Musikwala
Popmartian
I'm in shock. GnR, 2, maybe 3 votes. But 8??!!
Crazy Connie, I expect it. But 8???!!
I think it all boils down to which version each of us grew up with.
At least that's the case with me.
Live and Let Die versions: Paul McCartney vs Guns n' Roses
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I think it all boils down to which version each of us grew up with.
At least that's the case with me.
Vehicle
Aging Metalhead
I think it all boils down to which version each of us grew up with.
Ah. Mystery solved.
stepcousin
stuck in the 70's
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easy: Sir Paul.
WetWilly
Whiskey Rock-A-Roller
McCartney & Wings hands down in my opinion. I do like G'n'R, But there's just no capering to the original..
Big Ears
Music Lover
Paul McCartney and Wings.
I grew up with The Beatles and was listening to King Crimson's Starless and Bible Black, when Wings released their Bond theme. It seemed a bit strange somehow, although McCartney has said it is something he always wanted to write and perform. There are many good Bond themes, especially those by Don Black, but this is pretty good. The G'n'R version does not work to my way of thinking, because it is too heavy handed.
I remember seeing the film when it came out, following Diamonds Are Forever. Both are great, although not faithful to their respective book titles. Connery, Moore and Guy Hamilton could do no wrong in those days.
I grew up with The Beatles and was listening to King Crimson's Starless and Bible Black, when Wings released their Bond theme. It seemed a bit strange somehow, although McCartney has said it is something he always wanted to write and perform. There are many good Bond themes, especially those by Don Black, but this is pretty good. The G'n'R version does not work to my way of thinking, because it is too heavy handed.
I remember seeing the film when it came out, following Diamonds Are Forever. Both are great, although not faithful to their respective book titles. Connery, Moore and Guy Hamilton could do no wrong in those days.
Big Ears
Music Lover
Don't get me wrong, Khor. Slash (and Duff McKagen) tries to come across as a rough and ready guitarist, when really he has a certain amount of finesse. The Live and Let Die cover is a bit like heavy rock versions of Knockin on Heaven's Door and other tracks, which seem like a good idea at the time, but are not! I'm not getting at G'n'R, I would credit them with giving hard rock a boost during the hateful eighties.
Oh yes! Compared to hairspray trannies playing pretend 'metal' GnR were a breath of fresh air. But Slash is the main reason I don't like their version. I mean, those near out of tune chirps he does on guitar in place of the orchestra parts are just awful. Some of his leads are truly cringeworthy. But compared to an 80s speed demon he's Jimmy freakin Page.
Jet
Midway Up The Ceiling
Hmm...let me think. 
