2006-10-14 01:35:26 · 10 answers · asked by donquixotereturns 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
You can't beat the original sorry!
2006-10-15 03:52:28 · answer #1 · answered by Samantha 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Singer/Guitarist 'Melanie'sings a truly slow downbeat version of 'California Dreaming.' See album called PopMasters: Apathy....
PS Good song for when you feel really miserable and want to get even more suicidal!
And less funeral but equally mournful, a band called 'The Flashbulb,' from 'Kirilian Selections,' very moody piano...
2006-10-14 01:42:49 · answer #2 · answered by JVHawai'i 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You won't be interested in the Beach Boy's version then.
2006-10-14 01:36:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The song was used extensively in the Hong Kong movie Chungking Express (1994), and is often referred to as the theme song to that film.
John Phillips recorded a solo acoustic version with background vocals sung in Spanish.
Was covered by the group America in the 1980's and used in their live set. Dewey Bunnell handled the lead vocals and Gerry Beckley did the backgrounds. This song was part of the soundtrack to the movie California Dreaming.
Multiple techno artists, such as Royal Gigolos, have sampled the song and created remixes that have experienced much popularity within clubs and radio stations.
The Beach Boys have also released two cover versions. One was released on a Radio Shack sampler cassette and a re-recorded version appeared on the CD Made in The USA.
An R&B remake by Bobby Womack met with success in 1968.
It was covered by José Feliciano on his 1968 album Feliciano! and used as the b-side of his "Light My Fire single.
The Lettermen recorded a version for their 1969 album I Have Dreamed.
It was also covered by The Flashbulb on the album Kirlian Selections.
"California Dreamin'" was also sampled by techno artist DJ Sammy in a remix.
Also done in 2004 by Queen Latifah on her The Dana Owens Album.
Was the theme song for the 2001 Japanese drama Yume no California (California Dreams).
Is played amongst other California-themed songs in the Golden State section of Disney's California Adventure theme park.
The song was covered by guitarist Eddie Hazel of Funkadelic on his only solo album Games, Dames & Guitar Thangs as a jam.
The song was also covered by Southern Californian Heavy Metal band Mower (band), on their 2006 album Not For You.
Also covered by Japanese punk band Hi-Standard (Fat Wreckords) on the 1997 EP Californian Dreamin'. Also found on compilation album Survival Of The Fattest.
Was covered by River City People in 1990
The Carpenters recorded a rough demo version early in their career and appears on their Gold compilation.
2006-10-14 01:40:42 · answer #4 · answered by Flibble 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beachboys
2006-10-14 01:41:31 · answer #5 · answered by Rock 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clair teale does a jazz / blues version
hope that helps
2006-10-14 01:41:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Beach Boys?
2006-10-14 01:36:44 · answer #7 · answered by Sir Sidney Snot 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-09-08 09:55:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
bobby womack done an r&b version
2006-10-14 01:39:48 · answer #9 · answered by FLOYD 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-14 01:42:29 · answer #10 · answered by flymetothemoon279 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋