In other instances, an imaginatively done cover song can simultaneously provide an unexpected hit for an established act - and shine a welcome new light on the artist who originally did it. What elevates them is a transcendent performance that brings new depth, drama or nuance to the work at hand.įor some young artists, a great cover song can ignite their careers and become their signature number - be it Sinead O’Connor’s version of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U” or Joan Jett’s version of The Arrows’ “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll.” Sometimes, the most memorable cover songs remain reverent to the original version, at least in terms of their musical arrangements. The other is like being force-fed a bowl of pudding made out of lard and skim milk. One is like tasting a delicious, unexpectedly creative version of your favorite dish - a new take on a tried-and-true treat that thrills with its skill, vision and ingenuity. What’s the difference between a great cover song and a banal cover song that brings little or nothing to the table?
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