Add a cool cover

Xatrei · Post by **Xatrei** » November 26, 2007, 5:15 am

Despite my previously stated general dislike for covers, I've found myself seeking out and listening to a lot of them lately. Patti Smith's (relatively) recent compilation of cover songs triggered this a bit, I think. Anyway, post some that you enjoy or find to be interesting.

Here's a bit of an odd one that combines two very different bands / sounds that I really dig: Ministry covering The Grateful Dead's "Friend of the Devil"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLC3sQB2aeU

Spang · Post by **Spang** » November 26, 2007, 11:00 am

Ra - Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic

http://youtube.com/watch?v=4xaonTSMRZs&feature=related

Not the greatest video but oh well!

miir · Post by **miir** » November 26, 2007, 12:19 pm

Wolfgang Press covering Mama Told Me Not to Come

http://youtube.com/watch?v=E-QhbNUpmCM

Aabidano · Post by **Aabidano** » November 26, 2007, 12:29 pm

Johnny Cash - Hurt

rhyae · Post by **rhyae** » November 26, 2007, 10:06 pm

I'm a Grohl sucker
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axdBNCovYBc baker street
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oVvkNp4 ... re=related lake of fire

Leonaerd · Post by **Leonaerd** » November 27, 2007, 5:13 am

The Ataris - The Boys of Summer

Soreali · Post by **Soreali** » November 28, 2007, 7:24 pm

Killswitch Engage - Holy Diver

Xatrei · Post by **Xatrei** » November 28, 2007, 7:49 pm

Soreali wrote:Killswitch Engage - Holy Diver

Hah - the incongruity of the music with the story in this video makes me think of Hawk the Slayer.

Keverian FireCry · Post by **Keverian FireCry** » November 28, 2007, 9:53 pm

I figured it was a good time to post since Jimi's birthday was yesterday.

Dylan is one of my all-time favorites, but I feel like Hendrix improved on it and made it his own.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1n7EEcv5bIw

Keverian FireCry · Post by **Keverian FireCry** » November 28, 2007, 10:14 pm

These are some of the most successful covers. Both are covers of Leadbelly's songs.

Nirvana - "My Girl"
http://youtube.com/watch?v=NEtDC6MuImU

Animals - " House of The Rising Sun"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBGXwX-TdTY

Leadbelly's originals:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzPZ2ONFioY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0Iv3RgEscc

Xatrei · Post by **Xatrei** » November 28, 2007, 10:50 pm

Keverian FireCry wrote:I figured it was a good time to post since Jimi's birthday was yesterday.

Dylan is one of my all-time favorites, but I feel like Hendrix improved on it and made it his own.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1n7EEcv5bIw

Yeah, I love Dylan's original, but Hendrix's version is the greatest, IMO. Lately, my preferred version is Dylan's 1995 MTV Unplugged version. For some reason, I really dig it.

Keverian FireCry wrote:Nirvana - "My Girl"
http://youtube.com/watch?v=NEtDC6MuImU

Speaking of Nirvana's unplugged performances, The Man Who Sold the World is also a primo cover.

Momopi · Post by **Momopi** » November 29, 2007, 11:41 am

I liked nikki french's version of total eclipse of the heart more then the original. Orgy's version of blue monday was really good too.

Truant · Post by **Truant** » November 29, 2007, 4:24 pm

Kev, just to clarify. Leadbelly didn't write "House of the Rising Sun." It's a very, very old folk song that has been performed and recorded by many, many musicians.

Aardor · Post by **Aardor** » November 29, 2007, 4:29 pm

William Shatner - Rocket Man
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN3MGN899yE

Where I get cigarettes that produce that much smoke??

Ogbar · Post by **Ogbar** » November 29, 2007, 7:08 pm

From the "Add a Cool Song" thread:

Ogbar wrote: Hey, how about some cool covers:

Johnny Cash doing "Hurt"

Live doing "Walk the Line"

Elvis Costello and Emmylou Harris doing "Love Hurts"

Sonic Youth doing "Superstar"

Apocalyptica and Nina Hagen doing "Seemann" - How's that for an odd pairing

Björk and PJ Harvey doing "Satisfaction"

The Wallflowers with Jordan Zevon doing "Lawyers Guns and Money"

Aimee Mann and Michael Penn doing "Two of Us"

Apocalyptica doing "One"

The Power Station doing "Get it On (Bang a Gong)"

Siouxsie & The Banshees doing "Dear Prudence"

Bow Wow Wow doing "I Want Candy"

And just for fun:

Dead Kennedys doing "Rawhide"

Sid Vicious doing "My Way" - the ending is rather interesting

As for new contributions:

The Cramps - "Surfin' Bird"

Pink, Christina, Lil Kim, et al - "Lady Marmalade" - Gitchy gitchy ya ya

Linda Ronstadt - "First Cut is the Deepest"

Xatrei · Post by **Xatrei** » November 29, 2007, 7:31 pm

Ogbar wrote:From the "Add a Cool Song" thread:

Ogbar wrote: Hey, how about some cool covers:

...

Doh - I totally missed that

There's some good stuff in that post, Ogbar.

I even searched, but only searched for topic names containing "cover," not the contents of the thread.

Ogbar · Post by **Ogbar** » November 29, 2007, 8:00 pm

The irony is, when I made that post, I was tempted to start a separate 'covers' thread but chose not to. Good call on starting this one.

More:

Voice of the Beehive - "I Think I Love You"

Metalica - "Whiskey in a Jar"

The Flying Lizards - "Money (That's What I Want)"

Sueven · Post by **Sueven** » November 29, 2007, 10:30 pm

Cool thread. Nothing too groundbreaking from me:

Red Hot Chili Peppers covering Havana Affair (the Ramones):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvHxx9Q4vYg

John Frusciante covering Tiny Dancer (Elton John):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knxqQ8k0pOg

Not the best version of the cover, but I was actually at that concert so figured I'd throw that one up.

Richard Cheese covering Last Resort (Papa Roach):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNj82FDrfzk

This is kind of cheating, given that Richard Cheese makes a living by covering hit songs as lounge music. It's sort of ridiculous though. Especially with the video.

Keverian FireCry · Post by **Keverian FireCry** » November 30, 2007, 12:26 am

Another GREAT cover from Richard Cheese. This song was the best part of Dawn of The Dead(remake).

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Nza2LB4BAw0

also:

William Shatner and Joe Jackson covering "Common People" by Pulp.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=-y5eBRWQerY&feature=related

laneela · Post by **laneela** » November 30, 2007, 1:11 am

Possibly better than the original:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZGwDYBWEDSc

Eva Cassidy is the queen of covers though. She has the most beautifully haunting voice I've ever heard.

Ogbar · Post by **Ogbar** » November 30, 2007, 7:11 am

Violent Femmes - "Eep Opp Ork Ah Ah"

Gonzoie - Luclin · Post by **Gonzoie - Luclin** » November 30, 2007, 7:55 am

Nonpoint - In The Air Tonight

Xatrei · Post by **Xatrei** » November 30, 2007, 3:38 pm

Gnarls Barkley - Gone Daddy Gone

Arborealus · Post by **Arborealus** » December 1, 2007, 8:21 pm

The Pretenders - Axis (bold as love)
Lyle Lovett - Friend of the Devil
John Cale - Hallelujah
Mike Stipes and Natalie Merchant - To Sir, With Love
Hindu Love Gods - Raspberry Beret
10,000 Maniacs - Peace Train

Soreali · Post by **Soreali** » December 3, 2007, 6:48 pm

Metallica - Die, Die My Darling (Misfits)

Couldn't find a video from work...but its one of my favorite covers.

Ogbar · Post by **Ogbar** » December 4, 2007, 9:27 pm

Arborealus wrote: Hindu Love Gods - Raspberry Beret

One of my all time favorite covers. Still waiting patiently for someone to post it on Youtube

You think "Wild Thing"'s ever been covered?:
Jimi Hendrix
X - as heard in "Major League"
Divinyls - the band that did "I Touch Myself"
Sam Kinison, et al - that's Jessica Hahn he's rolling around with
The Runaways - all girl band from the '70s featuring Joan Jett, Lita Ford, Sandy West, etc

Ogbar · Post by **Ogbar** » January 2, 2008, 12:26 am

More:

The Sundays - "Wild Horses"
10000 Maniacs - "More Than This"
Cowboy Junkies - "Sweet Jane"
Steve & Eydie - "Black Hole Sun" (I shit you not)

Not sure if this one counts or not, but what the hey. Roger Daltry had a hit with this from his solo album in the early 80s. It was written by Pete Townsend, who performs it here. He wrote the song, yes, but he's not the original performer .... /shrug ... either way, it's a damn cool version of the song so enjoy:
Pete Townsend - "After The Fire"

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » January 5, 2008, 9:47 am

Grayson Hugh - Talk it Over

Cover of Olivia Newton John song

harsh words are spoken
promises are broken
old wounds are open
and love walks out that door

Great lyrics in this song : ) Can we talk it over in bed?

Sartori · Post by **Sartori** » January 6, 2008, 1:09 am

Few more:

Radiohead "Nobody Does it Better" (Carly Simon)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=kHe-iwAI9BE

Tori Amos "Time" (Tom Waits)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=4xdhwXIzFKY&feature=related

Ray Lamontagne "Crazy" (Gnarles Barkley)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=XjAxABua3RA

Martha Wainwright "Tower of Song" (Leonard Cohen) ...this might've been posted in the Add a Song thread, I don't remember
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ry25U2ga ... re=related

Tyek · Post by **Tyek** » January 6, 2008, 1:20 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCn2GSkKKT4

The The - I Saw the Light

Chmee · Post by **Chmee** » January 6, 2008, 11:53 am

Tori Amos - Whole Lotta Love/Thank You

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRg8UGQGXUE

cadalano · Post by **cadalano** » January 15, 2008, 1:37 pm

no link but....

SRV - little wing

best version evar

Xyphir · Post by **Xyphir** » January 15, 2008, 4:15 pm

Marilyn Manson - Sweet Dreams

I'm not a fan, but this version is just sick in every meaning of the word. It still creeps me out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pdf1Q5__uvg

Boogahz · Post by **Boogahz** » January 15, 2008, 5:18 pm

Another Marilyn Manson cover! Tainted Love

I can't help but giggle when I see the Goth Thug gear

Fairweather Pure · Post by **Fairweather Pure** » January 16, 2008, 4:26 pm

Two more Manson Covers. I really, really like the Personal Jesus cover. It's just so odd hearing Manson sing and mention Jesus. It's got a great groove though!

Personal Jesus

Here is a fucked up cover of "This is Halloween" from The Nightmare Before Christmas. Manson has a gift of making his songs extra errie, even something fun like this.

This is Halloween

Btw, Manson videos are amoung some of my favorites because they're almost always freaky as hell, yet artsy at the same time (much like Tool videos). The uncensored version of sAINT is one of the most depraved, corrupt, and disturping videos I have ever seen, yet still holds it's artistic integritiy.

Sartori · Post by **Sartori** » January 16, 2008, 11:37 pm

Sun Kil Moon "Ocean Breathes Salty" (Modest Mouse)
I heard a couple years ago on the radio, and just remembered it recently. I think it sounds really nice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8i2tOfzyfk

Concrete Blonde "Everybody Knows" (Leonard Cohen)
From the Pump Up The Volume movie soundtrack.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaJAxdGeZ4E

...best for last...

Chris Thile's band "Morning Bell" (Radiohead)
Really fucking amazing cover from Nickel Creek's singer/mandolinist.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeR5qUtd5U8

Ogbar · Post by **Ogbar** » March 24, 2008, 4:04 am

First, another cartoon theme cover:

Butthole Surfers - "Underdog"

Next, a couple of awesome covers by Allison Kraus & Robert Plant:

"When the Levee Breaks"
"Black Dog"

Tyek · Post by **Tyek** » March 30, 2008, 4:56 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcQwB_-PTNs

Just - Mark Ronson and Alex Greenwald (from Phantom Planet)

Ogbar · Post by **Ogbar** » April 16, 2008, 8:44 pm

Electronic doing "Can't Find My Way Home"

Clatis · Post by **Clatis** » April 20, 2008, 4:28 pm

Eagles of Death Metal - Stuck in the Metal with you

Spang · Post by **Spang** » April 21, 2008, 1:58 am

Ben Harper - Strawberry Fields Forever
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Lcn1-6eWR98&feature=related

The video sucks.

Truant · Post by **Truant** » April 21, 2008, 1:21 pm

Spang wrote:Ben Harper - Strawberry Fields Forever
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Lcn1-6eWR98&feature=related

The video sucks.

Yeah, he did a fantastic cover of that. It's from the I Am Sam soundtrack which is nothing but Beatles covers. There are quite a few really awesome ones on there and some mediocre ones, but the album is totally worth getting.

Boogahz · Post by **Boogahz** » April 21, 2008, 1:28 pm

Truant wrote:
Spang wrote:Ben Harper - Strawberry Fields Forever
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Lcn1-6eWR98&feature=related

The video sucks.
Yeah, he did a fantastic cover of that. It's from the I Am Sam soundtrack which is nothing but Beatles covers. There are quite a few really awesome ones on there and some mediocre ones, but the album is totally worth getting.

I actually pulled that movie off of the shelf to watch again over the weekend too!

Siji · Post by **Siji** » April 22, 2008, 6:46 pm

laneela wrote:~~Possibly~~ better than the original:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZGwDYBWEDSc

Eva Cassidy is the queen of covers though. She has the most beautifully haunting voice I've ever heard.

Gzette · Post by **Gzette** » April 25, 2008, 3:25 pm

"Jesus died for somebody's sins, but not mine."

awesome

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Wby90Ukrp8

Xyphir · Post by **Xyphir** » April 28, 2008, 5:24 pm

Stairway to Heaven - Rodrigo y Gabriella

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNc5o9TU0t0

Random found this song for me... followed by...

Orion

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSwCRgDCH4w

Pherr the Dorf · Post by **Pherr the Dorf** » April 28, 2008, 9:21 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6u1ekw3LB0I

Saturday night

Boogahz · Post by **Boogahz** » May 3, 2008, 9:25 pm

Korn - Word Up

Was posting the original in the 80's thread when I ran across this one that I had forgotten about.

Chmee · Post by **Chmee** » May 7, 2008, 12:59 am

Bonnie Raitt and Norah Jones - Tennessee Waltz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzDUi_L6 ... re=related

Nick · Post by **Nick** » May 7, 2008, 1:07 am

Tyek wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcQwB_-PTNs

Just - Mark Ronson and Alex Greenwald (from Phantom Planet)

This is about the worst cover ever made. Absolute muck. Mark Ronson is an embarrasment to British music.

For me, I think Damien Rice's cover of Radiohead's "creep" is pretty exceptional.