GREAT COVERS OF YOUR FAVORITE SONGS

"Do Ya" - original by The Move (written by Jeff Lynne when he was in The Move before he was in ELO) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEm0BF19jQo 

Todd Rundgren's Utopia - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvhMTCIvpfQ

Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEm0BF19jQo 

Jason Faulkner - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNqlcq6ecyg

"I Fought the Law" *  Sonny Curtis, joined the Crickets after Buddy Holly's death, playing guitar and penning this tune in 1959. Along with J. Mauldin and J. Allison and bass & drums. With Earl Sinks on vocals.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hw846vx_uk&ab_channel=Bonneville66

Although the cover by the Bobby Fuller 4 is more widely known and popular, amongst many covers by well known bands, the original still gives a kick.

"Rythym of the Rain" - original The Cascades (62) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQstQST1GiM

Covers by:

Johnny Tillotson (63) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvoH70GKuvE  Had forgotten about him. Remember "Poetry In Motion"?

Gary Lewis & The Playboys (69) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNZs--JxEfA 

Dan Fogelberg - (90) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5Pit2WJ6dI 

Florence and the Machines cover of Elton John’s Tiny Dancer.

Heroes  -  dArtagnon  (Bowie cover)

https://youtu.be/bvCq9HWRZnw

They are a medieval folk rock band from Germany, who have an amazing sound with the instruments they use. 

"Be My Baby" - original by The Ronettes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSPpbOGnFgk

Lots of covers for this song. I was surprised that this band covered the song and they did a great job.

"Be My Baby" - Blue Oyster Cult - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj5z30hI2Pg

Wayne Cochran & the Sheer Delights * "Last Kiss" 1962. Written by Cochran

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKDMRZv4SYc&ab_channel=EnriqueCh%C3%A1vez

J. Frank Wilson & Pearl Jam had the hits with this tune and both covers did chart. But the original had the raw feel of a garage sound and didn't chart, so go figure. 

Staying with oldies …

Don’t Be Cruel - Cheap Trick (Elvis cover)

https://youtu.be/e-oYFEXScEU

I think they did this for an Elvis tribute show. But whatever, it’s a good cover. 

It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue  -  various artists, Dylan original

https://youtu.be/L4HW33SgZlM

Manfred Mann’s Earth Band

https://youtu.be/VHWjCpAt2qE

Grateful Dead

https://youtu.be/OBolymGUSZw

Leon Russell

https://youtu.be/-E4OfQU_5kE

Van Morrison, solo

https://youtu.be/jdb_3H-28dE

The Animals

https://youtu.be/e4D4Aam9FUg

The Byrds

https://youtu.be/W27oYDpMykQ

Them (Van Morrison, vocals)

https://youtu.be/LviBwdfLn2Q

Marianne Faithful

https://youtu.be/Lp19hLAuOVE

Joan Baez

https://youtu.be/6RrdtrT6ukM

A lot of artists have recorded this song. It is usually listed in the top ten Dylan songs of all time.Them with Van Morrison and The Byrds are likely the two best known covers. The Animals version is especially dark, which I find interesting. I tend to favor Leon Russell and Manfred Mann versions, but for music, it’s hard to beat the Dead. 

Anyone else have a favorite?

Rock Me On The Water  -  Linda Ronstadt (Jackson Browne cover)

https://youtu.be/EbqDZKbDdP4

Great musical stylist as well as one of the best female vocalists of all time.