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dawsongirl · 05-10-2007, 01:17 AM

There's a song playing on Sirius 6 right now: R.B. Greaves, "Always Something There to Remind Me." 1970. And yeah, it's the same as the Naked Eyes song from the 80s! No idea that song had been done before.

Anyone else have any songs that they didn't know had previous recorded versions?

Zoneboy · 05-10-2007, 02:25 AM

I knew it was a remake but had forgotten who done it originally. Here's a few I didn't know were covers until a long time after I first heard them.

My Maria - Brooks and Dunn (Originally - BW Stevenson)

Four Strong Winds - Bobby Bare, Neil Young etc... (Ian Tyson)

(I've Had) The Time of My Life - Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes (Franke & the Knockouts)

Hungry Eyes - Eric Carmen (Franke & the Knockouts)

Without You - Harry Nilsson (Badfinger)

MacArthur Park - Donna Summer (Richard Harris)

Act Naturally - The Beatles (Buck Owens)

Dueling/Feuding Banjos - Eric Weissberg (Arthur Smith)

You can add practically every Linda Ronstadt song released during the 70's to this list also.

I'm sure there's more but I'll have to think about it some.

James · 05-19-2007, 02:10 PM

"Busted" - John Conlee (Ray Charles)

I THINK Elvis Presley sang "Always On My Mind" before Willie Nelson recorded his version in 1982.

James · 06-30-2007, 11:20 PM

"If You Don't Know Me By Now" - Simply Red, 1989 (originally Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, 1972)

James"Thunder"Early · 06-30-2007, 11:25 PM

Piece of My Heart - Janis Joplin was originally recorded by Aretha Franklin's sister Erma.

dawsongirl · 07-01-2007, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by James"Thunder"Early

Piece of My Heart - Janis Joplin was originally recorded by Aretha Franklin's sister Erma.

I didn't even know Aretha had a sister. lol

catlover79 · 07-01-2007, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by dawsongirl

There's a song playing on Sirius 6 right now: R.B. Greaves, "Always Something There to Remind Me." 1970. And yeah, it's the same as the Naked Eyes song from the 80s! No idea that song had been done before.

Anyone else have any songs that they didn't know had previous recorded versions?

"Always Something There To Remind Me" was written by Burt Bacharach/Hal David, who wrote zillions of hits for various artists, most notable Dionne Warwick. The Carpenters sang a few lines of this song on their self-titled 1971 album, as part of a Bacharach/David medley.

James · 10-26-2007, 12:42 PM

"Green Green Grass of Home" by Tom Jones in 1966: Porter Wagoner had a hit with it in 1965. (I believe Porter wrote the song, too.)

Zoneboy · 10-26-2007, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by James

"Green Green Grass of Home" by Tom Jones in 1966: Porter Wagoner had a hit with it in 1965. (I believe Porter wrote the song, too.)

It was written by Curly Putnam in 1964 and it was his first hit. The song has been recorded by over 400 artists with the Tom Jones version being the more successful on the pop charts and Porter's on the country. Curly Putnam also wrote what many consider to be the best country song of all time, "He Stopped Loving Her Today" by George Jones.

Dean Winchester · 10-26-2007, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

Here's a few I didn't know were covers until a long time after I first heard them.

(I've Had) The Time of My Life - Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes (Franke & the Knockouts)

Hungry Eyes - Eric Carmen (Franke & the Knockouts)

I bet those guys got some great royalty checks off the "Dirty Dancing" soundtrack. I know Nick Lowe once mentioned that he made more money off one of his songs being covered on "The Bodyguard" soundtrack than he ever made off his own recordings.

Ireneparalegal · 10-26-2007, 07:14 PM

"I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston originally done by Dolly Parton. I learned shortly after the single was released.

Rezny@gmail.com · 10-26-2007, 08:18 PM

And did you know that the Dave Clark Five's "Over and Over"was a remake as well.This is 100%true.The ORIGINAL version by Bobby Day was the B-side of his "Rockin'Robin"(Yes,I know that The Jackson 5 did a remake of Rockin'Robin")in 1958 and the ORIGINAL "Over and Over"includes a verse not included in the DC5 version.What is the missing verse,you ask?Well,here it isa..."Now,my poor heart was broken,all my life where had she been,but I'll try over and over and over and over again.I will try over and over and overe..and over a..g..a..i...n."

Ireneparalegal · 10-26-2007, 08:25 PM

In case you didn't know, these were all remakes:

‘All Along the Watchtower’ Jimi Hendrix Experience, 1968 (orig. Bob Dylan, 1967)

‘You Were Always On My Mind’ Pet Shop Boys, 1987 (orig. Elvis Presley, 1972 - after Brenda Lee, 1971)

‘My Way’ Sid Vicious, 1979 (orig. Frank Sinatra, 1969 - after Paul Anka, 1969)

‘Hallelujah’ Jeff Buckley, 1993 (orig. Leonard Cohen, 1984)

‘Respect’ Aretha Franklin, 1967 (orig. Otis Redding, 1965)

‘Tainted Love’ Soft Cell, 1981 (orig. Gloria Jones, 1964)

‘Mr Tambourine Man’ The Byrds, 1965 (orig. Bob Dylan, 1964)

‘Twist and Shout’ The Beatles, 1963 (orig. the Isley Brothers, 1960)

‘Comfortably Numb’ Scissor Sisters, 2004 (orig. Pink Floyd, 1979)

‘Mr Bojangles’ Nina Simone, 1971 (orig. Jerry Jeff Walker)

Zoneboy · 10-26-2007, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by rezny9@hotmail.com

(Yes,I know that The Jackson 5 did a remake of Rockin'Robin")

Are you sure they did a cover? I know Michael recorded the song as a solo artist.

Ireneparalegal · 10-26-2007, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

Are you sure they did a cover? I know Michael recorded the song as a solo artist.

You are right, Michael Jackson, not the Jackson Five, did that cover.

05-10-2007, 01:17 AM	#1
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	Who knew THAT was a remake?! There's a song playing on Sirius 6 right now: R.B. Greaves, "Always Something There to Remind Me." 1970. And yeah, it's the same as the Naked Eyes song from the 80s! No idea that song had been done before. Anyone else have any songs that they didn't know had previous recorded versions?

05-10-2007, 02:25 AM	#2
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,416	I knew it was a remake but had forgotten who done it originally. Here's a few I didn't know were covers until a long time after I first heard them. My Maria - Brooks and Dunn (Originally - BW Stevenson) Four Strong Winds - Bobby Bare, Neil Young etc... (Ian Tyson) (I've Had) The Time of My Life - Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes (Franke & the Knockouts) Hungry Eyes - Eric Carmen (Franke & the Knockouts) Without You - Harry Nilsson (Badfinger) MacArthur Park - Donna Summer (Richard Harris) Act Naturally - The Beatles (Buck Owens) Dueling/Feuding Banjos - Eric Weissberg (Arthur Smith) You can add practically every Linda Ronstadt song released during the 70's to this list also. I'm sure there's more but I'll have to think about it some.
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06-30-2007, 11:25 PM	#5
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05-19-2007, 02:10 PM	#3
James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	"Busted" - John Conlee (Ray Charles) I THINK Elvis Presley sang "Always On My Mind" before Willie Nelson recorded his version in 1982.

06-30-2007, 11:20 PM	#4
James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	"If You Don't Know Me By Now" - Simply Red, 1989 (originally Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, 1972)

10-26-2007, 12:42 PM	#8
James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	"Green Green Grass of Home" by Tom Jones in 1966: Porter Wagoner had a hit with it in 1965. (I believe Porter wrote the song, too.)

10-26-2007, 08:18 PM	#12
Rezny@gmail.com Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 20, 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 2,675	And did you know that the Dave Clark Five's "Over and Over"was a remake as well.This is 100%true.The ORIGINAL version by Bobby Day was the B-side of his "Rockin'Robin"(Yes,I know that The Jackson 5 did a remake of Rockin'Robin")in 1958 and the ORIGINAL "Over and Over"includes a verse not included in the DC5 version.What is the missing verse,you ask?Well,here it isa..."Now,my poor heart was broken,all my life where had she been,but I'll try over and over and over and over again.I will try over and over and overe..and over a..g..a..i...n."

10-26-2007, 08:25 PM	#13
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	In case you didn't know, these were all remakes: ‘All Along the Watchtower’ Jimi Hendrix Experience, 1968 (orig. Bob Dylan, 1967) ‘You Were Always On My Mind’ Pet Shop Boys, 1987 (orig. Elvis Presley, 1972 - after Brenda Lee, 1971) ‘My Way’ Sid Vicious, 1979 (orig. Frank Sinatra, 1969 - after Paul Anka, 1969) ‘Hallelujah’ Jeff Buckley, 1993 (orig. Leonard Cohen, 1984) ‘Respect’ Aretha Franklin, 1967 (orig. Otis Redding, 1965) ‘Tainted Love’ Soft Cell, 1981 (orig. Gloria Jones, 1964) ‘Mr Tambourine Man’ The Byrds, 1965 (orig. Bob Dylan, 1964) ‘Twist and Shout’ The Beatles, 1963 (orig. the Isley Brothers, 1960) ‘Comfortably Numb’ Scissor Sisters, 2004 (orig. Pink Floyd, 1979) ‘Mr Bojangles’ Nina Simone, 1971 (orig. Jerry Jeff Walker)