a) Why?
b) Arrrrrrrrggggghhhh
c) see a)

Glitch mobs version is good though.

Who has covered it? Or do you not like the CD sleeve?

Some chap off X-Factor, which on the plus side means we won’t have to hear it for long.

wrecker – Member
Glitch mobs version is good though.

Just had a listen, doesn’t do anything for me either.

I_Ache – Member

Who has covered it?

20000 Hibs fans.

It’s fooking hateful that’s what it is!

[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxevD8-bG9k[/video]

Its bloody terrible.

If you don’t like that kind of thing, why are you aware of it? Keep away from that kind of TV show and your life will probably be happier! 🙂

It was on the radio in the car I was getting a lift in.

Talking of crap cover versions

[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnjJvFnDbzE[/video]

Hard fi doing the clash covering it is bloody ace.

But the X factor bloke didn’t cover the Stripes version, he covered Nostalgia ’77s version…

I think it’s an ok offering from an X-Factor contestant to be honest – I wouldn’t buy it, but it’s quite inoffensive.

I heard it in the car, awful, truly awful. What is he going to try next “Smells Like Teen Spirit”?

This version was good enough for
me to buy the album
http://m.youtube.com/results?q=ben%20l’oncle%20soul#/watch?v=mFfLBbEqcjk

Have just been informed by my French connection that it’s actually a cover of this version:

[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDwIly7Y8l4&ob=av2e[/video]

So a cover of a cover, what a complete waste of time. I hope his time in fame purgatory is long.

That Nostalgia 77s version is good though, girl’s got an awesome voice.

Thanks for this.
Doing a Sixth Form assembly tomorrow with this as the theme.
White Stripes – creative, original, emotive, sparse – will always be great.
All three covers above are much less – each one less than the last.
Discovered Jack White used Anton Bruckner’s Symphony #5 as inspiration – making me aware of a great piece of music.
Marcus Collins…………………………..Mleh

Talking of crap cover versions

Yes, they were. Thanks for posting a great one. 🙂

I saw that one the OP’s referring to on the kid’s show Friday Download. My son watches it – one of the presenters said they preferred the cover. Duh. Amy Whingebag’s cousin, the other presenter was correct in pointing out that the White Stripes one was great, but neglected to say the other was shit for the benefit of the viewers who wouldn’t understand these things. I kindly helped my son in this respect.

[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQWkJyjwvnU[/video]

don’t say I never do anything for you boys.

Ooh, another great cover. 🙂

FWIW I quite like the Marcus Collins version. It’s pretty funky.

Me too.
But I’ve no idea who the person is, so don’t know if I’m meant to like them or not.

FWIW

Obviously, absolutely N

I don’t think its that bad. Surely the point of a cover version is to do something different with it?

Anyway… the white stripes must be laughing their tits off. I’d guess that the people who buy X factor CD’s won’t even realise its a cover version, and won’t have a clue who the White Stripes actually are.

Meanwhile, they just sit back and count the publishing royalties coming pouring in. I bet they end up earning more than they ever did from their recording of it

But the White Stripes no longer exist 😥

whats x-factor?

emsz

mwah

I heard it in the car, awful, truly awful. What is he going to try next “Smells Like Teen Spirit”?

Nah, he wouldn’t dare to try and top this version:

I’ve never liked the white stripes… but that cover is truly awful.

I’ve just started self harming and its GlitterGary’s fault.

[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNwIqFGna2E&ob=av2e[/video]

I quite like this as well, all lounge lizard ish.

As she is pretty easy on the eye LOL

😆 DezB 😆

I like alice russels/notalgia 77s version:

[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ4D273C7Ac&feature=related[/video]

binners – Member
I don’t think its that bad. Surely the point of a cover version is to do something different with it?

Yeah but he’s done a cover of someone who did do something different with it.

Ronson-esque faux funk.

@emsz the Will Young cover of Light My Fire is unforgivable!

druidh – Member
Talking of crap cover versions

How can you say Jolene is a crap cover?? I seen it live a few times before i got a copy but i just love that song – proper pain and emotion. Probably my favorite White Stripes track

I’m very disappointed that Jack’s letting x-factor type people cover his songs. His $$$s must be running out.

Now, if only Meg would sort her self out and they do a comeback tour, then i’d be happy to chuck £50 their way to see them play again as they are easily the best band i’ve ever seen live