Jump to content

Recommended Posts

Posted

Last Friday marked the first anniversary of a crime against music. I wouldn't dare inflict the original on y'all, but this version makes me smile:

OK, it's really Mike Bauer, but the comments are worth reading. Lots of people sharing experiences of listening to this version in Vietnam or on road trips :).

Posted

Back to the early '60s now:

This guy had a very distinctive vocal style, although the

comes close. It's also been covered by artists like
(who let his backing singers do the high notes) and
whose version is quite bluesy.
  • 2 weeks later...
Posted

I can't resist another track from the '80s. This is a live performance from the British show 'Top of the Pops'.

Nearly 30 years after it was released, their album 'The Hurting' is still one of my favorites.

Posted

Here's some original U2:

Bad - U2 (From Live Aid)

Capt, I have an EP by another Irish group called 'The Joshua Trio'. Believe it or not they did U2 covers. The EP only has three tracks and the only one I could find on YouTube is

(the other two are 'Where The Streets Have No Name' and 'Bad'). I like fun covers - see what you think.
Posted

Sticking with U2

Hoss - pretty original cover of "The Fly". I like originallity like that . It immediately reminded me of band we have here in the USA called Hayseed Dixie. They do a ton of covers bluegrass style. I have a couple of CDs and they are a fun band to listen to. Check out this video from them -

.
Posted
Hoss - pretty original cover of "The Fly". I like originallity like that . It immediately reminded me of band we have here in the USA called Hayseed Dixie. They do a ton of covers bluegrass style. I have a couple of CDs and they are a fun band to listen to.

I also have a few Hayseed Dixie CDs - they always make me smile when they come on my MP3 player. Here's one of theirs that fits this thread:

  • 1 month later...

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.