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Unusual song similarities

Discussion in 'Miscellaneous [BG]' started by chipmolter, Nov 28, 2001.

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  1. Nov 28, 2001 #1
    chipmolter

    chipmolter Guest

    Aug 27, 2001
    Baltimore, MD
    Ever hear a song for the first time and think "That sounds ridiculously familiar," then realize it's a completely different song, from a completely different genre? I have. Here's a few fun pairs I've found:

    1.We'll start easy:
    Danzig "Twist of Cain" vs. Led Zeppelin "In MyTime of Dying"

    Definitely. No question. The riff during Danzig's chorus is a direct lift. This one really isn't much of a surprise considering what a classic rock(esp. Doors) fan Glenn is.

    2.This one made me giggle when I discovered it:D :
    Weezer "Hashpipe" vs. Lita Ford "Kiss Me Deadly"

    Honest. Sing the following words along with Senor Cuomo during the first verse: "Went to a party last Saturday night. Didn't get laid. Got in a fight. WHOA. It aint' no big thing.":p

    3.Keep an open mind for this one:
    Radiohead "Creep" vs. Buddy Holly "The Air that I Breathe"

    The slow bass and drum parts of each song line up exactly.

    Can you think of anymore? Extra points for really different music genres. No points for covers, even if they are Pat Boone's version of "You Got Another Think Coming".
     
  2. Nov 28, 2001 #2
    ColonelZulu

    ColonelZulu Not Impressed By Those Who Flaunt “Authority” Supporting Member

    Apr 14, 2001
    Pennsylvania
    Emotions - Best of my Love 1977
    Mariah Carey - Emotions 1991

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  3. Nov 28, 2001 #3
    pmkelly

    pmkelly

    Nov 28, 2000
    Kansas City, MO
    I have a similar problem with a song, "Life of my own" from the 3 doors down cd (track 6). The solo is strikingly familiar to something that I remember, but I can't place my finger on it... At least you can figure out what these songs are similar to!:p


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  4. Nov 28, 2001 #4
    Christopher

    Christopher

    Apr 28, 2000
    New York, NY
    Phil Collins' "I Wish It Would Rain Down" and Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" share some similarities, ie. their choruses.

    Didn't Phil Collins also get dinged by Huey Lewis for "Sussudio" because it sounded like "I Want A New Drug"? I think that one actually went to court.
     
  5. Nov 28, 2001 #5
    SpankBass

    SpankBass

    Jan 2, 2001
    Orange County, CA.
    I don't think that was Phil Collins, and I think it was the Ghost Busters theme song.
     
  6. Nov 28, 2001 #6
    Christopher

    Christopher

    Apr 28, 2000
    New York, NY
    Oh yeah.
     
  7. Nov 28, 2001 #7
    Canadianbassman

    Canadianbassman Guest

    Jan 20, 2001
    papa roach "last resort" and green day's "brain stew"...
     
  8. Nov 28, 2001 #8
    John Davis

    John Davis Guest

    Mar 27, 2001
    Houston, Texas
    Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star and The ABC's.
     
  9. Nov 28, 2001 #9
    SpankBass

    SpankBass

    Jan 2, 2001
    Orange County, CA.
    Whoa! Can you spell lawsuit?:D
     
  10. Nov 28, 2001 #10
    John Davis

    John Davis Guest

    Mar 27, 2001
    Houston, Texas
    L-A-U-S-O-O-T
     
  11. Nov 28, 2001 #11
    RHCFlea

    RHCFlea

    Jun 16, 2001
    Washington DC
    yeah the brain stew riff is in part of it.
     
  12. Nov 28, 2001 #12
    RHCFlea

    RHCFlea

    Jun 16, 2001
    Washington DC
    A lot of 3 doors down sounds like other stuff
     
  13. Nov 28, 2001 #13
    scheissmacht

    scheissmacht

    Sep 5, 2000
    Manassas, VA
    both rip-offs of Chicago's 25 or 6 to 4 IMO
     
  14. Nov 28, 2001 #14
    barroso

    barroso

    Aug 16, 2000
    Italia
    nirvana sometimes sounds similar to venom. when i'm drunk "smell like..." sounds similar to "countess bathory"!!!:eek:
     
  15. Nov 28, 2001 #15
    JimK

    JimK

    Dec 12, 1999
    Yeah-
    Huey Lewis & The News vs. Ray Parker, Jr.
    "I Want A New Drug" & "Ghostbusters"...
     
  16. Nov 28, 2001 #16
    godsmack

    godsmack

    Apr 16, 2001
    Central Coast, CALIFORNIA USA
    I've herd there is also an Iron Madain song that sounds just like 'last resort'
     
  17. Nov 28, 2001 #17
    Bassline1414

    Bassline1414

    Jul 18, 2000
    Overland Park, Kansas
    That would be Genghis Kahn.
     
  18. Nov 28, 2001 #18
    lo-end

    lo-end

    Jun 15, 2001
    PA
    no, its not.

    If we turn to TAB ( :D ) here, we can easily see that they are completely different chord progressions and are in different keys.

    Last resort-

    B:-55--33--11--00--33--55--33--11--00--33-- etc.

    Brain stew-

    Eb:-55--33--22--11--00--55--33--22--11--00-- etc.

    It pays to be a know-it-all :cool:
     
  19. Nov 28, 2001 #19
    jbandbabyj

    jbandbabyj

    Mar 14, 2000
    Portland Oregon - Yes it is raining right now.
    I thought the Papa Roach song was the bass part from Green Day's "Brain Stew" and the guitar part is Iron Maiden's "Hallowed Be Thy Name".

    How about the bass line from Bush's "Comedown"?Nearly identicle to Bon Jovi's "You Give Love a Bad Name"...
     
  20. Nov 29, 2001 #20
    KB

    KB

    Jan 13, 2000
    Chapel Hill, NC
    How about:
    Tricky: Hell's Around the Corner
    and
    Portishead: Glory Box

    (of course they both sampled the exact same Isaac Hayes riff, so I guess they both also sound like Isaac Hayes :) )

    -KB
     
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