Tony R Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Eric Clapton - I Shot The Sheriff (Bob Marley and the Wailers cover) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0xLLPJ0bOw That's certainly a well-known song of his, but I wouldn't say that's his most famous solo song, and certainly not the song with which he's most commonly associated. Just curious, which song would you say he is most well known for? Solo, probably After Midnight. Overall? Probably Layla or Sunshine of Your Love.Genuinely never heard of “After Midnight” thought I’m not particularly familiar with his solo career. I am very familiar with his version of “I Shot The Sheriff” though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangy Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 Eric Clapton - I Shot The Sheriff (Bob Marley and the Wailers cover) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0xLLPJ0bOw That's certainly a well-known song of his, but I wouldn't say that's his most famous solo song, and certainly not the song with which he's most commonly associated. Just curious, which song would you say he is most well known for? Solo, probably After Midnight. Overall? Probably Layla or Sunshine of Your Love.Genuinely never heard of “After Midnight” thought I’m not particularly familiar with his solo career. I am very familiar with his version of “I Shot The Sheriff” though. After midnight is another cover. Another jj cale song 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbine Freight Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Hanoi Rocks - Up Around the Bend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushFanForever Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Maxi Priest - Wild World http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwYPe6XhdUk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 k.d. lang recorded a cover of 'Crying' by Roy Orbison as a duet with him, which was a top 5 hit on the Canadian country charts. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-EiKPrAOHABut she's best known for Constant Craving. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushFanForever Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 I wasn't aware that the song 'War' which Bruce Springsteen covered live in the 80's was initially written and recorded by Edwin Starr until later. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ffin6ScUlz4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 I wasn't aware that the song 'War' which Bruce Springsteen covered live in the 80's was initially written and recorded by Edwin Starr until later. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ffin6ScUlz4I heard that it was based on Tolstoy's War and Peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driventotheedge Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 I wasn't aware that the song 'War' which Bruce Springsteen covered live in the 80's was initially written and recorded by Edwin Starr until later. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ffin6ScUlz4I'm so old I had the 45 of the original version. Played the hell out of it too. RIP Edwin Starr.For all you youngsters, a 45 is a ...................oh, never mind. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Thin Lizzy - Rosalie (Bob Seger) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushFanForever Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 (edited) I wasn't aware initially that 'Black Magic Woman' (Fleetwood Mac), 'Oye Cómo Va' (Tito Puente), and 'Hold On' (Ian Thomas) which Santana recorded are all cover songs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbKREkuDh3s http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cr_CgHJNcrM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCj90kOZmBc Although Santana recorded a cover of The Zombies song 'She's Not There', I was already aware of who initially recorded the song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4jdiJA2TtQ Edited January 22, 2021 by RushFanForever 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepphead Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 (edited) Thin Lizzy - Rosalie (Bob Seger)Indeed ... but definitely not their best known song. Edited January 22, 2021 by zepphead 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepphead Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Hardest thing about this thread is getting covers that the band was best known for - Here are a couple (apologies if already mentioned) Alien Ant Farm - Smooth CriminalJeff Buckley - HallelujahMonkees - I'm A BelieverSinead O'Connor - Nothing Compares 2 USoft Cell - Tainted Love I think all the above fit the criteria of best known song for each artist. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Thin Lizzy - Rosalie (Bob Seger)Indeed ... but definitely not their best known song. No, but it's up there.....I suppose I could also have said Whisky in the Jar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova Carmina Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 I wasn't aware that the song 'War' which Bruce Springsteen covered live in the 80's was initially written and recorded by Edwin Starr until later. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ffin6ScUlz4I heard that it was based on Tolstoy's War and Peace. Oh, yeah. Tolstoy's original title was going to be "War: What is it Good For?" but his wife made him change it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova Carmina Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 As a general philosophical statement, don't you think it was simply much more common in the '60s and '70s for bands to cover each others' songs and routinely release them as singles or on albums? Did that start to fade in the '80s? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepphead Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Thin Lizzy - Rosalie (Bob Seger)Indeed ... but definitely not their best known song. No, but it's up there.....I suppose I could also have said Whisky in the Jar.Yes, loads of people think of Whisky In The Jar when you mention Thin Lizzy ..... ironic as it in no way represents their musical style. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushFanForever Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 (edited) Loverboy has a song called 'Dangerous', which was written by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance. Years later, Adams released his version initially titled 'Reckless' as a bonus track from the 30th Annniversary deluxe edition of the same name. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5KuM3aOM9I http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4QJ5ggLmuA It's not a song that either are known for per se, but it's interesting how each has different titles, but still the same. Edited January 22, 2021 by RushFanForever 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova Carmina Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Thin Lizzy - Rosalie (Bob Seger)Indeed ... but definitely not their best known song. No, but it's up there.....I suppose I could also have said Whisky in the Jar.Yes, loads of people think of Whisky In The Jar when you mention Thin Lizzy ..... ironic as it in no way represents their musical style. I read Lynott hated "Whiskey in the Jar" and dreaded playing it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepphead Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Thin Lizzy - Rosalie (Bob Seger)Indeed ... but definitely not their best known song. No, but it's up there.....I suppose I could also have said Whisky in the Jar.Yes, loads of people think of Whisky In The Jar when you mention Thin Lizzy ..... ironic as it in no way represents their musical style. I read Lynott hated "Whiskey in the Jar" and dreaded playing it.Yes, after it came out they got loads of bookings for traditional Irish music clubs on the assumption that all their music was of that genre.I don't think they ever wanted it released as a single but Decca went on ahead and released it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taurus Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Nazareth - This Flight Tonight/Love Hurts Deep Purple (Mark I only) - Hush Alex Harvey Band - Framed (not sure if it was their biggest hit but it was up there) Jimi Hendrix - Hey Joe/All Along the Watchtower 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepphead Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Nazareth - This Flight Tonight/Love Hurts Deep Purple (Mark I only) - Hush Alex Harvey Band - Framed (not sure if it was their biggest hit but it was up there) Jimi Hendrix - Hey Joe/All Along the WatchtowerAlex Harvey Band also had a hit with Delilah (previously a hit for Tom Jones) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driventotheedge Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Nazareth - This Flight Tonight/Love Hurts Deep Purple (Mark I only) - Hush Alex Harvey Band - Framed (not sure if it was their biggest hit but it was up there) Jimi Hendrix - Hey Joe/All Along the WatchtowerGood call on DP Mark 1. Written by Joe South I do believe. Completely disagree about Hendrix. His most famous song has gotta be Purple Haze which he wrote. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushFanForever Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Speaking of Jimi Hendrix, I wasn't aware that 'Hey Joe' (written by Billy Roberts) was a cover song that he recorded. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushFanForever Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 (edited) Widespread Panic did a cover of 'Honky Red' by Canadian singer-songwriter Murray McLauchlan. Both versions are different in the musical arrangement. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kz5WkU0lMTI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMURAjksNaM This song is from album tiltes that both have the word 'street'. Edited January 24, 2021 by RushFanForever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taurus Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Nazareth - This Flight Tonight/Love Hurts Deep Purple (Mark I only) - Hush Alex Harvey Band - Framed (not sure if it was their biggest hit but it was up there) Jimi Hendrix - Hey Joe/All Along the WatchtowerGood call on DP Mark 1. Written by Joe South I do believe. Completely disagree about Hendrix. His most famous song has gotta be Purple Haze which he wrote. you're right on the Hendrix, looked it up Purple Haze peaked @ #3, All Along the Watch Tower @ #5 and Hey Joe @ #6 (UK Charts) but hey I was close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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