Compare and Contrast Original Versions of Songs Against a Cover Version
Part 1Compare and Contrast Original Versions of Songs Against a Cover Version-Pick one of the five songs listed below. Listen to BOTH versions of the song. Listen for instrumentation in each version, and describe notable changes.. Listen for lyric changes and make note of them. Listen to the overall rhythmic feel and describe differences to the best of your ability. Are there any changes to the formal structure of the song? Maybe one version cuts out verses etc Sometimes a cover version is better than the original, and vice-versa. Tell me which version you prefer. (minimum 200 words)*I picked this song:Carl Perkins Blue Suede Shoes (1956)Elvis Presley Blue Suede Shoes (1956)
