I have to agree with you. Robert Plant was an amazing vocalist, but Ann Wilson's voice is like a force of nature. It just seems to get stronger, which is pretty amazing.
Ann Wilson, at least in my eyes, is without a doubt the very best female vocalist that has ever lived. Nobody has the range or the absolute power and energy that this lade possesses.
Stairway to Heaven is arguably the greatest rock and roll recording of all time, and the Wilson sisters playing it at the Kennedy Center is arguably the most moving rendition of the song, so you could make the argument that it was the biggest event in the history of rock and roll.
Van Halen did several covers and while You Really Got Me has been mentioned don't forget Pretty Woman. ...
LIve and let die could be the all time worst cover. Of all time. ever.
VH had a couple good ones, as mentioned.
Joan Jett was mentioned, but I like her little drummer boy and crimson and clover over I love rock and roll (is that even a cover?!)
Originally Posted by Archerhunter
Quit giving in inch by inch then looking back to lament the mile behind ya and wonder how to preserve those few feet left in front of ya. They'll never stop until they're stopped. That's a fact.
Manfred man obviously did a great job on Bruce's classic BLinded by the light, but lesser known is their 'other' Bruce cover- For You.
Nicely done.
Originally Posted by Archerhunter
Quit giving in inch by inch then looking back to lament the mile behind ya and wonder how to preserve those few feet left in front of ya. They'll never stop until they're stopped. That's a fact.
Quit giving in inch by inch then looking back to lament the mile behind ya and wonder how to preserve those few feet left in front of ya. They'll never stop until they're stopped. That's a fact.
Gary Jules cover - 88 million views Tears For Fears original - 2 million views
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Reading that thread of Simple Man and Lynyrd Skynyrd got me to thinking about songs that have been covered and are as good or better then the originals. One that comes to mind is "Sounds of Silence" by Simon and Garfunkel. The original is good but when the heavy metal band Disturbed covered it, I think its as good or even better. Sure its different, but the singers voice is just so powerful. I'm not a heavy metal fan at all and had never heard of this group until it was posted on Facebook. If someone could post the you-tube video that would be great. Listen to it and let me know what you think.
I'm not sure it's better, but it's damn good and I appreciate that they did it different. They knocked that one out of the park if you ask me.
Higher Ground by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Again, not necessarily better, but different and REALLY, really good.
Santana - Black Magic Woman, was originally Fleetwood Mac IIRC
Beatles - Twist & Shout was better than the original
BB King - How blue can you get; now that was better than the original
Sinead O'Connor - Nothing compares to you; better than Price's version by a long shot.
Jimmi Hendrix - All along the watchtower...can't imagine any one but Jimmi doing that one.
Stairway to Heaven is arguably the greatest rock and roll recording of all time, and the Wilson sisters playing it at the Kennedy Center is arguably the most moving rendition of the song, so you could make the argument that it was the biggest event in the history of rock and roll.
Agreed, the Wilson sisters knocked that ball right out of the park. Robert Plant was crying like a baby, and Jimmi Page said that Zep never sounded that good.
