The New and The Old.

So, as most American teens with radios may have noticed lately a lot of classic songs (or just songs that have been around for a few years) have been getting remixed and put into new songs.

Love them or hate them, they are everywhere.

And I thought I'd write about a few of the new songs I've heard and which version I prefer.

So, without further adieu....

Song #1

Original: "Alright" by Supergrass

New: "We'll Be Alright" by Travie McCoy

The Verdict: This one is so hard to pick. "Alright" has been one of my favorite feel good songs for years, and let's face it those guys just seem like fun to hang out with.

But on the other hand, Travie McCoy's version is so catchy (although perhaps a bit too pop-sounding) that you can't not hum along.

In the end it's too hard to pick, so I'm calling this one a tie.

Song #2

Original: "Kids" by MGMT

New: "Opposite of Adults" by Chiddy Bang

The Verdict: No. Just no. Leave my MGMT song alone.

No question who wins this round.

Song #3

Original "Forever Young" by Alphaville

New: "Young Forever" by Jay-Z

The Verdict: I will be the first to admit I love Jay-Z, but I really am not fond of this version. There is something about the original that has always made me love it, and I just feel like rap was not something that needed to be added to it. The original wins this round.

Also, I do love the cover of "Forever Young" as done by Rooney. COVER, not remake.

Song #4

Original: "You Spin Me Round" by Dead or Alive

New: "Right Round" by Flo Rida

The Verdict: While I have always loved the corny, horrible Dead or Alive original there is no question the remake wins.

Flo Rida turned a downright embarrassing song into something catchy and one of the songs I will always use as a workout track.

New kid wins on this one.

Song #5

Original: "Rich Girl" by Hall and Oates

New: "Rich Girl$" by Down With Webster

The Verdict: While lacking in the moustache department, Down with Webster clearly did a version that is less likely to put someone to sleep.

New one wins.

And, there you have it.

A few songs I've recently come to love or have loved for years that I felt needed to be talked about.

And you'll have to excuse some of the video shots, most of the real music videos had disabled embedded codes.