A. Frank Sinatra's (original version)
B. Elvis Presley's
C. Sid Vicious
*This might be an obvious question for those in my network ... but I'm curious to see the results of this poll
2007-08-31 09:03:10 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Rock and Pop
Now I'm in the mood for Karaoke ... I agree, Sinatra's version is the best.
2007-08-31 11:58:20 · update #1
Good call How Soon Is Now - I'd never heard Nina's version before
2007-08-31 12:00:03 · update #2
Frank Sinatra. I like the Sid Vicious version, but in more of an ironic way.
2007-08-31 09:16:40 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Thorax 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I like Sid's version in the same way I like sticking my tongue to a frozen pole. Sometimes it's fun to live dangerously!
But on a serious note, I'd have to go with Franks version. Wasn't it written by Canadian crooner Paul Anka? I've never heard his version, if there even was one. Might be interesting too.
2007-08-31 21:07:03 · answer #2 · answered by ramboweasle 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think Elvis' version is the best with massive props to Frank!! On the Elvis In Concert lp, which is the soundtrack of the CBS special shown after his death, it sounds like he's singing his own eulogy when he's singing it. Very haunting.
2007-08-31 22:58:43 · answer #3 · answered by zeppdoc 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some songs are so strongly aligned with the original artist, they are usually best left uncovered. Of course I said that about Hurt by Johnny Cash and it worked out OK. But Sinatra is the only good choice here.
2007-08-31 16:13:49 · answer #4 · answered by Rckets 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Frank then Sid
2007-08-31 17:09:40 · answer #5 · answered by Emily D 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sid, Frank, Elvis, in that order.
Mind you, there are some live performances by Frank of this song (where he lapses into the "speak the lyrics, don't sing 'em" method), that are worse than Elvis.
At least Sid never did that...
2007-08-31 16:22:54 · answer #6 · answered by Bowzer 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I like Elvis Presley's
2007-08-31 17:40:06 · answer #7 · answered by Jackie Oh! 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Definitely Sid's version!!!
2007-08-31 16:14:27 · answer #8 · answered by Damned fan 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Chairman of the Board's version. No comparison.
2007-08-31 17:05:22 · answer #9 · answered by Woodman 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
NOT Elvis'...
Sid's version puts me in a good mood.
2007-08-31 16:59:52 · answer #10 · answered by ReturnOfTheFly 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋