Do You Like Tom's Diner More Than The Original?

[Everytime]

Obviously that catchy and iconic hook to TD has been used by a lot of musicians through the years. What's your favorite?

Also, don't think you're dissing Brtney if you pick another. I'm talking about the track, NOT the performer.

Personally, I've ALWAYS loved TD. I was so shocked and excited when Britney covered it, but I did not expect to like it more than the original. But I was wrong; it's even better than the original! BY FAR.

What's your favorite? let's discuss the remakes and the tracks.

[JoshLee]

Britney's. I still have yet to hear the acapella one cuz on YouTube the ones I found had violins or stuff in the background

[carlitos'crib]

Britney's version is the best, I'm loving this song more than I expected. 

[M.E.]

I think it's too early to say. I love the 90's remix but I've heard it so many times that it's refreshing to hear Britney's take on it, and so I'm inclined to favour that one. Need to wait a while before I can objectively say which one is better.

[TheOriginalDollz]

 Britneys version is amazing but so was the original . I do like Britneys touch to it a little more. 

[Nightmare3P]

Not to diss the original because I like it still. But listening to the original AFTER listening to Britney's is just not the same. BRITNEY added a bit more darkness and mystery on top of what the original had.

[Fiyero]

Nah. I grew up on the original and it's a big part of my childhood. Nostalgia and all. I get very protective of songs that I grew up with like that lol. But I was surprised with her take on the song and thought she did a good job. I ended up liking it more than I thought I would, but the original still has my heart.

[Miss_MysticOnyx]

Britney's...it's just so special, somehow dark and mysterious...it fits Britney's voice perfectly..

[MaleFatale]

It's true that the original one is iconic. But just like My Prerogative Britney's version is even better!!!!

When she covers a song she makes it her own

[TheCharmedTributes1]

Britney's version is amazing. And the original is great too. But it's hard to compare them since they are done in 2 completely different styles.

[LiaLovesGodney]

I like all versions the same. Suzanne's acapella and remix and also Britney's cover. All great.

[CIRCUS]

as someone has already said, both version are very different and they're great in its own way! 

[Pop Sensation]

both tbh.

[heather]

I'm not that big a fan of the original so I definitely prefer Britney's

[Mannequiney]

Just That Sexy by Myah Marie is missing in the list

[CIRCUS]

Just That Sexy by Myah Marie is missing in the list

 

[rocket]

i never listen to the original and i'm not planning on doing it either, so Britney's    

[Caroline77]

Nothing can detrone the original tbh, especially not Giorgio's version. 

 

And i like Centuries but it's just a sample of "du du du du" so we can't really compare. 

[Veronica the witch]

Britney's

 

when i heard the she was covering that song and i check it out i was like "what the hell is this song"  but Britney's version make me like the song

[3isacharm]

i like Britney's version better but I wished they had included the last verse too

[Everytime]

Just That Sexy by Myah Marie is missing in the list

[Everytime]

Good choices and opinions, everyone!

[Everytime]

Britney's

when i heard the she was covering that song and i check it out i was like "what the hell is this song" but Britney's version make me like the song

I was SO excited when they announced it. It's always been one of my faves!!

[Pokémon Spears]

i like Britney's version better but I wished they had included the last verse too

I agree. But it's more than just a verse, it's like half of the song.

 

There's a woman

On the outside

Looking inside

Does she see me?

No she does not

Really see me

'Cause she sees

Her own reflection

 

And I'm trying

Not to notice

That she's hitching

Up her skirt

And while she's

Straightening her stockings

Her hair

Is getting wet

 

Oh, this rain

It will continue

Through the morning

As I'm listening

To the bells

Of the cathedral

I am thinking

Of your voice

 

And of the midnight picnic

Once upon a time

Before the rain began

 

And I finish up my coffee

And it's time to catch the train

 

I really love Britney's version, but it feels too short, even though they added some parts with just the instrumentals to make it a little bit longer plus Giorgio's bridge.

I wonder if Britney didn't record these parts on purpose, or it was Giorgio's decision not to include all of that.

[ValetGirls]

Suzanne Vega is a true artist, and I will always stand by her contributions to folk artistry. She has such a beautiful voice!

 

However, I chose Brit's version, because I find it more compelling as a concept. The new ending gives it a whole new meaning, Brit's take (and the fact that, of all people, it's Britney who's singing it) gives it a voyeuristic and alienated atmosphere that is distinct from the stream-of-consciousness artist monologue that Vega gave her original.

 

Let's all get something clear though: Giorgio Moroder's chord progression is miles ahead of DNA's remix. He really knows how to get a song constantly driving forwards, and the real genius of the song lies in the always-pressing-forwards instrumental interludes between each verse. The vocoding is also masterfully wrought. I'm a fan