Some Velvet Morning
Original version by Lee Hazzlewood and Nancy Sinatra:
Haunting and bizarre, almost circus-like. I find that the ending is a bit off, but it's a classic nonetheless.
1.
Slowdive
This cover captures the essence of the song beautifully. The sound is rich and full and it's all ethereal and never ending just like shoegaze/dream pop should be.
2.
Starpower
This one gets second place because they didn't get rid of that bloody ending. It was a tough call but I had to do it. The orchestral arrangements on this are spot on and it gets rather chaotic, which is amazing.
3.
Primal Scream
Completely different approach. Much more hypnotizingly lustful.
4.
Beloved Enemy
Apparently a German Gothic Metal band. In any case, I wasn't expecting the lad to start singing like that at all, found it a pleasant cover, rather powerful.
Let's say these last two are tied.