Which one do you like best?

My choice, Tears for Fears. To me, Gary's version sounds more like a serial killer is after me. Tears for Fears version sounds more true to the song's lyrics. Plus the dancing in the Tears for Fears video is cool as shit (some may disagree).

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While I love both of them, Gary Jules' version is what a remake should be. Gary stuck to the basic foundation of the song, but added elements of his own.

shorttrini said:

While I love both of them, Gary Jules' version is what a remake should be. Gary stuck to the basic foundation of the song, but added elements of his own.

True, I can agree with that.

Tears for Fears.

I agree with shorttrini about adding his own spin, but there is something creepy about Gary Jules' version.

It was used in the opening of an episode of "CSI".

I've seen Tears for Fears a couple of times and they still sound great...Love their version of course but I think Gary Jules does a good job with it and def. gives it a more "darker" feel. This song has been covered so many times, a testament to what a great song it is.

I saw them about two weeks after MJ passed away and they did a bluesy cover of "Billy Jean" that was amazing!! I videotaped most of it. Serious, they paid homage and it was unforgettable!!

I love this song and I love every version I've heard.

I like Adam Lambert's version, too, to be honest.

wishuhvn said:

I've seen Tears for Fears a couple of times and they still sound great...Love their version of course but I think Gary Jules does a good job with it and def. gives it a more "darker" feel. This song has been covered so many times, a testament to what a great song it is.

I saw them about two weeks after MJ passed away and they did a bluesy cover of "Billy Jean" that was amazing!! I videotaped most of it. Serious, they paid homage and it was unforgettable!!

I got to see that too.

serial killer

I've loved the tears for fears one since the 80's and would play the videos alongside their other hits, and would continue playing it constantly in the 90's, loving the buildup of the music in the choruses and that part with the silluhoette in the video, so of course this is the one I like.

I was mad about the slaughtering of that song with the lousy remake and wouldn't shut up about it.

I HATE the Jules version

I actually find the synth sound of the original more chilling... then the accostic piano on Jules.

And i hate glambert's version to

Gunsnhalen said:

I HATE the Jules version

I actually find the synth sound of the original more chilling... then the accostic piano on Jules.

And i hate glambert's version to

Yeah Gary's version was too moody even for my taste (and I love some moody stuff...) and Adam's was really a carbon copy of Gary's. Tears for Fears' version actually had the perfect sound for the song's lyrics. In Jules' version, it's almost like he's about to commit suicide...

Tears for Fears by miles, Gary was do bland and somber, and Adam made it sound like a damn Celine Dion song

lastdecember said:

Tears for Fears by miles, Gary was do bland and somber, and Adam made it sound like a damn Celine Dion song

Tears, Jules version is so damn overblown. The orginal actually has some subtley to it instead being a mope fest.

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Timmy84 said:

Damn, they looking kind hot in this pic.

missfee said:

Timmy84 said:

Damn, they looking kind hot in this pic.

I always had a soft spot for Roland (the curly haired dude). He kinda (I said kinda lol) look like he could've been Michael Hutchence's brother.

THAT'S who he looks like! I was trying to figure it out.

alphastreet said:

THAT'S who he looks like! I was trying to figure it out.

Me too!

Gary Jules all the way, if the order had been reversed I would have said Tears for Fears had ruined the song.

I think Johnny Cash could have done a killer rendition of this song.

Especially after the Hurt. personal Jesus & others he did.

Timmy84 said:

Timmy84 said:

missfee said:

Damn, they looking kind hot in this pic.

I always had a soft spot for Roland (the curly haired dude). He kinda (I said kinda lol) look like he could've been Michael Hutchence's brother.

Roland is the one doing the eccentric dancing in the video...right?

I very much prefer Gary Jules' version, I like the haunting atmosphere he created. The Tears for Fears original does nothing for me .

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chocolate1 said:

Tears for Fears.

I agree with shorttrini about adding his own spin, but there is something creepy about Gary Jules' version.

It was used in the opening of an episode of "CSI".

But that's exactly what makes the song special IMO .

Timmy84 said:

missfee said:

Damn, they looking kind hot in this pic.

I always had a soft spot for Roland (the curly haired dude). He kinda (I said kinda lol) look like he could've been Michael Hutchence's brother.

I don't see but who I'am I.

Serious said:

chocolate1 said:

Tears for Fears.

I agree with shorttrini about adding his own spin, but there is something creepy about Gary Jules' version.

It was used in the opening of an episode of "CSI".

But that's exactly what makes the song special IMO .

His version either makes me have nightmares or go to sleep. Not a good look.

TD3 said:

Timmy84 said:

I always had a soft spot for Roland (the curly haired dude). He kinda (I said kinda lol) look like he could've been Michael Hutchence's brother.

I don't see but who I'am I.

That's why I said "kinda".

Timmy84 said:

TD3 said:

I don't see but who I'am I.

That's why I said "kinda".

OK.

One of them, if you look out the side of you eye at an angle, kinda looks like.....

I didn't pay too much attention to the word kinda.

TD3 said:

Timmy84 said:

That's why I said "kinda".

OK.

One of them, if you look out the side of you eye at an angle, kinda looks like.....

I didn't pay too much attention to the word kinda.

Gotcha.