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archillesUmbrella - Rihanna or Mandy Moore - which do you prefer?
Even though the song has been doing the rounds for a while now Rihanna's Umbrella has been getting a lot of airplay lately. I have just recently discovered Mandy Moore did a cover version.
I've put up both versions, which one do you prefer?
Rihanna - Umbrella (original)
I think the Mandy Moore song captures the emotion of the song better and I like the mellow sound. I think the chorus of the song really epitomises what friendship should be about, being there through the bad times as well as the good and means a lot to me personally at the moment.
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I've put up both versions, which one do you prefer?
Rihanna - Umbrella (original)
Mandy Moore - Umbrella (cover version)
I think the Mandy Moore song captures the emotion of the song better and I like the mellow sound. I think the chorus of the song really epitomises what friendship should be about, being there through the bad times as well as the good and means a lot to me personally at the moment.
When the sun shines, we’ll shine together
Told you I'll be here forever
Said I'll always be a friend
Took an oath I'ma stick it out till the end
Now that it's raining more than ever
Know that we'll still have each other
You can stand under my umbrella
You can stand under my umbrella
Said I'll always be a friend
Took an oath I'ma stick it out till the end
Now that it's raining more than ever
Know that we'll still have each other
You can stand under my umbrella
You can stand under my umbrella
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But my fav version would have to be Hillary Clinton. Really Long Link
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I think Moore's sound has grown up with her as well, she no longer sounds like a little teeny bopper.
Oh my God, I forgot about that! Think of the children Ruby!
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and i guess once I hear the original version, I pretty much don't like the remakes.. unless they really really are exceptional ... i.e. david cook's cover of Mariah's song.
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rihanna did it with far more strength and sass
although Ruby is right" Hillary and Obama did it best! haha
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You're right, the slower version seems to fit the lyrics more which is strange as it's not the original. I'm gong to be singing this all day now.
How damn sexy is that Rihanna?!
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Hi Hazel, I never much go for covers either but I really like this one. I think Mandy gives the song depth. which Mariah song? I make it a rule never to listen to her, she annoys tthe hell out of me!
Hi Morgan, I thought you'd like the Rihanna version better, it's definitely a catchy sassy tune. Yep the Hillary one's a winner
Johnny, all I can say is phwoar!
Hi Anon, I will have to check her other covers out. Now you have my interest piqued.
Raoul, I'm a straight woman and seeing her in that silver paint made me think almost the same thing...
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But don't take my word for it... I thought that other song of Rhianna's - "Shut Up and Drive" was about driving!! Seriously!
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Hi Jayne...you mean it's not about driving?! Ooh then it does take on a whole new meaning haha.
Hello Yoda76, the good old option 3 eh?
Thanks Stickman-X, I hadn't heard that before. Wow puts another whole new spin on it. That's great!
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'So if you feel me let me know, know, know
Come on now what you waiting for, for, for
My engine's ready to explode, explode, explode
So start me up and watch me go, go, go, go'
Hmmm...yes, the metaphor is very subtle!
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heres the links:
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Personally I generally find mashups annoying, I'd rather mix the two originals live myself ... I'll see if I can track down the Wideboys mix cheers for the link
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you can find Wideboys on Clubland 12. i wasnt really familiar with Haji until i got the Sensation White 2007 cd. does he do many pop remixes? ill make sure to go check him out now.
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