Best version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow?

[Shaun]

It's been covered by many but there are some iconic versions...

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[Kerry]

Sooo tough. Eva's breaks my heart. But Isreal's

[BB4LIFE_SD]

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I chose "Other" because being a country music fan, I am kinda impartial to this version right here.

[AJ.]

All three are pretty amazing but love IZ! :)

[BB_Eye]

Jonnie Jenkins
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[Ninastar]

Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

Im in love with this version atm.

[Rob]

Oh dear......

[MeMyselfAndI]

Leona Lewis
she puts real emotion in.

[Benjamin]

Leona Lewis
she puts real emotion in.

You want real emotion, listen to Eva Cassidy's version. ;)

[BB_Eye]

You want real emotion, listen to Eva Cassidy's version. ;)
No thanks, I had a big breakfast this morning. I don't think I could stomach the saccharine.

[MeMyselfAndI]

You want real emotion, listen to Eva Cassidy's version. ;)

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If you tell me thats not REAL emotion..
she sings it from her heart, as its her most meaningfull song to her. I saw her on tour sing it too, and everyone was silent.
umg Evas amazing 2 votes

[Princess]

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If you tell me thats not REAL emotion..
she sings it from her heart, as its her most meaningfull song to her. I saw her on tour sing it too, and everyone was silent.
umg Evas amazing 2 votes

Just cos you prefer a version doesn't mean another version isn't good or better. I like Take That's Beatle medley but I don't go saying they're a better band than the Beatles.

Oh and I voted Eva Cassidy,one of my favourite songs.

[MeMyselfAndI]

Just cos you prefer a version doesn't mean another version isn't good or better. I like Take That's Beatle medley but I don't go saying they're a better band than the Beatles.

Oh and I voted Eva Cassidy,one of my favourite songs.

I never said it was better, go read ukturtles response he said "real emotion" a spirefull comment against what I had said, if anything he was the one saying Evas was better!

[MeMyselfAndI]

Just cos you prefer a version doesn't mean another version isn't good or better. I like Take That's Beatle medley but I don't go saying they're a better band than the Beatles.

Oh and I voted Eva Cassidy,one of my favourite songs.

You must of accidently quoted the wrong person by mistake. I don't see anywhere where i said leonas was better:xyxwave:

[Princess]

I never said it was better, go read ukturtles response he said "real emotion" a spirefull comment against what I had said, if anything he was the one saying Evas was better!

It was not 'spiteful' and Eva's is better? *confused*

edit:Oh whatever.

[MeMyselfAndI]

I never said once that Evas was bad, or worse than Leonas all I said was that I prefure Leonas because of the emotion she puts into the song because of her past. Then uktutrle said it wasn't real emotion, i quoted him saying yes it was and posted a video. Then you quoted me saying that I shouldn't say leonas is better or Evas is not very good which I never said :conf:

[MeMyselfAndI]

Just cos you prefer a version doesn't mean another version isn't good or better. I like Take That's Beatle medley but I don't go saying they're a better band than the Beatles.

Oh and I voted Eva Cassidy,one of my favourite songs.

It was not 'spiteful' and Eva's is better? *confused*

edit:Oh whatever.

How hypocritical. I do understand more people think Evas is better but i still have an opinion, and i wont be alone.

[Benjamin]

I never said it was better, go read ukturtles response he said "real emotion" a spirefull comment against what I had said, if anything he was the one saying Evas was better!

Sunshine, that was not a spiteful comment. Far from it.

[MeMyselfAndI]

what does spitefull even mean

[Benjamin]

what does spitefull even mean

*spiteful


It means nasty/malicious. :thumbs:

[MeMyselfAndI]

Well you said if i want real emotion listen to Evas but I believe Leona shows more emotion in my opinion because there is a background behind her singing it. Also I have seen her live in silence. it was only my opinion princess didn't need to but in and pretend that I said Leonas was better

[BB_Eye]

This is such a gay argument. :joker:

[MeMyselfAndI]

^
I never started it

[Tom4784]

Leona Lewis is too robotic to portray emotion.

[MeMyselfAndI]

In your opinion.

[BB_Eye]

^
I never started it
Of course, just like every other argument you never start. :angel:

[MeMyselfAndI]

I don't even know who you are

[BB_Eye]

Oh right, okay then...

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[Tom4784]

In your opinion.

Excessive use of Vibrato and vocal gymnastics do not equal emotion, they're just fireworks to distract you from the fact she's colder then a russian winter.

[bbfan1991]

Leona Lewis is too robotic to portray emotion.

Rebecca Ferguson is not far off:D.

Eva did the best version, I also liked Connie Talbot's on BGT:blush:.

[Z]

I enjoy Israel's version, and I like Ted's band from Scrubs' performance of that version, sounds so good as a four-part harmony!

[Stacey.]

Eva Cassidy.

[Josy]

Only on TiBB could there be an argument about Somewhere Over the Rainbow :joker:

I prefer Eva Cassidy.

[Z]

Only on TiBB could there be an argument about Somewhere Over the Rainbow :joker:

I prefer Eva Cassidy.

YOU BITCH JUDY GARLAND OWNED THAT ****! HOW DARE YOU!


I love TiBB's ridiculous arguments. :hugesmile:

[Josy]

YOU BITCH JUDY GARLAND OWNED THAT ****! HOW DARE YOU!


I love TiBB's ridiculous arguments. :hugesmile:

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[joeysteele]

I don't really like the song but for me the best version I have heard was Shayne Wards from the X Factor.

It's a song that's, just in my opinion, been done too many times now though.

[Pyramid*]

Only on TiBB could there be an argument about Somewhere Over the Rainbow :joker:

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No matter who sing this song - I loathe it. It's one that I should mark down on the "songs that make you want to smash your head against a wall". It completely nauseates me. (sorry SOTR lovers!)

[Shaun]

I used to like the Eva version but it's so...in your face with how supposedly sad it is. Israel's owns.

[Zippy]

Both Israel and Eva died very young before their versions gained global success. I think that gives their versions added power and poignancy...and sadness. But Judy deserves special praise for making it so iconic in the first place and setting the standard.

All 3 versions are of their time but right now its Israels version that deserves to shine and is a worthy testament and belated tribute to his talent that wasn't properly recognised when he was alive.

So Israel then! :)

[cub]

Another vote for Leona! :wavey:

[Zippy]

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I saw her on tour sing it too, and everyone was silent.


they were probably asleep

[Benjamin]

they were probably asleep

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[Lee.]

Jusy Garland's because it reminds me of my Grandma :angel:

[Iceman]

Leona Lewis is too robotic to portray emotion.

I agree

[Zippy]

I don't think emotion is Leona's strength. Technical ability yes.

[Harry!]

My fave version

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[Kerry]

Never in my days did I think I'd see an argument in a thread about such a subject - not even on TiBB

Still, made me giggle :joker:

[Z]

I think I prefer Israel's version because the way Eva sings it, as Shaun said, is so in your face with how depressingly sad it is, and it's just a bit too much, but his version puts a positive twist on it and makes it more listenable. Strange...

[Niamh.]

Israels version was played on the radio last night actually, hadn't heard it in ages and was thinking I loved it so his without a doubt

[30stone]

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