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Best cover version - ever!
Posted: Sat May 18, 2019 2:04 pm
by slinger
My opinion, obviously, but Stu mentioning John Bonham reminded me of something I've played more than a few times lately.
This is Heart, covering Stairway to Heaven, with Led Zep looking on, and President Obama getting his groove on, too. Bonzo's son, Jason, is playing the drums on this, and the whole thing gives me goosebumps every time.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFxOaDeJmXk[/BBvideo]
Got a cover version you think is as good, or is better? Have at it.
Re: Best cover version - ever!
Posted: Sat May 18, 2019 2:18 pm
by Fretless
Heart with Nancy and Anne Wilson is one of my favourite all-time bands ever. When they started out it was both inspired and heavily influenced by Led Zep.
Wonderful.
Edit - this is so good it brought tears to my eyes. Wow!
Re: Best cover version - ever!
Posted: Sat May 18, 2019 7:57 pm
by Latteman
Great call
Also like the tribute to Elton John album- Two Rooms
Re: Best cover version - ever!
Posted: Sat May 18, 2019 10:31 pm
by TheMarlin
My favourite would be The Damned’s cover of The Sweet’s Ballroom Blitz.
Re: Best cover version - ever!
Posted: Sat May 18, 2019 11:09 pm
by CN211276
I really like the covers the Beatles recorded.
Re: Best cover version - ever!
Posted: Sun May 19, 2019 12:35 am
by joe
The best cover ever is Alex Chilton's version of 'Boogie Shoes', with Elvis Costello's version of 'I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down' a close second.
Re: Best cover version - ever!
Posted: Sun May 19, 2019 1:49 am
by Lindsayt
slinger wrote: ↑Sat May 18, 2019 2:04 pm
My opinion, obviously, but Stu mentioning John Bonham reminded me of something I've played more than a few times lately.
This is Heart, covering Stairway to Heaven, with Led Zep looking on, and President Obama getting his groove on, too. Bonzo's son, Jason, is playing the drums on this, and the whole thing gives me goosebumps every time.
[BBvideo=560,315]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFxOaDeJmXk[/BBvideo]
Got a cover version you think is as good, or is better? Have at it.
I prefer the Rolf Harris version.
He at least did something different with it.
Re: Best cover version - ever!
Posted: Sun May 19, 2019 7:00 am
by wiicrackpot
Re: Best cover version - ever!
Posted: Sun May 19, 2019 8:20 am
by CN211276
CN211276 wrote: ↑Sat May 18, 2019 11:09 pm
I really like the covers the Beatles recorded.
It must not be overlooked that the Beatles cut their teeth as a covers band, playing long sessions in Hamburg.
My favourite cover is probably one of a Beatles song, David Bowie's version of Across the Universe. A totally different interpretation with John Lennon playing on it. They were both probably completely out of it at the time.
Re: Best cover version - ever!
Posted: Sun May 19, 2019 3:40 pm
by slinger
Lindsayt wrote: ↑Sun May 19, 2019 1:49 am
slinger wrote: ↑Sat May 18, 2019 2:04 pm
My opinion, obviously, but Stu mentioning John Bonham reminded me of something I've played more than a few times lately.
This is Heart, covering Stairway to Heaven, with Led Zep looking on, and President Obama getting his groove on, too. Bonzo's son, Jason, is playing the drums on this, and the whole thing gives me goosebumps every time...
I prefer the Rolf Harris version.
He at least did something different with it.
In the current climate, I'd be careful admitting you like anything that Rolf Harris did.
