Kolrus - The Reveal

Electric Nitwit · 22-06-2021 9:14pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Poor EN, someone throw in the towel, this is like Creed v Drago

Hillybilly4 · 22-06-2021 9:15pm

Kolido wrote: »

In 8th place with 11 points is
Barna

P.P. Arnold - The First Cut Is The Deepest

Heard the artist: Yes
Heard the song: Yes

My rating: ★★★☆☆

Review

I’m not sure if I heard this version before. I’m familiar with the Rod Stewart and Sherly Crow versions. Few positives and negatives for this song. Firstly, it’s a good song but I wouldn’t say great. It has however gone up the rankings the more I listened to it and I have found a new appreciation for this song. I have probably listened to this song more than any other in this round trying to make my mind up about it. I will say, I do prefer the arrangement of the Rod and Sherly version, it is more slower which I think suits the song better. But positively, I really like P.P.s voice and I love the instruments in this version. Musically it is superior. A really though song for me to rate, this could easily be a 4 star but it got 3 here. A good pick that could have been a great pick on another day.

Pure class.

Irish Aris · 22-06-2021 9:16pm

Hillybilly4 wrote: »

Oh I adore that Steve Winwood song. Takes me right back...

Didn't Amy Winehouse cover it?

Amy Winehouse covered a different Valerie I think, was it the original by The Zutons?
Winwood's Valerie I think there was a dance song that sampled the song.

cee_jay · 22-06-2021 9:17pm

Also Starring LeVar Burton wrote: »

The last show I went to before Covid hit was some Whitney Houston hologram thing in Bord Gais (in laws had tickets and they couldn't go so we got a free gift). I wouldn't have said I was a major Whitney fan, but seeing all her hits performed together... She was very talented. Some really good songs too!

22-06-2021 9:19pm

Electric Nitwit wrote: »

"All-time great Rocky quote, but I better not quote the image"

Just perfect EN.

*chef's kiss*

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 22-06-2021 9:20pm

cee_jay wrote: »

The last show I went to before Covid hit was some Whitney Houston hologram thing in Bord Gais (in laws had tickets and they couldn't go so we got a free gift). I wouldn't have said I was a major Whitney fan, but seeing all her hits performed together... She was very talented. Some really good songs too!

I'm not dissing Whitney (wouldn't really be my cup of tea in the grand scheme of things mind), but Dolly Parton has the far superior version of I Will Always Love You by a Country Mile (as always, pun intended

)

22-06-2021 9:20pm

Irish Aris wrote: »

Amy Winehouse covered a different Valerie I think, was it the original by The Zutons?
Winwood's Valerie I think there was a dance song that sampled the song.

Call On Me by Eric Prydz. The video for it wasn't half bad.

Kolido · 22-06-2021 9:20pm

In 7th place with 12 points is

Sawduck

The Arrows - I Love Rock 'n' Roll

Heard the artist: No
Heard the song: No

My rating: ★★★★☆

Review

Okay, a good song and much better than the overrated song Joan Jett version, I really need to run that tournament. We are all familiar with the more rocked up Joan Jett version, I actually prefer this version though. I think it actually works better with a male voice. Great sound from these guys, the singer has a great voice. I gave this a better than average score, it is a good song and I’m sure we all sang it at some point when it blasted out of the radio. A very decent pick and thanks for showing me this version.

Tauriel · 22-06-2021 9:21pm

Electric Nitwit wrote: »

This is the original, they wrote it. The other (Danish?) version was the first released, but it was a cover of this

And this is better than Natalie Imbruglia
It's a sad song, it deserves rough music, not some upbeat lightweight pop number

I agree 100% with your sound assessment.

We was robbed!!!

Electric Nitwit · 22-06-2021 9:21pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Just perfect EN.

*chef's kiss*

I routinely quote that, in a Rocky voice, to my wife. She pretends to roll her eyes and hate it, but I know she loves it

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 22-06-2021 9:25pm

Kolido wrote: »

much better than the overrated song Joan Jett version, I really need to run that tournament.

Hang on a second, where's that Dick Solomon gif gone, oh yeah there we are...

Also Starring LeVar Burton wrote: »

Kolido · 22-06-2021 9:25pm

In 6th place with 13 points is

Homer

Raf - Self Control

Heard the artist: No
Heard the song: No

My rating: ★★★★☆

Review

Great song. Didn’t hear this version before. Love the Laura Branigan version and when I first heard this I didn’t think there was much difference between them. Listened to Laura’s version a few times also and there is quite a difference. I actually prefer this version. This is more disco sounding compared to the more rock version with guitars. Like the synthesiser sounds here. Just a great catchy song and great pick here.

Hillybilly4 · 22-06-2021 9:28pm

Kolido wrote: »

In 7th place with 12 points is
Sawduck

The Arrows - I Love Rock 'n' Roll

Heard the artist: No
Heard the song: No

My rating: ★★★★☆

Review

Okay, a good song and much better than the overrated song Joan Jett version, I really need to run that tournament. We are all familiar with the more rocked up Joan Jett version, I actually prefer this version though. I think it actually works better with a male voice. Great sound from these guys, the singer has a great voice. I gave this a better than average score, it is a good song and I’m sure we all sang it at some point when it blasted out of the radio. A very decent pick and thanks for showing me this version.

Ooh yeah, like this and their identikit outfits and hair-do's

Irish Aris · 22-06-2021 9:28pm

Kolido wrote: »

The Arrows - I Love Rock 'n' Roll

Okay, a good song and much better than the overrated song Joan Jett version, I really need to run that tournament. We are all familiar with the more rocked up Joan Jett version, I actually prefer this version though. I think it actually works better with a male voice. Great sound from these guys, the singer has a great voice. I gave this a better than average score, it is a good song and I’m sure we all sang it at some point when it blasted out of the radio. A very decent pick and thanks for showing me this version.

Going by your comments that the Joan Jett and Simple Minds songs are overrated, I will probably give that game a miss. . .

Kolido · 22-06-2021 9:30pm

Irish Aris wrote: »

Going by your comments that the Joan Jett and Simple Minds songs are overrated, I will probably give that game a miss. . .

I wont be voting in it so you should be safe to play

22-06-2021 9:31pm

Kolido wrote: »

Great song. Didn’t hear this version before.

Neither had I until I went researching this round!

I probably still prefer the Laura Branigan version overall but definitely like this version as well.

Kolido · 22-06-2021 9:32pm

In 5th place with 14 points is

LeVar

Tommy James & The Shondells - I Think We're Alone Now

Heard the artist: No
Heard the song: No

My rating: ★★★★☆

Review

Love the Tiffany version and I’m sure I heard this before. Having it on repeat for this review, I had to stop watching the video as the guy sitting on the organ was distracting me, he looks like he is on some happy pills. Love the little beat in this song and that organ sound. Some songs sound very different when covered but vocally this is very similar to the Tiffany version. Great song and great version, still prefer the cover though.

22-06-2021 9:33pm

Electric Nitwit wrote: »

I routinely quote that, in a Rocky voice, to my wife. She pretends to roll her eyes and hate it, but I know she loves it

Ahahaha, I hope you do the voice too while you're at it.

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 22-06-2021 9:35pm

Kolido wrote: »

In 5th place with 14 points is
LeVar

Tommy James & The Shondells - I Think We're Alone Now

Heard the artist: No
Heard the song: No

My rating: ★★★★☆

Review

Love the Tiffany version and I’m sure I heard this before. Having it on repeat for this review, I had to stop watching the video as the guy sitting on the organ was distracting me, he looks like he is on some happy pills. Love the little beat in this song and that organ sound. Some songs sound very different when covered but vocally this is very similar to the Tiffany version. Great song and great version, still prefer the cover though.

Wish I had a couple of whatever that lad is on anyway.

I'm actually not a fan of the Tiffany cover, but love this original. Glad you liked it.

22-06-2021 9:36pm

Kolido wrote: »

In 5th place with 14 points is
LeVar

Tommy James & The Shondells - I Think We're Alone Now

Love the Tiffany version and I’m sure I heard this before. Having it on repeat for this review, I had to stop watching the video as the guy sitting on the organ was distracting me, he looks like he is on some happy pills. Love the little beat in this song and that organ sound. Some songs sound very different when covered but vocally this is very similar to the Tiffany version. Great song and great version, still prefer the cover though.

He fúckin does and all :eek:

I'm loving the young Malcolm Tucker on lead vocals, look at him there.

Great pick by the way LeVar, I did not know Tiffany was a cover.

This is a great idea for a round Kol.

Irish Aris · 22-06-2021 9:37pm

That I Think We're Alone now original is really nice.

Electric Nitwit · 22-06-2021 9:38pm

Electric Nitwit wrote: »

Ha ha, of course
You know I'm going to mess yours up now though!

I also suspect you'll have nominated my second pick now

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Neither had I until I went researching this round! I probably still prefer the Laura Branigan version overall but definitely like this version as well.

I was wrong!
And it hasn't come up yet...

Mind you, it's a song I love so Kol would have it bottom three

Kolido · 22-06-2021 9:40pm

In 4th place with 15 points is

Bubbly

The Waterboys - How Long Will I Love You

Heard the artist: Yes
Heard the song: No

My rating: ★★★★☆

Review

How have I not heard this version before. I love the Ellie Goulding version, I had no idea it was a cover. This version is brilliant. I wouldn’t normally be a Waterboys fan, I’m not into the kind of music they play and I’m only familiar with a few of their songs. I do really like the higher tempo of this version, it works really well. I couldn’t choose which I prefer more, both work well in their own way. Great pick and thanks.

Hillybilly4 · 22-06-2021 9:41pm

Kolido wrote: »

In 5th place with 14 points is
LeVar

Tommy James & The Shondells - I Think We're Alone Now

Heard the artist: No
Heard the song: No

My rating: ★★★★☆

Review

Love the Tiffany version and I’m sure I heard this before. Having it on repeat for this review, I had to stop watching the video as the guy sitting on the organ was distracting me, he looks like he is on some happy pills. Love the little beat in this song and that organ sound. Some songs sound very different when covered but vocally this is very similar to the Tiffany version. Great song and great version, still prefer the cover though.

OMFG this is brilliant, I think I knew that the Tiffany song was a cover but I've never seen this video and it will henceforth be my go-to version!

Electric Nitwit · 22-06-2021 9:42pm

Kolido wrote: »

I love the Ellie Goulding version, I had no idea it was a cover

I love the Waterboys version, I had no idea it was covered

Kolido · 22-06-2021 9:48pm

Top and bottom 3

CeeJay
HillBilly
Necro
Seph
Shane
Stu

Kolido · 22-06-2021 9:50pm

In 17th place with 3 points is

Shane

Stevie Wonder - Pastime Paradise

Heard the artist: Yes
Heard the song: No

My rating: ★☆☆☆☆

Review

Love Gangsters paradise. I’m sure I heard there was an original but I never heard it before. Can’t fault Stevie, he is brilliant but this is terrible. I hate this song. I mean I do like the synthesizer sound but everything else about it is terrible. Lyrically, arrangement, choir all make this a chore to listen to. Please tell me someone agrees with me and I’m not being irrational here.

Necro · 22-06-2021 9:51pm

Kolido · 22-06-2021 9:56pm

In 3rd place with 16 points is

Stu

The Knife - Heartbeats

Heard the artist: No
Heard the song: No

My rating: ★★★★☆

Review

Well there appears to be a lot of covers of this song with Jose Gonsalez being the most well known. I have listened to a few of them and they are all slowed down acoustic versions. This version however is my favourite. I just love the music here. Haunting electro sound with an equally brilliant vocal. Yes everything about this sound is oozing class. This is by far the only song in the whole game which I wasn’t familiar with but I knew would do well from just hearing the first 5 seconds of it. I love this song and version, brilliant pick

Kolido · 22-06-2021 10:00pm

In 18th place with 2 points is

HillBilly

Gloria Jones - Tainted Love

Heard the artist: Yes
Heard the song: No

My rating: ★☆☆☆☆

Review

Going to just say it, don’t like this song at all and not just this version. It is vastly overrated. The soft Cell version is probably the best version imo. The Marylin Manson version is terrible and let’s not even mention Imelda May, ops… sorry I just did. Again, I’m going to be in the minority here as I think a lot here are fans of this song. Terrible song and terrible pick, sorry.

Kolrus - The Reveal

Comments