I still think it's different.
Because my opinion is that the lyrics of the song suggest it is meant to be sadder than the original, and I think she conveys that. And all of what you have said above is completely fair, but it is your opinion, not fact. It wouldn't matter if you were the world's most respected record producer, it would still be opinion, because once you're past technical ability (and I presume you aren't suggesting the woman can't hold a tune?) everything in music is subjective.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Mon 24 Jan 2011, 11:52, Reply)