Stevie vs. Laura Branigan

[TheWILDheart]

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...and i think we all know the Stevie version of this song. Come on people, which do you prefer?

[DavidMn]

I'd use the Laura Branigan version as toilet paper.

[TheWILDheart]

I'd use the Laura Branigan version as toilet paper.

LMAO! Ah yes, but if it weren't for Laura Stevie would never have recorded this and it's an amazing song on OSOTM.

[JazmenFlowers]

let's see if you can guess how I'll vote. :p

[DrummerDeanna]

Um. No. This does not work for me at all. I go with Stevie (surprise surprise) :p

[TheWILDheart]

let's see if you can guess how I'll vote. :p

LOL.....hmmm, Laura? :lol:

[KarmaContestant]

No offense to anyone who likes this song. I think Cry Wolf is terrible - just one of the pieces of crap that helped sink a poorly executed album.

I blame this equally on Rupert Hine and Stevie Nicks, since, according to Stevie, he picked the songs and she let him. :shrug:

[ontheEdgeof17]

Don't throw eggs at me....


I like Laura's version better. :cool:

[DavidMn]

Don't throw eggs at me....


I like Laura's version better. :cool:It's fine. You are perfectly entitled to your opinion.:nod:

[iamstevienicks]

Stevies is vocally and musically a far superior song

Still quite like Branigans version though!

[SpyNote]

I didn't vote. It's one of those songs that she should have never recorded.

[priestofnothing]

I don't really care for Cry Wolf much either.

But on a somewhat related note, I found out recently that the lady who wrote the song, Jude Johnstone, also wrote the song "A Good Guy" that Trisha Yearwood sings on the Stormy Weather benefit CD.

I really like "A Good Guy" and was trying to find out who originally recorded/performed it. I haven't been able to find any other versions, but I thought it is interesting that it was also written by Jude.

[JazmenFlowers]

I'm not wicked crazy over it either, but, as with all of Stevie's songs, good or bad, there are parts that I simply adore. especially the last 30 seconds or so.

I love Laura too, but everything that annoys me about her voice is on display on her version of this song.

[strandinthewind]

I voted for LB's version. I like Stevie's but think it is just not suited for her style and IMO the production was lacking.

[TheWILDheart]

Well I like Laura's version. I like her anyway I think Self Control is awesome but Stevie IS the rock queen and always will be. ROCK ON GOLD DUST WOMAN!!

[GODDESS6]

i love me some laura, but i have to go w/ stevie's version~

[BombaySapphire3]

I have not heard LB's version so I really can't vote .It 's a song that could have been written by a modestly talented high schooler ..one of the many cringe worthy Klonopin moments La Nicks had so often back then .That being said I do still think TOSOTM is 3/4 of a great album.

[foxyluva]

I don't like Laura Branigan's version...

I like Stevie's version somewhat, but its not a favourite...

The version I like best is Jude Johnstone's - she wrote it and sang it how it was meant to be sung...

[BlackWidow]

In all fairness..Stevie's voice is pretty shot on Cry Wolf!

[GiniLeaE]

<center>Don't throw eggs at me....


I like Laura's version better. :cool:</center>

<center> Ditto! :thumbsup: I love Stevie, really I do...but that song suited Laura better IMHO! </center>

<center> And RIP to my dear Laura </center>
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[golden braid]

It's one of those songs that she should have never recorded.

I agree. It's pretty awful. I voted for Stevie anyway.

[Glittermoondust]

I don't think the song is THAT bad--but Stevie's version blows away Laura's in my opinion.....

[TheMacAttack]

While I concur that it is not a Stevie masterpiece, I go with Stevie over Laura B on this one. And what is up with that video and the guy doing somersaults all over the place?

[Musicman408]

This was cool hearing the other version, but without a doubt I take Stevie's version. I actually adore the song, one of my faves on OSOTM. I love playing it on the piano......

Much Love,
Ethan

[Villavic]

Laura Branigan... rest in peace. I never knew how she died (cancer?)

I didn't vote cause didn't hear the SN version. But it's funny, I'm immediately thought in I FOUND SOMEONE. What version I like more? LB or Cher's? Cher, of course..

[GODDESS6]

Laura Branigan... rest in peace. I never knew how she died (cancer?)

I didn't vote cause didn't hear the SN version. But it's funny, I'm immediately thought in I FOUND SOMEONE. What version I like more? LB or Cher's? Cher, of course..

she died of an anuerysm (*sp)~

[Musicman408]

Does anyone know if this is on youtube or veoh anymore because my dad REALLY wants to see this as he was a laura fan, and we can't find it anywhere.

[michaelD]

No offense to anyone who likes this song. I think Cry Wolf is terrible - just one of the pieces of crap that helped sink a poorly executed album.

I blame this equally on Rupert Hine and Stevie Nicks, since, according to Stevie, he picked the songs and she let him. :shrug:

One of my least favorite songs... on my LEAST favorite album of Stevie's.
I will chime in and pick the Stevie version however.

[GiniLeaE]

<center> Does anyone know if this is on youtube or veoh anymore because my dad REALLY wants to see this as he was a laura fan, and we can't find it anywhere. </center>

<center> I had them all posted on YouTube, but alas I am now blocked...as are my videos. Some were even removed post haste by those bastards...

I will post now on Veoh.com thanks to some very good advice I received here :nod: </center>

[Johnny Stew]

I will post now on Veoh.com thanks to some very good advice I received here :nod:YouTube became the pop culture phenomenon, but Veoh is waaaaaaay better.

[Johnny Stew]

Oh, and I voted for Stevie's version.

Apparently I'm in the minority (which is nothing new), but I actually quite like "Cry Wolf." It's a pretty, straight-forward song that fits Stevie's oeuvre quite well, and I think she nailed the vocal with her wistful, yet determined delivery.

[Musicman408]

Oh, and I voted for Stevie's version.

Apparently I'm in the minority (which is nothing new), but I actually quite like "Cry Wolf." It's a pretty, straight-forward song that fits Stevie's oeuvre quite well, and I think she nailed the vocal with her wistful, yet determined delivery.

I COMPLETELY agree with you.:nod: Love playing this song on the piano, it is beautiful

[GiniLeaE]

<center>YouTube became the pop culture phenomenon, but Veoh is waaaaaaay better.</center>

<center> I couldn't agree more...:nod:
I don't get this copyright infringement issue, especially when so many others are left online at YouTube and SOME are removed. It has to be individuals who lodge complaints, as I doubt the record company actually browses the videos online. </center>

[Musicman408]

Cry Wolf Video by (Laura Branigan) (http://www.videocure.com/music-video-code/l/5e5a39099263520854766e1d90428b80.html)

[Musicman408]

Cry Wolf Video by (Laura Branigan) (http://www.videocure.com/music-video-code/l/5e5a39099263520854766e1d90428b80.html)

Sorry about bringing this back up, but my dad was dersperate to listen to this song, so I had to post the link.

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Sorry about bringing this back up, but my dad was dersperate to listen to this song, so I had to post the link.

??? Why would you need to post the link on here so your Dad can listen?