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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Just listening to some Cover Versions which made me think...

What song have you liked equalky, as much or more in the cover version than its original form?

I'll kick off with Cello Song - Nick Drake

(I never thought ANYONE could cover Nick's originality & unique expressive songs)

Then Jose Gonzales did a cover

(I knew instantly that I recognised those opening bars, but I was really taken by his interortation)

Then I found a remix of Jose's version which just blew me out the water

(By Mighty Mouse Remixes on YouTube).

So what's your fave covers? If possible add a link to YouTube or the heading it's under so others can have a listen.

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By *eeflower69Woman
over a year ago

edinburgh

Placebo running up that hill. So good Kate bush did the backing vocals.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-hXEx_tgh3E

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

An obvious one, is Jeff Buckley's Hallelujah, and absolute classic.

Some of my other faves.. Rammstein doing Depeche Mode's Stripped

Hellsongs do a pile of great ones, but their 'Run To The Hills' and 'We're Not Gonna Take It' are great.

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By *ictiiWitchCouple
over a year ago

Helensburgh

"Placebo running up that hill. So good Kate bush did the backing vocals.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-hXEx_tgh3E"

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Placebo running up that hill. So good Kate bush did the backing vocals.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-hXEx_tgh3E"

Good shout weeflower & intriguing video too.

Who's next?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"An obvious one, is Jeff Buckley's Hallelujah, and absolute classic."

Probably betters any version IMHO

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Stereophonics cover of Handbags and gladrags and also Nothing compares 2 U.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Stereophonics cover of Handbags and gladrags and also Nothing compares 2 U.

Another good shout.

I'm adding all these to a Playlist. Fab Covers.

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By *ictiiWitchCouple
over a year ago

Helensburgh

Prelude - after the gold rush. I love it so much better than the original Neil Young version.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bauhouse doing Ziggy Stardust...

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

These are all good shouts. Keep em coming folks.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Shed 7 doing Cliffs wired for sound

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

We Found Love - Tyler Ward

He does a ton of covers but this accoustic, slow version of the Rihanna classic is a blissed out take on a song that usually has me dancing round the lounge in my underpants. Lol!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Couple weeks back Jake bugg did a cover of oasis slide away. In live lounge. It's on you tube, absolutely blew me away, I dont normally like covers but this is awesome

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Couple weeks back Jake bugg did a cover of oasis slide away. In live lounge. It's on you tube, absolutely blew me away, I dont normally like covers but this is awesome

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Placebo running up that hill. So good Kate bush did the backing vocals.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-hXEx_tgh3E

Lol. I thought it was familiar. It was already on my Covers Playlist. Hadn't seen the video tho.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Metallica realy get the raw emotion doing turn the page by Bob Seger

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"An obvious one, is Jeff Buckley's Hallelujah, and absolute classic.

Probably betters any version IMHO "

If you want to listen to the best version of hallelujah type in on you tube k d lang and man your get a shock that womans voice is exceptional on that song

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tainted Love has to be one of the classic pop covers and deserves a shout.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

A few others to check out...

Sweet Dreams - Emily Browning (eurythmics classic).

You're The One That I Want - Angus & Julia Stone (yes the number from "Grease").

Footloose - Blake Shelton.

I Try - Ben Taylor (Macy Gray song).

Common People - William Shatner (yes Cpt Kirk takes the Pulp song & beams it somewhere else entirely).

When You Walk In The Room - Agnetha Faltskog (ok I sneaked in an Abba reference).

Both Sides Now - Tina Arena (does Joni Mitchell proud).

Car Wash - Christina Aguilera & Missy Elliot (get your Friday night disco gear on).

The Whole Of The Moon - Mandi Moore (the girl from Tangled takes on The Waterboys).

The Impossible Dream - Luther Vandross (the man sings with strings).

Keep adding more folks. So far all your suggestions have been brilliant.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Tainted Love has to be one of the classic pop covers and deserves a shout."

Well we can do it that way too...

Take an well known cover & listen to the original.

Go Now - Bessie Banks.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

House of the rising sun... nobody knows who wrote it.

The Animals made it famouse but iv never heard any original.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The Clash doing I fought the law by Sony Curtis from the Crickets.. il never get tired of that song

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By *uitar_antiheroMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

Daddy Cool by Placebo

anything from the Sun Kil Moon album Tiny Cities. It's all covers of Modest Mouse songs. I dont really like the originals but youtube them to compare.

Going out on a limb here, but Midas Fall's cover of NIN's Hurt. I know everyone loves the Johnny Cash one but give my suggestion a try. Very accessible.

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By *rgoodnbadMan
over a year ago

greenock

manic street preachers covering Rhianna's umbrella, actually ok

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fugees killing me softly much better than Roberts flack original xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

One of the few covers I actually like

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By *eeflower69Woman
over a year ago

edinburgh

Kurt Cobain: cover of Bowie's man who role the world. Fantastic!

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fregObNcHC8

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By *woWayWorshipMan
over a year ago

Angus

I can't believe no-one has mentioned Jimi Hendrix - All Along the Watchtower. Bob Dylan has even changed the way he plays it to match what Jimi done with it!

Also, the Jose Gonzales song was a great shout!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I can't believe no-one has mentioned Jimi Hendrix - All Along the Watchtower. Bob Dylan has even changed the way he plays it to match what Jimi done with it!

Also, the Jose Gonzales song was a great shout!"

Cheers Flumpy, I do love the Jose version a ton tho I'm always gonna love Nick's original. I usually think anyone covering him is on a suicide mission but Jose knocked it out the park.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I have to credit this one to Mr Flumpy...

Heartbeats by the Knife (originally Jose Gonzales)

Bloody cracking good version!!! Check it out people.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Tainted Love has to be one of the classic pop covers and deserves a shout."

Tainted love.... Marlyn Manson

Whiskey in the jar .... Metallica

Hurt .... Johnny Cash

Dancing in the moonlight... Smashing pumpkins

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Need Your Love So Bad - Gary Moore (covering the Fleetwood Mac cover of the Little Willie John song).

What a shaggin song!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Silver Lining - Bonnie Raitt (taking on David Gray's amazing tune off his best ever album White Ladder).

Oh so while we're at it

Say Hello, Wave Goodbye - David Gray (covering Soft Cell)

Somebody To Love - George Michael (Queen)

Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me - George Michael (Elton)

As - George Michael & Mary J Blige (Stevie Wonder).

I Can't Make You Love Me - George Michael (Bonnie Raitt)

Keep the suggestions coming. The Fab Playlist is growing.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

ABBA COVERS

Dancing Queen - Eric Bibb

Dancing Queen - Regine Velasquez

Knowing Me, Knowing You - Jamali

The Name Of The Game - Chris Thompson

Summer Night City - Offer Nissim

Chiquitita - Rajaton (sings Abba)

Angel Eyes - The Czars

When All Is Said & Done - Annie Sofie Otter

The Day Before You Came - The Real Tuesday Weld

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nazareth doing Joni Mitchells This flight tonight, so removed from the original.

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By *ustforalaugh1Man
over a year ago

Glasgow

"Silver Lining - Bonnie Raitt (taking on David Gray's amazing tune off his best ever album White Ladder).

Oh so while we're at it for

Say Hello, Wave Goodbye - David Gray (covering Soft Cell)

Somebody To Love - George Michael

(Queen)

Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me - George Michael (Elton)

As - George Michael & Mary J Blige (Stevie Wonder).

I Can't Make You Love Me - George Michael (Bonnie Raitt)

Keep the suggestions coming. The Fab Playlist is growing. "

You a George Michael fan by chance LOL?

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By *riendly foeWoman
over a year ago

In a crisp poke on the A814

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By *riendly foeWoman
over a year ago

In a crisp poke on the A814

Johnny Cash.....Hurt

Disturbed....Land of Confusion

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By *eenonfun2Couple
over a year ago

Glasgow

Deep Purple, covering Help by the Beatles. First heard it in 1976 and its still a great track.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Disturbed version of that is a good one F.F.

Foo Fighters doing down in the park.. Tubeway army. Gary Newmans band before solo stuff

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hey Randy, talking of Abba covers..

i cant remember who did S.o.s. on a compilation i had wasnt great tho.

S.o.s is my fave mAbba ong.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

bloody phone. Abba song

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cyndi Lauper's version of I Drove All Night absolutely destroys Roy Orbison's version of it!

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By *ndykayMan
over a year ago

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"Silver Lining - Bonnie Raitt (taking on David Gray's amazing tune off his best ever album White Ladder).

Oh so while we're at it

Say Hello, Wave Goodbye - David Gray (covering Soft Cell)

Somebody To Love - George Michael (Queen)

Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me - George Michael (Elton)

As - George Michael & Mary J Blige (Stevie Wonder).

I Can't Make You Love Me - George Michael (Bonnie Raitt)

Keep the suggestions coming. The Fab Playlist is growing. "

I think Somebody to love was one of THE best queen covers I've ever heard and don't let the sun go down on me was cracking too - loved the way it was done live as you get to hear the crowds reaction too

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By *ndykayMan
over a year ago

Falkirk

"Cyndi Lauper's version of I Drove All Night absolutely destroys Roy Orbison's version of it!"

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By *riendly foeWoman
over a year ago

In a crisp poke on the A814

Anything by Hayseed Dixie

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By *ndykayMan
over a year ago

Falkirk

Tony Bennett's duets 2 album is a cracker too. His diet with Amy Winehouse is breathtaking

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cliff doing god save the queen, classic

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Hey Randy, talking of Abba covers..

i cant remember who did S.o.s. on a compilation i had wasnt great tho.

S.o.s is my fave mAbba ong."

I'm not a Chris DeBurgh fan but his cover of SOS isn't all bad.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Tony Bennett's duets 2 album is a cracker too. His diet with Amy Winehouse is breathtaking

Something told me you'd be EASY listening & fluffy bunny slippers. Lol.

Good call. His Duets albums are the a touch of class.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Has anyone mentioned Where Did You Sleep Last Night by Nirvana yet? I also think that The Lemonheads did a good cover of Mrs Robinson. Turisas did an awesome cover of Rasputin.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As this is still a sex site, let me suggest 'Too d*unk to fuck', the Nouvelle Vague version:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hapufz1NFkY

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Frightened Rabbit's version of the dance classic Set You Free overtook the original for me, took such a great dance track and changed it completely.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"As this is still a sex site, let me suggest 'Too d*unk to fuck', the Nouvelle Vague version:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hapufz1NFkY

Yup, the girl sounds good on it tho nowhere near too d*unk that she wouldn't get fucked anyway. Lol. Whereas the Hack Mack Jackson version sounds like he's fkn WRECKED!

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By *ndykayMan
over a year ago

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"Tony Bennett's duets 2 album is a cracker too. His diet with Amy Winehouse is breathtaking

Something told me you'd be EASY listening & fluffy bunny slippers. Lol.

Good call. His Duets albums are the a touch of class. "

Ahh, but I do have the likes of the killers, Bon jovi and AC/DC on my iPhone too lol

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By *icentious.LibertineWoman
over a year ago

Falkirk

I remember hearing Travis singing "hit me baby one more time" (on live lounge) - it was awesome

When I was at the gym the other day I heard Eric Clapton doing "Midnight Hour" - now that was CLASS!!! I swear I nearly short circuited the x-trainer!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I remember hearing Travis singing "hit me baby one more time" (on live lounge) - it was awesome

When I was at the gym the other day I heard Eric Clapton doing "Midnight Hour" - now that was CLASS!!! I swear I nearly short circuited the x-trainer!

Good call on Clapton.

BOND COVERS: (Ok you can't REALLY top the originals on this but three them in for a bit if fun).

We Have All The Time In The World - Fun Loving Criminals

Underneath The Mango Tree - Tim Tim

From Russia With Love - Jack Jones

Goldfinger - Chaka Khan

You Only Live Twice - Soft Cell / Natacha Atlas & David Arnold.

Diamonds Are Forever - Arctic Monkeys / Chaka Khan

Live & Let Die - Guns & Roses / Duffy / Geri Halliwell

The Man With The Golden Gun - Jennifer Rush

Nobody Does It Better - Captain & Tennille / Bad Boys Inc

Keep the good ones coming. The Fab Playlist is growing. (Flumpy is winning so far).

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Metallica - Stone Cold Crazy.

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By *econdhand RoseWoman
over a year ago

Nr Dumfries

By accident found a video of Skin doing a heavy metal version of the muppet song (mna mna) - it was brilliant

And my current favourite band (Knock Out Kaine) do a version live of Copperhead Road (Steve Earle, I think) which is no less than stunning! Can't find a vid or anything of it though

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Frightened Rabbit's version of the dance classic Set You Free overtook the original for me, took such a great dance track and changed it completely."

Can't seem to find Frightened Rabbit's cover. Do you have a link by any chance?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Frightened Rabbit's version of the dance classic Set You Free overtook the original for me, took such a great dance track and changed it completely.

Can't seem to find Frightened Rabbit's cover. Do you have a link by any chance?"

After literally 4 seconds of searching....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEP6ajnuI_k

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Frightened Rabbit's version of the dance classic Set You Free overtook the original for me, took such a great dance track and changed it completely.

Can't seem to find Frightened Rabbit's cover. Do you have a link by any chance?

After literally 4 seconds of searching....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEP6ajnuI_k

Oops. Blond moment. Maybe I was typing Rampant Rabbit. Lol!

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By *aucy3Couple
over a year ago

glasgow

eleanor rigby-tony bennet

hurt-johnny cash

one-johnny cash

ruby tuesday-rod stewart

love dont live here anymore-madonna

say hello wave goodbye-david gray

video games-kasabian

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"eleanor rigby-tony bennet

hurt-johnny cash

one-johnny cash

ruby tuesday-rod stewart

love dont live here anymore-madonna

say hello wave goodbye-david gray

video games-kasabian"

A few more good shouts.

A FEW DISNEY COVERS FOR CONSIDERATION:

A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes - Bette Midler (Cinderella).

Sooner Or Later - Rosemary Clooney (Song of the South).

Trust In Me - Siouxsie & The Banshees (Jungle Book).

When She Loved Me - Michael Crawford (Toy Story 2).

Keep em coming folks.

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By *reakchicCouple
over a year ago

glasgow

I'm a bit obsessed with covers! If I like a song, I like to find as many different versions as I can.

Some of these ^ are great- loving the Frightened Rabbit one especially.

Heres some more-

Vampire Weekend- everywhere (fleetwood mac)

The kooks- all that she wants.

Coeur De Pirate -wicked games.(the weekend) she has a stunning voice! Usually sings in French.

Theres a girl on You Tube called Celia Pavey and she does a really nice version of Feel Good Inc by the Gorillaz.

And a wee guy on You Tube called Jordan Landers, he's got a brilliant voice, hes got the Susan Boyle factor i think, to look at him you don't expect a voice like that! I like him singing Hit the Road Jack.

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By *ikkiBWoman
over a year ago

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Within Temptation - Titanium

Anything Boyce Avenues covered

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm a bit obsessed with covers! If I like a song, I like to find as many different versions as I can.

Some of these ^ are great- loving the Frightened Rabbit one especially.

Heres some more-

Vampire Weekend- everywhere (fleetwood mac)

The kooks- all that she wants.

Coeur De Pirate -wicked games.(the weekend) she has a stunning voice! Usually sings in French.

Theres a girl on You Tube called Celia Pavey and she does a really nice version of Feel Good Inc by the Gorillaz.

Loved the Vampire Weekend cover of Everywhere.

Check out Carrie Mac's version. Very slow & Laidback

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love Rock and Roll by Britney (ducks and waits for abuse)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Valerie as done by Amy Winehouse

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By *reakchicCouple
over a year ago

glasgow

"I'm a bit obsessed with covers! If I like a song, I like to find as many different versions as I can.

Some of these ^ are great- loving the Frightened Rabbit one especially.

Heres some more-

Vampire Weekend- everywhere (fleetwood mac)

The kooks- all that she wants.

Coeur De Pirate -wicked games.(the weekend) she has a stunning voice! Usually sings in French.

Theres a girl on You Tube called Celia Pavey and she does a really nice version of Feel Good Inc by the Gorillaz.

Loved the Vampire Weekend cover of Everywhere.

Check out Carrie Mac's version. Very slow & Laidback "

Oh thanks for that one, I liked it.

Ok another few-

Bombay bicycle club- video games.

Maverick Sabre- A change is gonna come.

Hot chip- she wolf.

Usher- pumped up kicks, great song and I thought he done a good job with it.

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By *reakchicCouple
over a year ago

glasgow

Oh also, maybe a bit controversial but Miley Cyrus- Jolene.

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By *adybee77Woman
over a year ago

MAMOBA, miles and miles of bugger all (Aberdeenshire)

You raise me up - Josh Groban. Love the lyrics and sentiment behind the song.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"You raise me up - Josh Groban. Love the lyrics and sentiment behind the song. "

Good one, tho the original Secret Garden version is also stunning.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Oh also, maybe a bit controversial but Miley Cyrus- Jolene."

Olivia Newton-John also does an interesting take on Jolene on her album "Come On Over".

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm a bit obsessed with covers! If I like a song, I like to find as many different versions as I can.

Some of these ^ are great- loving the Frightened Rabbit one especially.

Heres some more-

Vampire Weekend- everywhere (fleetwood mac)

The kooks- all that she wants.

Coeur De Pirate -wicked games.(the weekend) she has a stunning voice! Usually sings in French.

Theres a girl on You Tube called Celia Pavey and she does a really nice version of Feel Good Inc by the Gorillaz.

Loved the Vampire Weekend cover of Everywhere.

Check out Carrie Mac's version. Very slow & Laidback

Oh thanks for that one, I liked it.

Ok another few-

Bombay bicycle club- video games.

Maverick Sabre- A change is gonna come.

Hot chip- she wolf.

Usher- pumped up kicks, great song and I thought he done a good job with it.

You all got some great covers in there.

One I forgot to mention was Jennifer Warnes album "Famous Blue Raincoat" covering some great Leonard Cohen songs including "Song Of Bernadette". It's Jenny sings Lenny & she does some cracking versions.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

BEE GEES COVERS

To Love Somebody - Lulu

How Do You Mend A Broken Heart - Al Green

Too Much Heaven - Winans Phase 2

(Our Love) Don't Throw It All Away - Barbra Streisand/Barry Gibb

Islands In The Stream - Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton

Immortality - Andy Garcia

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

STEVIE WONDER COVERS

I Believe (When I Fall In Love) - Art Garfunkel

Superstition - Glenn Lewis

Higher Ground - Eric Clapton

Living For The City - Sylvester

All In Love Is Fair - Barbra Streisand

Don't You Worry Bout A Thing - Incognito

Heaven Is Ten Zillion Miles Away - Katey Segal (yes the Married With Children Mom)

Too Shy To Say - Richard Marx

Boogie On Reggae Woman - Yama Bolo + Sly & Robbie

Knocks Me Off My Feet - Luther Vandross

Pastime Paradise - Trijntje Oosterhuis

Sir Duke - The Fiddleheads

You & I - Michael Buble

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By *ombowieMan
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"Bauhouse doing Ziggy Stardust...

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fantastic version almost but not quite as gd as the Bowie version

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Bauhouse doing Ziggy Stardust...

fantastic version almost but not quite as gd as the Bowie version

Found it on Spotify. Cheers - added to the Fab Playlist (tho definitely not Bowie).

Any info on the slow version currently used on TV in the advert?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm a bit obsessed with covers! If I like a song, I like to find as many different versions as I can.

Some of these ^ are great- loving the Frightened Rabbit one especially.

Heres some more-

Vampire Weekend- everywhere (fleetwood mac)

The kooks- all that she wants.

Coeur De Pirate -wicked games.(the weekend) she has a stunning voice! Usually sings in French.

Theres a girl on You Tube called Celia Pavey and she does a really nice version of Feel Good Inc by the Gorillaz.

Loved the Vampire Weekend cover of Everywhere.

Check out Carrie Mac's version. Very slow & Laidback

Oh thanks for that one, I liked it.

Ok another few-

Bombay bicycle club- video games.

Maverick Sabre- A change is gonna come.

Hot chip- she wolf.

Usher- pumped up kicks, great song and I thought he done a good job with it.

You all got some great covers in there.

The Jenny Sings Lenny stuff was awesome, but not as good as the man himself in many ways.. Did I Mention I've seen him Live twice? (and I'm still paying for the tickets).

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over a year ago

"Bauhouse doing Ziggy Stardust...

fantastic version almost but not quite as gd as the Bowie version

There's also a cover of Starman by Culture Club on the album "Cover to Covers:Songs of David Bowie". It includes others from Duran Duran, Midge Ure, Dandy Warhols.

Keep em coming - the Playlist is growing.

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over a year ago

thats mad, i was just thinking about why i like Bauhouses version is so good and thought id pop in to see the latest.

i do prefer that cover to the original tho. great cover

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over a year ago

havnt heard the slow version... il have a check.

quick rant about a bad cover.

the Scissor Sisters murderd Comfortably numb. youch.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Within Temptation - Titanium

Anything Boyce Avenues covered"

Found a ton of Boyce Avenue covers on Spotify - every one a cracker. Great shout. Could put Nikki in lead for sheer numbers of covers.

Anyone else top Nikki?

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By *ohnny4playMan
over a year ago

Kinross

I disagree, it was a daring re imagining of the classic.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Theres a cracking group called the Travelling Band who I found on YT that have done a good few covers of some of my favourite songs and put a smashing slant to them

Stone Roses - Waterfall http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQ8V682fGIQ

Beatles - Across The Universe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69vI3l9Afl8

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over a year ago

Galaxy Song - Clint Black

Songbird - Eva Cassidy

(How could I MISS that one???)

You Can't Always Get What You Want/I Shall Be Released - Bette Midler.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I always thought that Eva Cassidy song bird was the original then, got introduced to Fleetwood Mac by my mum.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Love split love doing The Smiths How soon is now is a good effort. love the guys voice

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over a year ago

I liked the 90's version of Baker Street but then again I didn't realise it was a cover at first haha

Also chris daughtry - poker face is better than gaga's in my humble opinion

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over a year ago

Limp Bizkit doing Behind blue eyes The Who i think is good

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over a year ago

From A Distance - Bette Midler (Nancy Griffith)

Wind Beneath My Wings - Bette Midler (Sheena Easton)

Stay With Me Baby - Bette Midler / Ruby Turner / Duffy (Lorraine Ellison)

Hang On In There Baby - Bette Midler (Johnny Bristol)

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

We Got Tonight - Kenny Rogers & Sheena Easton (Bob Seger)

Keep em coming - the Fab Covers Playlist is growing.

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By *aucy3Couple
over a year ago

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Delilah-the sensational Alex Harvey band.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Oh one to bliss out too that is sung by Chris Pratt in "The Five-Year Engagement" movie. It's an old song originally done by Lola Beltran & covered most famously by Harry Belafonte. His live 7 minute version is stunning & so emotive.

However try All Angels version on the album "Fly Away" for a totally blissed out trip.

Fill the bath, light the scented candles, pour two glasses of a good wine & plunge in with a hot sexy body & relax. Thank me later.

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over a year ago

This is the best forum topic ever lol

I'm throwing in

Bombay Bicycle Club - Fairytale Lullaby

The Futureheads - Hounds of Love

Also Arctic Monkeys done a great version of Love Machine by Girls Aloud a while back, that's excellent too

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"This is the best forum topic ever lol

I'm throwing in

Bombay Bicycle Club - Fairytale Lullaby

The Futureheads - Hounds of Love

Also Arctic Monkeys done a great version of Love Machine by Girls Aloud a while back, that's excellent too

The Futureheads mixes are on Spotify including a cracking "new" mix, "Mystery" & "Phones Wolf" mix. Check them out.

Keep the awesome suggestions coming.

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over a year ago

Thanks to filthy_frolics their Hounds of Love suggestion put me onto researching Kate Bush covers on Spotify.

Found these two interesting ones of Kate's original hit "Wuthering Heights". One by a Brazilian metal band called Angra & the other by none other than Pat Benatar in her album "Sychronistic Wanderings".

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over a year ago

Almost forgot about this one.

Billy Jean - Chris Cornell.

We've heard a number if folk do Cris' arrangement of Michael Jackson's hit but this is still the one that took that famous intro & those pounding bass beats & turned it into an amazing ballad with a dark, sinister flavour.

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By *riendly foeWoman
over a year ago

In a crisp poke on the A814

"Almost forgot about this one.

Billy Jean - Chris Cornell.

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By *ohnny4playMan
over a year ago

Kinross

"Thanks to filthy_frolics their Hounds of Love suggestion put me onto researching Kate Bush covers on Spotify.

Also check out the. Ukulele orchestra of Great Britain's version.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KmBaE7ozWow

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By *ohnny4playMan
over a year ago

Kinross

"Delilah-the sensational Alex Harvey band."

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By *ohnny4playMan
over a year ago

Kinross

Rodrigo Y Gabriella cover of Metallica's Orion

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=L0CsLefLisE

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Speaking of Brazilian metal bands...

Sepultra doing Orgasmatron by Motorhead is better irection.

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over a year ago

Sepultura even

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over a year ago

"Rodrigo Y Gabriella cover of Metallica's Orion

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=L0CsLefLisE

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over a year ago

"Heaven" Candlelight Mix was covered by DJ Sammy & Yanou. One of my fave songs.

It is MUCH better than the original which was by Bryan Adams.

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over a year ago

""Heaven" Candlelight Mix was covered by DJ Sammy & Yanou. One of my fave songs.

It is MUCH better than the original which was by Bryan Adams. "

On the list somewhere Rab bud

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over a year ago

""Heaven" Candlelight Mix was covered by DJ Sammy & Yanou. One of my fave songs.

It is MUCH better than the original which was by Bryan Adams.

On the list somewhere Rab bud

It's obviously good then!

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over a year ago

""Heaven" Candlelight Mix was covered by DJ Sammy & Yanou. One of my fave songs.

It is MUCH better than the original which was by Bryan Adams.

On the list somewhere Rab bud

It's obviously good then!

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over a year ago

The whole labour of love album by ub40 where all old reggae and ska songs ub40 made them all hits again,i think its a classic album could listen to it all day.

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By *illow PimpMan
over a year ago

Midlothian

"The whole labour of love album by ub40 where all old reggae and ska songs ub40 made them all hits again,i think its a classic album could listen to it all day."

+1 Nice choice

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By *ane DTV/TS
over a year ago

London

I close my eyes and count to 10 - Horse

Tracks of my tears - Big Country (Live @ Tiffanys)

Fuck that makes me feel old - was at the f'n concert!

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By *lyce and Mister MCouple
over a year ago

Falkirk

scissor sisters comfortably numb, original pink Floyd.

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By *ohnny4playMan
over a year ago

Kinross

The dub side of the moon album by easy star all stars.

Reggae version of the classic album.

Link is to their version of breathe

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=L0CsLefLisE

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over a year ago

For a certain someone:

Thrift Shop - Tyler Ward & Lindsey Stirling

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over a year ago

"For a certain someone:

Thrift Shop - Tyler Ward & Lindsey Stirling

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over a year ago

Uninvited - Freemadons feat Bailey Tzuke cover Alanis Morrisette.

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over a year ago

Love To Love You Baby - The Tom Tom Club.

Yep, the crew that brought us Wordy Rappinghood & Genius Of Love do not a bad version of the Donna Summer blistering hot disco track.

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over a year ago

This Ole House - Bette Midler .

If you like Bette you'll love her "Songbook" covers of Rosemary Clooney & Peggy Lee.

She takes on Clooney with her usual fun approach, but Lee with a bit more reverence & less joie de vivre. Good companions though.

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over a year ago

You're The One That I Want

Julia Stone

Beautiful South

McFly

The Lennings

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By *he Enigmatic MagnetMan
over a year ago

Glasgow West

Say Hello, Wave Goodbye - David Gray (Soft Cell cover)

America - Yes (Simon & Garfunkle cover)

Any Bob Dylan songs covered by Manfred Mann!

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over a year ago

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over a year ago

Lana del Rey ends her song,"Without you" incorporating Bob Dylans "Knocking on heavens door", its great!!

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over a year ago

Nearly forgot this one from the soundtrack of "54".

Knock On Wood - Mary Griffin. I know Bowie, Amy Stewart & even Seal have done versions but this one gets my ass bouncing on the dance floor.

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By *ser No Longer On SiteMan
over a year ago

Ghlaschu

"House of the rising sun... nobody knows who wrote it.

The Animals made it famouse but iv never heard any original."

The closest I've found to an original/older recording is Josh White who does a grand job on this song.

I thought I'd add some other oldies/original/covers to this.

A Rockin' Good Way - The Spaniels; Brooke Benton & Dinah Washington; Shaking Stevens & Bonnie Tyler.

Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town - Johnny Darrel; Kenny Rogers

Groove Me - King Floyd; Fern Kinney

Go Now - Bessie Banks; Moody Blues; Wings.

Anyone got more of these?

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over a year ago

Been a while since this was added to so...

When You Walk In The Room - Agnetha Fältskog

I Gotta Feeling - Mo5aic

I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself - Tina Arena

Guitar Man - Julienne Taylor (also does a few other good covers such as Breakaway, God Only Knows & Love Hurts etc)

Dream A Little Dream - Caro Emerald

Go Your Own Way - Lissie

Club Can't Handle Me - Tyler Ward (does a shedload of acoustic covers incl Price Tag, Stop & Stare with Josie etc)

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over a year ago

Frank Turner..... Fix Me

A cover of the black flag classic.....

Someday I'll feel no pain

Someday I won't have a brain

Take away the part that hurts let the rest remain

Fix me, fix my head

Fix me please I don't want to be dead...

If you have never heard of black flag you should really check them out, I went to to Cambodia on my gap year because of Henry Rollins lol....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Frank Turner..... Fix Me

A cover of the black flag classic.....

If you have never heard of black flag you should really check them out, I went to to Cambodia on my gap year because of Henry Rollins lol...."

I just found Black Flag & my ears are bleeding. Lol!

I also found Frank Turner - good shout!

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over a year ago

Titanium - Voices In Your Head

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Also...

Titanium - Collin McLoughlin (plus he's such a wee hottie. Bonus!)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The Parkhead faithful singing ( just can't get enough ) by Depeche Mode

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The Parkhead faithful singing ( just can't get enough ) by Depeche Mode

As opposed to you singing "I Just Can't Get A Muff".

This thread is for real cover versions by real artists - not real arses!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

That said...

Just Can't Get Enough - The Saturdays

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By *ser No Longer On SiteMan
over a year ago

Ghlaschu

Fire. Written by the Boss, Bruce Springsteen & a hit in 78 for Pointer Sisters, but check out the cover by Babyface & Des'ree on the album "Supernatural".

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over a year ago

"Hey Randy, talking of Abba covers..

i cant remember who did S.o.s. on a compilation i had wasnt great tho.

S.o.s is my fave mAbba ong."

SOS also covered by Erasure & A* Teens & a heavy metal version by At Vance works well too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bump.

Some more tunes for the Fab Playlist.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The best cover song ever is Luna coil - enjoy the silence

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By *ScotsmanMan
over a year ago

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John leg.end adele

rolling in the deep

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By *ohnny4playMan
over a year ago

Kinross

There are many by Richard cheese. Worthy of special mention are,

Silent night

Rape me

People equal shit,

We don't need no education

Imagine

Insane in the brain

Bowie did an album full - called pin ups

Red hot and blue is a charity album of cole porter classics redone by well known names.

Tom jones album reload is all covers too.

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over a year ago

Al Greenes 'tired of being alone' done by Texas. Best thing they ever done.

Glen Campbell's version of Guided by Voices 'Hold on Hope' too. That songs is awesome. Fav album of 2011.

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over a year ago

Masters of War- The Staple Singers

Haunting!

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over a year ago

Jeff Buckley - the boy with the thorn in his side.

Ryan Adams - wonderwall

Bon iver - your love

Florence and the machine - take care

Arctic monkeys - love machine

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over a year ago

Bryan Ferry singing Dylan's

Make You Feel my Love ~adore his Dylanesque album

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over a year ago

Marilyn Manson's covers of Personal Jesus and Tainted Love both great and Otep's cover of Breed by Nirvana

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over a year ago

Alien Ant Farm - Smooth Criminal

Falloutboy - Beat It

Faith No More - War Pigs

Machine Head - Negative Creep

Marilyn Manson - Personal Jesus,Tainted Love and Sweet

Dreams

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've come across Lily Allen covering ELO's Mr Blue Sky which really suits her voice.

There's also her version of Keane's Somewhere Only We Know which was used for the John Lewis

advert over Christmas.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Any more suggestions for the Fab Covers Playlist feel free to add.

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By *ASCOTMan
over a year ago

inverness

How about Personal Jesus ... Johnny Cash

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over a year ago

"Placebo running up that hill. So good Kate bush did the backing vocals.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-hXEx_tgh3E"

Alan Partridge also covered this in his classic Kate Bush tribute medley.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Make you feel my love by Adele

Pretty Ballerina by Alice Cooper

Summertime blues (live at Leeds) the who

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over a year ago

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QjIHnb5Ivs

AMAZING

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