Who Did It Better? The Deele vs Alyson Williams (1983/1992) | Viewer Request

Alyson Williams made it to number 6 on the US R&B charts with her interpretation of The Deele's 1983 deep album cut "Just My Luck." As always, please listen to both renditions then share your thoughts in the comments section.
This WDIB is a special request from viewer Bryan D.
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[@lat20071]

Both are great! Love both versions ❤

[@trogers418]

I had no idea The Deele did this song. I heard Alison's first. I like both.

[@chrisdragnet722]

Alyson used to sing at my local Black restaurant, we sat down for drinks, and I gave her propers for being the first “Hip Hop Soul” vocalist prior to the genre being set off. She was the first artist to use Urban style to be her image. Prior R&B vocalist had traditional mainstream branding. Def Jam placed her next to Hip Hop imagery of the time to separate her from the bunch. Crazy underrated vocalist. High Fashion was her and Melisa Morgan as the vocalists.

[@averyfisher9967]

My name is Less and I ain’t in this mess. Both versions are great, and they still sound great. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@queue1176]

Same

[@MSDiva296]

Had no ideal that the Deele originated this hit. But Allison sang the heck out of it… one of my favorite love ❤️ it!

[@brownbagz]

Me neither! Where is she today? I know the Deele broke up...

[@underdogglory2530]

OK, if you swap Alysons vocals for The Deele's upbeat version, I think it would be interesting. Both are great but you can tell that one was for grooving and the other for a quietstorm vibe. Thanks Reelblack One!

[@expressomixed7558]

Both versions are 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@YvetteStar1]

They both did that thing!🔥🔥🔥

[@Kay-fv7cw]

I didn't know The Deele did this song. I had that Alyson Williams CD, so I'm going with that one. 😅

[@brownbagz]

My jam! I used to LOVEEEE The Deele!

[@TeddyStrongBear]

I thought that was Ready for the World when I saw that picture! But, their version was good… However, Alyson Williams version is the only one I knew and still like!

[@angelbell716]

Hard to pick i love them both🔥🔥

[@TiffaniS4]

I honestly like both. I remember liking The Deele's version as a kid. I remember I thought the song was about literally getting caught out in the rain😆. I love Allison Williams' voice tho. I can't decide🤷🏽‍♀️

[@elizabethr8174]

I agree Tiff-I can’t decide 🤷🏻‍♀️ Both good 😊🎶

[@TiffaniS4]

@@elizabethr8174 Yes!!! 😊

[@elizabethr8174]

@@TiffaniS4 🥰🎶👋🏻

[@elizabethr8174]

Both versions are good. I do really like Alyson William’s vocal style; the ending is very nice 😌🎶

[@georgewright5631]

both are great

[@natv55]

I'd never heard this song before (either version) or know the artists (I'm from the UK) so thank you for expanding my music knowledge 😁 I prefer the funky beat of the Deele's version but they're both really good ❤

[@marolynclements661]

Hi everybody

[@kdiva2780]

I like both versions. The neighborhood skating risk used to play The Deele’s version so I heard that one first.

[@kaioiamo1503]

Love the deele

[@DanielleGillmoreJohnson]

I have always LOVED "Just My Luck" by The Deele! I'm an Allyson Williams fan, but I never knew she covered this song. I do like her version, esp. because she put her own spin on it. The Deele's song is still my favorite. ❤

[@Jouetsenjeu]

Alyson's has a different sultry flare that makes it perfect.

[@leonmartinez5752]

The deele was my favorite band growing up.

[@Riogi]

I love both versions. Both versions are winners in my book.

[@julem247]

Both of them are ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥! Different and wonderful!

[@ccole99]

Both are good

[@Ingostar71]

Both versions are great but The Deele is one of my all time favourite Bands. So... i have to vote for them 😉

[@EinahChild]

I heard Alyson’s first. My mother put me on to The Deeles version. Both are great in their own way….tough call.

[@glendalynharris2601]

Alyson Williams

[@MsShelvia]

I liked Alyson’s version ❤, I think the directions were different

[@superstar7849]

The Deele💜

[@judywalker2849]

I never heard the Deele's version before thanks for sharing. I am sticking Allyson Williams' version.

[@tomikodickinson2803]

The DeeLe hands down ❤

[@2133408]

KEEP IT GOING GOOD BROTHA-CHUUCH!!

[@moneydogmonroe9294]

Apples to oranges. The Deele had live instruments and their approach was smoother. Alyson Williams had manufactured soundtrack and her approach was more aggressive. Both are dynamic!! Do more of these!!

[@jahnome]

I only knew The Deele's version, but Alyson's feels sexy!

[@bryandicus5761]

tough call here. i like the guitar better on the deele's version

[@rosalynjoseph1970]

Different decades of the same song. The Deele is my favorite version.

[@tonybartonemusic]

The Deele ❤

[@christylove6226]

The Deele

[@sanctifiedgrl90sgirl]

Wow! Didn’t know The Deele did it first! I heard Alyson’s first. I own this album! I like both but Alyson puts some church on it! 👏🏽🙌🏽

[@deedee_southerngirl]

Deele. Never knew AW covered this joint.

[@DBanks921]

Now I do love The Deele but I also love Alyson and I like her version better. 🫶🏽❤️

[@heathertea2704]

The Deele. 💯

[@shannondbrown1552]

I have been a huge Kenneth Babyface Edmonds fan since the Deele, they got my vote hands down. I’m pretty rough on remakes, but I approve of Whitney’s rendition of I will always love you and I’m every woman, Silk Sonic’s Love Train, KC Hailey’s version of If you think you’re lonely now and Marvin Gaye’s I heard it through the grapevine to name a few. I don’t like her version, not enough soul and emphasis on the words…..

[@sonjyawilliams5039]

The Deele was more funkier...plus gotta love those curls😂❤️

[@lindasimpson6740]

The Deele❤

[@roycecovington2154]

Deele had the better music, but Alyson sang that like a woman who been in the situation

[@MichaelWhite-yr2ei]

The Deele played the instruments, Allyson had a computer sequencing!

[@cookiescorner]

Alyson Williams gets my vote. Her version was more up tempo and I enjoyed hearing it to the end... The Deele, not so much. 🦻 I'm just sayin'.

[@vinniemcgheesr.5294]

Totally agree 👍🏽

[@Elitelady-br1iw]

Definitely Allyson

[@dinaelisia]

Aly

[@BirdsEyeViewNYC68]

Allison’s version has me wishing Phyllis Hyman recorded a version.

[@boojean4812]

The Deele allll the way

[@leighburton832]

Alyson Williams improved an 80s hit.

[@MatiarRahamanMolla-ib4em]

M

[@nuraweyteh3164]

The Delle version is unadulterated and superior by any measure..

[@calvinross3284]

I think the Deele have the best version

[@MrMan-sq7hp]

Hands down The Deele has the better version.

[@Pediwell]

I do like Alyson Williams' version, she has the right stuff but The Deele did it better.

[@thejoojooman6538]

The Deele's version is better. The bass guitar and lead guitar solo.

[@jcorey68]

The Deele produced by babyface

[@moniquepackard168]

Alyson Williams did it best.

[@leonmartinez5752]

The deele easy winners

[@okieraide]

The Deele's version is far better due to actual instruments being played. A. Williams version sounds computer generated, as it was.

[@yanalove792]

The Deele

[@BrooklynLove55]

The Deele