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?

[EricC28201]

Never listened to much Disco, but:

KoRn did a good cover of Word-Up (originally by Cameo)

Red Hot Chili Peppers did a good cover of Roller Coaster of Love (originally by The Ohio Players)

[DarcyFarrow]

George Harrison's "Beware of Darkness" as covered by Ann Wilson

and Concrete Blonde 

[BeatleloverKT]

Jersey girl, 1984. Bruce Springsteen. This was

 a Tom Waits song, and was the B side to 

“Cover me” Can’t believe it was a B side, such 

an incredible song. One of my fav Bruce songs

[DarcyFarrow]

"I Think We're Alone Now"

originally performed by Tommy James & the Shondells, 1967

covered by the Rubinoos 1977

covered by Leni Lovich 1978 (English, German and Japanese versions)

covered by Tiffany in 1987 

covered by Snuff 1989

covered by Girls Aloud 2006

covered by Billy Joe Armstrong 2020

and about 20 other musical acts

I'm giving my props to Lovich's Japanese version

[MaVolta]

Rock and Roll  -  Led Zeppelin cover by Stevie Nicks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNFtWJc0pS4

Killed it!

[DarcyFarrow]

So, "Take Me Home, Country Roads" (John Denver) is a country song, right?  Or country pop.  The lyrics alone set it in stone; the song can't be anything else.  

Except, some musicians don't see it that way.  And these different flavors of the song show just how powerful it is, how it can stretch and morph into other genres, and how it can mean so much to people who live thousands of miles from West Virginia, have never tasted moonshine, have never met a mountain mama.  It flabbergasts me that such a geographically defined song can fit into so many genres.  

Artists of Then, Now & Forever  traditional version

 Russell Moore & Illrd Tyme Out  bluegrass version

Chase Eagleson  easy listening

Playing for Change  world music/blues shuffle

Anthony Riley Band  soul country

Nishida Hikaru  show tune

Erik Heartbreak rap

MickeyMontz hip hop

Fallout 76  heavy metal

G-Man reggae

Josh Sitompul Indonesian folk?

Mr Revillz surfhouse

Hermes House Band  dance

David DiMunio  rock

 Tragedy hair metal

Melodicka Bros electro punk

Swinky xylophone and ukelele

[DarcyFarrow]

Tori Amos' version of Led Zepplin's "Thank You"

[DarcyFarrow]

John Denver's cover of the Beatles' "Junk"

[DarcyFarrow]

"Bee's" version of Miley Cyrus' "Wrecking Ball"

[nahchoo]

A Fleetwood Mac cover

The Chain - Toothgrinder

[jm2422]

It was really fine until the Judas Priest version of the chorus.

OK, not great. Lacks finesse.

[nahchoo]

I was listening to Covers on Spotify this evening and I thought to myself, "Covers ... That'd be a good topic for the RnR forum!" But before I re-invethed the wheel, I searched and saw that the topic had already been created. It just isn't as active as some of the other ones, I guess. Anyway, here's a link to a playlist on Spotify of 70 songs (63 of them awesome, IMHO!) that you may enjoy too. Rock Covers from Spotify (CLICK THE BLUE) Playlist

Also, you don't need to be a member, you can listen for free. I do have a paid subscription though and that allows me to listen commercial free. I also have $10 less per month because of it but to me, it's worth it. 😊 If you're not familiar with Spotify, you might be pleasantly surprised at what you'll find there. Music, podcasts, even audiobooks. Have a look!

[MaVolta]

Great list of songs, but I don't know many of the artists. I'll give it a listen sometime. Thanks!

[MaVolta]

Love of My Life  -  Queen cover by Scorpions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mjep2QhhDW8

Beautiful tribute to Queen. Just Klaus and the pianist. Simple. Elegant. Classic.

[jm2422]

Saw Bonnie 1st time, summer of '71 on The Common in Boston as a warmup for BB King and the Paul Butterfield Blues Band. I was just getting my own music career started. Been in love with her voice and slide work ever since. 

Appreciate you liking those two tunes. Think she kills it on both.

[MaVolta]

I'm not especially a blues fan, but I like Bonnie Raitt. She's perfect to cover Jackson Browne songs, and Angel From Montgomery is a classic. Never saw her in person, but she's been on Austin City Limits several times over the years. Always enjoyed her shows.

[nahchoo]

John Prine had performed that song with several different women vocalists. You might have a look on YouTube if you want to hear some other versions. It's a beautiful son though, I agree.

[jm2422]

Yes, I agree he has. Emmy Lou Harris, I think even RoseAnn Cash. But nothing

quite as good as that rendition.

[jm2422]

Nice pick Volta, Beautiful job by Klaus.

[DarcyFarrow]

John Denver's version of Michael Martin Murphey's "Boy From the Country"

Pensive, longing, and a little angry

[Raynyky]

Lou Reed’s Sweet Jane covered by The Cowboy Junkies

[jm2422]

Bonnie Raitt's version of Jackson Browne's "Opening Farewell"

If this one doesn't put tears in your eyes, nothing will.

[jm2422]

Bonnie Raitt's version of John Prine's "Angel from Montgomery"

[jm2422]

How about=Donovan Leitch- Season of the Witch w/Jeff Beck.

[DarcyFarrow]

First Aid Kit's country-flavored version of Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill"

[DarcyFarrow]

Sting's versions of Hendrix's "Little Wing" (soulful) and "Purple Haze" (rockin')

[DarcyFarrow]

Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy (Bing Crosby, David Bowie)

[DarcyFarrow]

Sting's version of Elton John's "Come Down in Time"--so sensuous

[DarcyFarrow]

Willie Nelson & sons singing John Lennon's "Watching the Wheels" 

[DarcyFarrow]

Dolly Parton's bluegrass version of Led Zepplin's "Stairway to Heaven"

--yes, really!