Cover vs. Original

Wild Horses


Many people have covered this song (as recent as Alicia Keys), but Gram Parsons was actually able to record a version of "Wild Horses" BEFORE the Stones released their landmark recording, due to his close relatinoship with the band (some say he was the inspiration as well). That said, they're both amazing, and fairly similar, but I'd say the Stones just barely edge out the Flying Burrito Brothers.

- Matt, New York, United States, 26.10.2005


The Rolling Stones
1971

vs.

The Flying Burrito Brothers
1970

CD-Cover: The Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers 46.8 % 53.2 % CD-Cover: The Flying Burrito Brothers - Burrito Deluxe
Results of the voting: Cover versus Original
Click on the cover for listening Click on the cover for listening
The Rolling Stones 930 Votes The Flying Burrito Brothers

Comments about Wild Horses:

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The Flying Burrito Brothers? WHAT THE FUCK?!?
- ???, Toronto, Canada, 02.08.2007
FBB version - nobody does emotion and sincerity like Gram
- Margot, Rockhampton, Australia, 12.03.2007
since gram parsons was probably the main influence on keith and mick writing the song, and both are spectacular versions, i'll vote FBB
- Ryan, Manassas, United States, 10.12.2006
My favorite Stones song, so they edge out FBB. But The Buritos did a wonderful job.
- Herby, Palm Harbor, United States, 24.07.2006
This was news to me, and I still think Mick's voice is better.
- Anon, Anon, Australia, 20.03.2006
Gram's version wins -- no doubt about it. It was probably his finest performance as a Burrito Brother. Too bad the rest of the album (Burrito Delux) was such a turkey!
- Rex Chickeneater, Kisumu, Other - Africa, 16.02.2006
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