Mandy Moore

[spartacus53]

Here's another artist I like and don't listen to often. I still like Cocker's version better

 

[jeff of pa]

Not really Familiar with Mandy or the song, I have to agree with you Joe C's version was a little Harder.

I heard of John Hiatt, But that's the extent on him also.

I have a hunch he's considered more Country ? which is a turn off to me but


WOW

he blows both of them out the water
of course it's his song

 

[jeff of pa]

John Hiatt (born August 20, 1952) is an American rock guitarist, pianist, singer, and songwriter.[SUP][1][/SUP] He has played a variety of musical styles on his albums, including New Wave, blues and country. Hiatt has been nominated for several Grammy Awards and has been awarded a variety of other distinctions in the music industry. He remains one of the most respected and influential American singer-songwriters.[SUP][2]

AAH although I'm right he does Country the blues part shines through [/SUP]

 

[spartacus53]

I went to listen to some of his work, he does do country His arrangement for the posted song was close to Cocker's, did a great job too, but still no Cocker

 

[bill from lachine]

Jeff/Spart,

Looks wise it reminds me of the good, the bad and the ugly.....lol....no need to explain which players fit each category...

All 3 versions are good....just different styles.....I tend to lean towards the gritty rock and roll, blues, etc....so I have to give the nod to Joe Cocker's version.....

Regards + HH

Bill