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I Shot the Sheriff
Good song from both artists. Personally I like the cover version by Eric Clapton better, but that is a matter of taste. By the way 'I Shot the Sheriff' was the only number one hit in the US-Charts from Eric Clapton in his career (so far). And Clapton created lots of classic songs.
So: Compliment to Bob Marley for his composition, thanks to Eric Clapton for his interpretation of this song.
Eric Clapton
1974 |
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Bob Marley
1973 |
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Comments about I Shot the Sheriff:
Compared to the context and the performance of the original, Clapton's pallid slickness is fairly embarrassing.
- Rob L., Vancouver, United States, 26.08.2010 |
There's a unique relation between the drum and the base in Marley and the Wailers' version. I chose the original :)
- Stef, Sofiq, Bulgaria, 30.06.2010 |
Bob Marley Hands Down, i'm glad clapton brought it to wider audience but Bob's version tells the story better and sounds much more funky and interesting.
- Jemaine, Melbourne, Australia, 06.02.2010 |
The fact that Clapton has everyone questioning who wrote the song is testament to the justice he did to the song. Bob Marley's version is obviously superior but Eric Clapton's parallels it as well.
- Youngkenya, Nairobi, Other, 02.01.2010 |
Bob Marley en unico, cantaba sus propias canciones y algunas las arreglaba con la ayuda de los hermanos Barret pero en su mayoria las hacia el la verdad que es una leyenda como artista y clapton es bueno pero en la guitarra la verdad que no le veo por donde compararlos
- ABRAHAM, MIAMI, Estados Unidos, 05.10.2009 |
Not to kill the Deputy was definitely the best choice...
- Vincent, Brussels, Belgium, 19.11.2008 |
I love Bob Marley and he wrote this song first and i like it alot more than Eric Clamtons version. Bob marley is tghe best and always will be!
- ashley, Dover, United States, 28.10.2008 |
The vocal harmonies on Marley's version are far more interesting for my taste.
- Dan, Batavia, NY, United States, 07.10.2008 |
Two different styles and interpretations. Both good to listen to but Bob just brings it to life better for me. Hands down. And im a Clapton lover!
- Bill, San Andreas, United States, 24.09.2008 |
that argument about Marley covering the Beatles I believe stems from his song 'Revolution' from NATTY DREAD (Awesome Album)which was not a cover just shared a title with a Beatles song, I don't dude who's freakin out about this and hatin on Marley maybe you're thinkin of another cover
- Who, Areyou, United States, 24.07.2008 |
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