TOP TEN PLAYLIST: The Songs That Got Away
I guess he'd make more money if the song (called "Scar" and recorded for Imbruglia's upcoming release, "Come to Life") appeared on a Coldplay album. Or maybe he's afraid he's written all the good tunes he's going to write and won't be able to afford any more of those fake Sgt. Pepper's jackets. Either way, Martin is not the first famous musician to regret hearing his song performed by another artist. Many celebrated singer-songwriters over the years have given away some of their very best tunes.
Here's my list of the Top 10 Songs That Got Away. These dudes are probably still kicking themselves, at least until they get the royalty checks every month. Hey, Chris Martin, wanna record one of my songs? I won't regret it, I promise.
10. "Lady"
Written by Lionel Richie for Kenny Rogers
9. "Crazy"
Written by Wilie Nelson. Recorded by Patsy Cline
8. "Fire"
Written by Bruce Springsteen. Recorded by the Pointer Sisters
7. "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding"
Written by Nick Lowe for Elvis Costello
Written by Paul McCartney for Badfinger
Written by Prince for Chaka Khan
Written by David Bowie for Mott the Hoople
Written by Prince for the Bangles
2. "Me and Bobby McGee"
Written by Kris Kristofferson for Janis Joplin
Written by Prince for Sinead O'Connor
Comments
recoil
March 30, 2009 - 04:47 AM GMT
I Feel For You was not witten for Chaka Khan. Prince recorded and released it on his "Prince" album that was released in 1979 years before Chaka Khan remade it!
Yinyan511
March 19, 2009 - 05:31 PM GMT
"Fire" was originally written for The Boss' friend, Robert Gordon.Somehow The Pointer Sisters got ahold of it and got it out before RG.He's still reeling from this event.His version is still very nice though, if anyone would like to partake.
babylove40
March 18, 2009 - 11:40 PM GMT
Wow, didn't know that about "Crazy" and "Fire".
Andreas Komodromos
March 18, 2009 - 04:42 PM GMT
"Nothing compares 2 you" was not written for Sinead O'Connor. It was written for The family (a Prince site project) and appeared on their 1986 debut album.
cheragon
March 18, 2009 - 09:03 AM GMT
Bleeding Love.. Written by McCarthy.. Taken to the top by Leona Lewis. I don't think McCarthy has ever had a number one. Right?