7 songs you won’t believe are covers – Mixed Signals

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0aEcPWNCgQ

Summary

### Summary
– Natalie and Bruger’s „Torn“ is a cover of Edna Swap’s rockier version released two years earlier
– The Danish lyrics focus on the hot and cold dynamics of Liz Senson’s relationship, while the English version focuses on the realization of a failed promising relationship
– Mark Ronson and Amy Winehouse’s version of Valerie is based on a song written by The Zutons in 2006
– Björk’s „Quiet“ showcases her eccentric personality and vocal range, with origins tracing back to Betty Hutton’s 1951 arrangement

Highlights

• Natalie and Bruger’s „Torn“ is a massive hit song from their debut album Left of the-Middle
• Song was first recorded in Danish by Liz Senson in 1993 under the name Brent
• Mark Ronson claimed Amy Winehouse never listened to any music past 1967, so he was surprised when she suggested such a new song for their version of Valerie in 2007

Key Takeaways

• Britney Spears‘ „I Love Rock and Roll“ is a cover of Joan Jet & The Blackhearts‘ song from 1981, originally performed by the Arrows in 1975 under the title „Love Rock and Roll“
• Alan Merill, the Arrows singer, wrote „I Love Rock and Roll“ as a response to The Rolling Stones‘ „It’s Only Rock and Roll But I Like It“
• Tony Basil’s 1981 hit „Mickey“, with its cheerleading-inspired chant section, is also a cover. The original song is „Kitty“ by Ry Me by the Hand