Cover vs. Original

Turn the Beat Around

Gloria Estefan does a very good job doing her cover of Robinson's disco hit. In fact,Even Robinson herself liked it when she heard it.

Gloria Estefan 1994

vs.

Vicki Sue Robinson 1976

		62.7 %	37.3 %

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Gloria Estefan

722 Votes

Vicki Sue Robinson

Now if only someone remixed Vicki Sue Robinson with the Miami Sound Machine! Gloria cannot hit the high notes all the way. Make sure you hear the long version of VSR's original hit. - Musique, Los Angeles, United States, 12.02.2008

Gloria Estefan made that into one of the greatest pop songs of all time. She vocally "nailed" the song perfectly, while the sound production was slick. Even today 13 years later it's still worth turning up loud on the radio. - Matt Parker, Melbourne, Australia, 25.01.2008

Gloria didn't necessarily sing it any better but her band is far superior and I love the energy of the cover version as compared to the original. - InsultComicDog, Philadelphia, United States, 23.12.2007

I have never heard of Vicki Sue Robinson prior to tonight when I heard her name on the Radio. Nobody, Nobody sings better than Gloria - Tom Lohstreter, Plymouth, United States, 18.11.2007

- For Vickie: Ten points. - Aaand fooor Glooria: Nonpoint. And here in Finland we are laughing and dying, he he... - Erkki, Hellsinki, Finland, 18.10.2007

Yeah, well - Gloria's version is not as good as VICKI SUE ROBINSON's. Gloria's comes across as calculated and cold, while VICKI's remains fresh, inspiring and an uplifting anthem. RIP Vicki - we love you forever! Ditto Nicolette Larson & Laura Branigan. - Hugo, Houston, United States, 09.08.2007

Gloria Estefan should hang her head in shame. VSR was just being nice. - Vanessa, SF, United States, 25.07.2007

It would be nice to place a picture of Vicki Sue Robinson in all fairness. I think the original is better. If it were not for the original, the cover would not have been thought of. - TC, Chicago, United States, 21.03.2006

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