Remixes that are better than their original

[Bob]

"Heartbreaker" and "Me, Myself, & I" come to mind

[allow that]

I hate the "Heartbreaker" remix, and love the original.

I'd say the "Fantasy" remix is AS good as the original.

I think Janet's "Anytime, Anyplace (R. Kelly Remix)" is better than the original. Also, his remix of Toni Braxton's "How Many Ways."

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From 2000-2003, most of Mariah's remixes were way better than the album versions.

The Stargate remix of "Thank God I Found You" wasn't that different, but it really beefed up the cheap Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis production of the original.  Of course the Keith Sweat "Make It Last" remix was good too.

The Morales Revival Triumphant remix of "Can't Take That Away" was a billion times better than the original.  It didn't even sound like the same song.  Eleven minutes of preaching, gospel vocals, and blues instruments over a dance beat!

Mike Rizzo remixed Mariah's medley of "Never Too Far" and "Hero," and it kind of sucks that he didn't remix "Never Too Far" in full because the original version of that song has the most godawful Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis production I've ever heard and Mike Rizzo put a great dance beat behind it.

As far as "Through The Rain" goes, I really didn't think the dance mixes were that great even though it was her first club #1 since "I Still Believe" at the time.  She performed it much better live, with full vocals and less of the garbage studio production.

"Bringin' On The Heartbreak" was the best Charmbracelet single, but it still could have used some tuning up.  This was one of the most amazing songs she did live on her tour.  The vocals were out of this world and once again, they tuned up all the bad production when the band played.  My favorite remix though is the radio edit mix that Junior Vasquez did.  It's completely different from his full length remix.  I might still prefer the original though.

My favorite version of "The One" was the Joey Negro remix.

...and going way back, I'd have to say the most improved old hit of Mariah's for me when it came to the remixes was "Anytime You Need A Friend".  I much prefer the C+C remix.

I also prefer the Morales remix of "Butterfly" over the original.

I think I like the Junior Vasquez remix of "Heartbreaker" more than the original.

I definitely prefer any of the dance mixes of "Sweetheart" over the original.

I like the Bad Boy remix of "Fantasy" as much as the original.

[Bob]

Mr. said:

I hate the "Heartbreaker" remix, and love the original.

I'd say the "Fantasy" remix is AS good as the original.

I think Janet's "Anytime, Anyplace (R. Kelly Remix)" is better than the original. Also, his remix of Toni Braxton's "How Many Ways."

i don't have any of those

[Bob]

Faith's full remix to "Burnin' Up" is definitely better

Monica's "So gone" remix isn't BETTER but it's really really good (the Busta rhymes one, not the dance, which is also good)

[babyboylrtm]

Fantasy remix

Waiting For Tonight remix

[Mega248]

Gorillaz- "19-2000"

[WhySoSerious?]

Tamia - Still (Lenny B Club Mix)
Toni Braxton - Spanish Guitar (HQ2 Club Mix)
Delerium featuring Sarah McLachlan - Silence (Tiesto Mix)
Mary J. Blige - Your Child (Junior Vasquez Mix)
Mariah Carey - CTTA (Morales Revival Triumphant Mix)
Whitney Houston - It's Not Right But It's Okay (Thunderpuss Club Mix)
Mariah Carey - Heartbreaker (Junior Vasquez Club Mix)
Mariah Carey - I Still Believe/Pure Imagination
Mariah Carey - Thank God I Found You/Make It Last Forever
Madonna - American Life (Peter Rauhofer's American Anthem Pt. 2)
Vivian Green - Emotional Rollercoaster (Above & Beyond Club Mix)

[toodamnold]

Aluna - All Of My Life (Breeze & Styles Remix) Absolutely killer.

[reception]

Meja - All 'Bout The Money

[LordEctar]

Crazy the Stop remix

[Ironically Ironic]

R. Kelly- Ignition remix

DC- No,NO,NO remix

[automyskin89]

do acoustic versions count?

Jessica Simpson, "Angels" [Acoustic]

[irice22]

Mr. said:

I hate the "Heartbreaker" remix, and love the original.

I agree.

"That Don't Impress Me Much" ~ Shania Twain
"Mouth" ~ Bush
"No, No, No" ~ Destiny's Child

[Fir3bolt]

"Born to Make You Happy" the acoustic version with Britney laughing.

[allow that]

Gwen Stefani - "What You Waiting For?" - Jacques Lu Cont Remix

[Devil Marlena Nylund]

David Usher's 'In This Light', the remix from the mini-CD is better than the album version.

[SyrupBoy]

A few of my favorite singles from the alternative genre:

Bush - Mouth (The Stingray Mix)
Depeche Mode - In Your Room (Zephyr Mix)
U2 - Electrical Storm (William Orbit Mix)
Dandy Warhols - Godless (Massive Attack Mix)
Muse - Muscle Museum (Soulwax Remix)
Tears For Fears - Mothers Talk (US Remix)
The Cure - Close To Me (Closest Remix)

[kingLUKE22]

Madonna's "What It Feels Like For A Girl" was made infinitely better with Paul Oakenfold's help.

[mangaka]

My favourite:

THANK GOD I FOUND YOU (REMIX)

[jamatthews]

Kate Bush - The Big Sky (Meteorological Mix) (probably spelt it wrong, can't be bothered to look it up )

[Night Senses]

The Headcleanr remixes of American Life and Love Profusion on Madonna's Remixed & Revisted EP are by far superior to the original album versions.

[hidizzyguy]

Aaliyah - At Your Best
Christina Millian - Dip It Low (reggaeton remix)
Mya - My Love Is Like Wo (swiss beats remix)
Brtiney Spears - You Drive Me Crazy (isn't the video version different than the cd's, and is that even considered a remix? if no, then, nevermind)

[kellydicted]

Britney Spears - Overprotected Darkchild Remix

[Purple Dreams]

Byron72689 said:

R. Kelly- Ignition remix

DC- No,NO,NO remix

[Pink Champagne Ricochet]

Brtiney Spears - You Drive Me Crazy (isn't the video version different than the cd's, and is that even considered a remix? if no, then, nevermind)

The video version is the Stop Remix, from the Drive Me Crazy soundtrack. IIRC isn't that the version on her Greatest Hits? Yeah, that version is WAY better than the BOMT album version.

And the DC "No No No Pt. 2" with Wyclef is miles better than the Pt. 1.

[🅳🅸🆂🅲🅾]

Everything But The Girl - Missing [Todd Terry Club Mix]
Lisa Stansfield - People Hold On [Dirty Radio Mix]
Mariah Carey - Fantasy [ODB Remix]
Madonna - Beautiful Stranger [Calderone Mix]
Madonna - Frozen [Victor Calderone Club Mix]
Ricky Martin - The Cup Of Life [deleted Flores Mix]
Christina Milian Featuring Shawna - Dip It Low [JJ Flores Mix]
Gwen Stefani - What You Waiting For [AVH Remix]
Celine Dion - I Drove All Night [Hex Hector Mix]
Celine Dion - To Love You More [Tony Moran Mix]
Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart [Soul Hex Mix]
Kylie Minogue - Love At First Sight [U.S. Radio Mix]
Moloko - Sing It Back [Mousse T Remix]
Madison Avenue - Don't Call Me Baby [Madison Babes From Outer Space Remix]
Gloria Estefan - Heaven Is What I Feel [Jazzy Jim Mix]
N Sync - Tearin Up My Heart [Cibola Mix]
Alicia Keys - Diary [Hani Radio Mix]
Amber - One More Night [Hani Radio Mix]
Amber - Sexual [TP2K Remix]
Sonique - It Feels So Good [Haus A Holics Remix]
Tori Amos - Professional Widow [AVH Remix]
Blondie - Atomic [Diddy Remix]
Dannii Minogue - Don't Wanna Lose This Feeling [Into The Groove Remix]
Deborah Cox - Absolutely Not [Chanel Mix]
Deborah Cox - Something Happened On The Way To Heaven [Valentin Mix]
Christina Aguilera - Dirrty [Tracy Young Remix]
Iio - Rapture [John Creamer & Stephanie K Remix]
New Order - Bizarre Love Triangle [Shep Pettibone Remix]
Blondie - Rapture [Ben Liebrand Remix]
Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams [Wicked Mix]
Madonna - Bedtime Story [Peter Rauhofer Mix]
Darude - Out Of Control [Back For More Remix]
NuYorican Soul - Runaway [Da Mongoloids In Space Mix]
Ryan Cabrera - True [Ford Mix]
Pet Shop Boys - Home & Dry [Blank & Jones Remix]
Miss Jane - It's A Fine Day [ATB Remix]
Chicane - Offshore [Anthony Pappa Remix]
Erasure - Breathe [LMC Radio Mix]
Lasgo - Something [Peter Lutz Mix]
N Trance - Set You Free [Eurodance Mix]