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It's a more specific version of the other topic. The other doesn't necessarily say how you view the cover compared to the original, but this one does. However the other one certainly allows you to choose covers you feel are better than the original.
So I could go either way. It's not really necessary to have this, but there is a slight difference. Although I think I'm talking myself toward maybe keeping as this could maybe focus more on comparison. For example show the cover and the original, then let the others discuss if you're right on the cover being an improvement.
Although I like Miller, and the original's not bad, to me this one is pretty clearly "the cover is an improvement." James's version is much more of a classic than the original and I think it's widely agreed she essentially made the song "hers." When Beyonce, or whoever it was, do "At Last" they're first thinking her not Miller or Bari. Even if you think that's unfair you almost have to realize it's true.
To be honest I kind of dislike the original, which to me almost sounds like the singer is taking a mix of helium and pot, although the harmonica is okay.
Chip Taylor doing it, although I can't find his original demo, is a bit better than the Wild Ones IMO. Although still not sure it's better than the Troggs or Hendrix and this rendition might be him being influenced by later version.
Last edited by Thomas R.; 06-15-2011 at 10:08 PM..
Well, this one doesn't blow away the Beach Boys original, but the mere fact that anyone even attempted to do this is good enough for me. Todd Rundgren being as true to the original from an album that was all covers done in the same vein. Brian Wilson was impressed with it... From the 1976 LP, Faithful. And awfully close to the original. The harmonies are perfect.
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