Lily Allen Covers Womanizer

What do you think about artists who remake songs that are currently still on the radio?
Lily Allen took a stab at Britney Spears' Womanizer and gave it a slightly different feel. Better or worse than the original?
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300 points
The song was annoying to me before, but I like Lily's version.
22235 points
Actually, I like Lily's hat.
No, just no. Did not like it.
I also preferred Lily's version. .....But, I wonder, and I don't know the etiquette here, but isn't it sort of a slap in the face to do a cover of a song that has been so recently released? I mean, if it's been a few years, it's considered a tribute, but at this point it strikes me more as an "I can do this better than you" statement.
It's different, and she did well with it. The song was intended to be done as a sultry version, and she did that quite nicely. p.s. it's a sure bet that she did get permission, but was in slight trouble with Regal Records for the Upload!
920 points
I love Lily's accent and I can understand the words better when she sings them... I like this version!
I say if she wants to wear that hat, let her. She's not concern with fashion statements, and doesn't mind being a little silly. She's certainly not that person in the papers, that they write about. She gets provoked too much, about everything. I think shes funny!
As far as Lily's outfit here? I don't think we're going to need a Fashion Find on this one. ;o)
I'm with you on the outfit! It's too confusing.. I'll wear shorts.. but I have to wear a coat, and I'll wear the hat because they don't go with the shorts but it's cold... On the lighter side Lily Allen has pulled off some stunners, and she is very cute... So no real dis there!
i like the verses better on lily's version but i can't stand the chorus, the whole womanizer is already annoying on britney's version but with lily version it's worse. in fact what i like in the britney's version is the hysterical rythm, just to dance and after a few listen it become actually pretty good.
i'm not sure i would feel the same after hearing a few times lily's one.
and i too wonder what the point to do a cover of a new song.
The song was not written by Spears, so... it's not really "a slap in the face" like it's been said. Lily felt like the song was "hers" just as Spears and recorded. I dont see a problem here and that has happend before in music business. By the way Lily's version is way better...
Yeah that's a good point Marri also Lily Allen was required (by her record company) to do extra work for download and discover. This song was they're choice.
Much better by Lilly
765 points
I like Lilly's version MUCH better!
I like her version AND her outfit. :-)
Much better version.
Lily's version is much better- because she can sing. Britney just talks in a baby voice, and then mixes it with a Casio keyboard into what is supposed to music.
Lily's version is sooooo much better than Brit's! I love it.
I like Lilly's version better! Uh oh Brit!
35580 points
It is over played period. That album came out like a week ago and the song is already getting old.
That's what all the guys say about your pu$$y too.."it's getting old!"
YOUR PERIOD IS OVER PLAYED. period!
i really dislike this woman
I think Lily Allen is very misunderstood because of papers like Sun U.k. and Mirror U,K. now if your a Britney Spears fan, I will say the same thing about her. Too much focus too much control, I saw For the record, twice! Britney Spears is a normal girl caught in chaos> Lily Allen has talent, and shes taken the ride for the $money$ but she deserves attention, just not as much as she's getting.
reallllly don't like lily's version. It's so boring and not catchy at all........ oyyy yuck
reallllly don't like lily's version. It's so boring and not catchy at all........ oyyy yuck
I prefer Britney's version
It's not bad.. but I think that Britney's version is better.
lilly's version is so much better as it is not so produced good on you lilly
595 points
For someone who claims to be SO original and here she is reproducing none other than Britney. Pathetic I think. Ok she has a bigger voice than Britney but it's not that good of a voice either. Didn't she just slam Katy Perry last week for not writing her own song????????
It does not make sense to say Lily Allen has a bigger voice but can't really sing!Britney Spears did not write this song. Lily Allen knows that Katy Perry did not write I kissed a girl. But she was given credit for the song. Katy perry had her name surrounded by Max Martin, and two other writers, that pen songs for Britney Spears and Pink (among others) Perry is part of the Hollywood hype machine, that's why her name is on the sheet music. Lily Allen wrote 13 + songs before she did this one so she can't be discredited. She also recorded the song as extra work, this was a record company choice. not hers. for discover and download! If you don't like her get off the page!
595 points
She can sing better than Britney for sure but she is not that great of a singer herself. And don't tell me to get off the page. I am a member of INO and I have to right to comment on any story on this site. I don't care what Katy Perry wrote or didn't write, I was just saying that don't slam an artist for not writing their own song or for not being original and record a cover of someone else's song the week after that. I know Britney Spears didn't write that song but someone had to and it's not Lilly either.
Lily Allen writes her own songs, so she can mix it up, without being a hypocrite about it> if she didn't write her own songs you would have a good point.
So your a member of a page, filled with negative comments, and your actually proud to be a member of the complete and total A**HOLE CLUB
that song is so annoying but if I had to chose....it's definitely Lily. Face it, Britney can't sing!!!
I don't like Lily's or Britney's music, but i acutally like this cover much better than Britney
I couldn't stop laughing!.. I can't get past Lily's cockney accent in this version, it's way to funny.
HORRIBLE!
Fare enough! but again the song, was at the instance of her record company, because she was obligated!
she's a funny girl,! she has personality!
300 points
i like lily's better
I totally dig Lily Allen's version. Both versions are great, so, yeah!
that's better.
I really don't like lily's version, weird and annoying
1625 points
I call that lazy! Record your own stuff - don't scoff someone else's.1losethatgirl blog
Aren't we all assuming that Britney's original version was good in the first place?
You can't make something worse that was already absolutely awful!
The sheer fact Lilly can make this god awful song sound good by doing her typical "cockney talky singing thing" just shows how bad it was to start with!
She is my favorite. Just saw her on milllionaire personals site """"" W e a l t h y C u p i d . c o m""""""" last week. I am wondering what kind of relationship she is looking for on that site.Is she single again now?
300 points
I think it'd be flattering, to have Lily Allen sing one of your songs. Like Alanis Morissette singing that Fergie song.
I like Lily's cover, the accent does make it awesome :)
Lily's is better.
She is so fantastic.
So original.
Lily's version had no kick to it, I was kinda bored the whole time. At least with Britney's version there is a little excitement in the music. Hate the outfit too!
"For someone who claims to be SO original and here she is reproducing none other than Britney. Pathetic I think. Ok she has a bigger voice than Britney but it's not that good of a voice either. Didn't she just slam Katy Perry last week for not writing her own song????????"
So what? She has already proved what she is capable of, didnt she? I think she has recorded that song 'cause it has a lot to do with all she's written. It's soooo Lily this lyric that she just had do recorded! And with Lily, finally the song got a soul! ;)
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