Beatles covers: The good, the bad, and the ugly

[Railyn]

I actually like this cover of "Dear Prudence". Honestly, I think it's more haunting and melancholy than the original:



I've been hearing this version for years on internet radio and on Sirius First Wave. So much so, that when I got the original on CD a few years back, I was like "Hmmm. Not sure if I like the original as much any more".

As for bad and/or ugly, just look to the Bee Gee's attempt at doing Sgt Pepper, and take your pick.

[edehl]

The only Beatle cover that I've been able to get into is Earth Wind and Fire's version of "Got To Get You Into My Life." It's a jazzy rendition that I've always liked. I'm usually not too hip on hearing other people doing Beatles songs.

[H2IZCOOL]

I heard this version of Do You Want To Know A Secret back in 1963, probably 6-8 months before I even HEARD of the Beatles. It took me several years to get "used to" the Beatles version. I like the Beatles version better now, but I still have a soft spot for this one.



Similar story with Del Shannon's version of From Me To You