Cover versions as good or better than the original??
28 January 2004, 11:08 AM
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Mad World - Tears for Fears / Gary Jules
Nothing Compares 2 U - Prince / Sinead O'Connor
Any others?
28 January 2004, 11:11 AM
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"Stairway To Heaven" by The Far Corporation
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28 January 2004, 11:18 AM
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Siouxsie & the Banshees cover of The Beatles 'Dear Prudence'...excellent.
Not forgetting Rolf Harris' version of 'Stairway to Heaven'
28 January 2004, 11:18 AM
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Across the Universe - Fiona Apple/Beatles
Always on my Mind - Pet Shop Boys/Elvis (yes I am serious)
28 January 2004, 11:36 AM
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Mrs Robinson - Feeder
Come on Eileen - No Doubt
There is a BMX video that has numerous classic 80's hits covered in a punk stylee. They are brilliant, the band is called 'Clubber Lange', I can't find anything of theirs to buy or download though.
28 January 2004, 11:38 AM
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"Stairway To Heaven" Rolf Harris
28 January 2004, 11:41 AM
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I think The Lemonheads also did a cover of Mrs Robinson.
28 January 2004, 11:43 AM
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i dont think no doubt covered come on eileen....you might be referreing to the save ferris version (which kinda sounds like no doubt)
take on me: a-ha/wolstandskinder (sp?)
28 January 2004, 11:47 AM
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'Ticket to Ride'/ ' 8 miles High' by Husker Du
'Ziggy Stardust' by Bauhaus
'Gimme Shelter' Sisters of Mercy
Most Bob Dylan covers!
[Edited by RichWalk - 1/28/2004 11:52:52 AM]
28 January 2004, 11:51 AM
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Quote:
Most Bob Dylan covers!
Lol
And hence why I say ..
it's all over now Baby Blue by Them (Van Morrison & Co)
28 January 2004, 11:52 AM
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Type O Negatives cover of Summer Breeze is
28 January 2004, 11:53 AM
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28 January 2004, 12:00 PM
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Always on my mind Elvis/Nelson
Live And Let Die Guns n Roses/McCartney
28 January 2004, 12:05 PM
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reading Richwalk's post reminded me....Bauhaus also did an excellent version of T-Rex's 'Telegram Sam'....
28 January 2004, 12:10 PM
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Say a little prayer - Bomb the Bass
best cover ever
28 January 2004, 12:19 PM
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'Your Cheatin Heart' The The orig by Hank Williams.
28 January 2004, 12:24 PM
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Ziggy Stardust by Bauhaus
No no no no no no no no!!!!!! Sacrilege!!!
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