(Re-listens) Hmm... not sure how I didnt really catch that. Either way, the original still sounded better.
With all the memes about women choosing a bear over a man, Hollywood might wanna get on an 'East of the Sun and West of the Moon' adaptation
As for Proud Of Your Boy, while the Adam Jacobs version is technically better, the Alan Menken one would have fit better in the context of the film, so I'll go with the original.
Nobody's Fault But Mine:
Original by Blind Willie Johnson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_o4omd8T5c
Cover by the Blind Boys of Alabama: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrRubXC-AdI
(Not including the Zeppelin version as it's too different)
Some nice classic blues here on both sides. The cover's more somber tone and harmonics is more fitting, though.
"Hey Joe"
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Well, that song sure sounds fun.
Roberts' has a weird sing-speak tone, that I guess matches the disturbing nature of the song, but I'm not a fan of sing-speaking.
Hendrix does kind of the same thing, but there's a bit more musical flourish to his.
Charlotte does the song in a wheepy tone that sounds annoying, but still nicely fits the song's tone.
I think I'll pick Hendrix as the one that's easiest to listen to.
Still on a Disney kick, here's the Ducktales theme song.
Original full version by Jeffrey Prescetto
(ON INDEFINITE HIATUS)
I'm gonna have to go with the original. The instrumentation is better, and Young's singing voice (in my opinion) doesn't lend itself very well to the song. Besides, it's "woo-oo", not "whoa-oh'.
"Fly Like an Eagle"
by the Steve Miller Band (original) vs "Fly Like an Eagle" by Seal (cover).
She/they. Hirrus Clutumnus is my comfort character
I really like Seal's smoother rendition of this.
"Crazy Train"
The original, by Ozzy Osbourne
The cover, by Puddles Pity Party
Both covers are too somber (vocally for the Chelsea version) as opposed to the more upbeat tone of the original. Not that I'm against somber versions, but the Ozzy version, overplayed as it is, is still the best.
Rooster:
Original by Alice in Chains: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6QgND6sXbc
Cover by Brass Against: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO1QyidBUPg
I like noises.
Wasn't sure if the addition of brass would be good for this very omber song, but this exceeded all my expectations. The instrumentation sounds like some kind of marching band of death playing in the middle of a losing battle. Guess it helps that the original riff was gloomy, but the feel of the song is captured very well. The vocalist definitely matches Layne Staley in terms of vocal technique too. I'm an Alice In Chains fan myself and would say that the original will always be special for me, but this cover is just as good. So it's a tie, I guess.
"Black Betty" (all of them covers, since the original is a worksong)
One of the earliest recordings by Lead Belly
The 80's version by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
The 00's version by Spiderbait
Ram Jam sounds the most professional.
"Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me"
With all the memes about women choosing a bear over a man, Hollywood might wanna get on an 'East of the Sun and West of the Moon' adaptation
While Gloria's version isnt bad, the Karen Chandler original still sounds better
Urgent:
Original by Foreigner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lcb-Fsx_phM
Cover by Junior Walker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qjt1AQli-P0
Both are good; but I feel like the JW version's catchiness sort of builds up gradually, while the original's groove hits like a truck right from the start. Gotta go with the original. 
Mon fils, ma bataille…
For context, it's a song about a father fighting for the right to see his chid during an ugly divorce.
Edited by Lyendith on May 11th 2020 at 11:08:56 AM
While I dislike the original's 70's style instrumentation, the cover feels soulless. The original wins.
"The Smallest Church in Sussex"
The Original, by British Sea Power
Edited by Millership on May 13th 2020 at 5:57:50 PM
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The cover is a bit to gruff. I like the original's "new age" sound.
"Everlasting Love"
With all the memes about women choosing a bear over a man, Hollywood might wanna get on an 'East of the Sun and West of the Moon' adaptation
I love the cover's more bombastic instrumentation and vocal delivery over the original.
"What Is Love"
The original version, by Haddaway
Medieval-style cover by Hildegard von Blingin'
That cover is.... interesting.... but I have to go for the original for nostalgic reasons (I heard it on the radio a lot as a kid).
"Born To Run"
With all the memes about women choosing a bear over a man, Hollywood might wanna get on an 'East of the Sun and West of the Moon' adaptation
Gotta go with Springsteen. Turner's minimalistic version isn't bad, but I imagine a quiet walk on a beach, while the original makes me feel like I'm on a fast, unstoppable ride, with the Christmas bells in the background adding a dreamy feel.
And now take out your balloons. 99 of them!
I like noises.
The vocals in the original version work better with the song, and the instrumental has more personality to it as well. Goldfinger's version is fairly good too, but kind of overblown.
"Centuries"
Cover by New Wav (with a twist)
Never really liked the song "Centuries", but I found myself quite liking that cover by New Wav. I found myself tapping my toes to that. :)
"Come On, Eileen"
Original by Dexys Midnight Runners
The cover's a bit more streamlined, so my vote goes there.
"Sealed with a Kiss"
The original, by The Four Voices
Edited by Millership on Jul 8th 2020 at 5:56:41 PM
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Hylan's version is the one I'm most familiar with, and seems to have the right kind of cadence, and emotion for the song.
Four Voices one is a bit too slow, and kinda sluggish to be enjoyable (hilariously, someone in the comments recommended speeding the song up in settings, and it actually was an improvement).
Donovan's sounds like an interesting mish-mash between the previous two in terms of vocals, and tone. But hsi voice breaks at a couple points, so it sounds weird. Have to go with Hylan.
"Let Her Go"
With all the memes about women choosing a bear over a man, Hollywood might wanna get on an 'East of the Sun and West of the Moon' adaptation
The cover has better vocals.
Heaven
Original by Bryan Adams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6TtwR2Dbjg
Cover by DJ Sammy Feat. Yanou and Do: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7i7g9ccjkc8
The cover has too much "teen bop" and synthesizer sounds for my taste, so I pick the original.
"Rose Garden"
With all the memes about women choosing a bear over a man, Hollywood might wanna get on an 'East of the Sun and West of the Moon' adaptation
The original is a bit more raw and lively, though I like Lynn Anderson's vocals a bit more.
"My Way"
The original, by Frank Sinatra
The cover by his Soviet counterpart, Muslim Magomayev
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I admit I haven't done much research about it, but Wikipedia says that the original original is by Claude Francois, and is called Comme d'habitude. Paul Anka has recorded his version of the song but it was after Sinatra's version was released.
Edited by Millership on Sep 21st 2020 at 6:34:15 PM
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Margrave of the Marshes
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Wasn't the original by Paul Anka?
The vocal performance is technically better in the cover. Frank was never the most accomplished singer, especially by the time My Way came out all the booze had caught up with him. It may be due simply to the fact the Sinatra version is ubiquitous to the point that it inspires a lot of YMMV, but I prefer the cover.
Haven't done these in a while, inspired by recently watching Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy.
La Mer
I'm confused, since both are heavy metal… >.>