David,

These are terrific lyrics; an awesome, epic write. And the performance is great and a spot-on vocal tribute. You wouldn't need to touch a thing, and it would still be brilliant.

But that said, and IMHO, I'd encourage you to do that straight version you speak of. Not only because I want to hear it--and I absolutely do--but also because I worry that the Dlyan-esque take on this might in some eyes diminish and distract from how compelling the tune is. IMHO, it's worthy and deserving of its own voice.

All the best,

Deej