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retrofan05 · 12-03-2012, 09:58 PM

I was looking up Tainted Love on YouTube the other day and discovered that the original version was recorded by Gloria Jones in 1964. It has that classic Motown sound. I found it pretty interesting

Zoneboy · 12-03-2012, 10:00 PM

I think it's hilarious that some people believe Marilyn Manson did it first.

JamesG · 12-03-2012, 10:03 PM

Yes I knew.

retrofan05 · 12-03-2012, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

I think it's hilarious that some people believe Marilyn Manson did it first.

LOL! You'd either have to be living under a rock or extremely young. I'm 26 and even I know Soft Cell's version.

gidgetgrape · 12-03-2012, 11:57 PM

I knew, but only because there was a segment about the original singer on VH-1 a very, long time ago. It was one of those "where are they now?/remember the 80s" kind of shows. I also remember them saying that Gloria had become friends with the group.

PrettyinPink55 · 12-04-2012, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

I think it's hilarious that some people believe Marilyn Manson did it first.

That's just sad.

Zoneboy · 12-04-2012, 12:58 AM

"Tainted Love" has been remade by several artists. I sampled all those that had youtube links at second hand songs and other than Soft Cell's version most of them are mediocre at best except for this one by Scorpions.

biffbronson · 12-04-2012, 07:40 AM

Soft Cell remaking that reminds me a little of Always Something There to Remind Me by Naked Eyes. The original, while very good (Bacharach and Hal David -- sung by Dionne Warwick?) becomes sort of obscure over time. But like so many others, I enjoy hearing both.

Zoneboy · 12-04-2012, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by biffbronson

Soft Cell remaking that reminds me a little of Always Something There to Remind Me by Naked Eyes. The original, while very good (Bacharach and Hal David -- sung by Dionne Warwick?) becomes sort of obscure over time. But like so many others, I enjoy hearing both.

Dionne recorded it in 1967 but the original was done by Lou Johnson in 1964

MickeyMac · 12-04-2012, 12:46 PM

Old news. I so knew this years ago.

The Gloria Jones version is way way way way better than the Tainted Love version.

Here are some originals that a lot of people are not aware of

Time Is On My Side by Irma Thomas (way awesome New Orleans soul singer).

Twist & Shout-The Topnotes (an early Phil Spector production), The Isley Brothers didnt do this one first. Then again I know people who think this is a Beatles song.

You Showed Me-The Byrds. It would be a big hit for the Turtles, but the Byrds did this song first as a demo.

MickeyMac · 12-04-2012, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

Dionne recorded it in 1967 but the original was done by Lou Johnson in 1964

Lou Johnson also did the original of "Message To Michael" as "Message to Martha"

AB · 12-04-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

"Tainted Love" has been remade by several artists. I sampled all those that had youtube links at second hand songs and other than Soft Cell's version most of them are mediocre at best except for this one by Scorpions.

Never knew the Scorpions did this one but it sounds pretty cool.

gilligan fanatic · 12-04-2012, 04:56 PM

Nope, didn't know it

Zoneboy · 12-04-2012, 07:30 PM

I remember when Britney Spears released her version of "I Love Rock and Roll" and how one of the local radio stations was comparing it to Joan Jett's original.

They played both back-to-back and asked listeners to call in with their preference. Most liked Joan Jett's better although a few liked Britney's. When it was my turn, I asked if they could play the original and the announcer said we played Joan Jett's original earlier and I said she didn't record it first and he said you wannna bet? I said yeah, The Arrows recorded it in 1975 which was 6 years before Joan Jett. He said I gotta research this and a few minutes later admitted that I was right.

UMFaninMD · 12-04-2012, 09:52 PM

I knew Soft Cell's version was not the original but out of all of them, I still think theirs is the best.

I also found out last year that the late Laura Branigan wasn't the first to record "Self Control." The original, also done in the same year of 1984, was done by an Italian singer named Raf. While Laura's is a rock/pop song, his is slower, all synths and done in the "Italo Disco"/romantic sound that was popular in Europe in the early-mid 80's.

12-03-2012, 09:58 PM	#1
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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: 34,352	I remember when Britney Spears released her version of "I Love Rock and Roll" and how one of the local radio stations was comparing it to Joan Jett's original. They played both back-to-back and asked listeners to call in with their preference. Most liked Joan Jett's better although a few liked Britney's. When it was my turn, I asked if they could play the original and the announcer said we played Joan Jett's original earlier and I said she didn't record it first and he said you wannna bet? I said yeah, The Arrows recorded it in 1975 which was 6 years before Joan Jett. He said I gotta research this and a few minutes later admitted that I was right.
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gidgetgrape Forever Gidget Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,503	I knew, but only because there was a segment about the original singer on VH-1 a very, long time ago. It was one of those "where are they now?/remember the 80s" kind of shows. I also remember them saying that Gloria had become friends with the group.

12-04-2012, 12:58 AM	#7
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: 34,352	"Tainted Love" has been remade by several artists. I sampled all those that had youtube links at second hand songs and other than Soft Cell's version most of them are mediocre at best except for this one by Scorpions.

12-04-2012, 12:46 PM	#10
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,004	Old news. I so knew this years ago. The Gloria Jones version is way way way way better than the Tainted Love version. Here are some originals that a lot of people are not aware of Time Is On My Side by Irma Thomas (way awesome New Orleans soul singer). Twist & Shout-The Topnotes (an early Phil Spector production), The Isley Brothers didnt do this one first. Then again I know people who think this is a Beatles song. You Showed Me-The Byrds. It would be a big hit for the Turtles, but the Byrds did this song first as a demo.

12-04-2012, 09:52 PM	#15
UMFaninMD I love a mystery Senior Member Join Date: Apr 19, 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,287	I knew Soft Cell's version was not the original but out of all of them, I still think theirs is the best. I also found out last year that the late Laura Branigan wasn't the first to record "Self Control." The original, also done in the same year of 1984, was done by an Italian singer named Raf. While Laura's is a rock/pop song, his is slower, all synths and done in the "Italo Disco"/romantic sound that was popular in Europe in the early-mid 80's.