Any genre, but I probably won't have heard of it if it's country.
I like Angel of the Morning by Juice Newton, Stripped by Rammstein, Personal Jesus by Johnny Cash and also the version by Gravity Kills, and Draggin' the Line by R.E.M. That's just a few to get this thing started. What are some of your favorites?
2006-09-14 15:24:03 · 12 answers · asked by rebekkah hot as the sun 7 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
ub40 - red red wine, a lot of people believe it's their song but it's actually a cover
2006-09-14 15:29:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Brother's Johnson, Strawberry Letter 22 is a cover of a classic Shuggie Otis song. The Brother's version was far more popular. It is a great song.
Toots & the Maytals, I've got Dreams to Remember is a cover of the Otis Redding song. Both versions are awesome. Toots did an entire album of Blues cuts with reggae feel called Toots in Memphis.
Sublime, 54-46 Was My Number is a cover of an awesome Toots and Maytals song. Sublime did a number of great covers including Rivers of Babylon.
The Clash, Police and Theives is a cover of a Junior Murvin song. I like the Clash version better than the original!
Massive Attack, Blue Steel is one of the oddest and coolest covers I've heard. Blue Steel is a classic Public Enemy protest song, but the Massive Attack version is sung by a woman. It is very cool.
The English Beat, Tears of a Clown is a cover of the famous Smokey Robinson song done in a Ska style. Go listen to English Beat right now. They influenced all sort of bands like Sublime, No Doubt, Green Day and many many more.
The Doors, Back Door Man is a cover of a Muddy Waters (I think) song. It is classic.
Led Zeppelin, Gallow Pole is a great version of the old school blues song made famous initially by Odetta. Go check her out.
Dusty Springflied did two covers that are perhaps her best songs. Son of Preacherman is an amazing song and Spooky is a better cover than the original.
And of course if your looking for Led Zeppelin covers sung by an Elvis impersonator in a reggae style, then look no further than Dread Zeppelin. All they do are covers!!!
Well, that sould get you started.
2006-09-14 22:52:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anthony B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't remember who did it but a cover of Come Together (Beatles)
Locomotion - Grand Funk (Originally Little Eva)
Joe Cocker - Feelin' All Right? (Originally Traffic)
Blue Suede Shoes - Elvis (originally Carl Perkins)
Route 66 - Stones (originally Bing Crosby and the Andrew Sisters)
2006-09-14 23:17:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Joe Cocker's version of "Little Help from my friends" is better than the Beatles' version.
Bob Dylan was the first to release "House of The Rising Sun" although he stole it from the (I forget who) before they had a chance to do it....but I like the version done by The Animals better.
2006-09-15 15:46:37 · answer #4 · answered by Dellajoy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like Alien Ant Farm's version of Smooth Criminal and Pearl Jam's Last Kiss
2006-09-14 22:29:45 · answer #5 · answered by edlauren 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i only listen to christian, not that i have anything against the other stuff, i just think i shouldnt be listening to anything that isnt uplifting.
but look at some of my favorites anyway, you will probably find some you like.
paper thin hymn by anberlin
eye of the storm by blindside
fell in love w/ the game by blindside
about you by chemistry
all of david crowder band
love by day of fire
one thousand apologies by demon hunter
remembering by disciple
into black by disciple
rise up by disciple
let this one stay by dizmas
gypsy girl by everyday sunday
thats jsut a few
2006-09-14 22:33:46 · answer #6 · answered by SMW 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mony Mony covered by Billy Idol
2006-09-14 22:26:51 · answer #7 · answered by BAM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I love no doubt Its my life and julia covered by sean lennon, julia was originally sang by the beatles and thats all
It really boils my blood when people cover others music cause some of them do it so badly
2006-09-14 22:27:35 · answer #8 · answered by wilowdreams 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My fav would be: Knocking on Heavens Door redone by Guns N Roses, I like their version so much better!
2006-09-14 22:30:26 · answer #9 · answered by Yoshi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hurt by johnny cash was great and people by Tool kicked major bootey
2006-09-14 22:27:06 · answer #10 · answered by RAECHELLE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋