Which recording of "Kids In America" is your favorite?

[Jamie05rhs]

Billie Joe Armstrong, Shebang, Maude Latour, or Kim Wilde feat. Charlotte Hatherley

Other (please specify in comments)

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Which version of "Listen To Your Heart" do you like the best? ↗ out my previous music question as well if you want to!

[Lliam]

The first version I ever heard was this one by Kim. It's a bit different from the one you shared. I like the keyboard thing. I think I still like it the best.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/UqMcevcUmqg

Years ago, I belonged to a non-denominational Unitarian Universalist congregation. For a kid's service, I rewrote some of the lyrics and taught it to the kids. The older ones sang the main lyrics. The little ones sang the "na na na na" part, and they all sang the chorus (We're the kids in America, woh oh..."

There was bass and drums. I played electric guitar and even mimicked the keyboard riffs while hammering the beat. It turned out pretty good and was really fun.

[Jamie05rhs]

@Lliam That is so cool! 😍. I really wish I could have been there!

[Lliam]

Thank for the MHO, Jamie my man.

[Jamie05rhs]

You're very welcome! :)

[AngryCarl2]

I can start by dismissing the Charlotte Hatherley version which has a flashy production but loses the atmosphere of the original. The Green Day version is closer to the original but doesn't have Kim's vocals so that's out too. The Shebang version is fine but doesn't add anything to the original.

Maud Latour's version is the most interesting and does put a modern spin on the song, although some of the weird vocal effects are disquieting. On balance I think the original remains unsurpassed, but that might be because, like Rush's Red Barchetta, it takes me back to a better vanished time.

[Jamie05rhs]

@AngryCarl2 I have to say I honestly disagree on the Hatherley version. I thought it was really good, and I thought she added a lot and made the original better. But it's okay. :)

[AngryCarl2]

Well of course this is one situation where there are no facts, just various opinions.

[Jamie05rhs]

@AngryCarl2 True... Haha

[DizzyDesii]

Definitely Green Day. The others, including the original by Kim, are about as bad as this

https://www.youtube.com/embed/WyfGqNow4lI

[DizzyDesii]

And Green Day just sings in this tone that reminds me of this, so i always liked it even more
m.youtube.com/watch

[Jamie05rhs]

@DizzyDesii Yeah, I don't like her original either. But I like her remake/duet (the one that I posted).

[DizzyDesii]

I googled the OG by kim too and still wasn't as big on it. Billie has the best tone

[Jamie05rhs]

Oh, I remember that song (the one from Legally Blonde) lol.

[Jamie05rhs]

"Kids of the Future" was so f'ing dumb. Their producers made them do that song because they hate America.

[DizzyDesii]

I just remember it in the jimmy neutron movie (i believe). Back then the jonas brothers didn't sound good to me so i just felt they ruined the song.

[Jamie05rhs]

@DizzyDesii They did. It sucks balls.

[DizzyDesii]

Tbh its not many songs i enjoy by them. But i like Look Me In the Eyes, Burnin Up, Pom Poms, I Wanna Be Like You, and Leave Before You Love Me. Then when Nick went solo, i liked Close, Chains, and Levels. Then when Joe went solo i liked Cake by the Ocean, Kissing Strangers, and See No More. All in all, Kevin doesn't even really sing but he's the only bro i actually cared for 😂

[Jamie05rhs]

@DizzyDesii I honestly don't know any of those songs, but I will check them out. Haha.

I think my favorite is probably The Year 3000.

[Jamie05rhs]

See No More is kind of catchy! I like it!

[Andres77]

Kim Wilde is the only one I’m familiar with and I loved that song

[Jamie05rhs]

@Andres77 Heck yeah, man. Did you listen to her remake with the other chick?

[Andres77]

Not yet. I didn’t know there were so many versions

[Jamie05rhs]

@Andres77 Yeah. This is her best one.

[Jamie05rhs]

Listen to the guitar come in starting at 2:44.

[Andres77]

Shebang did awesome as well. Aggressive guitar and drums, pretty voices but powerful too.
Thanks for sharing these

[Jamie05rhs]

@Andres77 I agree! They were really good!

[Jamie05rhs]

And you're welcome.

[ecafkcuf]

This one.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/iv34iaafom8

[AngryCarl2]

Cool version.

[Jamie05rhs]

LMAO! 😂. It's Gru at a karaoke bar! 😆

[AmeerX]

I never saw it. My sister has seen it but it doesn't interest me

[Jamie05rhs]

@AmeerX It's just a song. Lol. You can listen quickly, and use the Fast-forward button if you're really in a hurry.

[AmeerX]

Oh I just saw Kim Wilde version. Seems like a nice song

[Jamie05rhs]

@AmeerX Cool! 😎

[CaptainSmartass]

The original one, by Kim Wilde.

Simples...

[Jamie05rhs]

Thanks for your input, man! :)