DAVIDW 1,681 Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 If you want to go a bit arty-farty Charles Trenet and La Mer Covered by many but the best known by Bobby Darin Jaques Brel Ne Me Quitte Pas Covered by many but here's Dusty 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted March 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 On the subject of 'cover' versions. It's always been my understanding that a true 'cover', is a version put out at around the same time as the original hit, in order to cash in on its popularity. Good examples would be Cilla Black's cover of Dionne Warwick's 'Anyone Who Had a Heart,' On the other hand, doing a version of a 'standard', or a traditional song, or even just a different version and especially if it's done later, isn't really a 'cover' in my book. It's just a version. The Cookies. 'Chains' as later recorded by the Beatles. the Cookies/Earl Jean. 'I'm Into Something Good' as later recorded by Herman's Hermits. Col Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted March 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Chan Romero. 'Hippy Hippy Shake' (1959) As also recorded by the Swinging Blue Jeans. Ritchie Barret. 'Some Other Guy'. Interesting that he is clearly imitating Ray Charles vocal style, as well as a 'What'd I Say' type piano vibe. Sung by just about all of the Mersey groups, notably recorded by 'The Big Three' Col Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted March 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Stones first few singles were all versions of songs by Chuck Berry, Lennon McCartney, Willie Dixon (via Howlin'Wolf') and the Womack Family (Valentino's) I was though quite surprised and delighted to find that 'The Last Time' was also an, albeit pretty loose 'version' of a Staples Singers song, which itself seems to be an earlier song. I love this: Bessie Banks. 'Go Now' Also a huge hit for The Moody Blues Col 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Trojan Records aired Phyliss Dillon and her spanking rendition of 'Perfidia'..but I have to say Glenn Millers version is totally boss!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Another 1965 Dylan song that spawned many versions including Joan Baez, The Byrds, The Animals.... 1966 from Van Morrison.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted March 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Don't think I've heard that Trojan version Ian. Must seek it out. Col Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 TBI..Link Wray did a cover of that on ' Bullshot album on Charisma label..give it a whirl..(YouTube) a Shawnee Indian let loose with a fuzzbox!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted March 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Can't resist a couple more.... The Searchers built a career on 'covers'. Two here from one of my all time faves Jackie De Shannon. Needles and Pins. Sounds so much like she ought to have written it but she didn't. She recorded it first, but it was written by Sonny Bono. When You Walk in the Room. This one she did write. She was more songwriter than performer and I love the way she does her best in this vid. Col Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 #34=lovely! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted March 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Don't know if anyone covered this and I don't care! One of my fave all time pop songs. Col Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Going thru the racks..Colin has me rooting for some mellow sheeyit!! "I'll Take Care of You"- Bobby Bland..OK? "I'll Take Care of You"- Junior Wells and Buddy Guy..vital vinyl!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
redbowen 131 Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 It's All In The Game. Tommy Edwards then The Four Tops. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted March 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 ..and His Cliffness in 1963. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAVIDW 1,681 Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Smokey's , Heard it Through The Grapevine recorded by Gladys Knight first before Marvin Gaye did it . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Still prefer Credence Clearwater Revival's version of Heard it Through The Grapevine & it's longer (11 minuets) 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted March 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 This 1963 B side from the Orlons, became a 1964 smash for the Searchers. And this by the Exciters became a massive hit for Billie Davis Col Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted March 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 My late good friend, Bob Wyville, whose parents had a shop on Andover Rd, Bestwood Est, recorded this Beatle performance from radio onto his Dad's Grundig TK5 tape recorder. I never heard it again until the BBC tapes were published. The song was first performed by an offshoot of Bill Haley's band called the 'Jodimars'. Col Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 # 43. Would that be Graham Wyville's brother? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted March 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 It would indeed Lizzie. Not seen Graham since about 1971, but we have exchanged emails. I take it you know him? Col Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 I knew Graham that long ago too when he was in Mosaic Sunset. They used to rehearse in Thorn Bendix canteen, on Beech Avenue in New Basford. I worked there and he was going out with a friend of mine (who sadly passed away many years ago). I hadn't seen him for many many years as I lived away from Nottingham for 30 years, but then I bumped into him at the Arnold Carnival 12 years ago and have seen him around a few times since. He's in The Billy Fury Story 'Halfway to Paradise' group. He also makes furniture, a very talented lad. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted March 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Spot on Lizzie. I've seen Graham's furniture online and also knew he was doing the Billy Fury stuff. I was big mates with Graham's brother Bob while we were at High Pavement. I recall cycling over to the Cleethorpes/Humberstone area where the Wyvilles came from. We spent time camping on his uncle's farm. Brother Bob went off to America where I believe he became something of a specialist in car body coatings. Graham told me that Bob came visiting for Christmas and died very suddenly of a heart attack shortly after arrival. Very sad. I'd love to get together with Graham again for a swift half and a natter. Col Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 I've seen him in The Lion in Basford on a Friday evening but also seen him at Johnsons Auctions at the Cattle Market! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted March 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 Thanks Lizzie. I'll have to try email. Been a while. Col Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted March 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Hi Lizzie. Just thought I'd let you know I had a telephone chat with Graham yesterday. Col 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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