GREAT COVERS OF YOUR FAVORITE SONGS

[nyadrn]

For many an original song that they love cannot and will not ever be duplicated by a cover, but there are many songs that have been done equally (debatebly) well by others..

So do you have favorites?

What are your favorite covers of favorite songs?

[JohnD131536]

Hound Dog - Elvis Presley

great cover of the Big Mama Thornton original

[jm2422]

I think Elvis did a fine job, but I suggest you go back and check out Big Mama and her Les Paul.

[JohnD131536]

I gave Big Mama her duly earned credit

[TheGent2U]

Jimmy Newman - John Denver (again) doing Tom Paxton (again).

https://youtu.be/qdRkcbkXpEw

[TheGent2U]

Readjustment Blues - John Denver. Great rendition of Tom Paxton's song.

https://youtu.be/b6qwGIbUsp4

[DarcyFarrow]

The Monkees' version of the Raiders' "Kicks"--Micky sings it like someone who's been there, done that

[TheGent2U]

You Belong To Me - Jo Stafford (and a bazillion others). She set the standard for this much loved and recorded tune. The Distance thread has another great version: The Duprees.

https://youtu.be/zQfF84ackMM

[JohnD131536]

I Shot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton

good cover of the Bob Marley song

[DarcyFarrow]

Billy Idol's version of the Shondell's "Mony Mony"

[MaVolta]

A lot of rock / metal / heavy metal singers have covered this, but most don't get anywhere near Paul McCartney's vocal ability to slay this song. This one gets pretty darn close . . .  

Helter Skelter  -  Beatles cover by Gillan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-n9du7FSNVc

[DarcyFarrow]

Tori Amos' version of the Stones' "Angie"

[TheGent2U]

Viva la Vida - Coldplay cover by Italian Artists. Due to the state of things, each of them is in their own studio.

https://youtu.be/ORIDIJUU2h4

[MaVolta]

@TheGent2U  - Awesome covers by Italian Artists, really great arrangements. I especially liked the way they used the instruments on Africa. They're a very talented group of young musicians. 

[MaVolta]

I'm adding this one, also. It's my favorite Beatles song. It was also made during quarantine. If they can do this from home, imagine what they'd be together in the studio. 

Let It Be  -  Beatles cover by Italian Artists

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvSRILVKzJo

[JohnD131536]

Chapel Of Dreams (Italian version) - the Airedales

very nice cover of the Dubs original version

[TheGent2U]

Africa - Italian Artists - their first group collaboration, great cover of Toto' song.

https://youtu.be/uolDTn5Aoxo

[DarcyFarrow]

The Bangles' version of Simon & Garfunkle's "Hazy Shade of Winter":  a little more rockin', a little more sad 

[1968Hoya46]

Brook Benton’s cover of Los Pop Top’s “Oh Lord, Why Lord”. Both excellent in their respective versions of the song.

[MaVolta]

Dust In The Wind  -  Kansas cover by Scorpions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YozyV_u72w

This is from their live cd / dvd Acoustica. It was their first project with arrangements for acoustic instruments. I love the way that they utilize all of the instruments, and feature the cello in this one. The band is tight and the sound is full. The entire concert is a masterpiece! 

[TheGent2U]

Iris - Italian Artists - great Goo Goo Dolls cover by some ridiculously talented kids (Well, kids to me.) from Italy - worth checking out individually, as well as in their group format.

https://youtu.be/Zqjq-bhVhnM

[TheGent2U]

Dancing with Myself - Post Modern Jukebox - featuring Chloe Feoranzo on vocals and clarinet solos. If you do not know PMJ, check them out! https://youtu.be/DIpW5dJcp0w

[JohnD131536]

Spanish Harlem - Aretha Franklin

decent cover of the original by the Drifters

[MaVolta]

Ruby Tuesday  -  Rolling Stones cover by Scorpions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iS_WTDYU8Qw

The Scorps really put their 'sting' on this one.   🦂

If you're gonna cover The Stones, this is the way to do it.

[TheGent2U]

A Taste of Honey - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass. Covered vocally and instrumentally by many artists, including The Beatles. This is my favorite.

https://youtu.be/NC38-qqiVgg

[TheGent2U]

Sweet Jane - Cowboy Junkies. I prefer Jim Carroll's cover, but Lou Reed apparently was quoted as saying this was his favorite cover.

https://youtu.be/Fa9nN3G2CSg

[TheGent2U]

Bad Romance - Post Modern Jukebox, featuring Ariana Savalas (Yes, Telly's daughter.) and Sarah Reich. Lady Gaga done in a swing style.

https://youtu.be/VCTOpdlZJ8U

[DarcyFarrow]

Swinky's version of "Take Me Home, Country Roads"

[TheGent2U]

Ring of Fire - Wall of Voodoo - Better than the Man in Black? No. But Stan and the boys did a great job. https://youtu.be/MBs4xL2-CYc

[DarcyFarrow]

Swinky's version of Leonard Cohen's "Anthem" 

[TheGent2U]

Where You Lead - Barbra Streisand, with the rock group Fanny backing her up. And it was a hit.

https://youtu.be/R0cq3ZHSytM