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Church · 06-07-2004, 09:38 PM

Who/What band do you think does the best rendition of this band? I'd have to say I prefer the G'N'F'N'R' version over the original.

Discuss.

Super Model · 06-10-2004, 05:01 AM

GnR did an excellent cover, but I still do like the original Bob Dylan one.

Derwood · 06-10-2004, 05:15 AM

I think it's a terrible song by all parties, so I can't really vote. One of the most repetitive songs ever

Redjake · 06-10-2004, 10:51 AM

Guns n' Roses, definitely

ForgottenKnight · 06-10-2004, 11:20 PM

The Bon Jovi cover of it is good, though the origional is the best from the one I've heard.

the_marq · 06-11-2004, 06:22 AM

Seems to me I heard a woman cover it in the past 5-10 years, but I can't remember who. Or I might be imagining it. It was really bluesy and raw, Janis Joplin-ish if you will (but clearly not her).

Little help?

rev_skarekroe · 06-11-2004, 08:40 AM

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Originally posted by the_marq
Seems to me I heard a woman cover it in the past 5-10 years, but I can't remember who. Or I might be imagining it. It was really bluesy and raw, Janis Joplin-ish if you will (but clearly not her).

Little help?

The woman singer's name was Axl Rose.

Thanks a lot folks, you've been great!

Scorps · 06-11-2004, 09:53 AM

What about the Avril Lavigne version?

redarrow · 06-11-2004, 09:34 PM

^^lol..

GnR for me..

castex · 06-12-2004, 03:31 AM

Nak-nak-nakin on heaven's dooowoo-oor
ay
aye
ayay-yeah

Sorry, that cover was laugh out loud funny; and still is.

choskins · 06-12-2004, 04:27 AM

Warren Zevon's version off his final album, "The Wind."

He called Dylan to ask if he could use it. Dylan said only if you let me sing some of your songs (Dylan was touring at the time). The emotion that came out during that song from a man who was facing his own death is awesome. The Eagles as background singers were also great.

the_marq · 06-12-2004, 09:00 AM

Dusty Springfield, that's who I was thinking of earlier. Now I just wish I could find a copy of that track

and yes, the GnR version was pretty comical

Scorps · 06-12-2004, 09:03 AM

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Originally posted by redarrow
^^lol..

GnR for me..

oh come on it wasn't that bad!

Unga · 06-13-2004, 02:15 AM

Well, i've never heard any of the other versions of the song so i can't really comment

but when i heard avril sing it, it annoyed the heck outta me.

mattevil · 06-13-2004, 07:29 PM

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Originally posted by choskins
Warren Zevon's version off his final album, "The Wind."

He called Dylan to ask if he could use it. Dylan said only if you let me sing some of your songs (Dylan was touring at the time). The emotion that came out during that song from a man who was facing his own death is awesome. The Eagles as background singers were also great.

I second this gotta love warren but dylan comes close. Surprised nobody mentioned the clapton version yet.

Jadedfox · 06-14-2004, 12:40 AM

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Originally posted by Derwood
I think it's a terrible song by all parties, so I can't really vote. One of the most repetitive songs ever

Agreed. Horrible, this song is.

--jaded

tiberry · 06-16-2004, 02:04 AM

I know I'm gonna hate myself for saying this later, but Avril's version is pretty damn good...especially live...

Try not to hate it just because its her...

OFKU0 · 06-16-2004, 07:36 PM

Zeppelin did it but can't remember the bootleg it was on.

maleficent · 06-17-2004, 11:01 AM

Pink Floyd has one of the better versions of the song I've heard.

Scipio · 06-17-2004, 12:34 PM

I'm going with Dylan. Can't say I'm a fan of the hair metal, though the GNR version ain't bad.

thespian86 · 06-21-2004, 01:05 PM

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Originally posted by rev_skarekroe
The woman singer's name was Axl Rose.

Thanks a lot folks, you've been great!

Agreed, his voice is very unnatural.... and horrible

oh yeah.. Ba dum chssssshhhh

choskins · 06-21-2004, 01:29 PM

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Originally posted by Scipio
I'm going with Dylan. Can't say I'm a fan of the hair metal, though the GNR version ain't bad.

Sorry, I didn't even think to vote for Dylan. I thought it was a poll about covers for some reason. Including Dylan, I would vote:

1) Dylan
2) Zevon
3) GNR
4) Elvis Costello
5) Dead
6) Clapton
7) Ladysmith Black Mambazo

That is all I have heard (other than Wycleff Jean, who doesn't deserve a vote).

Doos · 06-22-2004, 05:01 AM

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Originally posted by mattevil
I second this gotta love warren but dylan comes close. Surprised nobody mentioned the clapton version yet.

I love the Clapton version.

I did not enjoy Randy Crawford's, the live video is just scary.

pentagrammaton · 06-24-2004, 01:52 AM

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Originally posted by the_marq
Seems to me I heard a woman cover it in the past 5-10 years, but I can't remember who. Or I might be imagining it. It was really bluesy and raw, Janis Joplin-ish if you will (but clearly not her).

Little help?

Sheryl Crow??

xaneidolon · 04-02-2006, 03:18 PM

I'm really, really late to this thread, but the 80s band, The Alarm, did the best version IMO.

It's on an EP that I can't find anywhere. Bought it in Germany the first time, but it's gone...

jimk · 04-18-2006, 11:08 AM

Uncle Tupelo did a great electric version before they went totally country (~1991). Back when Jay Farrar still liked to torture an SG through a Marshall. It can be found out there in taper-land..........

06-07-2004, 09:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
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06-10-2004, 05:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
Derwood Who You Crappin? Location: Everywhere and Nowhere	I think it's a terrible song by all parties, so I can't really vote. One of the most repetitive songs ever __________________ "You can't shoot a country until it becomes a democracy." - Willravel

06-10-2004, 10:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
Redjake I'm a family man - I run a family business. Location: Wilson, NC	Guns n' Roses, definitely __________________ Off the record, on the q.t., and very hush-hush.

06-10-2004, 11:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
ForgottenKnight Jesus Freak Location: Following the light...	The Bon Jovi cover of it is good, though the origional is the best from the one I've heard. __________________ "People say I'm strange, does that make me a stranger?"

06-11-2004, 06:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
the_marq All hail the Mountain King Location: Black Mesa	Seems to me I heard a woman cover it in the past 5-10 years, but I can't remember who. Or I might be imagining it. It was really bluesy and raw, Janis Joplin-ish if you will (but clearly not her). Little help? __________________ The Truth: Johnny Cash could have kicked Bruce Lee's ass if he wanted to. #3 in a series

06-10-2004, 05:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
Super Model Crazy Location: USA	GnR did an excellent cover, but I still do like the original Bob Dylan one.

06-11-2004, 09:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
Scorps Lost!! Location: Kingston, Ontario	What about the Avril Lavigne version?

06-11-2004, 09:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
redarrow Banned Location: i gotta go	^^lol.. GnR for me..

06-12-2004, 03:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
castex Psycho Location: france	Nak-nak-nakin on heaven's dooowoo-oor ay aye ayay-yeah Sorry, that cover was laugh out loud funny; and still is.

06-12-2004, 04:27 AM	#11 (permalink)
choskins Psycho Location: Greenville, SC	Warren Zevon's version off his final album, "The Wind." He called Dylan to ask if he could use it. Dylan said only if you let me sing some of your songs (Dylan was touring at the time). The emotion that came out during that song from a man who was facing his own death is awesome. The Eagles as background singers were also great. __________________ "Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar." - Sigmund Freud

06-12-2004, 09:00 AM	#12 (permalink)
the_marq All hail the Mountain King Location: Black Mesa	Dusty Springfield, that's who I was thinking of earlier. Now I just wish I could find a copy of that track and yes, the GnR version was pretty comical __________________ The Truth: Johnny Cash could have kicked Bruce Lee's ass if he wanted to. #3 in a series

06-13-2004, 02:15 AM	#14 (permalink)
Unga Crazy	Well, i've never heard any of the other versions of the song so i can't really comment but when i heard avril sing it, it annoyed the heck outta me.

06-16-2004, 02:04 AM	#17 (permalink)
tiberry Insane Location: Location, Location!	I know I'm gonna hate myself for saying this later, but Avril's version is pretty damn good...especially live... Try not to hate it just because its her... __________________ My life's work is to bridge the gap between that which is perceived by the mind and that which is quantifiable by words and numbers.

06-16-2004, 07:36 PM	#18 (permalink)
OFKU0 Junk	Zeppelin did it but can't remember the bootleg it was on. __________________ " In Canada, you can tell the most blatant lie in a calm voice, and people will believe you over someone who's a little passionate about the truth." David Warren, Western Standard.

06-17-2004, 11:01 AM	#19 (permalink)
maleficent Junkie Moderator Emeritus Location: Chicago	Pink Floyd has one of the better versions of the song I've heard. __________________ Free your heart from hatred. Free your mind from worries. Live simply. Give more. Expect less.

06-17-2004, 12:34 PM	#20 (permalink)
Scipio Mencken Location: College	I'm going with Dylan. Can't say I'm a fan of the hair metal, though the GNR version ain't bad. __________________ "Erections lasting more than 4 hours, though rare, require immediate medical attention."

04-02-2006, 03:18 PM	#25 (permalink)
xaneidolon Tilted	I'm really, really late to this thread, but the 80s band, The Alarm, did the best version IMO. It's on an EP that I can't find anywhere. Bought it in Germany the first time, but it's gone...

04-18-2006, 11:08 AM	#26 (permalink)
jimk Addict Location: Chicago	Uncle Tupelo did a great electric version before they went totally country (~1991). Back when Jay Farrar still liked to torture an SG through a Marshall. It can be found out there in taper-land.......... __________________ raw power is a guaranteed o.d. raw power is a laughin' at you & me -iggy