Remakes of the original rarely hit the mark, but here are some of my favorites.
1. The Cure's remake of Jimmi Hendrix's "Purple Haze" - It's so good it maybe better than the original. 2. Power Station's remake of "Bang A Gong" originally performed by T-Rex. Awesome. 3. Marvin Gaye's version of the Miracles "Heard it Through the Grapevine". Marvin's version is way better than the original. 4. Jimi Hendrix's cover of Bob Dylan's "All Along The Watchtower. 5. Love the Doors cover of Howlin' Wolf's "Backdoor Man". 6. Johnny's Cash's 2003 version of Nine Inch Nails "Hurt" was not only courageous, but seriously good. 7. Chicago's remake of "I'm A Man" originally performed by Spencer Dave Group is outstanding. 8. The Allman Brothers remake of "Statesboro Blues" is an upgrad over Blind Willie McTell 1928 version. 9. The Talking Heads 1978 version of Al Green's original release of "Take Me To The River". Do I even need to comment on that one? 10. Love Stevie Ray Vaughn's version of Jimi's "Vodoo Child".
There are a ton more... what are your favorite remakes?
Just played Warren Zevon's version as I had never heard it before, and as Martyk1 says it is indeed a good cover. Not as good (IMHO) as The Sister's or Guns, but still a good cover nonetheless.
Speaking of Aaron Neville.....His version of "The Grand Tour" is really excellent IMHO. I just went back and listened to the old George Jones version and I can say I prefer Neville's version by a wide margin.
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