Best rock covers of all time - Page 2

maninblack · 09-19-2012, 08:50 AM

This one is pretty damn ugly.

09-19-2012, 09:00 AM

I vote for any cover of a Dylan or Springsteen song being better than the original.

MajorCaptSilly · 09-19-2012, 09:07 AM

Tiffany - "I Think We're Alone Now"

I always liked Joan Jett's "Crimson & Clover"

Kind of weird double reverse cover is David Bowie doing "All The Young Dudes" which was written by Bowie for Mott the Hoople

Lone Justice did Lou Reed's "Sweet Jane" at their live shows. That was some good stuff.

Big Head Todd & the Monsters did a great cover of "Everyday People" live as well.

MCS

mosesbotbol · 09-19-2012, 09:10 AM

Aerosmith and Van Halen have many good cover songs.

Rob_M · 09-19-2012, 09:44 AM

Not technically a cover, but Joe Walsh and Billy Gibbons did Life in the Fast Lane together.
Not a replacement for Don, but 2 awesome guitar players havin' some fun with their own style just plain Rocks!!!!

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

MajorCaptSilly · 09-19-2012, 09:47 AM

Here's "Sweet Jane"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD3536y-gS0

"All the Young Dudes"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hP-QJs04np0

"Crimson & Clover'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdhonK8NMm8

'Everyday People"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZgdKmimPYA

MCS

smokin5 · 09-19-2012, 10:24 AM

Major!
I can't believe you didn't include
"Take a Look At the Guy" (Faces) by Izzy Stradlin & the Ju Ju Hounds!

CasaDooley · 09-19-2012, 10:28 AM

One of my fav's is Marilyn Mansons cover of the Depeche Mode song
"Personal Jesus".

smokin5 · 09-19-2012, 10:30 AM

William Shatner - "Lucy In the Sky With Diamonds".

Worst. Cover. Song. Ever.

smokin5 · 09-19-2012, 10:35 AM

Then again, how many of you have ever listened to
Pat Boone - 'In A Metal Mood-No More Mr. Nice Guy'?
Includes him singing Big Band version covers of:

"You've Got Another Thing Comin'" (Original: Judas Priest) – 4:19
"Smoke on the Water" (Original: Deep Purple) – 3:53
"It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)" (Original: AC/DC) – 4:37
"Panama" (Original: Van Halen) – 5:15
"No More Mr. Nice Guy" (Original: Alice Cooper) – 3:06
"Love Hurts" (Original: Everly Brothers, popularized as a hard rock ballad by Nazareth; composed by Boudleaux Bryant) – 4:57
"Enter Sandman" (Original: Metallica) – 3:52
"Holy Diver" (Original: Dio) – 4:44
"Paradise City" (Original: Guns N' Roses) – 4:41
"The Wind Cries Mary" (Original: The Jimi Hendrix Experience) – 4:12
"Crazy Train" (Original: Ozzy Osbourne) – 4:32
"Stairway to Heaven" (Original: Led Zeppelin) – 4:59

Definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

markem · 09-19-2012, 10:40 AM

If we're going that route, why not Grunge Lite? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhuUWBCExnk

Yes, we own it and listen to it periodically.

pektel · 09-19-2012, 10:43 AM

For more recent artists, I actually really liked John Mayer covering Don't Need No Doctor:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXWKMwnWP4Q

MajorCaptSilly · 09-19-2012, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokin5

Major!
I can't believe you didn't include
"Take a Look At the Guy" (Faces) by Izzy Stradlin & the Ju Ju Hounds!

I have that album! Doh!

MCS

MajorCaptSilly · 09-19-2012, 11:00 AM

Richard Cheese is the best cover dude since Me First & The Gimmie Gimmies

"Welcome to the Jungle"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr7EBuz-2xI

"Chop Suey"

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

MCS

czerbe · 09-19-2012, 11:01 AM

I vote for All Along the Watchtower by Jimmy but then again all Bob Dylans songs are better by others.

icehog3 · 09-19-2012, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CasaDooley

One of my fav's is Marilyn Mansons cover of the Depeche Mode song
"Personal Jesus".

Johnny Cash did a great cover of this one as well.

SvilleKid · 09-19-2012, 11:56 AM

Atlanta Rhythm Section did a great cover of Spooky (originally by the Classics IV)

CRIMPS · 09-19-2012, 11:57 AM

Quote:

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

CasaDooley · 09-19-2012, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CasaDooley

One of my fav's is Marilyn Mansons cover of the Depeche Mode song
"Personal Jesus".

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Johnny Cash did a great cover of this one as well.

Gonna have to check that one out, Tom. Thanks Bro.

09-19-2012, 08:50 AM	#21
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09-19-2012, 09:00 AM	#22
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Best rock covers of all time I vote for any cover of a Dylan or Springsteen song being better than the original.

09-19-2012, 09:07 AM	#23
MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: Best rock covers of all time Tiffany - "I Think We're Alone Now" I always liked Joan Jett's "Crimson & Clover" Kind of weird double reverse cover is David Bowie doing "All The Young Dudes" which was written by Bowie for Mott the Hoople Lone Justice did Lou Reed's "Sweet Jane" at their live shows. That was some good stuff. Big Head Todd & the Monsters did a great cover of "Everyday People" live as well. MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?

09-19-2012, 09:10 AM	#24
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09-19-2012, 09:44 AM	#25
Rob_M Livin' on Island time Join Date: Sep 2012 First Name: Rob Location: Truk Lagoon, Micronesia Posts: 55 Trading: (2)	Re: Best rock covers of all time Not technically a cover, but Joe Walsh and Billy Gibbons did Life in the Fast Lane together. Not a replacement for Don, but 2 awesome guitar players havin' some fun with their own style just plain Rocks!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSBAPMQEctg __________________

09-19-2012, 09:47 AM	#26
MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: Best rock covers of all time Here's "Sweet Jane" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD3536y-gS0 "All the Young Dudes" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hP-QJs04np0 "Crimson & Clover' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdhonK8NMm8 'Everyday People" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZgdKmimPYA MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?

09-19-2012, 10:24 AM	#27
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: Best rock covers of all time Major! I can't believe you didn't include "Take a Look At the Guy" (Faces) by Izzy Stradlin & the Ju Ju Hounds! __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

09-19-2012, 10:28 AM	#28
CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	Re: Best rock covers of all time One of my fav's is Marilyn Mansons cover of the Depeche Mode song "Personal Jesus". __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*

09-19-2012, 10:30 AM	#29
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: Best rock covers of all time William Shatner - "Lucy In the Sky With Diamonds". Worst. Cover. Song. Ever. __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

09-19-2012, 10:35 AM	#30
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: Best rock covers of all time Then again, how many of you have ever listened to Pat Boone - 'In A Metal Mood-No More Mr. Nice Guy'? Includes him singing Big Band version covers of: "You've Got Another Thing Comin'" (Original: Judas Priest) – 4:19 "Smoke on the Water" (Original: Deep Purple) – 3:53 "It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)" (Original: AC/DC) – 4:37 "Panama" (Original: Van Halen) – 5:15 "No More Mr. Nice Guy" (Original: Alice Cooper) – 3:06 "Love Hurts" (Original: Everly Brothers, popularized as a hard rock ballad by Nazareth; composed by Boudleaux Bryant) – 4:57 "Enter Sandman" (Original: Metallica) – 3:52 "Holy Diver" (Original: Dio) – 4:44 "Paradise City" (Original: Guns N' Roses) – 4:41 "The Wind Cries Mary" (Original: The Jimi Hendrix Experience) – 4:12 "Crazy Train" (Original: Ozzy Osbourne) – 4:32 "Stairway to Heaven" (Original: Led Zeppelin) – 4:59 Definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience! __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

09-19-2012, 10:40 AM	#31
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 If we're going that route, why not Grunge Lite? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhuUWBCExnk Yes, we own it and listen to it periodically. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

09-19-2012, 10:43 AM	#32
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Best rock covers of all time For more recent artists, I actually really liked John Mayer covering Don't Need No Doctor: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXWKMwnWP4Q __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

09-19-2012, 11:00 AM	#34
MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: Best rock covers of all time Richard Cheese is the best cover dude since Me First & The Gimmie Gimmies "Welcome to the Jungle" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr7EBuz-2xI "Chop Suey" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWnLyTxSQiY MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?

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czerbe Just a Traveling Man Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: Corey Location: Reading Pa Posts: 1,309 Trading: (2)	Re: Best rock covers of all time I vote for All Along the Watchtower by Jimmy but then again all Bob Dylans songs are better by others. __________________ Live fast, hard, everyday like its your last.

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09-19-2012, 12:17 PM	#39
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