[Vote] Originals vs. Covers - which do you prefer? (Current Vote: Songs 191 and 192)

[Samuraiflip05]

I have to go with the Rascall Flats version.  While not really different from the original, the voice is a slight bit less "Nails on Chalkboard". 

[Mushuganna]

I have to say Rascal Flatts. Didn't particularly like either, though.

[Direwolf Jon]

The final vote count for Song 12 was a big win on the original side with Barber winning 6-0.

 

The final vote count for Song 13 gave the original songs their second win in a row by a final vote count of 7-1 in favor of Billy Idol.

[Majsju]

Tom Cochrane

[LedZepMan]

I'm gonna have to go with Rascall Flatts, even though Chris Ledoux covered it better lol

[Direwolf Jon]

As the final tally shows, the Covers strike back after losing two in a row as Rascal Flatts beats out Tom Cochrane by a vote of 4-2.

[Direwolf Jon]

Song 15: I Give You the Morning

 

People have made some great suggestions and this is a song I’d never heard in either version.  But none the less this should be an interesting battle and there’s not really much to do but bring you the battle.

 

ORIGINAL: Tom Paxton

Paxton originally released this song back in 1969 on his The Things I Notice Now Album and this album was inspired by the Vietnam War.  This song is one of Paxton’s most well known and is still one of his fans’ favorites to this date.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxWEIHFLBLg

 

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COVER: Weeping Willows

This Swedish band made their cover back in the 1990s and there really isn’t much I could find on this version, except for guitar tabs and lyrics. They have put their own spin to this song and for them, just like with Paxton, their fans really like this song and think it one of their best. 

 

Voting ends Thursday 17th September 2009 at 11pm (GMT)

 

[mmeeshal]

Hm, this was a slightly tough decision for me.  The song is good either way, and I don't really like either person's voice, but I think the one that kept me most interested was the Weeping Willows version.

[Krakalakachkn]

I didn't really like either version, but I thought the singer for Weeping Willows had the better voice

[Farcrie]

Weeping Willows

[Direwolf Jon]

The covers stretched their streak to two consecutive wins with Weeping Willows beating out Tom Paxton by a vote of 3-0.

[Direwolf Jon]

Song 16: Living La Vida Loca

 

These covers hit all different genres and so far I’ve tried to hit as many of them as I can. Here we’ll hit another one by switching to the, well I’d say pop genre.  The song Living La Vida Loca has been seen on TV and in the movie Shrek 2.  Let’s take a look at the competitors.

 

ORIGINAL: Ricky Martin

This song was the hit of Ricky Martin’s self titled English debut album back in 1999.  It topped several charts in the US during that year and it led to Martin being nominated for a Grammy.  The single has been given the Platinum designation for the number of sales it received in a short time.  "Livin' la Vida Loca" is especially monumental because it was the first top ranked song to be recorded, edited, and mixed totally on a DAW or digital audio workstation.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmwzEhwScug

 

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COVER: Toy Dolls

This English punk band formed back in 1979 and made their cover version in 2000.  They normally speed up the tempo to the original songs that they cover and add a punk sound to it. They did not have the same success that Ricky Martin had with the song, but it was featured on their Anniversary Anthems CD. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxMAhCToBzk

 

Voting ends Friday 18th September 2009 at 11pm (GMT)

 

[Majsju]

Toy Dolls. One word: Kazoo ;D

[Krakalakachkn]

Ricky Martin

 

The other was so lame

[mmeeshal]

Ricky Martin

 

The other one was supremely odd.

[Samuraiflip05]

Ricky Martin.

 

The other has comedic effect, but, that's about it.  :D

[Direwolf Jon]

I'll vote for Ricky Martin myself.

 

 

Also, I won't have a new song up tonight as I won't have internet access as I'm moving later today. So, you'll have a longer vote period on this one.

[Corki]

Don't worry, DJ, I am back so I will pick up the reins from today! Thanks a massive bunch for doing this while I was away! Oh, and I will vote in a minute! lol!

[Imperium]

Ricky Martin version

[Talya]

Has to be [glow=red,2,300]Ricky martin[/glow]

 

This song makes ne want to dance ;D

[Krakalakachkn]

I think we know who won...

[Farcrie]

i hated them both so much, but i hate ricky martin the most so i will give it to the toy dolls.

[Corki]

Um...sorry, I have been a bookworm all weekend, as I got addicted to Fiona McIntosh's The Quickening series. Awesome read, by the way. I am now in the land of the living again!  ;D

[Corki]

And Ricky Martin wins 6-2. Give me a few moments to catch up on things!

[Corki]

I am going to play catch up this evening as songs 17, 18, 19 and 20 go up. Please bear with me, and then vote when all 4 songs have been posted. Thanks! Corki