I do honestly prefer the Bjork cover. When I first saw Bjork in concert, years ago, it was a smaller venue and I managed to get in the centre right by the stage, she certainly has a very powerful voice to say the least! 😀
the björk version was done in one take! An anecdote about the recording of it is on ep263 of ‘My Time Capsule’ with guest, John Altman. I encourage you to listen to this man’s amazing life, but if you want to skip, the Björk story starts on 37:00.
I'll go with Bjork & hope to one day hear her version of No by The Associates which she shelved after the suicide of Associates singer the mad genius Billy MacKenzie. Nice comparison 👍
I like both but Björk seems to have a stronger voice. Maybe because of the recording quality? She screams better too lol Also people think Björk is crazy but a lot of it is just she has a weird sense of humor. She will say things because she is amused by the reactions. She has said she decided long ago she was going to have fun and do things her way and if people think she’s weird or crazy then that’s their problem. She’s too busy having fun
Has anyone noticed that often the most interesting songs ( musically) are overlooked in favour of others that are lightweights in terms of character and musicality?
Didn't realize this was a cover tbh and I'm quite surprised how close Bjork stuck to the original. She obviously put her own twist on it, as you say, by modernizing it and adding her own quirkyness. 😁 The Betty Hutton version sounds great but it sounds like she's just singing lyrics and is (was!) trying to get it technically correct wheras Bjork is just singinging from the heart. Totally agree with your decision, I prefer Bjork's version as well. Could you guys please do Guns N Roses, ‘Live And Let Die’ vs Mcartney's original version? 😊
I feel a bit foolish for also not knowing this was a cover for all these years. Perhaps the jazzy feel of the song should have given it away, but I thought it was just Bjork being creative and trying a retro sound for a change.
Little Miss Welcome to Bangkok used to play betty's song all the time before shows and on the coach on her Debut tour. Have to disagree that bjorks sounds wilder- bettys version is very rough and ready for that time period, she sounds like Judy garland doing drunken karaoke and having a ball. Bjork nearly never sings this song on tours after Post album. Have u heard bjorks live version with her dolphin noises?
I hadn't heard the Betty Hutton before but I do remember the Björk version. I think I prefer the original. I didn't really go for much of Björk after the Sugarcubes.
@@SPKdesign1 I used to share a flat with someone who was into musicals/musical theatre etc, I lived through this story so many times.....it would be trotted out every time Bjork was mentioned! Iirc, the music at least is much older, it's French, or German, I can't remember which. Not sure if the original had lyrics, or if they match the English ones if it did.
Betty Hutton in my opinion has a greater vocal range than Bjork and always seemed to have fun with her singing, she was also an accomplished actress. You may not know that Betty disappeared for several years and was found washing floors in a care home.
Björk is actually a pretty good actress too. She won Best Actress at Cannes for the musical Dancer in the Dark. The movie is so sad though, will rip your heart out. She had such a bad experience with the director she said she never wanted to act again. She does have a small but important part in The Northman that came out recently.
Too bad you couldn't play Björk's original official vid of this song... It's a huge production directed by SpikeJones! A version is still available on YT that shows it at a concert though: ruclips.net/video/bik4CoSQ00s/видео.html
I like both versions ❤.
I do honestly prefer the Bjork cover. When I first saw Bjork in concert, years ago, it was a smaller venue and I managed to get in the centre right by the stage, she certainly has a very powerful voice to say the least! 😀
the björk version was done in one take! An anecdote about the recording of it is on ep263 of ‘My Time Capsule’ with guest, John Altman. I encourage you to listen to this man’s amazing life, but if you want to skip, the Björk story starts on 37:00.
I had never heard the original. I didn't realise how closely Bjork had covered it. I think I prefer Bjork's version but only just.
I'll go with Bjork & hope to one day hear her version of No by The Associates which she shelved after the suicide of Associates singer the mad genius Billy MacKenzie. Nice comparison 👍
I like both but Björk seems to have a stronger voice. Maybe because of the recording quality? She screams better too lol
Also people think Björk is crazy but a lot of it is just she has a weird sense of humor. She will say things because she is amused by the reactions. She has said she decided long ago she was going to have fun and do things her way and if people think she’s weird or crazy then that’s their problem. She’s too busy having fun
Has anyone noticed that often the most interesting songs ( musically) are overlooked in favour of others that are lightweights in terms of character and musicality?
Didn't realize this was a cover tbh and I'm quite surprised how close Bjork stuck to the original. She obviously put her own twist on it, as you say, by modernizing it and adding her own quirkyness. 😁
The Betty Hutton version sounds great but it sounds like she's just singing lyrics and is (was!) trying to get it technically correct wheras Bjork is just singinging from the heart.
Totally agree with your decision, I prefer Bjork's version as well.
Could you guys please do Guns N Roses, ‘Live And Let Die’ vs Mcartney's original version? 😊
I feel a bit foolish for also not knowing this was a cover for all these years. Perhaps the jazzy feel of the song should have given it away, but I thought it was just Bjork being creative and trying a retro sound for a change.
@@peterwalsh2470 I'm pretty sure that's what Bjork's marketing team wanted everyone to think as well! 😁
Excellent choice of song.
The video to Bjorks version is fantastic.
We love it. Just to see her facial expressions. And the dance routine.
@@hanierfamily great isn't it ❤️
What a nice selection it is🌈
Love Bjork, maybe if you delve back into Bjork you might like to listen to the track Come to me from her 1st album Debut❤
I must admit I can't be entirely objective on this one because I just love Betty Hutton SO much.
Bjork is wonderful
Love the the way Cyn was rocking out to Bjork, letting loose good on ya girl 👌
Little Miss Welcome to Bangkok used to play betty's song all the time before shows and on the coach on her Debut tour.
Have to disagree that bjorks sounds wilder- bettys version is very rough and ready for that time period, she sounds like Judy garland doing drunken karaoke and having a ball.
Bjork nearly never sings this song on tours after Post album.
Have u heard bjorks live version with her dolphin noises?
We heard the part with the dolphin noises.
I prefer Bjork's style.
I hadn't heard the Betty Hutton before but I do remember the Björk version. I think I prefer the original. I didn't really go for much of Björk after the Sugarcubes.
The original isn't the original!
@@Sandy-dd4le Tell me more, please.
@@SPKdesign1 I used to share a flat with someone who was into musicals/musical theatre etc, I lived through this story so many times.....it would be trotted out every time Bjork was mentioned!
Iirc, the music at least is much older, it's French, or German, I can't remember which. Not sure if the original had lyrics, or if they match the English ones if it did.
@@Sandy-dd4le Ta for that.
I can't choose between them.
Betty Hutton in my opinion has a greater vocal range than Bjork and always seemed to have fun with her singing, she was also an accomplished actress. You may not know that Betty disappeared for several years and was found washing floors in a care home.
Interesting.
Björk is actually a pretty good actress too. She won Best Actress at Cannes for the musical Dancer in the Dark. The movie is so sad though, will rip your heart out. She had such a bad experience with the director she said she never wanted to act again. She does have a small but important part in The Northman that came out recently.
I have another suggestion. The song is : Something bout you baby i like. Featuring firstly, Tom Jones and then, Status Quo.
I'm going to sit on the fence. I like both songs but for different reasons.
Too bad you couldn't play Björk's original official vid of this song...
It's a huge production directed by SpikeJones! A version is still available on YT that shows it at a concert though: ruclips.net/video/bik4CoSQ00s/видео.html
We couldn't find a Betty Hutton performance video. Probably because there isn't one. So, to be fair, we compared the audio.
Cool, and great reaction,@@hanierfamily ! My fav artist is JoniM, and #2 is Björk, so I'm happy as a clam with this vid
There's only one original.
Seriously/ CALM DOWN the charisma!!