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?

[Vexed]

Ok, this isn't a great cover, however, I couldn't resist the pairing of the two singers.

"Spinning Wheel" - original by Blood Sweat & Tears

Most unlikely pairing :

  Gene Simmons and Englebert Humperdink - singing cover of  "Spinning Wheel"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmdB0ca7vro 

[MaVolta]

Unlikely suspects, for sure! It’s amazing, how well they harmonize. I didn’t know EH was still recording. 

[Vexed]

@MaVolta , that was recorded in 2014. I think today EH is 85 or 86.

[EricC28201]

Mama Kin - Aerosmith

Both Buckcherry and Guns N Roses do foot-stompin' covers.

[Vexed]

"I'm a Believer" - cover by Smash Mouth -- written by Neil Diamond, first performed by The Monkees 

[MaVolta]

I looked it up on YT, and the video is a hoot!

https://youtu.be/0mYBSayCsH0

[MaVolta]

Another good cover of While My Guitar Gently Weeps is by Toto, Steve Lukather on vocals and guitar. Great job! Love that solo.

https://youtu.be/bt94nXinWqs

[dl73698250]

Checked it out. That was good. I've always liked Toto. And George Harrison. Glad to hear it.

[jm2422]

Agree 100% Volta great, Luke killed it as per usual.

Wicked fusion player.

[Raynyky]

Joe Cockers cover of The Box Tops The Letter

[jm2422]

Try his version of Cry Me a River live with Mad Dogs & Englishman.

Absolute assassin worthy killer!!!

[jm2422]

Absolutely great. cover,

better than the original.

[MaVolta]

Rockin’ All Over The World - Status Quo (John Fogerty cover)

https://youtu.be/t-8K8Hj8bxE

[EricC28201]

James Michael cover of Is She Really Going Out With Him by Joe Jackson.

Is She Really Going Out With Him https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnHON82poho 

[Vexed]

Shouldn't mess around and do Beatles songs, although some covers are good. Sorry @BeatleloverKT , but I really think this version is very good.

Joe Bonamassa cover of - "Taxman" -- by the Beatles.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgaM43KCqT4 

[jm2422]

Done at the Cavern Cub. I don't think George or john, or Paul,

or Ringo wouild have objected. It's a different take on it. Real musicians

play songs their way, they don't just replicate the originals.

This is a superior guitarist, Vive la differance.!!!!

[BeatleloverKT]

I’m glad you like it. That is why there is 

chocolate and vanilla lol

[Vexed]

Thanks. Appreciation of a cover does not take away from the original. I still love the Beatles version. 😊

[Raynyky]

Move Over Little Dog-George Thorogood

Cover of Hank Williams 

[Raynyky]

While My Guitar Gently Weeps-Santana and Yo Yo Ma.

[EricC28201]

When The Levee Breaks - Led Zeppelin

Cover of Kansas Joe McCoy and Memphis Minnie's blues tune about the great Mississippi River Flood of 1927.

[MaVolta]

Child In Time - Sina, ft Rob Lundgren, Andrei Cerbu, & Friends, Deep Purple cover

https://youtu.be/IGedPHeLYOs

This song is a monster of a song, and I never thought anyone would ever cover it and do it justice. Few have even attempted it, but these kids have done it! I don’t know who they are, or where they’re from, but they are exceptional musicians. I’m blown away! 🙀

[MaVolta]

Oh Well - Deep Purple

Fleetwood Mac (Peter Green) cover

https://youtu.be/lTfNINPcjU8

Their new album is all covers, hence the title, Turning To Crime. They haven’t done covers since the 60’s! 
It has the bones of the original, but the feel is totally Purple. 💜😎

[jm2422]

Nice version. Fun tune to play.

I'm old school but the B3 is a nice touch.

People forget they were a blues band.

[EricC28201]

One of the few Fleetwood Mac songs I like sounds even better.  That first verse could go in the Opening Line topic too.

[Raynyky]

The Who’s Pinball Wizard covered by Elton John

[Vexed]

Chris Cornell doing/cover of "Nothing Compares to U" - by Prince

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuUDRU9-HRk 

[MaVolta]

Heart - Led Zeppelin cover - Kashmir

https://youtu.be/OsxnqOv06xE

[MaVolta]

I Won’t Back Down - Tom Petty cover by KT Tunstall & Mike McCready (Pearl Jam) 

https://youtu.be/tFrZipTtFTg

She nails it on vocals, and Mike rocks it on guitar. My favorite Tom Petty song. They did it as a tribute to Tom. Well done! 👏 

[ex143]

Vanilla Fudge version of Supremes' You Keep Me Hanging On