Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Favorite remake

I've never been a big fan of popular bands remaking songs.  I understand the importance of cover songs in a band's repertoire when starting out, but once a band/artist is established, are cover songs necessary? 

And usually, remakes are a disappointment because they can't live up to the original.  From time to time, however, bands/artists get it right.


In 8th grade, I loved the song "It's my Life" by Talk Talk.  Flash forward 20 years and No Doubt does a remake.  And you know what?  I liked it.  I felt No Doubt was true to the original yet made it their own.  Sure, I prefer originals to covers but if you are gonna do a cover, you better do it right. And No Doubt nailed it.
   

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