" (much better than Chris Kristofferson's, though I sing his lyrics when I play it on guitar), Manfred Mann's "Blinded by the Light" (Sorry Bruce Springsteen), and Katakowski's "What is Love?" with Anna Naylor singing "Beat me, Daddy!" in the background.
It's a good exercise, though, I'll think further...
JakobVirgil · 4536 days ago · link ·
"Bobby McGee" was written for my favorite country singer Roger Miller.
http://youtu.be/6ko_bzuODTI
I like his version a lot. better than Chris not as good as Janis.
I like the Ramones cover of I don't want to grow up.
and Johnny Cash's version of NIN's "hurt"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmVAWKfJ4Go
and bonnie prince billy's cover of Danzig "am I demon"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pe_XRQ3x_90