Better Than the Original: The Joy of the Cover Version (2015)

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Through ten carefully chosen cover versions that whisk us from the British Invasion to a noughties X Factor final, this film journeys over five decades to track how artists as varied as The Moody Blues, Soft Cell, Puff Daddy and Alexandra Burke have scored number 1s with their retake on someone else's song. Each of the ten classic cover versions has its own particular tale, tied not only into its musical and cultural context but also the personal testimony of the artists, producers and songwriters whose lives were changed in the process.

Director: David Vincent
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 60 min
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Cast

Editing: Richard Wilkinson
Production: BBC Music
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

cover version, music

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Better Than the Original: The Joy of the Cover Version about?
Through ten carefully chosen cover versions that whisk us from the British Invasion to a noughties X Factor final, this film journeys over five decades to track how artists as varied as The Moody Blues, Soft Cell, Puff Daddy and Alexandra Burke have scored number 1s with their retake on someone else's song. Each of the ten classic cover versions has its own particular tale, tied not only into its musical and cultural context but also the personal testimony of the artists, producers and songwriters whose lives were changed in the process.
Who directed Better Than the Original: The Joy of the Cover Version?
Better Than the Original: The Joy of the Cover Version was directed by David Vincent.
Who stars in Better Than the Original: The Joy of the Cover Version?
Better Than the Original: The Joy of the Cover Version stars Meera Syal.
How long is Better Than the Original: The Joy of the Cover Version?
Better Than the Original: The Joy of the Cover Version has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is Better Than the Original: The Joy of the Cover Version?
Better Than the Original: The Joy of the Cover Version is a Documentary, Music film.
Where was Better Than the Original: The Joy of the Cover Version produced?
Better Than the Original: The Joy of the Cover Version was produced in United Kingdom.