Battle of the Songs: Parachute

The song Parachute, written by Ingrid Michaelson for Cheryl Cole was a top 5 hit for the UK Girls Aloud star.  But in 2010, Michaelson decided to take on her own song and record it for herself.  So now with both of the songs out for release, which is better?  Yes, the lyrics are the same, but the singers and the production are very different.  Michaelson's is over produced (with annoying harmonies), even though Michaelson's voice doesn't need it.  Her version is also a bit nasally and rushed.  The song fits Cole's voice much better, and her version has more of a POP feel, than Indie feel.  I would never recommend a song writer to record herself singing a song she wrote for someone else (especially when it has been extremely successful!) and releasing it because most people will compare versions.  Because the song was written for Cheryl Cole, it probably didn't make much sense to record it for herself.  For most people though, they don't even realize Michaelson wrote it, and it will probably stay that way. 

Cheryl Cole's Music Video

 Ingrid Michaelson's Music Video