A place to post two videos of the same artist singing their same song 40+ years apart.
Comment on if they are singing it better, same or worse.
A lot of times they sing it for their fans one more time not caring too much if they sound perfect.
Start off with Leon Russell - Much better 40 years later!
1971
2011
67 years!
Just about the same - Amazing!
1957
2024
51 years
1954
2005
42 Years
1981
2023
Not quite 40 years but worthy of a “Replay”
1983
2017 - (Starting at 11:00 Mark)
51 Years
1972
Kristofferson was inspired by an interview with Frank Sinatra, who mentioned that he would sometimes ask someone to stay with him through the night.
2023 (Start at 3:15)
make love not war 
40 Years
1962
Bobby Vinton’s first major hit was “Roses Are Red (My Love)” , released in 1962. This song reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 and sold over four million copies1
2002
57 Years!
1964
Tony Bennett’s journey to singing “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” is quite interesting. The song was originally written by George Cory and Douglass Cross in the early 1950s for opera singer Claramae Turner, but she never recorded it12.
Bennett’s pianist and longtime collaborator, Ralph Sharon, discovered the song and brought it along on a tour to San Francisco2. They performed it at the Fairmont Hotel in 1961, and it immediately resonated with the audience1. Encouraged by the positive reception, Bennett recorded the song in January 19622. Initially, it was the B-side to another single, but DJs started playing “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” instead, and it quickly became a hit3.
The song went on to win Grammy Awards and became Bennett’s signature tune, deeply associated with the city of San Francisco12.
2021
60 Years
1964
The Animals, with Eric Burdon as their lead vocalist, got their start in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1962. The band originally formed from the Alan Price Rhythm and Blues Combo, which included Alan Price on keyboards, Hilton Valentine on guitar, John Steel on drums, and Chas Chandler on bass12.
Eric Burdon joined the group, bringing his powerful blues-rock voice, and they soon changed their name to The Animals1. They quickly gained a reputation for their energetic performances and gritty sound, which led to their breakthrough hit, “The House of the Rising Sun,” in 19641.
2024
60 Years
1962
2022
60 Years
1964
“Time Is on My Side” is a fascinating song with a rich history. It was originally written by Jerry Ragovoy under the pseudonym Norman Meade and first recorded by jazz trombonist Kai Winding in 19631. The song featured a gospel-style chorus sung by Dee Dee Warwick, Dionne Warwick, and Cissy Houston1.
The Rolling Stones’ version, which became widely popular, was recorded in 1964. They first heard the song through Irma Thomas’s R&B rendition, which had been released earlier that year1. The Stones’ version featured a distinctive organ intro and was recorded at Regent Sound Studios in London1. This version became their first top 10 hit in the United States2.
The Stones later re-recorded the song with a guitar intro at Chess Studios in Chicago, which is the version most people are familiar with today2. This re-recorded version was included on their album 12 X 5 and solidified the song’s place in rock history1.
2024
51 Years
1967
“Downtown” was Petula Clark’s first major hit in the US, making her the first British female singer to achieve this milestone during the rock era2.
2018
1930’s
Cab Calloway’s inclusion in The Blues Brothers was largely due to the film’s director, John Landis, and the star, Dan Aykroyd, who were both big fans of Calloway’s work. They wanted to pay homage to the great jazz and blues musicians who had influenced their own musical tastes and the creation of the Blues Brothers characters.
Calloway’s character, Curtis, was written specifically for him, and his performance of “Minnie the Moocher” became one of the film’s iconic moments. His involvement added authenticity and a touch of classic jazz history to the movie, which was a blend of comedy, music, and action.
1980
50 Years!
1958
2008
