Eighties Cover Songs, Songs Beginning with A
Thanks to Warren Bakay for suggesting this page to me, I hadn't even
realized until he mentioned it, the music industry is dredging up big
hits from the last decade due to a not-so-surprising lack of imagination by
the current stars. This should of course come to no suprise to
most people, some big hits of the eighties were covers
as well ("Mickey", "Der Kommisar", "You Keep Me Hanging On" (which was remade into a
hit four times so far)). So far though, most covers have been pretty
hideous. We only list songs that are originally from the eighties and are now being made
into covers. We also only list a band if they're already well known
or the group is making a lot of radio play with the remake.
Oh and to clear up a misconception a few people out there seem to be having
about this page (and sending me very nasty letters). I have no problem with
artists who do a cover of a song in concert, or because they are just
starting out and don't have enough original material of their own for a full
set of songs. As a matter of fact, cover bands can be great fun to
go and see. All groups in modern history start out this way, I own a lot of
The Beatles albums and they were the original cover group. A lot of
early rock songs were covers of old R&B tunes. It's a fact of life.
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, Originally by
Nirvana, Remade by
Cibo Matto
Yeah, Nirvana was mostly a 90's phenomenon, but About a Girl was released in 1989, so it's an 80's song whether you like it or not. The Cibo Matto version is wildly different, with the awesome Japanese accented lyrics. It can be found on their "Moonchild" single, but good luck finding that. It's easier to download it from somewhere.
, Originally by
Steve Miller Band, Remade by
Sugar Ray
Not bad not that it was the most memorable Steve Miller song.Cover music wise,sounds almost like the original-'cept different singer.
, Originally by
Steve Miller, Remade by
Sugar Ray
I thought is was a great cover. I saw that you didn't post it. I mean, for it being Sugar Ray, it's sounds almost as good as the original. I love the song in the first place, and I think they did it justice.
, Originally by
Motorhead, Remade by
Carbon H
Excellent cover, I was really impressed with this one can be found on www.windowsmedia.com so go check it out and i think you to will be impresed if your a fan of Semi-metal covers of old punk songs.
, Originally by
Iron Maiden, Remade by
Arch Enemy
If you like death metal, or Arch Enemy for that matter, you'll love this. I love the girls voice, so I think this kicks MAJOR @$$!!! (Also I love deathmetal so...)
, Originally by
Iron Maiden, Remade by
Children of Bodom
Both original and cover are really good. Children of Bodom gives their particular voice style to this Maiden's classic. Highly recommended.
, Originally by
Toto, Remade by
Howie Day
Unique interpretation, but really fun to listen to and sing along with.
, Originally by
Toto, Remade by
Mowett & Loon
This cover, called "Tru Rider" is from the "Biker Boyz" soundtrack. The beat is the same, but there are different lyrics. It's pretty good if you like R&B or Hip-Hop. I'm into 80s music & R&B/Hip-Hop, so I really liked both versions.
, Originally by
Toto, Remade by
Pyogenesis
this song is realy great, is lake original song but sounds better this is a metal cover
, Originally by Toto, Remade by Ja Rule - The Reign
, Originally by
Toto, Remade by
Virginia Coalition
Very, very good interpretation of a very difficult song to pull off. Check it out.
, Originally by
Phil Collins, Remade by
DeJavu featuring Tasmin
Not a good song PERIOD, but if I had to choose the better one it would be Phil Collins' version.
, Originally by
Phil Collins, Remade by
Postal Service
the postal service duo combines the musical talent of dntel with the vocal talent of death cab for cutie into one masterpiece-creating band. this cover is no exception.
, Originally by
Phil Collins, Remade by
Westlife and Mariah Carey
Mariah might have killed Phil's feeling with her improvisation, but Westlife actually improved the background by adding choral passages that were missing in the original.
, Originally by
Phil Collins, Remade by
The Postal Service
Original was great as well as the Cover. Both well very done. Can not say which I like more.
, Originally by
Phil Collins, Remade by
The Postal Service
Considering that the original is nauseating at best, this is a great cover.
, Originally by
Phil Collins, Remade by
Mariah and Westlife
I detest this version, Westlife I hate and their vocals are horrible. Mariah should do only orginal music, she is much better that way
, Originally by
Chaka Khan, Remade by
Liberty X
Not quite as good as the 1980's original but much more sexy and more modern. Chaka Khan is a 1980's pop legend but the 80's divas were minging people like Cyndi Lauper, Whitney Houston and Tina Turner. But two divas called Annie Lennox and Madonna were quite nice.
, Originally by
Van Halen, Remade by
The Minutemen
Great Live Cover. A little lo-fi, but D. Boon stands his ground against Eddie Van Halen...almost surprising how proficient a musician he was, considering how sloppy he often opted to play. Great stuff.
, Originally by
Van Halen, Remade by
Razed In Black
A techno version. With guitars. Pretty good I must say.
, Originally by
Bob Dylan, Remade by
Dave Matthews Band
How could you have forgotten Dave Matthew Band's version of this song, maybe behind Hendrix's cover, the best, they brought this song to a higher level!
, Originally by
???, Remade by
Many Bands
People/Bands who have covered this song so far: Jimi Hendrix, Indigo Girls, Eric Clapton, U2, Pat McGee Band, Blues Traveler, Greatful Dead, Howie Day, Dave Mason & Jim Capaldi. Any one else cover this song?
, Originally by
Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam feat. Full Force, Remade by
Allure and 112
I LIKE THE ORIGINAL VERSION BETTER THAN I LIKE THE COVER VERSION.BUT THE COVER IS IS JAMMIN AS WELL.
, Originally by
Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam with Full Force, Remade by
Allure
both are pretty good, but the Lisa Lisa version is way better. Most 90's kids hate the 80's version though.
, Originally by
Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam, Remade by
Allure
Amazingly so, the Allure 90's version is better than the original
, Originally by
Depeche Mode, Remade by
Evergreen Terrace
Excellent cover song very hardcore but melodic at the same time ET is sweet
, Originally by
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Tarell, Remade by
Method Man & Mary J. Blige
i like this one from method man better, because i like hip hop. the original song is sweet but i don't like it :)
, Originally by
U2, Remade by
The Mission UK
Great cover.... sounds *almost* as good as the original... of course, the mission uk rock!! This is a gothic or synth pop style cover.. highly reccommended!
, Originally by
The Cars, Remade by
Red House Painters
This cover is very different from the original. I didn't notice it on the board but just in case its not there, I thought I ought to mention it. Its a fantastic cover, and can be found on the Red House Painters album 'Songs for a blue guitar', and the soundtrack for 'Excess Baggage'. The song was originally released in 1984 (or, so I'm told!).
, Originally by
Air Supply, Remade by
Soluna
The cover was done by a recent girl group off their latest album For All Time. A good cover of an ok song. Air Supply was never one of my favorite bands, so I liked hearing girls singing it instead of a guy.
, Originally by Air Supply, Remade by Nu Flavor And Jagged Edge
, Originally by
Ace of Base, Remade by
Wizo
I know I know... All That She Wants is early 90s, but this is the most b'dass song cover I've heard.
, Originally by
Warlock, Remade by
Donots
Cool cover version by the German Punk Band "The Donots". From the 7 track special EP "Donots go Metal"
, Originally by
Heart, Remade by
Robert Forster
Great cover... very toned down & melancholy... off his covers album "I Had a New York Girlfriend"...
, Originally by
Burt Bacharach, Remade by
Naked Eyes
"Always Something There To Remind Me" by Naked Eyes ???!!?? Nope it's a cover itself of a Burt Bacharach song...but as covers go...it's a great one!
, Originally by
Traditional, Remade by
Dropkick Murphys
amazing grace with bagpipes.... way cool its shorter though not the entire song
, Originally by
Traditional, Remade by
Ani DiFranco
It's very different from the church sound...it has a good beat and her Ani is amazing! I love this version!
, Originally by
Misfits, Remade by
Amazing Crowns
no one has ever really done a misfits cover justice, but, all in all, this isnt bad. its really really fast, with a psycho-billy feel to it. ok,so maybe it is a little bad. but its fun.
, Originally by
Don McLean, Remade by
Madonna
I know this song wasnt in the 80s. But it is truly the worst cover I have ever heard. There are some songs that should just be untouched, and a cover should never be made of them. That is the case for American Pie.
, Originally by
Don McLean, Remade by
Catch 22
wicked ska/punk cover, goes a little too long, but still awesome! -spanky-
, Originally by
Jennifer Holliday, Remade by
Shirley Murdock
Not to say that Shirley Murdock is not a fantastic singer, but the only person that I have heard rival Jennifer is ex-American Idol contestant, Frenchie Davis. Shirley does not ignite the passion of what I consider to be the most emotional song EVER. The cover is very lackluster for such a cable vocal performer.
, Originally by
Rolling Stones, Remade by
Probably Duran Duran
Very good site and still waiting for the answer. Thank you.
, Originally by Pink Floyd, Remade by Class Of '99
, Originally by
Pink Floyd, Remade by
The Stepkings
A great cover by a great alternative metal band..... stepkings are the kings
, Originally by
Pink Floyd, Remade by
ArchaiC
This Cover is an industrial metal style cover, i dont know who the and ArchaiC is, but im interested in listening to more of their stuff, i found this cover on kazaa by mistake, the cover is pretty damn cool, it has it's own feel and everything, but it doesnt stray to far from the original like so many shitty covers i've heard before, overall it's a truly rockin cover. Even better than the one from the faculty soundtrack *Class of 99"
, Originally by
Pink Floyd, Remade by
Class of 99'
very good version, as good as the original. band features layne staley of alice in chains/mad season on vocals. featured in the movie "the faculty"
, Originally by
Pink Floyd, Remade by
Marylin Manson
I don't much care for the freak, overall, but I always end up liking his cover songs. This one isn't up there with Tainted Love or Sweet Dreams, but its OK.
, Originally by
Pink Floyd, Remade by
Korn
I personally liked the Korn, but i can never say it beats the original since I am a loyal fan to Pink FLoyd
, Originally by
Pink Floyd, Remade by
Luther Wright and the Wrongs
Loved it. Style was like "Ghostriders in the Sky". Made me laugh with the whipcracks and stuttering bass lines. I guess the cover band redid the whole "Wall" album and called it "Rebuilding the Wall"
, Originally by
Phil Collins, Remade by
Brandi
Hate it....
, Originally by
Adam and the Ants, Remade by
OK Go
OK Go butchered this awesome, catchy song. Stay far away, and stick to the original by Adam and the Ants.
, Originally by
Dramarama, Remade by
BuckCherry
Great cover of the song. Buckcherry's version is faster and adds a lead riff that wasn't in the original song. Not surprising this song was made "punk-ish" since the chord pattern is not complicated. This is on the soundtrack for the movie "Road Trip"
, Originally by
Dramarama, Remade by
Something Corporate
A good cover but only a live version. The band gets so into it, its awesome. I heard the original first and buck cherrys version but i like this one the best.
, Originally by
Journey, Remade by
Rise Against
I like the original but I am more of a rock person and I believe this is a great remake
, Originally by
Gary Numan, Remade by
Information Society
First off, it's pretty cool to hear one 80's band cover another. InSoc does AFE in a much more orchestral way than the original, but Kurt Harland's singing works perfectly with Gary Numan's songs.
, Originally by
Gary Numan, Remade by
Rosetta Stone
Nice goth version by Liverpool band in a similar style to Sisters and Mission but a bit more synthy.
, Originally by
Gary Numan, Remade by
The Replicants
very cool
, Originally by
Gary Numan, Remade by
An Pierlé
it's really a great cover, it really struck me when i first heard it
, Originally by
Gary Numan, Remade by
Information Society
Yes, they are still around. Since the band is now only Kurt, the have got quite a bit darker (ok a whole lot).
, Originally by
Stevie Wonder, Remade by
Mary J. Blige & George Michael
I really love the cover. The original has a different feel to it and is outrageous too. Too bad MJB & GM didn't include the complete lyrics though.
, Originally by
Shirley Murdock, Remade by
Kelly Price
Mrs. Price did an extraordinary job with the cover of this Soul/R&B classic love song!
, Originally by
Bowie, Remade by
A Perfect Circle
I'm a huge APC fan, and it was the first version of the song I heard, so I have to say I like it best.
, Originally by
Misfits, Remade by
My Chemical Romance
In My Opinion I Thought I Was Actually Very Good!
, Originally by
Pink Floyd, Remade by
Voivod
The original is always better, but this Canadian industrial rock band did a good cover of this Pink Floyd tune on their 1989 album Nothingface.
, Originally by
Donovan, Remade by
No Angels
The new version is HOT!
, Originally by
George Clinton, Remade by
Snoop Doggy Dog
Just because Snoop changed the name of the song and some of the lyrics around that doesn't make this cover any more great than it is. Snoop twisted this song and killed it completely.
, Originally by
Indochine, Remade by
The Kingpins
A french synthe-pop melody turned into a ska-pop fresh song !
, Originally by
Indochine, Remade by
Sleazy Arse
Nice little synthe-pop song from the first album of the french group "Indochine" turned up in an energetic punk riff. Punk once, punk always
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