Posted in: Musicouching by zoeyclark on May 19th, 2010 | 11 Comments
Information and videos of seven cover songs and their originals including Elvis Presley, John Lennon, Poison, Greenday and more.
This is a sequel to my article Top Three Cover Songs: Alient Ant Farm, Warrant and Ugly Kid Joe
Of course sometimes in the heat of the moment, you forget some other great things that are related to your topics. These are the songs that I Iove and I am totally into the covers as well. And it get just better when the song is done faster or the video is much more entertaining.
Song: What I like about you
Origin: The Romantics
Cover: Poison
This 1979’s song is remixed and used many times. And I can’t blame them. This song is adorable. A song with romantic lyrics but you can totally dance to it. And don’t you love how the harmonica blends with the guitars and drums?
In fact it is the name and the theme song of the tv show “What I like about you” (2002-2006) starring Amanda Bynes and Nick Zano. I knew about the song way before the show and loved it. The show is cute and it fits the title. But if you want to get more into rocknroll and more guitar, Poison is the band you are looking for.
Cast of What I Like About You
The Original:
The Cover:
*Song: Hush
Origin: Deep Purple
Cover: Kula Shaker
I am a little embarrassed but I didn’t know this song was a cover. I had heard it from Kula Shaker first and adored it. In my defense, the original is from 1967. I love them both but I prefer Kula Shaker’s version because it is more energetic and they have spiced it up a little bit.
Deep Purple
Kula Shaker
Song: You really got me
Original: The Kinks
Guy Hogan May 19th, 2010 at 3:59 pm
Every song on this list does rock. I’m going to play the “You Really Got Me” video by The Kinks as soon as I submit this comment.
Guy Hogan May 19th, 2010 at 4:14 pm
That was great. I’m going to search YouTube and see if I can’t find the Kinks doing some of their other hits. Especially, All Day All Night and Set Me Free.
neha80 May 19th, 2010 at 7:21 pm
Interesting Piece.
Today I know more about it. Good subject selection for writing article.
Thanks for sharing good one.
Anjal….!!!
PR Mace May 19th, 2010 at 11:31 pm
That was one great read and listen. Thanks for this share.
zoeyclark May 20th, 2010 at 3:02 am
@Guy: I am glad you enjoyed the piece, Guy. The Kinks are amazing at creating addictively catchy tunes and combining with good riffs. And when another rock band makes it even faster, my ears are in heaven:)
@PR Mace: Thanks. It took me a long time to write this one with all the pics and videos but I had a blast!
itech May 20th, 2010 at 5:02 am
i would definitely put Holy Diver in this list
by Dio (R.I.P) and covered by Killswitch Engage
zoeyclark May 20th, 2010 at 5:09 am
Thanks for the reminder! I am so adding it in an upcoming article;)
Sharif Ishnin May 20th, 2010 at 5:55 am
Fabulous list of covers and the originals. I like the Greenday and Lennon WCH versions especially since they have real depth in its meaning.:)
Christine Ramsay May 20th, 2010 at 8:25 am
You have got some of my old favourites there and I don’t think they can be beaten. A very enjoyable article.
Christine
zoeyclark May 22nd, 2010 at 9:06 am
@ Sharif: Thanks. Yeah, that song is really meaningful. But the others are just so uplifting, energizing and damn fun;)
@ Christine: Yeah, my adventures too. Thanks for the lovely comment:)
lillyrose May 29th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
wow…that sure is a line up! you rock girl!