Sorry that I went on to discuss two other songs instead of SINCE I LOST MY BABY. I just re-read the original post. I thought we were discussing examples in general.
In the case of SINCE I LOST MY BABY, I prefer the hit single vocal to the alternate take. On the alternate, David seems more urgent, right out of the box, and throughout this version. I like how the vocal on the hit single is more subtle, which makes his urgent plea of "Oh determination is fading fast" after the bridge much more stirring.
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