Et Cetera
On the few occasions that Todd in the Shadows reviews the musical mitherings of Chicago, and Peter Cetera's voice in particular, he doesn't use glowing terms. I know how he feels.
I'm of the view that there's no point in covering a song, or remaking a film, unless you're doing something transformative with it. Otherwise, why bother? Just play the original. The Chimes' cover of U2's I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For is a case in point, for how a creative reimagining can add something new of value. And Bono agrees.
And then it occurred to me, the exception that proves the rule: Bruce Foxton's cover of Chicago's 25 Or 6 To 4. It's certainly not transformative. But it's kick-arse, has the punchy horns, and it means that I can listen to a great version of a great song, without Peter Cetera's vocal whine. What's not to like? (thumbup)