There's certainly something to be said for multiple versions and styles. Not everyone can sound like the original artist, nor should they. To paraphrase our dear Americal Idol judges; you have to make it your own and sell it.

In listening to those two versions, I'm reminded of a George Jones tune redone by James Taylor on disc two of his "Live" CD - "She Thinks I Still Care." I not only think he nailed the song, he did it even better than George. If someone could post those two versions, I'd appreciate it.

I did a YouTube search for 'she thinks i still care' and the results are unbelievable. Good and terrible.

[This message has been edited by cassp (edited 09-13-2007).]