Posted on 04/06/2011 8:48:39 PM PDT by MplsSteve
The Guess Who, hands down.
Nah, Sid Vicious’ “My Way” was the best, it was the perfect song for the credits of “Goodfellas”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIXg9KUiy00
Nah, Sid Vicious’ “My Way” was the best, it was the perfect song for the credits of “Goodfellas”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIXg9KUiy00
I personally like the Guess Who version, but Lenny didn’t stink it up - he just wasn’t as good.
The stereo separation on Garfunkel’s is especially nice.
Garfunkel’s had that mid 70s feel to it (I was 12 when it was released.)
You're not alone since Benson netted the Grammy for his cover. I'm pushing 70 so my tastes tend toward the more conventional and I found Benson's styling too jazzy. OTOH, I'm aware that the Carpenters are often derided as elevator music. Yet the sweet purity of Karen Carpenter's voice appeals to me.
Here's a few others that may go against the grain of younger FReepers:
Love Portion #9 - I like the remake by The Searchers better than the original by the Clovers. I think the rather spartan guitar licks are what draws me to the remake.
I Almost Lost My Mind - Pat Boone's version is easier on my ears than Ivory Joe Hunter, who wrote and performed it. Note the absence of the /sarc tag. I just like his smooth delivery in his treatment of this, especially Pat's "Boo Hoo" at the very end. Pat Boone made the song accessible to people of my generation. It's a shame that he's not treated as a serious musician by so many. He contributed a great deal to our culture.
I prefer the original “Gloria” by Umberto Tozzi, the original “Crazy” by Seal and the original “Baby I Love Your Way” by Peter Frampton. I like the cover of “Iko Iko” from the movie “Rain Man.” I like both versions of “Do it Again” by Steely Dan and Paul Hardcastle. I like Tom Tom Club’s version of “Under the Boardwalk.”
I thought so too, till my son played them side by side. I now think Lenny Kravitz’s version is the best.
The Carpenters were very talented. My Mom (who passed two years ago at 84) had all their albums. I can listen to them today with fond memories.
Love Portion #9 - I like the remake by The Searchers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rXhXLsNJL8
Having seen the Guess Who live a few times probably skews my preference.
I never knew that Harrison's version was a remake until this posting confirming once again that FR has the proverbial smartest people in the room regardless of the subject. Politics, guns, finance and music.
I got to like Harrison's version since it was everywhere on the radio in the 80's and it's very catchy. Or as Mr. White of Play-Tone would say:
Were you a “Rocker” in the 50s?
Johnny Burnett and the Rock’n’Roll Trio The Train Kept a Rollin’
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtcVvWRvrIU
vs The Yardbirds
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cd1gRHk28IE&feature=related
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