Got It Covered

I have a love-hate relationship with cover versions of songs. I love the ones that add something interesting or unique, or even something perverse (if it's done well). The ones I don't like are those that do nothing but leech off the original, the ones that bring nothing to the party (but are not sheepish when it comes to helping themselves to the food and drink).

Here's a couple of covers which tick the boxes for me.

Knockin' On Heaven's Door by Gun N' Roses Listen on Posterous

Sweet Child O' Mine by Flat Pack Listen on Posterous

Fans of Cold Chisel, an Australian band, might cry foul, saying that Guns N' Roses copied the version which was on Chisel's 1981 release, Swingshift. I hadn't heard it until I came across this site, dedicated to Knockin' On Heaven's Door and its numerous cover versions. I still think that G N' R added their own stamp to it, but decide for yourself...

Knockin' On Heaven's Door by Cold Chisel Listen on Posterous

If you are into covers, you might like to check out Brian Ibbott's Coverville, a podcast produced three times a week, dedicated to cover versions.

Guns N' Roses Greatest Hits

Flat Pack Sweet Child O' Mine

Cold Chisel Swingshift

Posted via email from Jo S Wun on Posterous