The Velvet Underground — Sweet Jane
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Standin' on a corner
Suitcase in my hand
Jack's in his corset, Jane is in her vest
and me I'm in a rock 'n' roll band. Huh.
Riding a Stutz Bear Cat, Jim
ya know, those were different times
all the poets studied rules of verse
and those ladies they rolled their eyes
Sweet Jane
Sweet Jane
Sweet Jane
Now Jack, he is a banker
and Jane, she's a clerk
and both of them save their monies
when they get home from work
sittin' down by the fire
Ooo, the radio does play
the classical music there, Jim
The March of the Wooden Soldiers
All you protest kids
you can hear Jack say
Sweet Jane
Sweet Jane
Sweet Jane
Some people they like to go out dancin'
and other people they have to work. Just watch me now
and there's even some evil mothers
Well they're gonna tell you that everything is just dirt
you know that women never really faint
and that villians always blink their eyes
that children are the only ones who blush
and that life is just to die
But anyone who ever had a heart
they wouldn't turn around and break it
and anyone who ever played a part
They wouldn't turn around and hate it
Sweet Jane, Sweet Sweet Jane
Suitcase in my hand
Jack's in his corset, Jane is in her vest
and me I'm in a rock 'n' roll band. Huh.
Riding a Stutz Bear Cat, Jim
ya know, those were different times
all the poets studied rules of verse
and those ladies they rolled their eyes
Sweet Jane
Sweet Jane
Sweet Jane
Now Jack, he is a banker
and Jane, she's a clerk
and both of them save their monies
when they get home from work
sittin' down by the fire
Ooo, the radio does play
the classical music there, Jim
The March of the Wooden Soldiers
All you protest kids
you can hear Jack say
Sweet Jane
Sweet Jane
Sweet Jane
Some people they like to go out dancin'
and other people they have to work. Just watch me now
and there's even some evil mothers
Well they're gonna tell you that everything is just dirt
you know that women never really faint
and that villians always blink their eyes
that children are the only ones who blush
and that life is just to die
But anyone who ever had a heart
they wouldn't turn around and break it
and anyone who ever played a part
They wouldn't turn around and hate it
Sweet Jane, Sweet Sweet Jane
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"all the poets studied rules of verse"
When did they stop? Last century?
When did they stop? Last century?
Saw the Velvets perform this at the Cambridge Arts theatre in 1971. Even without Lou, truly memorable!
Steely_D wrote:
THE BEST version is from Lou's record "Take No Prisoners."
True, the Hunter/Wagner guitar opener on the other live version is classic but the performance following it lacks lust.
Instead, do yourself a favor.
Thanks for the great link!
THE BEST version is from Lou's record "Take No Prisoners."
True, the Hunter/Wagner guitar opener on the other live version is classic but the performance following it lacks lust.
Instead, do yourself a favor.
Thanks for the great link!
Sweet 'Sweet Jane'
typically originals the best but mott the hoople does a great version of this as well ! keep rocking
Danimal174 wrote:
THE BEST version is from Lou's record "Take No Prisoners."
True, the Hunter/Wagner guitar opener on the other live version is classic but the performance following it lacks lust.
Instead, do yourself a favor.
Wow, I had no idea that Cowboy Junkies' version was a cover...nice to hear the original.
THE BEST version is from Lou's record "Take No Prisoners."
True, the Hunter/Wagner guitar opener on the other live version is classic but the performance following it lacks lust.
Instead, do yourself a favor.
lemmoth wrote:
Lucky as we are lemmoth....
It's comments like this that remind me to remember that I've been obsessed with rock and roll for 45 plus years and that obvious facts to me may not be so for others. 
Lucky as we are lemmoth....
Danimal174 wrote:
Wow, I had no idea that Cowboy Junkies' version was a cover...nice to hear the original.
It's comments like this that remind me to remember that I've been obsessed with rock and roll for 45 plus years and that obvious facts to me may not be so for others. "Just watch me now"....how could you not think this song is cool? I like the live version better, but sometimes it's best to hear the original guts version
Wow, I had no idea that Cowboy Junkies' version was a cover...nice to hear the original.
Miss Lou Reed.
No wonder it is the live version that is so popular.
leafmold wrote:
I agree whole-heartedly with this. Fresh indeed.
Love the Velvet Underground. Still sound fresh after all these years.
I agree whole-heartedly with this. Fresh indeed.
I saw the late Lou Reed in 1996 and it was probably the best concert I was ever at. He started the show with Sweet Jane which set the tempo for the next two hours. Will never forget it - what an opening.
coloradojohn wrote:
Great story. This is the kind of thing that makes this message board special. Not, as some posters seem to believe, comments expressing how much a particular song makes them want to barf, push the PSD button, or otherwise express their derision. Thanks coloradojohn!
I can clearly recall the first times I heard this; the babysitter Susie had it jamming a lot... I freaked my parents out pretty good, too, at around age 8 or 9, spouting the lyrics at a family gathering, "— and Jane, she is a CLERCKK...both of them save their MOH-NEEES, and when they come home from work..." Yes, LOU, my Life was saved by Rock 'n' Roll, and YOU were a huge, weird and wonderful part of it!
Great story. This is the kind of thing that makes this message board special. Not, as some posters seem to believe, comments expressing how much a particular song makes them want to barf, push the PSD button, or otherwise express their derision. Thanks coloradojohn!
Ya gotta love the guitar, lyrics telling a story, and Lou's vocals.
As rough as it may be, it is still PERFECT.
Bad_Art wrote:
cc_rider wrote:
It's bad on purpose. That makes it 'art'.
But to be fair, nobody's ever accused VU of being stellar musicians. They practically created the DIY punk ethos.
I agree with everything stated people, and I rate this version "10" cause I think it's really fuckin cool to hear, and I like it a lot
Wow! I had never heard VU's studio version of this. Hard to believe how bad it actually is. I mean it sounds like some high schoolers made this in the den by sticking a sony walkman on record. It's off key, out of tune, and the sound is weak. The singer sounds like he's reading. How bad does something have to become before it achieves 'art?'
cc_rider wrote:
It's bad on purpose. That makes it 'art'.
But to be fair, nobody's ever accused VU of being stellar musicians. They practically created the DIY punk ethos.
I agree with everything stated people, and I rate this version "10" cause I think it's really fuckin cool to hear, and I like it a lot
treatment_bound wrote:
I was in another room when the outro kicked in—I was wondering when Lou had followed Elvis out to a living death in Vegas. Never heard that before and I really don't have to hear it again fer a whiles.
XML: the devil's tongue. Avoid at all costs.
Thanks for playing the original "Fully-Loaded" version, even though I still can't get used to it.
I was in another room when the outro kicked in—I was wondering when Lou had followed Elvis out to a living death in Vegas. Never heard that before and I really don't have to hear it again fer a whiles.
XML: the devil's tongue. Avoid at all costs.
jagdriver wrote:
FYT.
I don't think his name is Tom.
FYT.
I don't think his name is Tom.
Love the Velvet Underground. Still sound fresh after all these years.
treatment_bound wrote:
That CJ version was a snore-fest.
...aww, give it a moment and listen up Skippy ... Margo rocks it
That CJ version was a snore-fest.
...aww, give it a moment and listen up Skippy ... Margo rocks it
azdcryan wrote:
FYT.
HATE the Velvet Underground...this hit me in the belly! Vomitous and repugnant, how dreadful their rock n' roll.
FYT.
Good point.. Bill how about floating the Mott the Hoople's version of this sometime. Original is nice, but like others, I liked off shoots better on this one.. 
Thanks for playing the original "Fully-Loaded" version, even though I still can't get used to it.
REALLY digging' this one right now - not heard it in a loooong time. It's almost fresh again! 
I'll take Lou's R&R Animal version, Mott the Hoople's, hell, even CowboyJunkies' versions over the original - no matter how groundbreaking it was.
Meh.
coloradojohn wrote:
I'm sure they thought the shades, leather jacket and little pills would come in little time. I was a little more sheltered--don't think I heard this song until junior high or even high school age.
I can clearly recall the first times I heard this; the babysitter Susie had it jamming a lot... I freaked my parents out pretty good, too, at around age 8 or 9, spouting the lyrics at a family gathering, "-- and Jane, she is a CLERCKK...both of them save their MOH-NEEES, and when they come home from work..." Yes, LOU, my Life was saved by Rock 'n' Roll, and YOU were a huge, weird and wonderful part of it!
I'm sure they thought the shades, leather jacket and little pills would come in little time. I was a little more sheltered--don't think I heard this song until junior high or even high school age.
PA1749 wrote:
That CJ version was a snore-fest.
Wow, compared to the Cowboy Junkies, this sucks.
That CJ version was a snore-fest.
dig wrote:
Yes, the Rock'n Roll Animal version is a 10, but don't ya think 4 is a little harsh? The origanal version is so visceral, so real, so fucking good.
No way, this version is by far the best - no, it's not a good recording. There's mistakes all over, but god damn it, it's so full of life - so damn raw. Love it.
Yes, the Rock'n Roll Animal version is a 10, but don't ya think 4 is a little harsh? The origanal version is so visceral, so real, so fucking good.
No way, this version is by far the best - no, it's not a good recording. There's mistakes all over, but god damn it, it's so full of life - so damn raw. Love it.
RIP Lou Reed. 10+
I can clearly recall the first times I heard this; the babysitter Susie had it jamming a lot... I freaked my parents out pretty good, too, at around age 8 or 9, spouting the lyrics at a family gathering, "-- and Jane, she is a CLERCKK...both of them save their MOH-NEEES, and when they come home from work..." Yes, LOU, my Life was saved by Rock 'n' Roll, and YOU were a huge, weird and wonderful part of it!
A timeless song, still young, but not me...
May as well be Rolling Stones for cryin' out loud.
Swift recovery Lou!
I agree with "dig", the original is excellent.
Just relax everyone. The Cowboy Junkies did a fine job but they were fortunate to have such a great song to work with. As far as definative version - track one, Rock 'n Roll Animal.
merkin_muffley wrote:
Yes, the Rock'n Roll Animal version is a 10, but don't ya think 4 is a little harsh? The origanal version is so visceral, so real, so fucking good.
Only gave this 4 as the live version is a 10. Twice as good and more, if that makes any sense.
Yes, the Rock'n Roll Animal version is a 10, but don't ya think 4 is a little harsh? The origanal version is so visceral, so real, so fucking good.
Ahh! This is just what the doctor ordered! Great classic tune!
For those of you who don't understand why I rate this a 9 see below:
For those of you who don't understand why I rate this a 9 see below:
this song rocks... love it...
You know how some songs can trigger a vivid memory? This song does that for me. I can picture exactly where I was and who I was with the first time I heard this song. I don't know the date exactly, but it was >40 yrs ago, the album was rather new, and I was an early teen. At that age of course I thought I knew everything; I think this song imprinted the memory because it was so different from what I *had* thought was "good music". Eye opening and transformative, it'll always be a 10 in my book.
stellar. ..just as it is. perfect, like the wildflowers in light reflected off broken glass of a city street. it's not smooth and shouldn't be cause it's rock an roll
PA1749 wrote:
Maybe to you it does; but you may also prefer the 1998 remake of "Psycho" to the original.
Wow, compared to the Cowboy Junkies, this sucks.
Maybe to you it does; but you may also prefer the 1998 remake of "Psycho" to the original.
LOVE the Velvet Underground...this hit me in the belly! Visceral & awesome, how pure their rock n' roll.
Only gave this 4 as the live version is a 10. Twice as good and more, if that makes any sense.
so awesome to hear VU on RP
it hardly ever happens.
thanks bill!
it hardly ever happens.
thanks bill!
Love live version on Rock n Roll Animal - Live album. Leaves CJ in the dirt.
Where's that confounded bridge? This is the version which is missing it!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweet_Jane
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweet_Jane
romeotuma wrote:
Love this song, but this is one of the rare cases where I love a cover even more— the Cowboy Junkies make this song soooo smooth and sexy...
Agreed...
Love this song, but this is one of the rare cases where I love a cover even more— the Cowboy Junkies make this song soooo smooth and sexy...
Agreed...
Hey rotten,
Uh....do you like guitar in r n r songs?
Uh...maybe you want to listen to Reed playing it.
Some of the best.
Uh....do you like guitar in r n r songs?
Uh...maybe you want to listen to Reed playing it.
Some of the best.
PA1749 wrote:
Mott the Hoople do the best version of this song.
Wow, compared to the Cowboy Junkies, this sucks.
Mott the Hoople do the best version of this song.
I've made sweet love to the CJ's version on many an occasion, so it holds a special place in my heart. But the VU version is infinitely more seminal (forgive the pun).
There are so many great songs on this album, Head Held High, Train Round the Bend, Who Loves the Sun, New Age, Rock & Roll, Lonesome Cowboy Bill.
A little sick of it; but it's a great song a a great album.
Wow, compared to the Cowboy Junkies, this sucks.
crockydile wrote:
The only version that really sucks...I assume that's what you mean.
The Junkies version is THE definitive version, like All Along the Watchtower by Hendrix.
This is crap.
You are incorrect on an epic level.
The only version that really sucks...I assume that's what you mean.
The Junkies version is THE definitive version, like All Along the Watchtower by Hendrix.
This is crap.
You are incorrect on an epic level.
rickhoran wrote:
F-U cowboy junkies! this is the only version.
das waren noch zeiten, .. .. .. wir hatten ZEIT !!
peter_james_bond wrote:
Blech, Smech! Still sweet after all these years.
Agreed. And can't we get a few more VU cuts added here? I listened to "Sunday Morning" yesterday (on Sunday morning), and it sounded GOOD!
Blech, Smech! Still sweet after all these years.
Agreed. And can't we get a few more VU cuts added here? I listened to "Sunday Morning" yesterday (on Sunday morning), and it sounded GOOD!
cc_rider wrote:
It's bad on purpose. That makes it 'art'.
But to be fair, nobody's ever accused VU of being stellar musicians. They practically created the DIY punk ethos.
John Cale is rather good - but he could only do so much with the others - interesting talk about those years and later collaborations with Eno at:
https://fora.tv/2010/01/15/Circa_1979_A_Signal_to_Noise_with_John_Cale
It's bad on purpose. That makes it 'art'.
But to be fair, nobody's ever accused VU of being stellar musicians. They practically created the DIY punk ethos.
John Cale is rather good - but he could only do so much with the others - interesting talk about those years and later collaborations with Eno at:
https://fora.tv/2010/01/15/Circa_1979_A_Signal_to_Noise_with_John_Cale
rtrudeau wrote:
Yup, blows 'em all away.
I'm partial to the Lou Reed cover, myself.
Yup, blows 'em all away.
MUTE
Bad_Art wrote:
It's bad on purpose. That makes it 'art'.
But to be fair, nobody's ever accused VU of being stellar musicians. They practically created the DIY punk ethos.
Wow! I had never heard VU's studio version of this. Hard to believe how bad it actually is. I mean it sounds like some high schoolers made this in the den by sticking a sony walkman on record. It's off key, out of tune, and the sound is weak. The singer sounds like he's reading. How bad does something have to become before it achieves 'art?'
It's bad on purpose. That makes it 'art'.
But to be fair, nobody's ever accused VU of being stellar musicians. They practically created the DIY punk ethos.
Most of my heroes are flawed. Same goes for alot of my favorite songs. Can't engineer emotion.
Oh come on. Nobody has any grounds to complain about either one. VU scored an instant classic, and CJ did a brilliant cover. Plenty of bad music out there to put the artistry of both in proper perspective.
crockydile wrote:
The only version that really sucks...I assume that's what you mean.
The Junkies version is THE definitive version, like All Along the Watchtower by Hendrix.
This is crap.
crockydile wrote:
The only version that really sucks...I assume that's what you mean.
The Junkies version is THE definitive version, like All Along the Watchtower by Hendrix.
This is crap.
rickhoran wrote:
The only version that really sucks...I assume that's what you mean.
The Junkies version is THE definitive version, like All Along the Watchtower by Hendrix.
This is crap.
F-U cowboy junkies! this is the only version.
The only version that really sucks...I assume that's what you mean.
The Junkies version is THE definitive version, like All Along the Watchtower by Hendrix.
This is crap.
A "classic" (quotation marks indicating a particularly nasty and frowned upon word in my books). This is far from the Velvet's peak... (And don't get me started again on the appaling, bragging cliche of the "Rock 'N' Roll Animal" live album... Jeez.
Play more off the debut album or the third... Even better, if RP is feeling courageous, they could spin some "White Light/White Heat"!!! 'Sister Ray' maybe? Ha!
Play more off the debut album or the third... Even better, if RP is feeling courageous, they could spin some "White Light/White Heat"!!! 'Sister Ray' maybe? Ha!
Always nice to share a moment with Lou.
Wow! I had never heard VU's studio version of this. Hard to believe how bad it actually is. I mean it sounds like some high schoolers made this in the den by sticking a sony walkman on record. It's off key, out of tune, and the sound is weak. The singer sounds like he's reading. How bad does something have to become before it achieves 'art?'
Such a contrast to the live versions I know: Live Lou Reed and Cowboy Junkies.
Loaded with hits! Killer album.. oh, i mean CD.
rickhoran wrote:
Hell yah!
F-U cowboy junkies! this is the only version.
Hell yah!
rtrudeau wrote:
huh?
I'm partial to the Lou Reed cover, myself.
huh?
I'm partial to the Lou Reed cover, myself.
Doesn't this original version have the "Heavenly wine and roses, seem to wisper her name..." part?
F-U cowboy junkies! this is the only version.
redstorm wrote:
Being from Texas, I'm afraid to think what I'm "obligated" to like. Screw that. I like what I like and I don't like VU.
Being from NYC, I'm obligated to like the VU,
Being from Texas, I'm afraid to think what I'm "obligated" to like. Screw that. I like what I like and I don't like VU.
jagdriver wrote:
Blech, Smech! Still sweet after all these years.
Blech!
Blech, Smech! Still sweet after all these years.
Blech!
Couldn't stand 'em then and 40+ years has made no difference in my opinion. And AFA Andy Warhol goes, these folks have long had their 15 minutes.
Couldn't stand 'em then and 40+ years has made no difference in my opinion. And AFA Andy Warhol goes, these folks have long had their 15 minutes.
The version from Rock and Roll Animal tops this one and the one by the Cowboy Junkies by a long ways in my opinion
Great song!
Being from NYC, I'm obligated to like the VU, they bring the grit, and energy of the City to the rest of the world....not that you guys asked for it! 
The Postal Service - Such Great Heights; Witchcraft - Ultraviolet; Telepopmusik - Breathe; High Violets - Wheel; Mich Gerber - Eros; José González - Slow Moves; Breaks Co-op - The Sound Inside; Julie Miller - All My Tears; Echo & The Bunnymen - Evergreen
And then, Sweet Jane!!! Man, what a GREAT stretch of music!
PacificNWPariah wrote:
Agreed, but this is still a classic.
Again, I prefer the Cowboy Junkies version better 
Agreed, but this is still a classic.
I love this song more everytime I hear it. Captures an era so well.
calypsus_1 wrote:
What he said
no comment - 9.
What he said
no comment - 9.
it's ok..
Wow, Lou Reed isn't singing monotone...whats up with that? Is this a follow up to Dylan's Queen Jane Approximately? I hear Bob's vocal influence on this song.
hahahahahahaha
Ahh the VU! 
this would be the first time I heard this version and I have to say I actually like the song now! Thanks!
PacificNWPariah wrote:
Again, I prefer the Cowboy Junkies version better
yea well, its basically a totally different song, perhaps that's why. I started drinking listening to the Velvets, so well, I love them!
OK, it must be an era thing... I don't really care for this song no matter who performs it. I just don't get it. There ARE a couple of good lyrical lines in the song, yes, but it doesn't save me from the monotony.
Again, I prefer the Cowboy Junkies version better
Whoa... I saw this post exactly when Lou got to these lines... Now I'm scared.
chinchita wrote:
Bizarre...I just did the same thing
Wow, like double ditto!!
tg3k wrote:
However, "Sweet Jane" is an all time favorate song no matter who covers it..... even Mr Reed.
Well, someone's got to go against the tide.
Never have liked this song, any version, and never have liked any of Mr. Reed's other work either...No siree, Bob. It may be lyrical genius, but I don't tend to listen to lyrics if I can't make it past the song itself.
I realize my dislike for Lou Reed may be unfathomable to some of you, but before anyone jumps on me and tells me how I just don't "get" it, or I have no taste, or a low IQ, let me toss out this pre-emptive strike:
Pound sand.
I also can not aclimate myself to Lou Reed... try as I might. I even experienced him in concert in the 70's.
As Lou said in his AOL Sweet Jane video: "You are all probably wondering how I based a career on just four chords". It may be lyrical genius, but I don't tend to listen to lyrics if I can't make it past the song itself.
I realize my dislike for Lou Reed may be unfathomable to some of you, but before anyone jumps on me and tells me how I just don't "get" it, or I have no taste, or a low IQ, let me toss out this pre-emptive strike:
Pound sand.
However, "Sweet Jane" is an all time favorate song no matter who covers it..... even Mr Reed.
Guitar solo may be great on the live version, but Lou's little vocal noodlings on this version can't be beat.
"just watch me now",
..
"villains always blink their eyes, ooh!"
I love it.
SWEEEEET VELVET - SWEET LOU -Sweet Underground 
That's what I'm talking about
Lou rules...How about "all tommorows parties" Bill.
JrzyTmata wrote:
me too!!
I think we need to demand an investigation into this - it's getting to be way too common to be merely a kawinkydink... 
me too!!
Why are the lyrics to this original so different from Cowboy Junkies' version? Did Lou Reed/VU do a second version that CJ's covered?
chinchita wrote: me too!!
Bizarre...I just did the same thing
me too!!
Live version = 10
ArbiterOfGoodTaste wrote:
"Women never really faint and that villains always blink their eyes. And that children are the only ones who blush, and that life is just to die" gives me chills...
Why?
I think it's alright, but the lyrics of this song, like Dylan's "Stuck Inside.." are mostly just clever or interesting nonsense.
Dylan to Reed.....And the rock rolls!!!!
Oh yeah.
This should have followed the Cowboy Junkies, who knew about sweet Jane in their own right.
Hannio wrote:
Whoa... I saw this post exactly when Lou got to these lines... Now I'm scared.
Bizarre...I just did the same thing
All 3 Notes??
Tireux_De_Roche wrote:
Second song I ever learned to play on my guitar!
(First was Fiddler's Green by The Tragically Hip.)
ArbiterOfGoodTaste wrote:
"Women never really faint and that villains always blink their eyes. And that children are the only ones who blush, and that life is just to die" gives me chills...
Whoa... I saw this post exactly when Lou got to these lines... Now I'm scared.
tg3k wrote:
Well, someone's got to go against the tide.
Never have liked this song, any version, and never have liked any of Mr. Reed's other work either...No siree, Bob. It may be lyrical genius, but I don't tend to listen to lyrics if I can't make it past the song itself.
I realize my dislike for Lou Reed may be unfathomable to some of you, but before anyone jumps on me and tells me how I just don't "get" it, or I have no taste, or a low IQ, let me toss out this pre-emptive strike:
Pound sand.
While I completely disagree with you and don't understand how you can't like Lou Reed, I really like your pre-emptive strike.
It may be lyrical genius, but I don't tend to listen to lyrics if I can't make it past the song itself.
I realize my dislike for Lou Reed may be unfathomable to some of you, but before anyone jumps on me and tells me how I just don't "get" it, or I have no taste, or a low IQ, let me toss out this pre-emptive strike:
Pound sand. been a while since I've heard this tune.
Second song I ever learned to play on my guitar!
(First was Fiddler's Green by The Tragically Hip.)
Well, someone's got to go against the tide.
Never have liked this song, any version, and never have liked any of Mr. Reed's other work either...No siree, Bob. It may be lyrical genius, but I don't tend to listen to lyrics if I can't make it past the song itself.
I realize my dislike for Lou Reed may be unfathomable to some of you, but before anyone jumps on me and tells me how I just don't "get" it, or I have no taste, or a low IQ, let me toss out this pre-emptive strike:
Pound sand.
It may be lyrical genius, but I don't tend to listen to lyrics if I can't make it past the song itself.
I realize my dislike for Lou Reed may be unfathomable to some of you, but before anyone jumps on me and tells me how I just don't "get" it, or I have no taste, or a low IQ, let me toss out this pre-emptive strike:
Pound sand. ArbiterOfGoodTaste wrote:
"Women never really faint and that villains always blink their eyes. And that children are the only ones who blush, and that life is just to die" gives me chills...
It just doesn't get any better than this.
Wow, I had no idea that Cowboy Junkies' version was a cover...nice to hear the original.
But both are amazing. Love the chord progressions combined with the vocals for both.