This clip is a leftover from the Spicy’s Bar review – I liked the conversation with Ben about “Fast Car” and cover songs in general, so I am sharing it.
I feel like the cover version simply added a country twang without really bringing anything new or unique to the table. In my opinion, a truly great cover song should take the original material and reimagine it, showcasing the artist’s own style and talent.
Is simply changing the genre enough? Or should a cover artist strive to add their own creative spin?
Let me know what you think in the comments! Do you agree? Disagree? What are some of your favorite cover songs that truly made the original their own?