I'll be honest, I'm a huge fan of Chris Bell, so I prefer his version, of course. I obviously can't say if Chris would have liked this cover, but Chris felt very passionate about his music and songs, and the fact that success never came to Big Star was a source of anguish for him. The fact that his music has been recognized, albeit a bit late, would have been a great source of pride for him, even if he wasn't necessarily a fan of this cover. It would have meant a lot to him, in my opinion..
To all the twats who prefer the Chris Bell version, good for you. Now f**k off with your hate somewhere else. Your negative opinions aren't welcome here. Find his version and rate it if you must.
Best version (cover) of this is by the Posies. It's a kind of rare b-side. It sounds pretty close to the original, but still, it's tops when it comes to cover versions of this song.
Scarlett sounds like Astrud Gilberto here. That's not a bad thing, necessarily, but it doesn't help this cover much. Nor does the incessant rhythmic clicking.
But if this cover is going to get Chris Bell and Big Star's names out there, so be it. It's time the world at large discovered this beautiful tune.
It's a little sad Pete didn't give her more songs to sing. The album sounds a little one-sided with her doing backing vocals most of the time. Cool song, though, I like her voice in it.
nice one but... I want you all to hear the posies cover please, maybe you can feel what I feel with this performance /watch?v=aAsubglfwGQ
undertakervsedge 2 months ago
I am the cosmos.
Treeppie 6 months ago
I'll be honest, I'm a huge fan of Chris Bell, so I prefer his version, of course. I obviously can't say if Chris would have liked this cover, but Chris felt very passionate about his music and songs, and the fact that success never came to Big Star was a source of anguish for him. The fact that his music has been recognized, albeit a bit late, would have been a great source of pride for him, even if he wasn't necessarily a fan of this cover. It would have meant a lot to him, in my opinion..
RegencyAvenue 9 months ago 6
its a good version to all the haters....
TheAmorican 9 months ago
every night i tell myself....Scarlett is the COSMOS
eineeuqe 11 months ago 9
To all the twats who prefer the Chris Bell version, good for you. Now f**k off with your hate somewhere else. Your negative opinions aren't welcome here. Find his version and rate it if you must.
dvh01 1 year ago
Love her voice. Maybe this doesn't have the raw emotion of the original, but it's a great cover nevertheless.
littleyellowdress 1 year ago 2
somewhere Chris Bell is spinning in his grave
kevinocooldaddy 1 year ago 2
@kevinocooldaddy what an 8-way clusterfck ... i hope christopher bell doesnt take it to heart and is content that the original is now a classic
woodhd 1 year ago
@woodhd up there on his cloud i mean looking down
woodhd 1 year ago
what a piece of shit
freakpilOtt 1 year ago
That damned clicking in the background is annoying as hell. It's like a metronome has been left on and out of tune with the rest of the song.
deussolinvictus 1 year ago 3
@deussolinvictus Right on I agree. But what a bold effort. There are some great moments there.
alexandermorison 1 year ago
@deussolinvictus What are you talking about!? That makes the beat... Its like drums...
mattlowe5566 1 year ago 3
I like it better than the original. Scarletts voice is so gentle.
TepidPeppermint 2 years ago 2
@TepidPeppermint no way! never!
chris bell version is unique
infinitalocura 1 year ago
not terrible, but obviously the original is much better
omgstfudavid 2 years ago
Best version (cover) of this is by the Posies. It's a kind of rare b-side. It sounds pretty close to the original, but still, it's tops when it comes to cover versions of this song.
tonyplaysbass 2 years ago
Scarlett sounds like Astrud Gilberto here. That's not a bad thing, necessarily, but it doesn't help this cover much. Nor does the incessant rhythmic clicking.
But if this cover is going to get Chris Bell and Big Star's names out there, so be it. It's time the world at large discovered this beautiful tune.
TheSaxby 2 years ago
Il love this song, nothing lame here ...
mrrabit1 2 years ago
Cool. Nice take on the song. It doesn't have the raw misery of the original but that's cool I still like it.
bakismaki 2 years ago
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fucking lame. sounds like she's catatonic.
ripelivejam 2 years ago
i love this album!
especially this song : ) awesome cover!!
kknighteypics 2 years ago
Yea, I love this song and version too. It's beautiful.
Don't tell me I can't say this is the best cover because sabes que, it is to ME.
misskris111 2 years ago
Not a bad version.
Hope it will help some people to discover Chris Bell and Big Star's Albums
stickysfingers 2 years ago 3
It's a little sad Pete didn't give her more songs to sing. The album sounds a little one-sided with her doing backing vocals most of the time. Cool song, though, I like her voice in it.
jaystro 2 years ago 3
beautiful.
jaye230 2 years ago 11
Scarlett sings well, she's a nice girl and so one... no doubt about it!
...but THIS ISN'T BY FAR THE BEST COVER OF THIS SONG.
This song is a masterpiece made by a genius (Chris Bell) and has a lot of covers.
Beside the original, perhaps "This Mortal Coil" and "Big Star" have the better covers.
It's easy to like this "piece of art" and also love Scarlett work and herself to. Just no add 1+1 and say that this the BEST cover evermade.
All the best!
"I really wanna see you again"
asouto 2 years ago 2
My favourite song right now. One of the best if not THE best cover of this song out there. I love Scarlett and all of her music, its wonderfull.
ThrallHellscream8787 2 years ago 3
I've been in love with her for years and now with this song... my god!
I'm a girl and I'm not a lesbian but Scarlett is from another planet!, thanks for the video.
beautiful cover :)
llickthestars 2 years ago 3