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Expectations for Covers (WAS: Re: What the....)



> 
> >> I still think Linda Perry's version kicked ass.  I'm sorry, she really
> >> belted it out great.  Oh, well, it's just an opinion.  Pretty strong one,
> >> tho.
> 
> > Now we know what's wrong with your view of music.  :)  Just an
> > opinion, and it's very strong.  She simply butchers it, flat out.
> 
> Define "butchers."  I happened to think her *version* was strong, heartfelt,
> full of passion, and *not* an attempt to ape Roger.  What exactly is the
> point of a cover version which sounds exactly like the original?  I think
> we've heard this discussion here before: Did the Who "butcher" Summertime
> Blues?  Dancing in the Street?  Under My Thumb?  The Last Time?  Shakin' All
> Over?  Eyesight to the Blind?  Batman?  Barbara Ann?  I'm a Man?  Twist &
> Shout?

Dancing in the Street?  yes. The last time?  yes .Barbara Ann?
yes...the rest are great renditions.  But that isn't the point here.


I don't think Perry can sing period.  I hate her voice.  It has
nothing to do with the fact that someone covered a Who song.  I like
some of the songs on "Who Covers Who".  Linda Perry makes Janis
Joplin sound like Jessye Norman.