posted 06-18-2001 08:11 AM            

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Well, I've recently been enjoying Godhead's cover of 'Elanor Rigby', and while that may seem like blasphemy to some, it's rather good. So, since this place hasn't had a good "Top" list in a while, here's my list of Top 5 cover songs.

5. cub - "She's Like A Rainbow" (Rolling Stones)
4. Sex Pistols - "Substitute" (The Who)
3. The Descendents - "Wendy" (The Beach Boys)
2. No Use For A Name - "Fairytale of New York" (The Pogues)
1. The Ramones - "California Sun" (I have no idea who did it originally, but it was written by a fella named Jim Lee. )

Honerable mention: Snapcase - "She" (The Misfits), The Suicide Machines - "I Don't Wanna Hear It" (Minor Threat), and NoFx - "Vincent" (Don McLean)

You?

[This message has been edited by FatJohnny (edited 06-18-2001).]

posted 06-18-2001 08:01 PM            

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I liked the Lemon Head's version of "Mrs. Robinson." Its a slow song to begin with, so it transferred well, I guess.

I hate everything by Me First and the Gimme Gimmes. Except maybe the cover for "Danny's Song."

Radiohead once did a sort-of cover for Oasis' "Wonderwall" on live radio. Back when Napster was alive, I was able to get that. Pretty funny.

...and why on God's good earth did Madonna do a cover for Mclean's "American Pie"? I actually watched that inane movie, The Next Best Thing and the only freaking song in the whole soundtrack was that one. Different cuts of it, which didn't even go with the movie. Not to mention the fact that the song itself chronicles a history of rock'n'roll, not gay rights.

posted 06-18-2001 11:49 PM            

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I'm holding in my tongue about Madonna's baffling actions, still thinking she's somehow relevant. Sure, she may have affected the way sexuality is played in pop culture to a certain extent but since she's now a mother twice over, her insane attempts to be current (jumping and falling off the techno bandwagon and that tasteless video which RJ covered nicely in Me-Land) just make her look like the fossil she is.

Oh, shit, I did rant, didn't I? Sorry.

posted 06-19-2001 04:27 AM            

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1. Ugly Kid Joe - "Cat's in the Cradle" (Cat Stevens).

2. Beck - "Diamond Dogs" (David Bowie).

3. The Whitlams - "Tangled Up in Blue" (Bob Dylan)

posted 06-19-2001 06:38 AM            

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How about Screeching Weasel's cover of "Jonny Are You Queer?" I also forgot to mention The Goops "Buttercup" from MallRats. There are so many kick ass covers out there.

And mosrite, until recently, I could have said the same about cub, but I just recently got my copy of "Mauler" back from my sister after roughly 3 years. I don't think I've stopped listening to it.

posted 06-20-2001 06:00 AM            

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Josie Cotton! Thank you, Britt. For the life of me, I couldn't remember who did it originally. I know it's at the end of 'Valley Girl', but I couldn't think of it.

I think that's why I like covers so much. New versions of songs you remember from childhood.

posted 06-21-2001 06:38 AM            

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MxPx - Saw her standing there and the KKK took my baby away.

On both cases the originals are better, but I think they did a good job.

posted 06-26-2001 09:23 AM            

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Sorry, still on the covers kick. I just want to add that Screeching Weasel does the best cover of "You Are My Sunshine". Ever.

And that Me First and The Gimmie Gimmies rule the free world.

posted 06-27-2001 11:07 PM            

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Do I get my lap dance now? - Chester

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For those of ya'll that wear fanny packs!

posted 06-28-2001 01:35 AM            

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cake- i will survive.

a frined of mine played me a cover some punk band did of the 'thermos song' steve martin sings in the jerk..
it ruled!

posted 06-28-2001 01:37 AM            

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let me quickly show my old school classic rock side really quickly.

Hendrix- along the watchtower, fabulous song.
steve ray vaughn- little wing
joe cocker- with a little help from my friends.

ok now back to your more modern punk type music i have no idea about.