Successful cover versions

[Anonymous]

RSBC - i was at the apollo a few years back and the lips did bohemien rhapsody. class!

 

[liamctid]

Pretty recent, but I thought Pendulum covering 'Violet Hill' by Coldplay in Radio 1's live lounge was very good!

<a class="postlink" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6kMoJYKhTU" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6kMoJYKhTU</a>

 

[mart]

all the young dudes---mott the hoople


probably the only cover that is better than the bowie original

 

[Jay Division]

The Enemy - Hey Hey, My My

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOwjGGAfa2Y[/youtube]

 

[liamctid]

Anyone heard Enter Shikari's cover of Faithless - Insomnia?

Incredible!

It will only get approved of those who like heavy music, if you don't then i wouldn't bother listening :D

Can only get a live version... can't say its too great, just a load of break downs! I know the guy who filled in on drums for ES in America when the proper drummer broke a bone... and in the video for 'Sorry your not a winner' I have played a few gigs with the guy in a 'public enemy' shirt.

 

[mr t]

all the young dudes---mott the hoople


probably the only cover that is better than the bowie original

Good shout but you're forgetting the brilliant 'Man Who sold The World' by Lulu.

 

[jamiegrimble]

The Enemy - Hey Hey, My My

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOwjGGAfa2Y[/youtube]

Cheers Jay-Mcfc brilliant link.Reminded me of past Bowie and Ronson acoustic sessions.Andy warhol comes to mind.

 

[jamiegrimble]

"I Heard It Through the Grapevine" is a landmark song in the history of Motown Records. Written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong in 1966, the single was first recorded by The Miracles. It has been often said that the The Isley Brothers recorded the song, but there is no evidence that they ever did, and some Motown historians or enthusiasts believe that a session may have been scheduled but canceled. Released on September 25, 1967.All brilliant this is my fave though.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZe9OtFNt_8[/youtube]

Im pretty serious about Bowie,Even in those days i thought she did a good job with this tune.Pre-Nirvana.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aN05HObT6Sw[/youtube]

This guy is comical.Stevie Ricks doing a bowie favourite cover.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIym290GJCs[/youtube]

 

[RoqueSantaBoozeCruz]

RSBC - i was at the apollo a few years back and the lips did bohemien rhapsody. class!

I was there as well.

I'm going to see them for the fourth time in November. Their shows are fantastic.

 

[maineroad68]

heard a Smokey Robinson version of 'Something' - Beatles. Awesome.

Have you got a link? I can't find it on youtube.

sadly no. i've been looking for it for years. i had it on one of those cheapo cd's you tend to get in bargain bins. i'm going back 15 years ago. can't find the bloody cd and never been able to find it elsewhere. it was utterly brilliant- so more fool me for losing the cd.