Of course The-Dream’s demo is better than Beyonce’s version . And other blasphemies.
The Replacements, "Can't Hardly Wait (Tim Version)"
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A watered-down, horn-heavy version of this song appears on Pleased to Meet Me, but the demo is THE version. It's a perfectly messy, essential recording.
The-Dream, "1+1"
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Bey's version is pretty great too, but The-Dream's original demo is a little less melodramatic. There's a rough-sounding percussiveness that makes this version hit harder. Oh, and the vocal harmonies on the chorus — so good!
