Worst cover versions ever!

MellySingsDoom · 04.18.2007, 02:16 PM

OK, people. Let's see if we can figure out who has perpetrated the worst cover versions of all time. My modest proposals would be:

1. Wet Wet Wet "Love Is All Around" (original by The Troggs) - A horrific molesting of the previously inoffensive Troggs tune by the fake soul Scots, including one Marti "Cuntface" Pellow. Famous in the UK for spending about 4 months at number one, and for being in that damn "Four Weddings and a Dildo" film.

2. Sam Moore and Lou Reed "Soul Man" (original by Sam and Dave) - OK, so we have a film about a white douchbag who decides to black up just so he can get a college scholarship. So what song should soundtrack this racist tosh? Ah yes, a lame reading of "Soul Man", done by Sam Moore and that funky soul brother Lou Reed. Yes, Lou "mumble putdown" Reed. The video of said monstrosity features Reed laying down vocals in the studio, complete with mirror shades and mullet. "You ain't seen....nuthin' yit!" Barf!

3. The Soup Dragons "I'm Free" (orig. by Rolling Stones) - Where this previoulsy whiter-than-white group suddenly discover their reggae and dance heritage, and decide to baggy-up one of the Stone's lesser efforts. Hear - funky wah-wah guitar and Happy Mondays style drumming...wow! See - the lead singer making a complete cunt of himself on national TV! Gasp - as an 'indie' group sucks deep on the corporate cock to get a top 20 hit.

4. Mick Jagger and David Bowie "Dancing In The Streets (orig. by Martha and The Vandellas" - Destroying this song for charity should not excuse Dames Mick and Dave. Imagine a couple of pissed forty-somethings shouting this out at a local karaoke, and wearing hideous designer coats. That's all I remember of the video. Well that, and Mike Read saying how great it was on 'Going Live'. Jagger should have been killed for this, whilst Bowie should have been sent into exile to, let's say, Mongolia.

SonicSam · 04.18.2007, 03:14 PM

It's not their fault. The songs they were covering were shit in the first place.

Rob Instigator · 04.18.2007, 03:47 PM

all 4 of those covers suck serious assshit

Savage Clone · 04.18.2007, 04:05 PM

That Neil Young song Dino Jr covered on the "The Bridge" compilation was pretty unlistenable...

the ikara cult · 04.18.2007, 04:13 PM

If you ever heard Ronan Keating doing Fairytale of New York.... my lord. A beautiful piece of work turned into soup.

In fact any time someone on pop idol sings a song they ruin it but generally that programme doesnt have music i particularly care for.

Im also interested to hear Rod Stewart's version of Downtown Train by Tom Waits, if only so i can laugh and cry at the same time

Bertrand · 04.18.2007, 04:27 PM

The Troggs did something rather - hummm - peculiar with Good Vibrations. Reg Presley articulated every single syllable. I appreciate that band, but, not that one. And to think that they covered Satisfaction too...

Spark · 04.18.2007, 04:36 PM

"Blue Monday" by Orgy is fucking atrocious. Their rendition of it resembles some corny 80s power ballad.

fishmonkey · 04.18.2007, 05:13 PM

i think Nico did a cover of The End by the Doors.

that one.

Pookie · 04.18.2007, 05:14 PM

The Cerys Matthews & Tom Jones version of Baby, It's Cold Outside has to be heard to be believed.

04.19.2007, 02:18 AM

Nirvana - Here She Comes Now
Beck and Emmylou Harris - Sin City
Marilyn Manson - Tainted Love
Kelly Osbourne And Ozzy - Changes
An appaling cover of an even more appaling song: Madonna - American Pie
Drop Nineteens - Angel
Fuzztones - Mr Soul
Billy Idol - Heroin
Duran Duran - White Lines
Stereophonics - I Wanna Be Your Dog
Dinosaur Jr - Quicksand
The Divine Comedy - Radioactivity
Ruby Isle - Teenage Riot
The Levellers - Plastic Factory
The Jesus And Mary Chain - Reverberation

sun city girl · 04.19.2007, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by sarramkrop

Dinosaur Jr - Quicksand

what the fuck?? that's better than the original!!

musicfallinglikesnow · 04.19.2007, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by fishmonkey

i think Nico did a cover of The End by the Doors.

that one.

You should listen to the live version in "June 1st, 1974" just with harmonium, not the version of the "The End" album arranged by Cale and Eno. She didn't like the arrangements either. But then again, only if you like Nico's voice and persona, which I think was awesome.

musicfallinglikesnow · 04.19.2007, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by MellySingsDoom

2. Sam Moore and Lou Reed "Soul Man" (original by Sam and Dave) - OK, so we have a film about a white douchbag who decides to black up just so he can get a college scholarship. So what song should soundtrack this racist tosh? Ah yes, a lame reading of "Soul Man", done by Sam Moore and that funky soul brother Lou Reed. Yes, Lou "mumble putdown" Reed. The video of said monstrosity features Reed laying down vocals in the studio, complete with mirror shades and mullet. "You ain't seen....nuthin' yit!" Barf!

I totally agree...eek!

sun city girl · 04.19.2007, 03:41 AM

i agree with those covers mentioned in the first post, except soup dragons wasn't really that bad... love is all around was originally a great song but wet wet wet totally ruined it so that i can't even stand the original anymore.

04.19.2007, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by musicfallinglikesnow

You should listen to the live version in "June 1st, 1974" just with harmonium, not the version of the "The End" album arranged by Cale and Eno. She didn't like the arrangements either. But then again, only if you like Nico's voice and persona, which I think was awesome.

Indeed. The whole of ' The End ' album has an irritating sound about it. I don't really like 'The End' as a song, but that version on harmonium is much better. Bowie's version of Quicksand is 300 times superior to the Dinosaur Jr's version. Loop's cover of 'Cinnamon Girl' is a bit rubbish too. Joy Division's cover of ' Sister Ray' is also crap.

Florya · 04.19.2007, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by sarramkrop

Indeed. Joy Division's cover of ' Sister Ray' is also crap.

If they had done a studio version I think it would have rocked, but you're right, the version on 'Still' is a bit pants.

I'm not sure where I stand on the cover versions v originals debate.

What constitutes a good or bad cover version?

fishmonkey · 04.19.2007, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by sarramkrop

Stereophonics - I Wanna Be Your Dog

sweet jesus, i didnt even know about that, thats makin me shiver just thinking about it.

David Kitt (irish politician's son and total wankbag with an accoustic guitar) does an accoustic version of Teenage Riot, i myself have never heard it but its cuz i really dont want to.

04.19.2007, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Florya

If they had done a studio version I think it would have rocked, but you're right, the version on 'Still' is a bit pants.

I'm not sure where I stand on the cover versions v originals debate.

What constitutes a good or bad cover version?

I've always thought the same, it's not so bad what they do with the riff, but the version on Still makes it sound like it lacks in bass guitar and therefore it affects the overall sound of it.

Pookie · 04.19.2007, 06:49 AM

Ramones - Substitute
Ramones - Have You Ever Seen the Rain
Ramones - Surf City
Ramones - Seven And Seven Is
Ramones - ...actually ALL the tracks on Acid Eaters...

SYRFox · 04.19.2007, 09:39 AM

Placebo - Where Is My Mind?

They put out all what made that song beautiful, worst is that they replaced Kim choirs by some awful organic Molko voice, it's unlistenable. Blah

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MellySingsDoom invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,662	OK, people. Let's see if we can figure out who has perpetrated the worst cover versions of all time. My modest proposals would be: 1. Wet Wet Wet "Love Is All Around" (original by The Troggs) - A horrific molesting of the previously inoffensive Troggs tune by the fake soul Scots, including one Marti "Cuntface" Pellow. Famous in the UK for spending about 4 months at number one, and for being in that damn "Four Weddings and a Dildo" film. 2. Sam Moore and Lou Reed "Soul Man" (original by Sam and Dave) - OK, so we have a film about a white douchbag who decides to black up just so he can get a college scholarship. So what song should soundtrack this racist tosh? Ah yes, a lame reading of "Soul Man", done by Sam Moore and that funky soul brother Lou Reed. Yes, Lou "mumble putdown" Reed. The video of said monstrosity features Reed laying down vocals in the studio, complete with mirror shades and mullet. "You ain't seen....nuthin' yit!" Barf! 3. The Soup Dragons "I'm Free" (orig. by Rolling Stones) - Where this previoulsy whiter-than-white group suddenly discover their reggae and dance heritage, and decide to baggy-up one of the Stone's lesser efforts. Hear - funky wah-wah guitar and Happy Mondays style drumming...wow! See - the lead singer making a complete cunt of himself on national TV! Gasp - as an 'indie' group sucks deep on the corporate cock to get a top 20 hit. 4. Mick Jagger and David Bowie "Dancing In The Streets (orig. by Martha and The Vandellas" - Destroying this song for charity should not excuse Dames Mick and Dave. Imagine a couple of pissed forty-somethings shouting this out at a local karaoke, and wearing hideous designer coats. That's all I remember of the video. Well that, and Mike Read saying how great it was on 'Going Live'. Jagger should have been killed for this, whilst Bowie should have been sent into exile to, let's say, Mongolia. __________________ Snow on Easter Sunday - Jesus Christ in reverse.
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SonicSam children of satan Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 269	It's not their fault. The songs they were covering were shit in the first place. __________________
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Rob Instigator invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In the land of the Instigator Posts: 27,930	all 4 of those covers suck serious assshit __________________ RXTT's Intellectual Journey - my new blog where I talk about all the books I read.
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the ikara cult invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London sink Posts: 4,576	If you ever heard Ronan Keating doing Fairytale of New York.... my lord. A beautiful piece of work turned into soup. In fact any time someone on pop idol sings a song they ruin it but generally that programme doesnt have music i particularly care for. Im also interested to hear Rod Stewart's version of Downtown Train by Tom Waits, if only so i can laugh and cry at the same time
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Bertrand expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Rennes, France Posts: 1,255	The Troggs did something rather - hummm - peculiar with Good Vibrations. Reg Presley articulated every single syllable. I appreciate that band, but, not that one. And to think that they covered Satisfaction too...
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Spark empty page Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4	"Blue Monday" by Orgy is fucking atrocious. Their rendition of it resembles some corny 80s power ballad.
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fishmonkey invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 2,670	i think Nico did a cover of The End by the Doors. that one. __________________ "Pescescimmia ha grandi bulbi oculari blu, ognuno attaccato su un lato della sua testa, in modo tale da risucire a guardare indietro senza girare la sua testa pesciosa"
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Pookie invito al cielo Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 9,877	The Cerys Matthews & Tom Jones version of Baby, It's Cold Outside has to be heard to be believed.
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04.19.2007, 02:18 AM	#10
sarramkrop Posts: n/a	Nirvana - Here She Comes Now Beck and Emmylou Harris - Sin City Marilyn Manson - Tainted Love Kelly Osbourne And Ozzy - Changes An appaling cover of an even more appaling song: Madonna - American Pie Drop Nineteens - Angel Fuzztones - Mr Soul Billy Idol - Heroin Duran Duran - White Lines Stereophonics - I Wanna Be Your Dog Dinosaur Jr - Quicksand The Divine Comedy - Radioactivity Ruby Isle - Teenage Riot The Levellers - Plastic Factory The Jesus And Mary Chain - Reverberation
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sun city girl the end of the ugly Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: finland Posts: 945	i agree with those covers mentioned in the first post, except soup dragons wasn't really that bad... love is all around was originally a great song but wet wet wet totally ruined it so that i can't even stand the original anymore.
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Pookie invito al cielo Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 9,877	Ramones - Substitute Ramones - Have You Ever Seen the Rain Ramones - Surf City Ramones - Seven And Seven Is Ramones - ...actually ALL the tracks on Acid Eaters...
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SYRFox invito al cielo Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Paris Posts: 7,492	Placebo - Where Is My Mind? They put out all what made that song beautiful, worst is that they replaced Kim choirs by some awful organic Molko voice, it's unlistenable. Blah
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