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5 Covers that Compete with The Original

And no, I'm not talking about Glee

Katie Rainwater

Sep 30, 2019

Mississippi State University

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Amy Winehouse

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"Walls"

Cover by The Lumineers

Original by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

The Lumineers - "Walls" (OFFICIAL AUDIO)www.youtube.com

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - Walls (Circus) [OFFICIAL VIDEO]www.youtube.com

What I love the most about "Walls" is its simplicity. Both versions convey a deeper meaning of loving someone who heavily guards their heart. Petty's original is more upbeat and true to his brand, while the Lumineers strip it down with a simple guitar. In the Lumineers version, I discovered the message, while I was lost in the theatrics of Petty's.

P.S. Try and spot a young Jennifer Aniston in Petty's video!

"Valerie"

Cover by Mark Ronson and Amy Winehouse

Original by The Zutons

Amy Winehouse- Valerie (Best Version)www.youtube.com

The Zutons - Valerie (Video)www.youtube.com

"Valerie" was originally performed by The Zutons, but it was Amy Winehouse who brought the song into a new light. With the help of Mark Ronson, Amy Winehouse attacks the tune with her distinct, soulful voice, making her version much more well-known and loved.

"Landslide"

Cover by The Dixie Chicks

Original by Fleetwood Mac

Dixie Chicks - Landslide (Video)www.youtube.com

Fleetwood Mac - Landslide (Official Music Video)www.youtube.com

If you asked me my all-time favorite song, I would probably say "Landslide". I love how it has stood the test of time and how raw the message is. I can't say I prefer one over the other; I just know that when I wanna sing, I go Dixie Chicks, and when I wanna listen, I gravitate toward Fleetwood Mac. I'm truly in love with this song and both versions of it.

"Make You Feel My Love"

Cover by Adele

Original by Bob Dylan

ADELE - 'Make You Feel My Love'www.youtube.com

Bob Dylan - Make You Feel My Love (Audio)www.youtube.com

This song is about the lengths we are willing to take for love, and how it's worth it every time. Written and originally performed by Bob Dylan, it remains as one of his most well-known songs, however, in my opinion, Adele takes the cake. She applies her strong voice to this powerful ballad, and makes it truly unforgettable.

"Twist and Shout"

Cover by The Beatles

Original by The Isley Brothers

The Beatles - Twist & Shout - Performed Live On The Ed Sullivan Show 2/23/64www.youtube.com

Isley Brothers - Twist and Shoutwww.youtube.com

While both versions deliver the same vibe and attitude, one is obviously far superior. The Beatles solely being The Beatles claim their dominance over this classic. Also, there is something about the way John Lennon screams "BABY" that is seriously so sexy, even 55 years later!

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