The Official Cover Contest.

[Jobear]

And because there can never be enough Aretha Franklin when we're discussing music, here's her adding soul to "The Weight", originally recorded by The Band.

 

[jj2]

"Crimson and Clover", Originally by Tommy James & The Shondells, Remade by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts



6/17

1

 

[jj2]

"Dancing Queen", Originally by ABBA, Remade by Kylie Minogue



6/17

2

 

[jj2]

"Dancing With Myself", Originally by Billy Idol, Remade by The Donnas



6/17

3

 

[ShogaNinja]

6/17/13 - #1

Landslide by Smashing Pumpkins



(sorry about the video but it's the only studio version of the song on youtube)

Original in Fleetwood Mac and the almighty Stevie Nicks:
Fleetwood Mac - Landslide (Video) - YouTube

3:31 seconds into this original video is one of the most beautiful stage moments in the history of mankind.

 

[ShogaNinja]

6/17/13 - #2

Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble - Voodoo Child




Original by Jimi Hendrix
The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Voodoo Child (Slight Return) - YouTube

 

[ShogaNinja]

6/17/13 #3

Janis Joplin - Me and Bobby McGee


Me and Bobby McGee (original) - by Kris Kristofferson
Kris Kristofferson~ Me and Bobby Mcgee - YouTube

 

[spacekitty]

CONGRATS to hittman!! ​

..... At the end of the 3rd, 6th and 9th day Aroma will choose a favorite from that trimester's submissions and the winners will each receive one 10ml bottle of Aroma WTA, any flavor of their choice (in stock).

When the contest is over, we will choose one additional winner through random.org.

Not really a rule, but because it's an individual choice which is always personal, I mentioned the reason for the choice. The next choice could be for different criteria.....or not. I am playing each one and I guess it will come down to... which did I enjoy the most? Because it's a personal choice, I included a 4th prize chosen by random number generation, as long as the submission is valid. I hope you're all just enjoying playing other folks' choices.

Wow, this round was harder than I thought it would be. Lots of great songs. I narrowed it down to three, two... one. And the winner is;
Hitman who submitted Hayseed Dixie doing Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen (post 208).

It made me laugh, I love the quirkiness, the boys can sing and basically it makes me happy. Congrats.

The last leg starts now...

Not to detract from the Winners, but I am confused about the judging for the songs... since the way it was stated in the OP implies that there would be more than one person doing it.

Taste in music is as subjective as somebody's taste in e-juice, and I don't think it's really fair to leave it up to only one person...

Just my

 

[spacekitty]

#1

This is my fave version of a song originally written by Merle Travis and Tex Williams, and performed by Tex... with the video made by the Commander himself!!




Here is the original... not even close to being in sync... LOL!!
TEX WILLIAMS Smoke Smoke Smoke (That Cigarette) - YouTube

 

[Reddhott]

CONGRATS to hittman!!

i think the choice of who ever wins in cover songs is up to who is ever running the contest.
what ever he deems to be his choice after listening to them. sooo that being said there r some great songs in this thread~~~~ ty everyone for posting some i hadnt heard in a long time!!!!

 

[spacekitty]

#2

A great rendition of a well-known Son Huasteco or Huapango song from Mexico, as done by The Tubes... who are probably [and sadly] best known for their song "White Punks on Dope"...

Love these guys!!! (sorry I couldn't find a clip of them doing this live)




And here is a clip of the actor/singer who did one of the most famous versions:
Miguel Aceves Mejia, La Malagueña - YouTube

 

[Ceegary]

I did collaborate with others regarding my choices and in each choice there was strong support. However, even that represents subjectivity. That said, there is no right or wrong in a submission that follows the rules, nor is there in the final choice; there cannot be a definitive rule for choosing a winner in this contest.

I posted my feelings as to why the choices were made, but I also stated that doesn't necessarily denote the next choice. We've enjoyed your submissions and hope you continue to post.... you never know.

Not to detract from the Winners, but I am confused about the judging for the songs... since the way it was stated in the OP implies that there would be more than one person doing it.

Taste in music is as subjective as somebody's taste in e-juice, and I don't think it's really fair to leave it up to only one person...

Not to detract from the Winners, but I am confused about the judging for the songs... since the way it was stated in the OP implies that there would be more than one person doing it.

Taste in music is as subjective as somebody's taste in e-juice, and I don't think it's really fair to leave it up to only one person...

Just my

 

[snork]

Annie Lennox covers The Lover Speaks' "No More I Love Yous"

 

[SilverCloud]

Pat Boone covers Holy Diver by DIO....

 

[spacekitty]

#3

Jethro Tull's version of the fifth movement from Suite in E minor for Lute (Bourrée in E minor), by Johann Sebastian Bach.
Although they misspelled it, and the piece was originally written for the LUTE, not the Flute... LOL!!




Here is an example of it played as it was intended...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJ83EBKH598(Bourrée in E minor)

 

[spacekitty]

BONUS TRACK

I couldn't let that go without posting this version, too!!




(we have some very talent astronauts up there...)


I posted this one earlier in the contest:
Space Oddity - YouTube

 

[hittman]

Thanks folks. I've really enjoyed the contest and getting to see all the great videos. Good luck in the next round.

 

[somejerk]

1
killswitch engage- holy diver (originally done by Dio)
When I was younger I was stupid enough to think it was the original, but I still love it!

 

[aaron fire]

The tremendously underrated Venice covering Nicks' Landslide:

A great song and my favorite version of it. Venice was founded by the Lennon brothers (and cousins). Some may recall their older siblings, the Lennon Sisters.

 

[somejerk]

2
the byrds- mr. tambourine man (originally done by bob dylan)