Monday Mixtape: Amazing Covers
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This week’s Monday Mixtape (check out previous Monday Mixtapes here) features some of my favorite covers of popular songs by a wide range of artists. There’s always something fun about discovering an artist’s take on a song that is totally different than the original. Sometimes waaaay different. Take Diane Birch’s slow, soulful rendition of the one-hit-wonder dance song What Is Love (yes, the same What Is Love from the popular SNL skit). Who knew that song could sound so beautiful when slowed down and played against the backdrop of a vintage Rhodes?
So here’s my pick of amazing covers for this week’s Monday Mixtape:
Hey Ya
Album: Obadiah Parker Live
Artist: Obadiah Parker
Originally Performed by: OutKast
Hurt
Album: American IV – The Man Comes Around
Artist: Johnny Cash
Originally Performed by: NineInchNails
The One I Love
Album: These Friends of Mine
Artist: Rosie Thomas
Originally Performed by: R.E.M.
Imagine
Album: Instant Karma
Artist: Jack Johnson
Originally Performed by: John Lennon
Yellow
Album: Sweetheart
Artist: Jem
Originally Performed by: Coldplay
What Is Love
Album: iTunes Session EP
Artist: Diane Birch
Originally Performed by: Haddaway
Smells Like Teen Spirit
Album: Crucify EP
Artist: Tori Amos
Originally Performed by: Nirvana
Single Ladies (also YouTube)
Album: Tribute To Famous People
Artist: Pomplamoose
Originally Performed by: Beyonce
(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction
Album: The Covers Record
Artist: Cat Power
Originally Performed by: The Rolling Stones
There are so many great covers in this list. All of them are strong in their own right…The Man In Black’s cover of Hurt by NineInchNails (sends a shiver down my spine), Tori Amos’ haunting version of Smells Like Teen Spirit, or Jem’s peaceful cover of Coldplay’s Yellow that is an absolute must-have for any romantic playlist (just sayin). Also be sure to check out the YouTube video of Pomplamoose’s Single Ladies (featured in a post last year) that went viral and launched their online popularity.
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May 17, 2010
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Brad, I agree, all of these are awesome, although I’m super disappointed you don’t have any GLEE on this list.
Also, have you checked out Derek Webb’s Democracy, Vol. 1? He’s got a phenomenal cover of The Times They Are A-Changin’ (Dylan). You have to pay $6 to subscribe all year, and you get a new song each month. So far, he’s covered “Who’s Gonna Save My Soul” (Gnarls Barkley), “Fix You” (Coldplay), and “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” (Beatles), along with the abovementioned tune.
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May 17, 2010
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Ha ha, there’s a ton of great covers out there. That’s why this is only part 1…more great covers coming soon and there just might be some GLEE in there.
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May 17, 2010
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The new Stryper release due in Fall of this year will be all covers. They will be including a Van Halen song, Kansas, Judas Priest (Breaking the Law), and others. Ought to be interesting if you like covers and rock music. (I do).
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May 17, 2010
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I remember seeing Johnny Cash’s video for Hurt. It melted my psyche into a puddle of existential nothingness.
(Dang, where did that come from?)
Brad, please use your vaulted status in the realm of the blogosphere to push for a cover of Leonard Nimoy’s “Ballad of Bilbo Baggins.” You’ll find this exquisite treasure here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC73PHdQX04
Suggested artist to handle the cover? I’m thinking either Lady Gaga or Sandi Patti.
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May 17, 2010
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Great list, Brad! If love music covers, check out the podcast “Coverville.” Each week, the host takes an artists (U2 is this week) and features their songs covered by other artists. Every now and then, you’ll stumble upon an artist whose other work you’d love to explore.
Great post!
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May 18, 2010
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Dave, I agree, Cash’s “Hurt” video and song are mesmerizing.
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June 8, 2010
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Leonard Nimoy, Bilbo Baggins, Lady Gaga and Sandi Patti in one comment… that is amazing!