Jerichoholic Posted March 11, 2002 Share Posted March 11, 2002 These days, i think that too many artists copy older songs. If u look at the charts and stuff, half the songs are versions of old hits. I think its getting stupid, artists need to think of brand new stuff. Anyone agree? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chyna Posted March 11, 2002 Share Posted March 11, 2002 Yup, i dont mind it if they take the song and mess about with it rather than doing the same old thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest edgehead2001 Posted March 11, 2002 Share Posted March 11, 2002 I enjoy covers like Wheatus = Little Respect and Marlyn Manson = Tainted Love.. But i dont like covers such as Westlife = Uptown girl.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Thundara Posted March 11, 2002 Share Posted March 11, 2002 Far too many bands/artists/manufactured groups make covers of popular older songs, just to make easy money, Steps especially. People recognise the covers and like the new, "hip" updated version and make it go to number one. Covers are meant to be out of respect or admiration of a band, not to steal their hard work, ruin it and get paid. I have much more respect covers of obscure, less well known songs, as a lot of my favourite bands to as B-Sides. They don't expect large sums of money for them. Or a Number 1 place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayden Posted March 12, 2002 Share Posted March 12, 2002 Far too many bands/artists/manufactured groups make covers of popular older songs, just to make easy money good thing is, they don't make much money from them at all. sure it increases their exposure and fame, but most of the money goes to the songwriter, which aint them. I think there is a place for covers, and that's live shows and b sides. maybe even as album tracks. as singles i think they are just a blatant exploitation of somebody elses talent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latino Reheat Posted March 12, 2002 Share Posted March 12, 2002 All of Westlifes songs are recycled rubbish or unoriginal poo. Same goes for most pop bands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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