There must be some kind of way out of here

[venta]

Well, today NME has published a chart of the "best cover versions of all time".

It's here: http://www.nme.com/news/muse/53090

Virtually none of them meet my criteria for a good cover. In particular, I don't believe that most people will have had any idea that the songs were covers when they first heard them. If someone had to tell you the song you know is a cover, it doesn't count.


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Other reasons why the NME is wrong: in their corresponding chart of the worst cover versions ever, Madonna's American Pie only makes #8.

Edit The Beatles' song should of course be Twist and Shout. Search and replace error :)

Comments

[valkyriekaren.livejournal.com]

Having had a chance to read that now, I can also add that the bit about being 'wrapped in flannel/white linen' may well be a reference to the 18thC treatment of binding someone in wet cloth to ease the joint pain and fevers associated with advanced syphilis attacking the bones.

[zotz]

Good point. Hadn't occurred to me. Thank you.