Best rock covers of all time

Stig · 09-18-2012, 08:37 PM

I know that this might sparkk some friendly debate but I am curioous to see what people think are some of the greates covers in rock history. For instance, Joe Cocker cover "A Little Help From My Friends" and knocked it out of the park. Several years ago Korn cover "One" by Metallica on VH1 or MTV's ICONS show and you could have stopped the show after their rendition.

I guess it would also be interesting to know what everone thinks are the worst covers. I am a Van Halen fan but would be perfectly if I don't have to ever listen to their cover of "Dancin' In The Streets" again.

What do you thik are the best and worst?

pnoon · 09-18-2012, 08:39 PM

Worst is easy.

Dolly Parton covering Stairway To Heaven.
It will make your ears bleed.

09-18-2012, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Worst is easy.

Dolly Parton covering Stairway To Heaven.
It will make your ears bleed.

I'm glad I haven't heard that one.

RobR1205 · 09-19-2012, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Worst is easy.

Dolly Parton covering Stairway To Heaven.
It will make your ears bleed.

When I listened to this on youtube, I definitely regretted it within 30 seconds. Still don't know what possessed me to watch the whole thing...guess I was hoping it would get better since it couldn't have gotten worse (or so I thought). Unfortunately it did right after the guitar solo.

Shoulda heeded your warning, Peter.

pnoon · 09-19-2012, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RobR1205

When I listened to this on youtube, I definitely regretted it within 30 seconds. Still don't know what possessed me to watch the whole thing...guess I was hoping it would get better since it couldn't have gotten worse (or so I thought). Unfortunately it did right after the guitar solo.

Shoulda heeded your warning, Peter.

I tried, Brother. I tried.

Ogre · 09-18-2012, 08:47 PM

Ugly Kid Joe, Cats in the Cradle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B32yjbCSVpU

GTsetGO · 09-18-2012, 08:50 PM

korn - word up
train - dream on

two of the best covers i have heard

markem · 09-18-2012, 08:52 PM

I really like Johnny Cash's version of Hurt

Stig · 09-18-2012, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by markem

I really like Johnny Cash's version of Hurt

09-18-2012, 09:12 PM

Just today I listened to this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8Wt3...eature=related
Close enough to a cover for me. I listen to so much music I couldn't narrow a favorite cover though.

N2 GOLD · 09-19-2012, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by markem

I really like Johnny Cash's version of Hurt

That's just BAD ASS...

forgop · 09-19-2012, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by markem

I really like Johnny Cash's version of Hurt

CRIMPS · 09-19-2012, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by markem

I really like Johnny Cash's version of Hurt

+1 for this.

I also like 311's version of The Cure's Love Song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egX9ZDaIrkU

09-19-2012, 12:17 PM

Ok, I'll post another one. Neil Young has been on all morning.

OR:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-b76yiqO1E

Cover:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwgIn3vobag

hammondc · 05-15-2013, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by markem

I really like Johnny Cash's version of Hurt

Oh wow, forgot about that one. Yeah. Helluva cover.

Ogre · 09-18-2012, 08:52 PM

Another I like. I want this played at my funeral.

Dropkick Murphy's -Amazing Grace

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip-COzs42LQ

icehog3 · 09-18-2012, 09:21 PM

Worst: Metallica - "Turn the Page". Brutal

Lots of good ones, I gotta think on this.

Ogre · 09-18-2012, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Worst: Metallica - "Turn the Page". Brutal

forgop · 09-19-2012, 12:46 AM

Here's a couple more:

Simple Man-Shinedown
Smooth Criminal-Alien Ant Farm
American Pie-Madonna

A lot of people probably don't like the Smooth Criminal and American Pie covers, but I liked them.

T.G · 09-19-2012, 01:03 AM

I re-submit everything I posted the last time this topic was started:
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=54287

09-18-2012, 08:37 PM	#1
Stig Dead Pool Junkie Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Matt Location: Right Coast Posts: 318 Trading: (2)	Best rock covers of all time I know that this might sparkk some friendly debate but I am curioous to see what people think are some of the greates covers in rock history. For instance, Joe Cocker cover "A Little Help From My Friends" and knocked it out of the park. Several years ago Korn cover "One" by Metallica on VH1 or MTV's ICONS show and you could have stopped the show after their rendition. I guess it would also be interesting to know what everone thinks are the worst covers. I am a Van Halen fan but would be perfectly if I don't have to ever listen to their cover of "Dancin' In The Streets" again. What do you thik are the best and worst? __________________ Falling Stickmen CT Pro Percussion

09-18-2012, 08:39 PM	#2
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Best rock covers of all time Worst is easy. Dolly Parton covering Stairway To Heaven. It will make your ears bleed. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

09-18-2012, 08:47 PM	#6
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Best rock covers of all time Ugly Kid Joe, Cats in the Cradle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B32yjbCSVpU __________________

09-18-2012, 08:50 PM	#7
GTsetGO those were the droids Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Rob Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,686 Trading: (5)	Re: Best rock covers of all time korn - word up train - dream on two of the best covers i have heard __________________ Modded Mustangs

09-18-2012, 08:52 PM	#8
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,622 Trading: (47)	Re: Best rock covers of all time I really like Johnny Cash's version of Hurt __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

09-18-2012, 09:12 PM	#10
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Best rock covers of all time Just today I listened to this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8Wt3...eature=related Close enough to a cover for me. I listen to so much music I couldn't narrow a favorite cover though.

09-19-2012, 12:17 PM	#14
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Best rock covers of all time Ok, I'll post another one. Neil Young has been on all morning. OR: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-b76yiqO1E Cover: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwgIn3vobag

09-18-2012, 08:52 PM	#16
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Best rock covers of all time Another I like. I want this played at my funeral. Dropkick Murphy's -Amazing Grace http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip-COzs42LQ __________________

09-18-2012, 09:21 PM	#17
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: Best rock covers of all time Worst: Metallica - "Turn the Page". Brutal Lots of good ones, I gotta think on this. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

09-19-2012, 12:46 AM	#19
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Re: Best rock covers of all time Here's a couple more: Simple Man-Shinedown Smooth Criminal-Alien Ant Farm American Pie-Madonna A lot of people probably don't like the Smooth Criminal and American Pie covers, but I liked them.

09-19-2012, 01:03 AM	#20
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Best rock covers of all time I re-submit everything I posted the last time this topic was started: http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=54287