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defrogContinuing our coverage of cover songs vs the originals:
THE SONG: “It’s Raining Men”
THE ORIGINAL: The Weather Girls
COMMENTS: Two tons of fun, indeed. Great singing, delivered with the sense of fun that such a ludicrous song requires. With added cheap 80s aesthetic value, and a whole lotta fit men in Speedos. Camp, fun and oh so gay. Something for everyone, then.
THE COVER: Geri "Ginger Spice" Halliwell
COMMENTS: Musically, it’s almost identical to the original, but in terms of vocals, Geri is okay but doesn’t have the voice or personality to really claim the song for herself. The self-effacing Flashdance parody doesn’t help. And I’m taking off points for the Bridget Jones’ Diary footage.
WINNER: No contest. The Weather Girls own this song.
Next week: Tony Joe White vs The King!
God bless Mother Nature,
This is dF
THE SONG: “It’s Raining Men”
THE ORIGINAL: The Weather Girls
COMMENTS: Two tons of fun, indeed. Great singing, delivered with the sense of fun that such a ludicrous song requires. With added cheap 80s aesthetic value, and a whole lotta fit men in Speedos. Camp, fun and oh so gay. Something for everyone, then.
THE COVER: Geri "Ginger Spice" Halliwell
COMMENTS: Musically, it’s almost identical to the original, but in terms of vocals, Geri is okay but doesn’t have the voice or personality to really claim the song for herself. The self-effacing Flashdance parody doesn’t help. And I’m taking off points for the Bridget Jones’ Diary footage.
WINNER: No contest. The Weather Girls own this song.
Next week: Tony Joe White vs The King!
God bless Mother Nature,
This is dF
