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CellarDweller:
Originally posted 1/26/08
I did want toget back to my routine somewhat, so i'm restarting the "Which version is better?" poll today.
With our last poll, for the first time, the remake beat the original, with Cathy Denis beating the Wish ft Fonda Rae version by 1 vote.
Although, I know which versioin will win this poll...... :laugh:
In 1955, Elvis began is never ending reign as the King of Rock & Roll. He sold millions of singles and albums, sold out concerts and movie theaters, and performed until the time of his death.
In 1962, Elvis got to #2 on the Billboad Hot 100 with his song "Can't Help Fallin' In Love".
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq-ZMVkJDJ0[/youtube]
For a ten year stretch (1983 - 1993) English reggae band UB40 collected a string of hits in the US, mainly reggae versions of popular songs. In 1990, UB40 remade the Elvis tune in their own style, and it not only appeared on their own CD, but on the soundtrack for the movie "Sliver", staring Sharon Stone.
Their version charted better than Elvis' original, getting to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1993.
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MxmthbKZYU[/youtube]
So, which version do you like better?
Originally posted 1/26/08 Contest over, winner, a tie
CellarDweller:
Originally posted 2/7/08
Now, on to the new poll. Our last one ended in a tie, the first time ever, between UB40 & Elvis Presley.
This vote will be different today. The song is recorded by two different acts, in the same year. They are the same style, essentially, but they are slightly different musically, and the vocals are definitely different.
It was in 1983 that 14-year old Kensit became lead singer of brother Jamie Kensit's fledgling band, Spice. Rounding out the original lineup were guitarist Geoff Beauchamp, bassist Lawrence Lewis, drummer Jake Walters, and a friend named Nigel providing additional percussion. By late 1984, Kensit was contributing more to the band's music and they had changed their name to Eighth Wonder. Signing to CBS in early 1986, they worked on a debut album, Fearless. Fearless had been completed and released in July of 1987, Eighth Wonder had issued a string of singles that had found success across Europe. Fearless sold well in the U.K. and the group (now a quartet) even notched minor chart singles ("Cross My Heart" and "Baby Baby") in the U.S.
Here is Eighth Wonder's version of "Cross My Heart".
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxeWcgBrJVA[/youtube]
Martika appeared after teen girls like Tiffany and Debbie Gibson returned adolescent bubblegum to the pop charts. Martika was born as Marta Marrero in Whittier, CA, on May 18, 1969. Her parents were originally from Cuba; however, they left the country during a revolution. Raised in California, Martika started acting before launching a recording career, appearing in the film version of Annie in 1982 and on the TV series Kids Incorporated from 1984 to 1986. In 1988, her first single, "More Than You Know," landed on the American charts; a year later, its follow-up, "Toy Soldiers," was number one in the U.S. for two weeks. Martika's self-titled debut album was also released in 1989.
Here is Martika's version of "Cross My Heart". No vid was made, this is a fan vid of the record on the turntable.
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1NF3TnIRJE[/youtube]
So, which do you prefer? Martika's more "mature" sounding vocals and production, or Eighth Wonder's "sugary" bubble gum production?
Originally posted 2/7/08 Contest over, winner, Martika
dejavu:
Good idea to keep the music videos in one place, so it's easier to go back and listen.
Now ... what do you have in mind for the next poll?
CellarDweller:
Here is the latest version of "Which Do You Like Better"?
One of the most gifted, visionary, and enduring talents ever launched into orbit by the Motown hit machine, Marvin Gaye blazed the trail for the continued evolution of popular black music. After graduating from high school, Gaye enlisted in the U.S. Air Force; upon his discharge, he returned to Washington and began singing in a number of street-corner doo wop groups. While first working at Motown as a session drummer and playing on early hits by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, he met Gordy's sister Anna, and married her in late 1961. Upon mounting a solo career, Gaye struggled to find his voice, and early singles failed. Finally, his fourth effort, "Stubborn Kind of Fellow," became a minor hit in 1962, and his next two singles — the 1963 dance efforts "Hitch Hike" and "Can I Get a Witness" — both reached the Top 30. In 1976, his song "I Want You" got to #1 on the R&B chart, and #15 on the Billboard Hot 100.
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceXNTGoWu74&feature=related[/youtube]
Madonna moved from her native Michigan to New York in 1977, with dreams of becoming a ballet dancer. She studied with choreographer Alvin Ailey and modeled. In 1979, she became part of the Patrick Hernandez Revue, a disco outfit that had the hit "Born to Be Alive." She traveled to Paris with Hernandez; it was there that she met Dan Gilroy, who would soon become her boyfriend. Upon returning to New York, the pair formed the Breakfast Club, a pop/dance group. A demo tape worked its way to Mark Kamins, a New York-based DJ/producer. Kamins directed the tape to Sire Records, which signed the singer in 1982.
Kamins produced Madonna's first single, "Everybody," which became a club and dance hit at the end of 1982; her second single, 1983's "Physical Attraction," was another club hit. In June of 1983, she had her third club hit with the bubbly "Holiday," which was written by Jellybean Benitez. Madonna's self-titled debut album was released in September of 1983; "Holiday" became her first Top 40 hit the following month. "Borderline" became her first Top Ten hit in March of 1984, beginning a remarkable string of 17 consecutive Top Ten hits.
After the scandal of Madonna's book (Sex) and matching album (Erotica), Madonna released an album of ballads/love songs. Although never released as a single, a video was made for Madonna's version of the Marvin Gaye classic "I Want You".
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3I2OJii5_64[/youtube]
So, which version do you like better, Marvin's, or Madonna's?
ifyoucantfixit:
I was surprised i liked the madonna one best. i dont really care for her much
That Marvin Gaye video. got on my nerves. and i have always loved him. Heard it thru the
Grapevine man.........
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