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Poor choice.
Bog average song.
I think you just killed your own thread.

A bit harsh, as it seems a decent enough performance, but really hard to tell given the 'handycam' level recording of it, with the audience singing along and drowning out his vocals for one thing.

Accordingly, I'd be surprised if the artist would be happy with this being posted online..?
 

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A bit harsh, as it seems a decent enough performance, but really hard to tell given the 'handycam' level recording of it, with the audience singing along and drowning out his vocals for one thing.

Accordingly, I'd be surprised if the artist would be happy with this being posted online..?
Doubt it,but at the time the artist's happiness is irrelevant unless they ban mobiles at their gigs.
 

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Never was a fan of My Doona's pop career. Then she had a break, a child and looked to expand into other areas which included such projects as the movie Evita.

Evita was by far Madonna’s best vocal work, which she acknowledges was thanks to months of vocal training she undertook to prepare for this. Madonna developed an upper register that she didn't know she had.
Never before or really thereafter did we see her perform like this - her rendition/cover of 'Don't Cry for me Argentina' is sublime.

 
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Now for something a little different - a stunning adaptation of the iconic timeless classic - having a bad day, watch this..!

Beggars belief to think how much planning, choreography and rehearsal would go into producing such an inspirational performance..?

 
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Now for something a little different - a stunning adaptation of the iconic timeless classic - having a bad day, watch this..!

Beggars belief to think how much planning and rehearsal would go into producing such an inspirational performance..?


I prefer this one.

 

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A great cover is one that respects the original, but makes it their own at the same time.
Hard to go past this one…..




While I can understand the younger generation's appeal for such a cover, for me a rap version is borderline disrespectful, for one thing it destroys the emotion and soul of this iconic composition.
Gee, John Schumann must be hard up for a dollar if he's sold the rights for this to be recorded..?
 
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This band just kills with their covers. Leonid & Friends - Believe it or not they are a Russian Cover Band. Wonderful sound quality.

Chicago.


Earth Wind and Fire


Rolling Stones


Steely Dan


Deep Purple


Brecker Brothers


And they also do originals.
 
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Might be something for the unpopular opinion thread, but any band that has someone who pulls stupid faces as they play their instruments is an instant dismissal for me. That might have been the greatest cover version in history, but that guy's facials just make me think its rubbish.
Sometimes you can't help it.
 

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Might be something for the unpopular opinion thread, but any band that has someone who pulls stupid faces as they play their instruments is an instant dismissal for me. That might have been the greatest cover version in history, but that guy's facials just make me think its rubbish.

Yep, crazy Leo is not everyone's cup of tea, you do have to buy into his creativity and antics! Credit where due though, he can play just about any instrument in the room rather well...
 
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