Favourite cover versions

ecc · Post by **ecc** » Mon May 08, 2023 12:59 pm

"I Fought The Law"

Original by The Crickets (only just discovered that TBH) covered by the Legends of The Westway AKA The Clash.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AL8chWFuM-s

rincon · Post by **rincon** » Mon May 08, 2023 1:00 pm

EarbyClaret wrote: ↑
Mon May 08, 2023 12:48 pm
Unless they have been posted already:

Personal Jesus - Johnny Cash
Walk On By - Stranglers

you beat me to it

Stproc · Post by **Stproc** » Mon May 08, 2023 1:10 pm

Sound of silence, the disturbed

Jacob Rees Dogg · Post by **Jacob Rees Dogg** » Mon May 08, 2023 1:23 pm

I just listened to Freddie Mercury singing the Oasis track “Don’t Look Back in Anger” on YouTube. It’s done by AI. Interesting.

Clarets4me · Post by **Clarets4me** » Mon May 08, 2023 1:38 pm

Claretmisterg wrote: ↑
Sun May 07, 2023 11:17 pm
Here’s another of my favourites. We’re back in the promised land again. Oh get on.
https://youtu.be/2oKR9MYYdBM

" You do know Elvis is dead, don't you ? "
" Elvis ain't dead, he just went home ! "

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Wed May 10, 2023 1:45 am

A young Willie Nelson wrote and recorded this one and then Patsy Cline created a legendary version never beaten and UK charted 3 times, so far, to me knowledge!

https://youtu.be/MbnrdCS57d0

Taffy on the wing · Post by **Taffy on the wing** » Wed May 10, 2023 3:16 am

GodIsADeeJay81 wrote: ↑
Sun May 07, 2023 11:15 pm
https://youtu.be/J06yQb4lbPk

Motorhead - Heroes

Went into it expecting to hate it........it's terrific!

todclaret · Post by **todclaret** » Wed May 10, 2023 8:35 am

can't recall if I have already posted the first one. Apologies if I have duplicated it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOmKGjy-Ct0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEDMXhv-8Gw

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Wed May 10, 2023 9:46 am

https://youtu.be/v525UGbA448

Willie Nelson with Coldplay's "The Scientist"

Lancasterclaret · Post by **Lancasterclaret** » Wed May 10, 2023 9:51 am

That Motorhead cover of "Heroes" is brilliant

Lancasterclaret · Post by **Lancasterclaret** » Wed May 10, 2023 10:03 am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL2fq8hS0eE

The Automatic - Kanye Wests Goldigger

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Wed May 10, 2023 11:59 am

Saw Bruce cover the Commodores Night Shift last night and it was epic.

Firthy · Post by **Firthy** » Wed May 10, 2023 1:42 pm

Ordinay World - Aurora

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FA39yqwnX98

KateR · Post by **KateR** » Wed May 10, 2023 9:53 pm

Seether - Careless Whisper

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

Guns & Roses - Knocking on Heavens Door - Live Version

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jgehvn5Yim0

Claretshep · Post by **Claretshep** » Wed May 10, 2023 10:21 pm

I’ll see your Heroes by Motörhead, and raise you:
Lost in Music by The Fall

https://youtu.be/VPLIb_r8l-4

A more than honourable mention for
Johnny Cash - Hurt

AmbleClaret · Post by **AmbleClaret** » Wed May 10, 2023 11:13 pm

WadingInDeeper wrote: ↑
Mon May 08, 2023 11:45 am
Carter usm, covering inspiral carpets “this is how it feels”

https://youtu.be/RMHqHBWg7yM

Got to be the best this,absolutely love it.

BennyD · Post by **BennyD** » Thu May 11, 2023 12:01 am

Disturbed - Sound of Silence
Ramones - Wonderful World

holdyourfire · Post by **holdyourfire** » Thu May 11, 2023 7:37 pm

Peter Frampton Jumping jack flash

dougcollins · Post by **dougcollins** » Thu May 11, 2023 7:46 pm

holdyourfire wrote: ↑
Thu May 11, 2023 7:37 pm
Peter Frampton Jumping jack flash

Frampton's version of 'While my Guitar Gently Weeps' is amazing.

Claretlad · Post by **Claretlad** » Thu May 11, 2023 11:22 pm

John Lennon's 'working class hero' coverd by Cyndi Lauper

Pheonixknight · Post by **Pheonixknight** » Fri May 12, 2023 6:05 am

Jonny Cash version of Hurt is incredible.

todclaret · Post by **todclaret** » Fri May 12, 2023 8:35 am

The Regrettes: Fox On The Run

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3ec3R041nU&t=42s

Blue Man group: I Feel Love

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFgIcD02Lxo

Vincent'sCap · Post by **Vincent'sCap** » Fri May 12, 2023 9:33 am

Claretlad wrote: ↑
Thu May 11, 2023 11:22 pm
John Lennon's 'working class hero' coverd by Cyndi Lauper

Working Class Hero has been covered by a multitude of artists,great song,I love Green Day's cover of WCH

kindonesque · Post by **kindonesque** » Fri May 12, 2023 10:31 am

Tastey version of the Gordon Lightfoot classic...The Headstones

https://www.google.com/search?client=sa ... 8LBkYjniTU

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Fri May 12, 2023 1:24 pm

Dexys Midnight Run…7days too long.
https://youtu.be/nIqLyu_m0js

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Mon May 15, 2023 10:22 am

She..by Elvis Costello,a beautiful song delivered perfectly

lizardlad · Post by **lizardlad** » Mon May 15, 2023 2:08 pm

1. Stranglers - Walk on by
2. Stiff Little Fingers - Johnny Was
3. Disturbed - Sound of silence

RMutt · Post by **RMutt** » Mon May 15, 2023 3:14 pm

I Love you you Big Dummy. Magazine version of a Captain Beefheart song.
Eight Miles High. Husker Du. (Byrds)
Killing Moon. Pavement. (Echo and the Bunnymen)
Avalanche. Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.(Leonard Cohen)

Gaia · Post by **Gaia** » Mon May 15, 2023 10:30 pm

Sonic Youths cover of the Beatles within without you.
https://youtu.be/_K1ogOk4ITk

Juan Tanamera · Post by **Juan Tanamera** » Mon May 15, 2023 11:29 pm

J S Bach/Christian Petzold cover of Lover's Concerto.
https://youtu.be/icZob9-1MDw

Gaia · Post by **Gaia** » Tue May 16, 2023 8:57 am

James cover of Cohen's So long Marianne is great.
https://youtu.be/bX6MY1nrDXg

giveusaB · Post by **giveusaB** » Tue May 16, 2023 4:46 pm

Eric Clapton/ Jeff Beck Moon River

https://youtu.be/-DWqyYW8tOg

Goalposts · Post by **Goalposts** » Tue May 16, 2023 5:16 pm

Mentioned but not seen posted, when you do a cover nad make it yours for life is the pinnacle

https://youtu.be/8AHCfZTRGiI

And another that has been covered many times , but every cover is compared to this which in itself is the definitive cover for me

https://youtu.be/y8AWFf7EAc4

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Tue May 16, 2023 5:47 pm

IanMcL wrote: ↑
Wed May 10, 2023 1:45 am
A young Willie Nelson wrote and recorded this one and then Patsy Cline created a legendary version never beaten and UK charted 3 times, so far, to me knowledge!

https://youtu.be/MbnrdCS57d0

Blimey! Just heard it in a Walkers Crisp advert! Just shows you.

aclaretinstevenage · Post by **aclaretinstevenage** » Tue May 16, 2023 5:52 pm

And another that has been covered many times , but every cover is compared to this which in itself is the definitive cover for me

https://youtu.be/y8AWFf7EAc4
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Jeff Buckley's version of Hallelujah is way out on it's own as the best!

Claretmutt · Post by **Claretmutt** » Tue May 16, 2023 6:00 pm

Jumping Jack flash Johnny Winter. Amazing guitar
Playing.

The Hung Juror · Post by **The Hung Juror** » Wed May 17, 2023 4:47 pm

Alll along the watchtower by Jimi Hendrix

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Thu May 18, 2023 6:39 am

Surprised this hasn’t been up yet.
Heart..Stairway To Heaven
https://youtu.be/2cZ_EFAmj08

yTib · Post by **yTib** » Thu May 18, 2023 1:14 pm

so what by the anti-nowhere league.

even better than the classic original by tommy steele.

ŽižkovClaret · Post by **ŽižkovClaret** » Thu May 18, 2023 5:59 pm

Best? Absolutely not. Most batshit.... maybe?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1VcxLPwaVY

Holmeclaret · Post by **Holmeclaret** » Thu May 18, 2023 6:05 pm

Hanoi Rocks “Up Around the Bend”

https://youtu.be/dZQjRfQ5BPw

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Thu May 18, 2023 10:31 pm

Another I like
Eva Cassidy singing Sting's Fields of Gold.

ecc · Post by **ecc** » Tue Aug 29, 2023 11:57 am

"Such Great Heights"

Original: The Postal Service
Cover: Iron and Wine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIq_KLMvIY8

PoshClaret · Post by **PoshClaret** » Tue Aug 29, 2023 12:02 pm

John Lennon - Stand By Me
Guns n Roses - Sympathy For The Devil
Stevie Ray Vaughan - Voodoo Chile

basil6345789 · Post by **basil6345789** » Tue Aug 29, 2023 1:04 pm

Moody Blues "Go Now", right up there with the Bessie Banks original

helmclaret · Post by **helmclaret** » Tue Aug 29, 2023 3:40 pm

Nothing Compares 2 U

Sinead O’Connor

Claretmutt · Post by **Claretmutt** » Tue Aug 29, 2023 4:14 pm

Jumping Jack Flash Johnny Winter cover version
of Rolling Stones hit.

tally · Post by **tally** » Tue Aug 29, 2023 4:20 pm

All along the Watchtower by Jimi Hendrix ....so much different than the original

Middle-agedClaret · Post by **Middle-agedClaret** » Tue Aug 29, 2023 4:21 pm

“I Fought! The Law” by The Clash is a great cover.
So is this one, by Pet Shop Boys
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wDe60CbIagg

And this one, by the Pogues
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=s11BuatTuXk

But it’s all a matter of personal taste