General idea, name an original song, then answer who has recorded versions of the same song.
To kick off:
You Really Got Me ~ The Kinks
Van Halen, of course.
Steve56 will be in his element here
Who did it first then who covered it?
Who did it first then who covered it?
The West London of my youth is now on dvd
I've met the man on the street............and he's a cunt
I've met the man on the street............and he's a cunt
Re: Who did it first then who covered it?
Maybe better would be to name a very famous song, and then say who did the less famous original.
So, for example, the mega hit by Whitney Houston called "I will always love you".
This was originally written and performed by Dolly Parton.
Also an early Rolling Stones hit was Not Fade Away.
But not many people know it was originally written and performed by Buddy Holly.
Or "My Way" by Frank Sinatra.
Originally a French melody with French words. Paul Anka wrote English words (totally unrelated to the French words) and it became a mega hit.
In fact David Bowie wrote English words to the tune before Paul Anka did and his was called "Even a Fool Learns to Love"
So, for example, the mega hit by Whitney Houston called "I will always love you".
This was originally written and performed by Dolly Parton.
Also an early Rolling Stones hit was Not Fade Away.
But not many people know it was originally written and performed by Buddy Holly.
Or "My Way" by Frank Sinatra.
Originally a French melody with French words. Paul Anka wrote English words (totally unrelated to the French words) and it became a mega hit.
In fact David Bowie wrote English words to the tune before Paul Anka did and his was called "Even a Fool Learns to Love"
Re: Who did it first then who covered it?
Oh Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison
Covered by....Van Halen, of course!
Covered by....Van Halen, of course!
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Re: Who did it first then who covered it?
STEPPING STONE. MONKEES.......................
SEX PISTOLS
SEX PISTOLS
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BeestonBoy
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Re: Who did it first then who covered it?
"The man who sold the world" written and and recorded first by David Bowie.
Covered by Lulu who had a number 3 hit with it in 1974 (i think)
Was then covered by Richard Barone but remained an album track.
And was performed by Nirvana on the "Un plugged in New York" recording/album. Which (imvvho) is still the best version
Will look forward to reading through this thread!!
Cheers
BB
Covered by Lulu who had a number 3 hit with it in 1974 (i think)
Was then covered by Richard Barone but remained an album track.
And was performed by Nirvana on the "Un plugged in New York" recording/album. Which (imvvho) is still the best version
Will look forward to reading through this thread!!
Cheers
BB
'I see the usual gang of misfits and dope addicts are here'
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BeestonBoy
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Re: Who did it first then who covered it?
algarve addick wrote:
> STEPPING STONE. MONKEES.......................
> SEX PISTOLS
Awfull,awfull truelly awfull!!
Yet for some reason i own it on seven inch so lets hope its worth summat !thumbsup!
> STEPPING STONE. MONKEES.......................
> SEX PISTOLS
Awfull,awfull truelly awfull!!
Yet for some reason i own it on seven inch so lets hope its worth summat !thumbsup!
'I see the usual gang of misfits and dope addicts are here'
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Re: Who did it first then who covered it?
10 points for anyone brave enough to come up with the list of Knocking On Heaven's Door
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Re: Who did it first then who covered it?
Natalie Imbruglia's Torn - the hit on her greatest hits - was originally done by Ednaswap.
"Let's do it..."
Re: Who did it first then who covered it?
There's California Girls Beach Boys/David Lee Roth
Jump- Van Halen/Paul Anka/John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band (With DLR)
Drop the Pilot- Joan Armatrading/Mandy Moore
Sweet Home Alabama- Lynrd Skynrd/Jewel
Jump- Van Halen/Paul Anka/John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band (With DLR)
Drop the Pilot- Joan Armatrading/Mandy Moore
Sweet Home Alabama- Lynrd Skynrd/Jewel
We have need of you again, great king.