ThrowbackThursday: Remakes of old classic songs made modern

We take a look at five classic songs remade to entertain the next generation of Nirvana and Bob Marley fans:

September 14, 2017

Tersia Gopi 1 minute read

Have you ever heard a song which reminded you of one you’ve known already? Chances are it’s a remake of a classic hit from the past.

We take a look at five classic songs remade to entertain the next generation of Nirvana and Bob Marley fans:

1. Tracey Chapman – Fast Car

Released in April 1988 as the lead single from her self-titled debut album, this song is an all time favourite classic.

In 2005, Jonas Blue featuring Dakota recreated the hit with an added techno beat that made us fall in love with the classic all over again.

Did you know? Tracey Chapman’s appearance on the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute was the catalyst for the song becoming a top 10 hit in the United States.

2. Bob Marley – Jamming

Every reggae fan loved ‘jamming’ to this song – it was released in Marley’s 1977 album Exodus. The song was re-released 10 years later as a tribute to Bob Marley and was again a hit.

In 2015, Benny Benassi took it to a new level and introduced a dance concept to it. Take a listen below:

3. Roy Orbison – Pretty Woman

As soon as one heard the distinctive plucking of the introduction of this famous hit, you knew it was going to be a good night.

The song was released as a single in August 1964 and spent three weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

July this year, D. Paulin remixed the original version, and it will blow your mind. Here’s a snippet:

4. Gloria Gaynor – I Will Survive

Come on, we know you memorised the lyrics word-for-word. Gaynor released this song in 1978, and it empowered woman to reclaim their lives and demand respect.

Have a listen to Guy Haans’ remix of this classic, below. With an Electro Dance Music (EDM) element, its upbeat tune will have you dancing in your jammies with a hairbrush all over again.