Which version of "War" do you prefer?

dwill123 · 02-13-2014, 11:51 AM

Which version of the Motown song "War" do you prefer? Originally recorded by The Temptations then rerecorded by Edwin Starr.

Paul Smeenus · 02-13-2014, 12:00 PM

Edwin Starr. He brought unbelievable passion to it.

TheBig3 · 02-13-2014, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul Smeenus

Edwin Starr. He brought unbelievable passion to it.

Yeah, the Temptations were slicking that one up for no good reason.

~~Soulflower~~ · 02-13-2014, 06:42 PM

Both versions are good but Edwin's version is a epic classic.
His version is the best known version.

I think his version is more raw and funkier.

triumph · 05-15-2014, 07:31 AM

ha ha, never heard the original… what's that counting lol 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4…..

dwill123 · 05-15-2014, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by triumph

ha ha, never heard the original… what's that counting lol 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4…..

Can tell you were never in the military. It's marching (running) cadence.

Musicwhore A-Z · 06-10-2014, 02:14 PM

Great question. I'd say Starr's version. His vocal says it all! Without question the GREATEST protest song EVER recorded.

Rexx Shredd · 06-14-2014, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by realtalk92

both versions are good but edwin's version is a epic classic.
His version is the best known version.

I think his version is more raw and funkier.

+1

MISTERQCUE · 06-23-2014, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by realtalk92

Both versions are good but Edwin's version is a epic classic.
His version is the best known version.

I think his version is more raw and funkier.

This............!

Big Ears · 09-28-2014, 04:13 PM

Impossible to choose as both are great. I also like the Frankie Goes to Hollywood version. After FGTH, Edwin Starr seemed to make his version heavier when he played it live. Around the time of Reagan's Star Wars plan, he added the line, 'We don't want to die, don't put your pistols in the sky.'

View Poll Results: Which version do you prefer?
The Temptations	2	22.22%
Edwin Starr	7	77.78%
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Big Ears Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Hampshire, England Posts: 434	Impossible to choose as both are great. I also like the Frankie Goes to Hollywood version. After FGTH, Edwin Starr seemed to make his version heavier when he played it live. Around the time of Reagan's Star Wars plan, he added the line, 'We don't want to die, don't put your pistols in the sky.' __________________ My Journal: Rabbiting On

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~~Soulflower~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,304	Both versions are good but Edwin's version is a epic classic. His version is the best known version. I think his version is more raw and funkier.

05-15-2014, 07:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
triumph Groupie Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 23	ha ha, never heard the original… what's that counting lol 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4…..

06-10-2014, 02:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
Musicwhore A-Z Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 139	Great question. I'd say Starr's version. His vocal says it all! Without question the GREATEST protest song EVER recorded.