Life and Travel with Jessica
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Bucket List
  • Travel
  • Shop
  • About
  • Work With Me
  • Contact
  • Ohio Sisters

5 Modern Pop Hits that were actually stolen from Classic Music!

7/6/2015

0 Comments

 
5 Modern Pop Hits that were Stolen from Classic Hits
I am, most definitely an old soul, and as such, am absolutely mesmerized by old music. Buddy Holly, The Beach Boys, Elvis, The Beatles, Johnny Cash, Bob Marley, Hank Williams, The Kinks, Cat Stevens, The Eagles, Aretha Franklin, the list goes on and on! 
 So, since I listen to and know good music, modern pop music just doesn't do anything for me! As opposed to old music that satisfies and nourishes my soul, newer music is just crude little tunes that are basically only chorus so that they get stuck in your head! There might be a couple newer songs here or there that I can tap my foot to and get a feel for, but it just isn't the same as those oldies but goodies.
 
So over the years, I have discovered 5 modern pop hits that originally, were beautiful, old-timey classics! Some of these I bet you would have never known! All these songs have been popular hits on the radio, and I'm guessing that most people don't know their roots!
So take a look, and see if you can guess who the original artist of these songs were!

#1. Let's start with Flo Rida's 'Good Feeling'. Did you know that the catchy, "Ooooh sometimes I get a good feeling yeah. I get a feeling that I never never never had before no no I get a good feeling yeah", was originally used in a song from 1962? I personally can not stand this Flo Rida song, it just crawls directly under my skin, but I absolutely adore the original singer, and the original song is so catchy and wonderful! Can you guess who the original 1962 crooner was?

The original singer, is one of my top female musician crushes, Etta James! The song is called "Something's Got a Hold on Me." Listen to it, and see how beautiful Etta's original song was!

#2. I actually really enjoyed Sean Kingston's 2007 self-titled album! I am a big fan of reggae, and I enjoyed his updated version of it! 
The song, 'Me Love', when slowed down, has always struck a resemblance to one of my favorite songs from the 1970's, written by one of the greatest rock bands of all times...can you figure it out just by listening to it?
​

Could you figure it out? Now I may not be correct, and this has just been my personal opinion, but just listen to Led Zeppelin's 'D'yer Mak'er', and see what you think!


#3. Who could forget Sheryl Crow's 2003 cover, "The First Cut is the Deepest". It blew up on the radio, and it's because it was a complete rip-off of a beautiful old song!
It was also covered by Rod Stewart in 1977. The original artist was P. P. Arnold in May 1967. But my favorite artist did it in December of 1967.


Sound familiar? It's Yusuf Islam, formerly known as Cat Stevens! And here is the original, done by P.P Arnold!
​


#4. Did you think Kanye West was so clever for that catchy beat of his in "Gold Digger"? Well, he wasn't the original artist to use it! Yes, he did change the lyrics, making it, I guess a bit more relevant for today! But the original (and more upbeat, happy, cleaner, and just plain better!) version of this song was by.....

Ray Charles! So much better!


And coming in at #5. This song re-done by Paris Hilton, is simply put, awful. I absolutely love the original artist, and their version of the song! But Paris Hilton's throaty, way over the top trying to be sexy version is just a little too much to handle! And I didn't even get to the music video yet! I couldn't get past 57 seconds watching it! I just can't handle women parading around half naked trying desperately to convince everyone within a thousand miles radius of their sex appeal. That, to me, is about as un-sexy as you can get!  
Ok I'm off my soapbox!

The original artist who sang "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy" was Rod Stewart! I absolutely adore Rod and his wonderfully distinctive voice (and you have to admit he sure knows how to pull off a blonde mullet!)!
Rod's music video for "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy" is so fun and spirited! I also love that it's a guy asking a girl "So honey do you think I'm sexy?"  as opposed to a slutty girl asking that same question full of provocation and seduction.
5 Modern Pop Hits that were Stolen from Classic Music
So next time you hear one of those songs, I hope you'll remember this post, and all the original artists who did them! You will know why they sound so good, because they were originally written or performed by a timeless artist who had actual talent, and wasn't in it for the sex appeal, fame, or money!

I hope you guys enjoyed this post! I hope it will inspire you to broaden your music horizons, and take a deeper look into the music that has changed this world!

Feel free to share it around! Pin it, tweet it, share it to facebook! Thanks guys!

Perfectly Planned by Val
12 Ways to not be Bored this Summer!
12 Ways to not be Bored this Summer!
The Fashionable Girl's Guide to Traveling Around the World
The Fashionable Girl's Guide to Traveling Around the World
How to Make Your Own Jewelry Stand!
How to Make Your Own Jewelry Stand!
Peace Love and Good Music
Jess <3
​
0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

      
    ​
    Picture

    I'm Jessica!

    I've traveled all over the world, but Ohio is where I call home. I'm a lifestyle & travel blogger, and author. I love setting goals, reading, and snuggling up with my fur babies. I can usually be found at my local thrift store, or in the hammock in my backyard.

    About Me
      
    Picture
      
     
    Picture
      
    Picture

    Popular Posts

    Picture
      
    Picture
      
    Picture
      
    Picture
      
    Picture
      
    Picture
      
    Picture
      
    Picture

    Categories

    All
    Asia
    Atlanta
    Beauty
    Blogging
    Bucket List
    Caribbean
    Changing The World
    China
    Christmas
    Coffee Break Retro Style
    Diy
    Dog Friendly
    Fashion
    Food
    Goals
    Guest Bloggers
    Halloween
    Health
    Home Decor
    Inspiration
    Money
    Music
    My Favorite Posts
    My Life
    North America
    Oceania
    Ohio
    Parties
    Sponsored Posts
    Support Small Businesses
    Volke House
    Wedding
    World Traveler
    Zero Waste

    Archives

    October 2024
    July 2024
    March 2024
    December 2023
    October 2023
    August 2023
    March 2023
    December 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    January 2021
    December 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    December 2012
    November 2012
    October 2012
    September 2012
    August 2012
    July 2012
    June 2012
    May 2012

    *Disclosure; This blog is a personal blog written by me. This blog accepts forms of paid advertising and sponsorship. The compensation received may influence the advertising content, topics or posts made in this blog. That content, advertising space or post will be clearly identified as paid or sponsored content. Even though I receive compensation for some posts or advertisements, I will always give my honest opinions, findings, or experiences on those topics or products. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own.*
    Picture
Proudly powered by Weebly