OT: Favorite Cover's of Classic or Iconic Songs

[meyers7]

My favorite song of all time (the original). But I really like this cover by Natalie Merchant (I think after she left the Maniacs and was on her own??)

Sympathy For the Devil - The Rolling Stones

 

[CL82]

A lot of people don’t realize this iconic Amy Winehouse song is actually a cover:

 

[Hoops66]

Eva Cassidy covering "Over The Rainbow" from, well you know. Written by Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg for Judy.

It's a different take. Done live. But after you've heard it a couple times, you'll probably come to same conclusion as me that this is the way it always should have been sung.

I've always loved her cover, but then I heard IZ (RIP to both) and I think we've got a tie. Judy,Eva and IZ...pretty good trio? Others, too, have honored this timeless tune.

OFFICIAL Somewhere over the Rainbow - Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole

CELEBRATING 1 BILLION VIEWS AND COUNTING! Subscribe for more IZ!Hear never before heard Isolated Vocals from "Over the Rainbow"! https://youtu.be/w9O5gWktvtk...

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[meyers7]

Alien Ant Farm does Michael Jackson. With many nods to Michael, in the video.

Smooth Criminal

 

[meyers7]

Beth Hart covering The Allman Brothers' "Soul Shine".

 

[meyers7]

My Chemical Romance did a cover of this song, but I like this version better. This is "Common People" by Pulp. It was voted best "Britpop" song ever.

The Pimps - Common People

 

[Kaizen]

Already been a couple versions on here, but this is my favorite. The history on this song goes way back.

Lion Sleeps Tonight (Mbube) - Ladysmith Black Mabazo / Mint Juleps

The Tokens' version​

The Tokens - The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh) (Audio)

"The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)" by The TokenListen to The Tokens: https://TheTokens.lnk.to/listenYDSubscribe to the official Tokens Youtube channel: http...

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[Ozimoto]

!0,000 maniacs have done a number of covers over the years and they always do a good job with them. This is another song that a lot of acts have covered. Roxy Music's More Than This. The video is pretty cool, too.

 

[Halloween]

Disturbed - Sound of Silence

 

[Halloween]

Summertime Blues - The Who

 

[Halloween]

Miley Cyrus and Metallica - Nothing Else Matters

 

[Halloween]

Miley Cyrus - Heart of Glass

 

[SVCBeercats]

‘Respect’ by Aretha Franklin

Sorry Otis, but Aretha made it famous.

 

[SVCBeercats]

‘Me and Bobby McGee’ by Janis Joplin​

So far we are on the same wave length. First two songs that came into my mind were RESPECT and Me and Bobby McGEE. I'm luv'in it!
Oops! Different wave length for Gipsy Kings - Hotel California.

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[SVCBeercats]

I see we are ready playing fast and loose with the terms "classic" and "iconic".

Also most are terrible covers when compared to the originals like Gipsy Kings - Hotel California.

 

[rvwsleep]

Miley Cyrus and Metallica - Nothing Else Matters

Now try this cover.
As performed solo on piano.

Metallica: Nothing Else Matters (Piano cover)

Thanks for your support: https://www.patreon.com/gamazdaMetallica - Nothing Else Matters. Piano cover and arrangement by Gamazda.#metallica #piano #cover♫ Su...

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[SVCBeercats]

Tina's cover of CCR's Proud Mary followed by CCR's version. John, your version was good but Tina's was better.

Creedence Clearwater Revival - Proud Mary

 

[cullaville]

cover of Simon and Garfunkel's America

 

[cullaville]

While My Guitar Gently Weeps

 

[YoDore]

Saw this live when Sugarland, Little Big Town and Jake where on their National tour back in 08. Can't remember if it was in Reno or Southern California. I saw Sugarland live 3 times, so I don't know where I was at when it was performed.

Fun fact: Karen Fairchild and I have been in love for years. She doesn't know that, though.

 

[cullaville]

 

[Centerstream]

Halestorm has done many EPs of cover songs. Here is one song covering Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

 

[McFly]

 

[cullaville]

While not a cover of an iconic rock song it is a cover done by an iconic rock musician..............

 

[Ozimoto]

Though I like the Merrilee Rush version of this song better, Juice Newton's cover isn't bad.