SEXIST friend.

cm1458
cm1458 Posts: 742 Member
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.anyone know of any songs originally done by men that women did just as well?
Trying to prove a point to my sexist guy friend, who tells me i cant sing a song in a performance originally done by a man because im a woman...
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  • megsmom2
    megsmom2 Posts: 2,362 Member
    The only one I can think of offhand is "Tonight's The Night" original by Rod Stewart, covered by Janet Jackson. There must be others though!
  • LMT2012
    LMT2012 Posts: 697 Member
    First one I thought of is Crimson and Clover. Originally by Tommy James and redone beautifully by Joan Jett. She didn't feel the need to change "her" to "him" when she sang it. Double sexy points.
    You go!
  • LonLB
    LonLB Posts: 1,126 Member
    I wouldn't put so much effort into this.


    Just tell him to go **** himself and/or eat a bag of ****s.
  • ihateroses
    ihateroses Posts: 893 Member
    I wouldn't put so much effort into this.


    Just tell him to go **** himself and/or eat a bag of ****s.

    Exactly this.

    You don't need to prove yourself. The fact that you are trying so hard to do so gives him the upper hand.

    Also, the original should never be compared to a cover. The original always wins, no matter who its by (imo).
  • weevil66
    weevil66 Posts: 600 Member
    You could just tell him to stop being such a vaginahead.
  • Jersey_Devil
    Jersey_Devil Posts: 4,142 Member
    sinean oconner- nothing compares 2u. originally done by prince
  • BinaryPulsar
    BinaryPulsar Posts: 8,927 Member
    Rickie Lee Jones did "Rebel, Rebel" by David Bowie.
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    Why are you even leaving the kitchen?
  • MizTerry
    MizTerry Posts: 3,763 Member
    I honestly cant think of a single one.
    I hate being put on the spot like that.
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    This guy doesn't sound like a very awesome friend.
  • maiaroman18
    maiaroman18 Posts: 460 Member
    Why is he a friend?
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    In...

    ...early...


    ...because I anticipate this thread will go places.
  • craigmandu
    craigmandu Posts: 976 Member
    Whichever example you choose...just make sure you deliver a sandwich as well. Guys like sandwiches!
  • BinaryPulsar
    BinaryPulsar Posts: 8,927 Member
    He's just saying that because he's worried that when you listen to women singing songs written by men that you will switch teams. Well, if you do, he certainly won't be invited!
  • bearkisses
    bearkisses Posts: 1,252 Member
    johnette napolitano- the scientist
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    There Is a Light That Never Goes Out was remade by the Dum Dum Girls and it's incredible.
  • Cait_Sidhe
    Cait_Sidhe Posts: 3,150 Member
    Iggy Pop's "The Passenger" covered by Siouxsie and the Banshees.
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    He's just saying that because he's worried that when you listen to women singing songs written by men that you will switch teams. Well, if you do, he certainly won't be invited!

    He's really just sealing his own fate here. The switch is inevitable once you hear those sexy ladies!
  • chantelp89
    chantelp89 Posts: 590 Member
    The fact that we can't think of any kind of says something though. Maybe bring him 2 sandwiches
  • weightedfootsteps
    weightedfootsteps Posts: 4,349 Member
    Last Kiss by Pear Jam!!! I have a female friend that sings this song and she is awesome at it!!! I love to sing it with her when she brings her guitar. :)
  • Junken_Diraffe
    Junken_Diraffe Posts: 716 Member
    The fact that we can't think of any kind of says something though. Maybe bring him 2 sandwiches

    You're not reading very closely, are you? :flowerforyou:
  • danasings
    danasings Posts: 8,218 Member
    Run by Snow Patrol, covered by Leona Lewis.

    ETA: I covered "If You Remember Me" originally done by Chris Thompson on my album, and it was pretty good. I sing "guy songs" all the time...Jason Mraz, Michael Buble, The Killers, Jet, The Beatles, etc.

    Also, your "friend" sounds like a douche.
  • maiaroman18
    maiaroman18 Posts: 460 Member
    http://www.esquire.com/the-side/music/cover-songs-list-082009

    Maybe look here :flowerforyou:
  • metaphoria
    metaphoria Posts: 1,432 Member
    Just sing Black Velvet or Barracuda. You win.
  • dcowan47
    dcowan47 Posts: 2
    The ultimate song originally done by men that was redone much better by a woman: Crimson and Clover - originally by Tommy James and the Shondells, redone by Joan Jett.
  • Cp731
    Cp731 Posts: 3,195 Member
    [img]http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s465/ravenblackout/animations/GIF/STEPHEN KING GIF/download-1.gif[/img]
  • ryall70
    ryall70 Posts: 519 Member
    I like Adele singing "Love Song" originally by The Cure :)
  • TheBaileyHunter
    TheBaileyHunter Posts: 641 Member
    WHEN YOU WERE MIND - Original Prince, covered by Cyndi Lauper (and she kicked it too)
  • TheBaileyHunter
    TheBaileyHunter Posts: 641 Member
    FAMOUS BLUE RAINCOAT - Original Leonard Cohen, cover nailed by Tori Amos
  • kaylaandthestarcatcher
    kaylaandthestarcatcher Posts: 836
    Ingrid Michaelson has a cover of Can't Help Falling In Love that is GORGEOUS.

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