Early Versions Of Songs

[DarkSide247]

So, here is a thread to post videos of early versions of song that are different than the studio version.

Time - Pink Floyd ('72)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ6TcoSeLQ4&feature=related

Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana ('91)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soiffolOj5k&feature=related

[AxlVanHagar]

Probably my favorite demo/early version of a song. I think Paul's take is superior to what Gene ended up recording on the album in every area.

KISS - God of Thunder
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKtNb6_uv2U


A close second is this one. November Rain minus the piano.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN7KopSZKGg&feature=related

[a21schizoidman]

Here's a rehersal of Karn Evil 9 by ELP:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3zOB-nP5nk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEPeRBXBDEU&feature=related

[clint999]

Probably my favorite demo/early version of a song. I think Paul's take is superior to what Gene ended up recording on the album in every area.

KISS - God of Thunder



A close second is this one. November Rain minus the piano.

[tofubot]

meh, i can't find a video clip of it. but on i think metallica fan can 3 is where they have lars and james writing stuff for load and re-load in the garage. it sounded awesome like all get out (namely low man's lyric and carpe diem baby), but the album versions as we know ended up mega bob rockified.

it sucks cos the songs themselves had so much potential at being awesome.

[Nourez]

I LOVE the demo version of Don't Cry by GnR. Honestly, I think it's better in every possible way than the version on Illusion 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=564CtVrStag