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TheWackedYak
14 Oct 2003, 19:45
Sorry for chucking up such inane crap, but what about it?
Hank Rollins & the Hard-Ons - let there be rock. The big man does old Bon justice.
Rolf Harris - stairway to heaven (kidding folks)
I like Tricky's cover of "Black Steel in the hour of Chaos". Has anyone heard the Sepultura version of that song on their new CD?
Others escape me...suggestions?
Porthos
14 Oct 2003, 19:50
The Cure - Tainted Love
I posted it in the "last CD you purchased" thread, but Living Colour have covered AC/DC's "Back in black" on their new album. Typically of them, its awesome.
Motley Crue's version of "Helter Skelter" was always a fav of mine as well.
Fear Factory's versions of "Dog Day Sunrise" and "Cars" are also very cool.
Sepultura's effort at "Symptom of the Universe" is a killer.
Magpira
14 Oct 2003, 20:02
The absolute best cover song ever done is Iron Maiden's
Hallowed Be Thy Name by Cradle Of Filth! It rocks :D
Others I dont mind are:
The Doors version of Van Morrison's 'Gloria'
Santana's cover of The Zombie's 'She's Not There'
Thewlis Dish
14 Oct 2003, 20:04
U2's 'One', covered by Robbie Williams at a concert at Slane Castle - absolutely magnificent.
materamagic
14 Oct 2003, 22:14
I GOT MY MIND SET ON YOU
WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS (COCKERS VERSION)
Braddock
14 Oct 2003, 23:11
Ben Harper - Sexual Healing, Muse - Can't Take My Eyes Off You, Something for Kate - Truly, Coldplay - Have Yourself A Merry little Christmas or Tatu - How Soon Is Now (don't hurt me).
Bowling For Soup - Baby One More Time
Simple Plan - Happy Together
The Mercy Seat - Johnny Cash
Rusty Cage - Johnny Cash
Hurt - Johnny Cash
Nirvana - The Man Who Sold The World
I like it more than bowie's version.
Uncle Steve
15 Oct 2003, 10:16
"Best covers" seems to be a recurring topic on this board...
The absolute BEST cover ever:
"Do Ya Think I'm Sexy" covered by The Revolting Cocks
Also worth a mention:
"I Heard It Through The Grapevine" covered by Creedence Clearwater Revival
"Money" and "Dizzy Miss Lizzy" covered by the Flying Lizards
"Private Life" and "La Vie En Rose" covered by Grace Jones
"A Forest" covered by former Adelaide band BNI
"Atomic" from the Trainspotting soundtrack - I forget the band's name
Fat Pizza
15 Oct 2003, 10:21
Gangsters by The Louisville Sluggers (originally by The Specials).
fitzmantle
15 Oct 2003, 12:46
"Some velvet morning" Slowdive
"I wanna be your dog" Uncle Tupelo
"Cast a shadow" Yo La Tengo
"Here she comes now" Galaxie 500
Worst cover is that band that murdered "How soon is now" on Charmed.
Pantsless
15 Oct 2003, 13:25
Foo Fighters - Baker Street..
Saw Me First and the Gimmes Gimmes at Livid and loved their version of Rocket Man...
GOALden Hawk
15 Oct 2003, 14:49
Originally posted by Pantsless
Foo Fighters - Baker Street..
Saw Me First and the Gimmes Gimmes at Livid and loved their version of Rocket Man...
Anything by Me First & The Gimme Gimmes - went and saw them last night at the Corner, one of the most enjoyable shows I've been too in ages. End of the Road, Rocket Man, Country Roads and Stairway to Heaven :eek: were particular highlights.
Other favourites:
California dreamin - Hi-Standard
Here she comes now - Nirvana
SOS - Mad Caddies
Down Under - Pennywise
Every breath you take - Millencolin
Take on me - Reel Big Fish
Hey Ska - Area 7
Disgustipated
15 Oct 2003, 16:11
Always had a thing for Cake's"I will survive ".
And for good measure, ill throw in a TOOL song.
Their version of Led Zepplins "No Quarter" is brilliant.
Shinboners
15 Oct 2003, 16:21
This Mortal Coil covering Chris Bell's "You And Your Sister"
Laibach covering The Beatle's "Across The Universe"
Teenage Fanclub covering Madonna's "Like A Virgin"
Dead Kennedys covering "Viva Las Vegas"
Pete Shelley covering Tom Waites' "Better Off Without A Wife"
The Jesus And Mary Chain covering the Beach Boys "Surfin' USA"
The Steinbecks covering the Go-Betweens "Draining The Pool For You"
Shinboners
15 Oct 2003, 16:22
Originally posted by fitzmantle
Worst cover is that band that murdered "How soon is now" on Charmed.
That's just as rotten as Sixpence None The Richer mauling the La's "There She Goes".
SydneyBomber
15 Oct 2003, 17:04
Originally posted by Magpira
The absolute best cover song ever done is Iron Maiden's
Hallowed Be Thy Name by Cradle Of Filth! It rocks :D
:)
others....
dead kennedys: viva las vegas ('coke up my nose to dry away the snot' still gets a giggle)
machinehead - message in a bottle
vader - flag of hate
faith no more: lets lynch the landlord
napalm death - nazi punks fck off
Originally posted by Carlos
Motley Crue's version of "Helter Skelter" was always a fav of mine as well.
Prefer Siouxsie and the Banshees' version.
Other covers I like:
Secret Agent Man - DEVO
Satisfaction - DEVO
Peter Gunn - Di(k Dale
Tide is High - Blondie
Let there be Rock - Henry Rollins and the Hard Ons
Port1978
16 Oct 2003, 12:15
Nirvana - The Man Who Sold the World, Lake of FIre
Ugly Kid Joe - Cats in the Cradle
CharlieG
16 Oct 2003, 17:55
Joe Cocker - With A Little Help From My Friends
One of only two people I know of who did justice to a cover of a Beatles original... John Farnham did a good job with Help as well.
Uncle Steve
17 Oct 2003, 11:41
Originally posted by CharlieG
One of only two people I know of who done just to a cover of a Beatles original... John Farnham did a good job with Help as well.
I thought Siouxsie did a decent version of "Dear Prudence", though not a patch on the original.
Idea for another of these interminable Beatles threads: Best cover of a Beatles song :D
GhostofJimJess
17 Oct 2003, 22:44
Radio Birdman - "Aloha Steve & Danno"
Their take on the Hawaii-5-0 theme ...
GhostofJimJess
17 Oct 2003, 23:06
Oh, and Husker Du doing The Byrds' "Eight Miles High" ..
Uncle Steve
17 Oct 2003, 23:18
Another one:
Bauhaus - Ziggy Stardust
Done much in the same vein as Bowie's original version. I still rate Bowie's as better, but Bauhaus' version is not bad at all.
McAlmanac
18 Oct 2003, 23:23
Originally posted by CharlieG
Joe Cocker - With A Little Help From My Friends
One of only two people I know of who did justice to a cover of a Beatles original... John Farnham did a good job with Help as well.
Something - Shirley Bassey. What a powerful voice.
Goldenblue
21 Oct 2003, 02:23
Screaming Jets version of Nick Cave's "Shivers"
TheWackedYak
21 Oct 2003, 12:19
Slayer's Undisputed Attitude album...angry as all crap!! Covers of Minor Threat songs are gold!!
I am wanting to hear the Black Flag West Memphis Three album just to Hank & Chuck D together, as well as Ice T's version of "six pack"
$35 a six pack to my name....SIX PACK!!
Noddy Holder
21 Oct 2003, 18:08
UB40 - Red Red Wine
Guns 'n' Roses - Knocking on Heaven's Door
EYeBaLL
21 Oct 2003, 18:55
Disturbed - Shout 2000 ... suprisingly good...
The Ataris - boys of summer .... excellent song... even better with a bit more grunt...
magicman
21 Oct 2003, 19:23
When the generals talk - Jebediah
Great version of Midnight Oils song. ;)
Disturbed - Land of Confusion.
Free flowing & rocking. I love it.
I thought Siouxsie did a decent version of "Dear Prudence", though not a patch on the original.
Idea for another of these interminable Beatles threads: Best cover of a Beatles song :DWhat about Axiom? Glenn Shorrock and Doug Parkinsons band... I liked their Dear prudence and who did Eleanor Rigby?
Bad Moon Rising - The Reels
Aerosmith-Train Kept a Rolling
Sepultura -Orgasmatron
The Hippie
15 Nov 2005, 08:35
Joe Cocker - With A Little Help From My Friends
One of only two people I know of who did justice to a cover of a Beatles original... John Farnham did a good job with Help as well.
Styx have done a very good cover of I Am The Walrus on their new covers CD recently. :thumbsu:
Smokin_Joe
15 Nov 2005, 14:32
A Perfect Circle - Ashes to Ashes.
gezza78
15 Nov 2005, 15:53
Nirvana - The Man Who Sold The World
I like it more than bowie's version.
Good Choice :D
Also love Turn The Page & Whisky In The Jar - Metallica.