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!
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?
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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?
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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.
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!
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#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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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