good covers of songs?

**mj23** · 06-11-2009, 07:04 PM

what do you think are good covers of songs?

i think a really good one is alien ant farm's version of smooth criminal which was originally done by michael jackson

[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDeFYDk8atg"]YouTube - alien ant farm smooth criminal[/nomedia]

so name any good versions (covers) of songs here and like post a link to it

**OldTimer** · 06-11-2009, 07:55 PM

Mudvayne's king of pain originally done by police/sting. smooth criminal is a great song by both artists

**Kong** · 06-11-2009, 08:29 PM

Hayseed Dixie - hill billy style AC/DC covers
Apocolyptica - 4 cellos cover Metalica

**Timber Wolf** · 06-11-2009, 08:42 PM

Manfred Mann's Earth Band cover of Blinded by the Light, originally by Bruce Springsteen
most people know this version of it rather than the original, I rather like it much more than the original, and I usually don't like covers that much, but then again I have a personal grudge against Springsteen, anywho enough of that, back to the music[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg8cDmi7-U8&feature=related"]YouTube - Blinded by the Light by Manfred Mann's Earth Band[/ame]

**Slime Slayer** · 06-11-2009, 10:40 PM

i like nofx's cover of vincent

**Dudebro** · 06-12-2009, 02:14 AM

Smooth criminal is an awesome cover, so much better than MJs version.

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Originally Posted by Kong

Apocolyptica - 4 cellos cover Metalica

That is also cool.

It's not technically a cover but I like Weird Als version of Ridin Dirty
[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lp6eswhgOKk"]YouTube - "Weird Al" Yankovic - White & Nerdy[/nomedia]

I think of Winnebagel when I hear the part at 2:15.

Seriously I was tearing up laughing just now watching this and I've seen it like a thousand times.

**mj23** · 06-12-2009, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dudebro

Smooth criminal is an awesome cover, so much better than MJs version.

they are both awesome

**jim5cents** · 06-12-2009, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Kong
Apocolyptica - 4 cellos cover Metalica

that was the first thing that came to mind. there is a version of master of puppets made by a band called holocaust that is really good too.

disturbed did a good cover of the genesis song, land of confusion.

**sezthemank** · 06-12-2009, 05:08 PM

Twiztid V Steven miller's

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHAg8dr0ZcA"]YouTube - The Joker[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIHP9o6X6D8"]YouTube - Steve Miller Band - The Joker[/ame]

Twiztid obviously has my vote.

**joshofsilence** · 06-12-2009, 10:53 PM

Four Years Strong does a pretty coolcover of Sara Bareilles "Love Song"

**Dudebro** · 06-13-2009, 02:05 AM

How about one of the most famous cover songs?
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14qTXRkAKr8"]YouTube - All Along The Watchtower - Jimi Hendrix (studio version)[/ame]
Even Bob Dylan loved it(he wrote it for those who don't know). He said of it-

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Dylan

"It overwhelmed me, really. He had such talent, he could find things inside a song and vigorously develop them. He found things that other people wouldn't think of finding in there. He probably improved upon it by the spaces he was using. I took license with the song from his version, actually, and continue to do it to this day."

**sezthemank** · 06-13-2009, 06:38 AM

Origanally posted by Bob Dylan.
LOL
like he posted it.

**Dudebro** · 06-14-2009, 02:49 AM

Well in a way he did post it.

**Ragtag** · 06-14-2009, 01:18 PM

This has to be the best cover I've ever heard...

WARNING! Adult Language

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4hGSR5njZE"]YouTube - The Gourds - Gin and Juice[/ame]

**TrakMastaTom** · 06-14-2009, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dudebro

Smooth criminal is an awesome cover, so much better than MJs version.

Nothing is better than Michael!

Good covers include:
Gone Daddy Gone by Gnarls Barkley (Originally by Violent Femmes)

Why Go Home by P.O.S. (Originally by Pearl Jam)
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQIEuugmarY&feature=PlayList&p=824739E6E75 5448A&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=29"]YouTube - P.O.S. - Why Go (Pearl Jam cover)[/ame]

**Dudebro** · 06-14-2009, 09:29 PM

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb6W-h5j3jM&feature=related"]YouTube - Richard Cheese - Chop Suey! (System of a Down Video)[/ame]
I really like this cover.

Also I stand by what I said earlier. AAFs version is miles better than MJs.

**mj23** · 06-14-2009, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dudebro

YouTube - Richard Cheese - Chop Suey! (System of a Down Video)
I really like this cover.
.

i was cracking up thats awesome and how did you guys make yours appear like a video?

**Shades** · 06-17-2009, 11:00 PM

NewFoundGlory- Lovefool, King of Wishful Thinking, Kiss Me, Iris (this one isn't AS good, but still good).

**sezthemank** · 06-18-2009, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dudebro

YouTube - Richard Cheese - Chop Suey! (System of a Down Video)
I really like this cover.

Also I stand by what I said earlier. AAFs version is miles better than MJs.

nah this is better

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMWaQXYKevg"]YouTube - Violent J singing a Michael Jackson song[/ame]

**RU Joe** · 06-18-2009, 08:20 AM

Rock:
Motorhead's cover of the Sex Pistols' GOD SAVE THE QUEEN is quite lovely, the Queen driving their bus in the video is a nice touch.
Eurodance:
Shanadoo's cover of Aneka's JAPANESE BOY is quite lovely, and so are those girls.
American Wave of New Metal:
Kittie's cover of Pink Floyd's RUN LIKE HELL is quite lovely, indeed.
Reggae:
not really a cover, but Cutty Ranks' BLOOD ON THE CORNER is done to the tune of C.C.R.'s DOWN ON THE CORNER, and it is not lovely, but an accurate account of inner city life.
Drum and bass:
Hopa & Bones ALI BABA, a remix of King Tubby and Augustus' ALI BABA RIDDIM
and
Badman's WAR IN '94, a remix of Cutty Ranks' LIMB BY LIMB
Dubstep:
I still haven't figured out what they sampled, but Spor's DEATHRAY is a truly amazing song. Yoda as the DJ in the video is cute too.
Techno:
Krafwerk's remake of their classic AUTOBAHN is good, and their so is their new RADIOACTIVITY
but now I'm not talking covers anymore so I will stop here.
BTW your suggestions are great as well everybody!

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I can't believe someone did a cover of GIN AND JUICE.
That's where I would flip over the CD back in the days.

**sezthemank** · 06-18-2009, 08:21 AM

this is better than the prodgedys origanal.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SY8f5mQkrZ0&feature=PlayList&p=FC9C7FB65FF AEFF0&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=1"]YouTube - Oxide & Neutrino No Good 4 Me[/ame]

**justinm26** · 06-19-2009, 02:37 PM

i don't know how you guys are getting videos on here, it won't let me do it.

**sezthemank** · 06-19-2009, 02:43 PM

what does it say?

if it says install somthing, install it and it should work.

**justinm26** · 06-19-2009, 02:51 PM

it's telling me links to other sites are not allowed

**Kong** · 06-20-2009, 12:17 AM

You have to have over 15 posts and be above level 1. It's almost impossible to have 15 posts and still be level 0. You have 16 posts and are level 7 now, try again.