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zarabia
Tol Eressea
Oct 6 2012, 3:57am
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I’m especially fond of The English Beat’s version of Tears of a Clown. As great as the original is, the EB put their own stamp on it in such a fun way.
Here are some favorites related to your choices:
Over The Rainbow/ What a Wonderful World medley - Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9b3_1CcXtY
Peter Gunn – The Blues Brothers
I Fought the Law – The Clash (written by Sonny Curtis from the Crickets, made famous by Bobby Fuller Four)
I Can’t Get No Satisfaction – Otis Redding
We Can Work It Out – Stevie Wonder (Beatles)
Got To Get You Into My Life – Earth Wind & Fire (Beatles)
Some others:
Take Me to The River – Talking Heads (Al Green)
The Joker – Fatboy Slim (Steve Miller Band) (the song doesn't start until about :36, but the kittens are cute)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLwg48WQ6e4
Higher Ground – Red Hot Chili Peppers (Stevie Wonder)
Just Like Starting Over – The Flaming Lips (John Lennon)
http://www.youtube.com/...&feature=related
Lean on Me - Club Nouveau (Bill Withers)
My Funny Valentine – Elvis Costello (written by Rodgers and Hart recorded by many, including Frank Sinatra) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-8nRiyrIAk
Stardust - Willie Nelson (Hoagy Carmichael)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1XyiIrrjcw
And what about less famous original versions (or inspirations for later hits):
Blinded by the Light by Bruce Springsteen later made famous by Manfred Mann
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Iaca30QbOo&feature=related
Bruce’s version has twice as many verses, much wordier, but is two minutes shorter LOL. It has a stream-of-consciousness, jazzy feel that is more upbeat.
And, maybe it’s just me, but I didn’t realize Coolio’s Gangsta’s Paradise was based on Stevie Wonder’s Pastime Paradise. Both are great IMO.
Pastime Paradise:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wHnkQuY1cY
Gangsta’s Paradise
http://www.youtube.com/...&feature=related
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Hamfast
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Oct 4 2012, 3:04am
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cover songs
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Magpie
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Oct 4 2012, 2:03pm
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Jimmy Fallon doing Neil Young - I laughed until I cried :D
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zarabia
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Oct 6 2012, 4:02am
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Jimmy has done Neil more than once
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Magpie
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Oct 6 2012, 4:18am
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This is the one that made me laugh til I couldn't breathe
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zarabia
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Oct 6 2012, 4:36am
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Yeah, another huge
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sherlock
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Oct 7 2012, 12:30pm
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If that had been his first one, it would have been lost on me...
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Magpie
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Oct 7 2012, 1:44pm
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These were all great fun!
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Laitholiel_the_SeaElf
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Oct 8 2012, 1:44am
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Padfoot
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Oct 8 2012, 9:17am
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I really like
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Hamfast
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Oct 7 2012, 6:04pm
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Lady Gaga & Vitamin String Quartet
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Annael
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Oct 4 2012, 2:36pm
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Vivaldi, Beethoven, Brahms--NPR mostly.
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Ethel Duath
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Oct 5 2012, 9:41pm
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Love
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sherlock
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Oct 6 2012, 10:48am
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Ah! I love Winter (the season and The Season[s]) as well!
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Ethel Duath
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Oct 8 2012, 5:27pm
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Ben Folds Five - Sound of the Life of the Mind
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acheron
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Oct 6 2012, 3:48am
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That's a great list :)
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zarabia
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Oct 6 2012, 3:57am
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you would have a triad of Paradise songs if you added
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Magpie
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Oct 6 2012, 4:08am
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LOL :D //
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zarabia
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Oct 6 2012, 4:37am
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Another great cover of "Rainbow" was done by the late Eva Cassidy
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Annael
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Oct 6 2012, 2:22pm
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This really is a beautiful version
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zarabia
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Oct 7 2012, 4:01am
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Right back at you zarabia !
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Hamfast
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Oct 7 2012, 7:30pm
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Listened to Adele's new song "Skyfall" for the new Bond film.
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wendy woo
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Oct 6 2012, 4:50am
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Otaku-sempai
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Oct 8 2012, 5:03pm
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Book on CD, The Broker by John Grisham
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grammaboodawg
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Oct 9 2012, 2:29pm
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