That's an excellent version.Undie wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 9:03 pmIt's no Patti Smith but then I didn't expect it to be, however this British Invasion copy american band Shadow of Knight version of Gloria ain't bad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdAezc-RX-o
Quick couple of others, complete with anorak notes.
Van briefly played with The Wheels, before they were named The Wheels, as part of the Belfast scene. He left and they moved to the UK and did this slower bassy version of his song:
The Wheels - Gloria - 1965
And over in Australia a group called The Spektors also did a cover featuring their drummer Bon Scott on vocals - he went on to some success a fair few years later.
Not bad - a bit more guitar-based:
The Spektors-Gloria