Dusty's version - or the other(s)?

[Corinna]

I got inspired by the 'other versions' of Dusty songs that have been posted on various threads. Maybe we can collect some here. Which version do you prefer?

[Corinna]

Hope That We Can Be Together Soon by Harold Melvin, in Dusty's version Let's be together soon.

[Brian]

During her career Dusty 'covered' many songs, usually improving or at least equally the original. Off the top of my head there are just TWO where I prefer the 'original' version -
'Needle in a haystack' - The Velvelettes (no one could have improved on this!!), and 'You've got a friend' by Carole King.

Brian

[Corinna]

The Velvelettes in 2005, with original line-up!

[Corinna]

Love the voice, hate the mustache.....

[Brian]

Carolyn (Cal) Gill still has a great voice. I think she's put on weight though!
I wonder if Dusty ever met the group?

Brian

"She was really eatin' somethin'"

[Brian]

'You've got a friend' is such a GREAT song, and although I prefer Carole's solo version, this is lovely. A lesson in how to keep a good tune with just guitar and piano.

Brian

[karen]

This song has always been one of those that brings back a lot of memories, Carole or James Taylor,are the ones I most associate it with for me.

Karen.

[Corinna]

I know it's just a typo, Karen, but it makes you wonder what James Brown would've made of the song!

Here's another wonderful song.....

[karen]

Sorry , typo, solicitor on phone ,and funeral director , so head not in gear, edited it Cor. thanks .x [ James Brown , no way , would have been........]

Karen.x

[karen]

Seeing that lovely version by Charles Aznavour,, wonder what Dusty would have made of his song "SHE "
Karen.

[trek007]

Seeing that lovely version by Charles Aznavour,, wonder what Dusty would have made of his song "SHE "
Karen.

Would she have sung "He"

[Carole R.]

Songwriter Jacques Brel gives his somewhat 'rushed' version of 'Ne Me Quitte Pas'~If You Go Away.

CR xx

[Carole R.]

Intriguing version of Who Can I Turn To? by the song's writer~ Anthony Newley.



CR xx

[humboldt]

Love Dusty's version but Nina's is the one for me.

[jeffery]

Wow ! The Velvelettes. Now thats the kind of show I like to see. Thanks Cor.
Can you imagine Dusty rock'n that number to pieces with her girls?

[mnmcv1]

I forget who sang the original version of "Arrested By You" (it was in the movie Better Off Dead), but I've always loved that version.

on the flipside, in the last couple of weeks I've heard like 5 or 6 covers of "I'd Rather Leave While I'm in Love", and I still think Dusty's rendition is tops. And better than Rita Coolidge's, which hit the US Top 40.

[Brian]

Jacques Brel might have written a great song, but he certainly can't sing. Even Peter Barlow from Coronation Street in the background looks fed up!

Brian

[Baby Blue]

Connie Francs - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me



Marty

[Baby Blue]

24 Hours From Tulsa - Jay and the Americans



Marty