Nelly Furtado Covers Rush

Nelly Furtado, a Canadian pop singer famous for hits like “I’m Like A Bird� and “Maneater�, recently contributed to a newly released movie by playing a small role in the film and providing a song for its soundtrack.

However, instead of recording new music or playing one of the pieces she’s known for, the movie features her version of a famous Rush song.

The song Nelly decided to cover is none other than “Time Stand Still�, a Rush song originally released in 1987 as a part of the studio album Hold Your Fire. The song certainly isn’t as heavy as some of Rush’s other material, but at the same time it can’t really be classified as pop.

The piece was covered to be used in the Canadian comedy-drama “Score: A Hockey Musical� (ok guys, I know.. it really doesn’t help with the stereotypes..), a play featuring a couple other famous musician/actors like Olivia Newton-John and Marc Jordan.

So check out Nelly’s cover and Rush’s original recording of the classic 80’s hit at the bottom of the article and tell us what you think.

Where does the pop artist’s version stand in comparison to the original?

Do you prefer the original instrumentation with Rush’s virtuosity and Geddy Lee’s vocals, or do you find Nelly’s voice with what seems to be a midi track to be more appealing?

Comments

[Jesus_Dean]

Do you prefer the original instrumentation with Rush’s virtuosity and Geddy Lee’s vocals, or do you find Nelly’s voice with what seems to be a midi track to be more appealing?

I'm speechless

[hudsonstradlin]

At least she covered Rush when they went middle of the road. Please leave their pure rock songs alone.

[nedthehead]

There is absolutely NO emotion here. This is still Rush in their prime. I'd argue Rush NEVER left their prime. The synth albums were all well written IMO if you can keep an open mind.
I'm so disappointed in this.....

Also, what the fsck UG? You think ANYONE would like the Nelly version better? >.

[JimBonJovi]

These artists that are struggling are trying to make a buck and bring in new fans by playing other bands songs...Erhem, Adam Lambert...Cough...Horrible...Cough

[sgtspeed]

This new version should be confined to her next visit to Sesame Street

[Hippykiller]

I believe the term for this cover is EPIC FAIL! You can't have a Rush song without any instruments in it...

[steve!]

Both songs are awful rush sucked after Moving Pictures

[UnaLaguna]

nedthehead wrote:

There is absolutely NO emotion here. This is still Rush in their prime. I'd argue Rush NEVER left their prime. The synth albums were all well written IMO if you can keep an open mind.
I'm so disappointed in this.....

This. I don't get the hate for synth-era Rush. Hold Your Fire has some great tracks, and Power Windows is one of my favourite Rush albums.

If you're so close-minded as to struggle with Rush playing more synth-y music... well, I guess all I can do is feel sorry for you.

[fogger808]

the original kicks ass, the nelly one is just ehh. so fake sounding. just like all mainstrem junk now. sooooo overproduced

[emphaticleech]

lol. Closed minded Rush fans. Who knew?

JimBonJovi wrote:

These artists that are struggling are trying to make a buck and bring in new fans by playing other bands songs...Erhem, Adam Lambert...Cough...Horrible...Cough

Rush has covered Crossroads (Robert Johnson, but they're so unoriginal they did the Cream version), Summertime Blues (Eddie Cochran), The Seeker (The Who), Heart Full of Soul (The Yardbirds), We'll Meet Again (Vera Lynn), ...most likely more.

Point is, bands do covers as a TRIBUTE to bands that influence and inspire them. Take your propaganda elsewhere.