Someone recently asked the question what is the worst cover song ever? I had to think a little but I quickly remembered hearing Dolly Parton remake Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven. Now I think most people who have ever heard any classic rock will agree that Stairway to Heaven is possibly one of the best rock songs EVER. Why would someone want to go and remake a song that was perfection in its original form? I heard the remake only once around a year ago and let me tell you, I only needed to hear it once to know that I really wished I had never heard it at all. If Robert Plant was dead, I am sure he would have been rolling over in his grave.
To make sure I wasn't being unreasonably harsh, I searched around the net and finally found a copy of this song to hear (you can find it here) again. So, was I being unreasonably harsh? Not on your life. It's just awful. from the banjos to her falsetto's, she compltely ruined the song. Do me a favor, listen to it- let me know what you think. I want to make sure I am not the only one wishing I had put cotton in my ears before hearing it again. Thanks in advance.
Posted by peninah at November 5, 2003 09:34 PMAlso, see Dolly's version of Collective Soul's "Shine."
Posted by: Steven I. Weiss at November 6, 2003 02:43 PMOy Vey. Nuff Said.
Posted by: peninah at November 11, 2003 06:32 PM