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Marvin Gayes cover of “I Heard it Through the Grapevine” pretty much rocked

I love the Kinks original and Van Halen’s in equal measure, even though I’m not at all keen on Van Halen in general. I think the new version is true to the original, but the extra licks really pump it up.

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This is better than the original from Wacko imo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=CDl9ZMfj6aE

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Prefer this version

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=fregObNcHC8

Originally posted by @Halo-Stickman

Being a teenager through large parts of the seventies I was a fan of David Bowie; therefore, I’m slightly embarrassed to say that I much prefer Lulu’s version of The Man Who Sold The World, mainly because of the saxophone.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyFAnA9oPRE

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Yes, that is a nice cover, Mangobean.

But no sax. :slight_frown:

Orange Juice do Al Green. What’s not to like?

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Along the lines of what Bletch was on about. One of my favourite covers, it really takes a cracking song, gives it a new feel and makes it feel almost unrecognisable from the original.

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Few more for funsies:

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Recorded only six months after Dylan released the original #totaleclipse

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One just for you Bletch

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Uncanny, Mange Noba.

This is certainly one of my favourite covers, and I’d forgotten all about it.

I dabble with the guitar and as soon as I heard this, I had to learn to play it.

Thanks!

Another strong shout…

Definitely better than the original. #controversial.

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Nowt controversial bout it. 100% true.

On the subject of Jimi Hendrix, it was only recently that I learnt that my favourite song of his was actually a cover:

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This was a good version too

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This is a fantastic cover , not many people can do an Etta james cover justice.

Originally posted by @Mangobean

This was a good version too

This is the best cover of a Hendrix song i’ve heard . it’s also features the best three guitarists on the planet IMHO.

https://youtu.be/JHHhfY4xgKY

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I would like to enjoy this gorgeous little number just before I die.

… and the song’s quite nice as well.