Worst Cover Versions

[Carl J]

This has to be the worst MK/DS cover I have ever heard.



Can't believe the comments, first some people say it is better than the original  and then others are saying it's about the Northern Ireland conflict.

Who else has butchered MK's work?

  Nothings Better Than The Original!!!! Ever!!!

[Beauzo]

This song was meant to be sung by the angels. And this guy has a golden voice. I say you are wrong that this is the worst ...surely if it is the worst then the song has no meaning to you at all.

YOurs,

Bo

[Beauzo]

And I don't think mk was enduring that song at all. I"m sure he's happy to hear a version that isn't his own. Those guys rocked. You are stuck in the past man. Sultans is not a dark song...it's a happy song, because people know what came out of those dark times for mark. Sultans played as if it's walk of life is a beautiful idea.

YOurs,

Bo

[dustyvalentino]

This song was meant to be sung by the angels. And this guy has a golden voice. I say you are wrong that this is the worst ...surely if it is the worst then the song has no meaning to you at all.

YOurs,

Bo

Hi Bo

Welcome to the best Mark Knopfler forum in the world!

Thanks for your posts. MK has many talents, but I'm not sure if you could class HIM of having "the voice of an angel".  I still prefer the Dire Straits original though and stand by my view that this is one of the worst covers of MK's songs ever.

[ingridswing]

For me it's one of the worst versions ever as well. When I saw this one for the first time I really felt sorry for Mark sitting there, not be able to turn off the sound, he stayed polite. But I really thought oh my god, how could they ever think of doing this.
It's not that there aren't good parts in it, but the whole is not my cup of tea.

I prefer the version of Dire Fakes, don't you BBB? So Jon, keep your version up please 

[superval99]

I think there are a few wires crossed here!  Dusty's first post was regarding Celtic Thunder performing BIA and now it seemed to have slipped into the Finnish SOS.  Both are awful imo.   

[dustyvalentino]

Yes, I thought Celtic Thunder was risible, cheesy and embarassing.

The Finnish thing, while not my cup of tea, at least deserves some kudos for invention.

[superval99]

I think the fact that MK's music is covered at all, even badly, is a compliment to him and better than being ignored completely!   

Meant to be sung by the angels, though!      I find that the whole appeal for me regarding MK's music is the contrast between the beautiful guitar and Mark's rather less than perfect vocals.  Nobody can do it like MK!       The Celtic Thunder version was sung very well, but was just too smooth and cheesy and lacked soul!

Regarding the Sultans, Finnish style.   They seemed a good band, but it was not Sultans they were playing!  Sometimes I could hear Road to Hell in there plus other stuff as well! 

[therock88]

There's some Norwegian TV show that interviewed MK, and then horror of horrors, their stage band played SoS, while MK had to sit there and endure it.  It was awful and embarrassing and you could see it on his face.   I don't think there is a link.  Come to think of it, the interviewer was a little over the top, too.
I am writing this, as I'm listening to the SOS link just above.   Sad business.  Well, as Val says, it's flattering.  OMG, I just heard the end.    Heavy sigh.

NO NO NO NO NO..... It's not a Norwegian show, it's a tv show in Finland. Us Norwegians love Mark Knopfler way too much to destroy such a great song.

[therock88]

OK, after reading through the thread I can see that my post wasn't needed at all. Sorry guys!

[dustyvalentino]

That's OK, TheRock88, welcome to the best Mark Knopfler Forum in the world, nice to have you with us.