Songs that would never be topped by another singer?

[Random_Guy]

I was just hearing "I dont wanna miss a thing", and really I just cant see anyone singing the song better than Steven Tyler. This song holds great meaning to me since its my girlfriend and I;s song, so I've heard many versions, and it has been sung a lot by other singers, but no one comes close to the original imo.

thoughts?

[T_L_P]

Most Bob Dylan songs. I know a lot of people hate his voice but no one can do Dylan songs like Dylan can. They're all too personal.

Like, the Byrds' version of Mr. Tambourine man. I'd probably say their cover version is more popular than the Dylan original, but the two aren't even close in terms of greatness.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeP4FFr88SQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPqAvgN6Tyw

[Trollsmasher]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0

[Overdrive]

Most Bob Dylan songs. I know a lot of people hate his voice but no one can do Dylan songs like Dylan can. They're all too personal.

Like, the Byrds' version of Mr. Tambourine man. I'd probably say their cover version is more popular than the Dylan original, but the two aren't even close in terms of greatness.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeP4FFr88SQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPqAvgN6Tyw

Dylan covered it.

He wrote they song, didn't like it, gave it to the Byrds and when it became a hit he did a cover of his own songs.

Hendrix did awesome renditions of Dylan's songs, much to the lliking of Dylan himself.

Nobody can lay a hand on Tyler, his singing is too unique.

[Random_Guy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0
cant argue with this :lol

[Random_Guy]

Dylan covered it.

He wrote they song, didn't like it, gave it to the Byrds and when it became a hit he did a cover of his own songs.

Hendrix did awesome renditions of Dylan's songs, much to the lliking of Dylan himself.

Nobody can lay a hand on Tyler, his singing is too unique.
Tyler:rockon:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vo_0UXRY_rY
dude still has it
last part was crazy

[Random_Guy]

Most Bob Dylan songs. I know a lot of people hate his voice but no one can do Dylan songs like Dylan can. They're all too personal.

Like, the Byrds' version of Mr. Tambourine man. I'd probably say their cover version is more popular than the Dylan original, but the two aren't even close in terms of greatness.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeP4FFr88SQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPqAvgN6Tyw
i have a feeling lou reed could slam the song quite well too,
Im actually a fan of bob dylan though~:cheers:

[Milbuck]

Bohemian Rhapsody

[T_L_P]

Dylan covered it.

He wrote they song, didn't like it, gave it to the Byrds and when it became a hit he did a cover of his own songs.

Hendrix did awesome renditions of Dylan's songs, much to the lliking of Dylan himself.

Nobody can lay a hand on Tyler, his singing is too unique.

Shit, really? I didn't know that.

Thanks for the info :cheers:

I haven't heard that many Hendrix covers, but the ones I have heard I've enjoyed.

[Random_Guy]

Bohemian Rhapsody
freddie mercury was epic:bowdown: :bowdown:
man its such a pain to see him gone:( :( :(

[Akrazotile]

Pretty much any song by Jonas Brothers is inimitable. Nick has a godly voice that basically shames any so-called "lead singer" in rock history and really kind of transcends music itself. Its sort of a religious experience just to listen to it frankly.

[Random_Guy]

:oldlol: corniest song ever
:no: :no: best song ever:bowdown: :bowdown:

[Random_Guy]

You and your men are the biggest mistake in the history of NASA.
chill up buddy its an opinion:confusedshrug:

[IamRAMBO24]

:oldlol: corniest song ever

Did he just used "I don't want to miss a thing" to say Tyler is the goat singer?

HAHAHHAHAHHHAHHAAH


What a fagggggott.

[Random_Guy]

Did he just used "I don't want to miss a thing" to say Tyler is the goat singer?

HAHAHHAHAHHHAHHAAH


What a fagggggott.
:facepalm i said nobody can top tyler on his own songs lol
and so what if its corny? Im in a great relationship and i love it:confusedshrug:

[TheReturn]

Most Bob Dylan songs. I know a lot of people hate his voice but no one can do Dylan songs like Dylan can. They're all too personal.

Like, the Byrds' version of Mr. Tambourine man. I'd probably say their cover version is more popular than the Dylan original, but the two aren't even close in terms of greatness.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeP4FFr88SQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPqAvgN6Tyw
All Along The Watchtower by Jimi Hendrix > Bob Dylan's version.

[Akrazotile]

But for real I have Rod Stewart as GOAT rock voice so any of his early stuff sung by someone else wouldnt be as good.

[SuperPippen]

Dylan covered it.

He wrote they song, didn't like it, gave it to the Byrds and when it became a hit he did a cover of his own songs.

Hendrix did awesome renditions of Dylan's songs, much to the lliking of Dylan himself.

Nobody can lay a hand on Tyler, his singing is too unique.

Yea, that's not true at all.

Dylan didn't dislike Mr. Tambourine Man at all. In fact, he was very impressed with it at the time he wrote it, and delayed releasing it for about a year after he first recorded it because he thought that the initial recording didn't do the song justice.

The Byrds heard an early acetate of the song and recorded a cover of it before it was released. Their version was released after Dylan's original.

And Steven Tyler is a mediocre singer who barely even sings; he "speak-sings" most of Aerosmith's songs.

Although you're right that Hendrix did do great covers.

[miller-time]

I don't think I've ever been truly impressed by a Metallica cover. Hetfield's voice is very distinct and works so well on those songs. I've heard other artists that were strong vocally but they just lacked that certain something that puts them close to the original songs.

[JohnFreeman]

Anything by Queen. George Michael has done the best at performing Queen songs.

[BurningHammer]

Anything by Queen. George Michael has done the best at performing Queen songs.
Freddie's vocal range and style are very difficult to exactly duplicate by others.

[Done_And_Done]

Nobody can pull off Thriller like MJ

[JohnFreeman]

Bridge over Troubled Water

[Done_And_Done]

Snow - Informer

[WillyJakk]

This thread starts and ends with James Brown.

No one and I mean no one could properly do any of his material any justice. most unique voice ever.

Hard to imagine anyone singing "It's a Man's World" or "Big Payback" as soulful as him.


Anything by Queen. George Michael has done the best at performing Queen songs.

Yep, came in here to say Queen but beat me to it and as mentioned Freddie Mercury's voice was very unique and hard to duplicate.


But for real I have Rod Stewart as GOAT rock voice so any of his early stuff sung by someone else wouldnt be as good.

I think Tina Turner and her gruff voice could pull off a Rod Stewart song very well. Maybe even Kim Carnes.

I could picture them singing "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy" or "Young Hearts" pretty easily.

[The-Legend-24]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0
Song is such a classic.

[JohnFreeman]

I believe I can fly

[Marlo_Stanfield]

Metallica-nothing else matters
this is easily one of the ten greatest songs ever and while it was covered nothing comes close to the original
also Stairway to heaven and Mr tambourine man
Rap-songs. Eminem-Sing for the moment. so much pain and emotions into one rap song are unmatches:bowdown: dat voice and flow too:applause:

[JohnFreeman]

Metallica-nothing else matters
this is easily one of the ten greatest songs ever and while it was covered nothing comes close to the original
also Stairway to heaven and Mr tambourine man
Rap-songs. Eminem-Sing for the moment. so much pain and emotions into one rap song are unmatches:bowdown: dat voice and flow too:applause:
:biggums:

[Marlo_Stanfield]

:biggums:
okay its maybe not for everyone but for me it definetely is.
so many feelings and truths in this song and its an absolute pleasure to listen to:bowdown: :bowdown:

[JohnFreeman]

okay its maybe not for everyone but for me it definetely is.
so many feelings and truths in this song and its an absolute pleasure to listen to:bowdown: :bowdown:
I respect your opinion

[Marlo_Stanfield]

I respect your opinion
:cheers: :cheers:
great thread:applause:

[Eric Cartman]

Ronnie James Dio, any of his songs take your pic, just compare how epic "Dream on" is compared to the shitty version of Steven Tyler.

The god of Rock N Roll.

[JohnFreeman]

Ronnie James Dio, any of his songs take your pic, just compare how epic "Dream on" is compared to the shitty version of Steven Tyler.

The god of Rock N Roll.
HOLYYYY DIVERRRRR

[jcsrplumply]

Mrs. Robinson by Simon & Garfunkel
Vincent by Don Mclean
Most Peter Paul & Mary songs.

[pinhead]

Mrs. Robinson by Simon & Garfunkel


The Lemonheads done a better version of that. Unlucky.

[FatComputerNerd]

Pretty much any Led Zeppelin song.

Plant's voice was so unique. Maybe Axle Rose could have pulled off a few of them but I can't think of many others.

[jcsrplumply]

The Lemonheads done a better version of that. Unlucky.
Well we all have our own opinions, and this thread is just a matter of preferences really. I just prefer the original version better.

[BlazerRed]

OP and his GF's song is ****ing "I don't wanna miss a thing"...................

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

[Random_Guy]

OP and his GF's song is ****ing "I don't wanna miss a thing"...................

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:
go get laid bro:cheers:
how insecure are you to bash my girlfriend and I's song:confusedshrug:

[nightprowler10]

All Along The Watchtower by Jimi Hendrix > Bob Dylan's version.
I **** you not I had a conversation with a Dylan fan who not only thought Hendrix's version was horrible, but when I told him that Dylan himself thought it was better than his original, the fan proceeded to call Dylan an idiot.

Anyway, on topic, it's a tough one but I can't see anyone properly doing Bon's AC/DC stuff where he's really cranking it up (Kicked in the Teeth, Highway to Hell, Gone Shooting, etc.). Brian Johnson does it regularly and while he does well, there's no comparison.