Eighties Cover Songs, Songs Beginning with C

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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"C'mon And Love Me", Originally by Kiss, Remade by Skid Row
Off of Skid Row's 1992 B-side ourselves EP. This version of a hidden Kiss classic gets the ultimate tribute by the new loudest band around at that time...Skid Row. Sebastain Bach is a die-hard Kiss fan, it was only a matter of time before they paid tribute to Kiss. It is the best version of the song to date...in fact, better than Kiss' version.
"Ca Plane Pour Moi", Originally by Plastic Bertrand, Remade by Leila K
1992 or so: Very bad cover, pseudo-fat dancefloor tune, but complete waste of time to listen to, also aching as it is low quality mastered.
"Cactus", Originally by Pixies, Remade by David Bowie
David Bowie Kicks Ass. The Pixies Also Kick Ass. David Bowie Covered The Pixies.
"California Dreamin'", Originally by Mama's And The Papa's , Remade by Hi-Standard
All u people who wants the tabs for california dreamin (punk version) try searching hi-standard - california dreamin on e-tabs.org. This is the real sh*t and it rocks !!! enjoy or die
"California Dreamin'", Originally by The Mama's & The Papa's, Remade by DJ Sammy
DJ Sammy has done it again! Great cover!
"California Dreaming", Originally by Mamma's and the Pappa's, Remade by Me First And The Gimme Gimmes
I think it rocks. Anyway the original was crap! The only problem is i can't find guitar tabs for it!
"California Dreaming", Originally by Mamas & the Papas, Remade by Hi Standard
Great punk cover of a good, but slow 60s song. When you let 3 Japanese guys (who think they're 3 japanese girls) go at an old song, WATCH OUT! It's great.
"Call Me", Originally by Blondie, Remade by 69 Eyes
Simply Great version
"Call Me", Originally by Blondie, Remade by Tiffany
Very like the original but that's hardly a crime as it's such a classic. Nice to see Tiffany out and about again. Her voice has ceratinly improved over the years. Worth a listen. Made for a Blondie tribute album.
"Call Me", Originally by Blondie, Remade by Davinci's Notebook
Davinci's Notebook does an a-capella version of Call Me, which as novel as it is, doesn't compare to the Blondie original. Can be found on the Bendy's Law album. Worth a look.
"Call Me", Originally by Blondie, Remade by Nikka Costa
"Cambodia", Originally by Kim Wilde, Remade by Pulsedriver
Excellent cover version, way better than the original which had potential but never fulfilled it. Nearly all the remixes are brilliant, the Green Court Remix is one of the best remixes I have ever heard. I think it was only ever released outside of the UK
"Can You Stand The Rain", Originally by New Edition, Remade by Guy Sebastian
I liked the song, not knowing that it was a cover. He's got a great voice
"Can You Stand The Rain", Originally by New Edition, Remade by Boyz II Men
Boyz II Men's remake was beautiful, but it's just not the original!!
"Can't Get Enough of You Baby", Originally by The Colour Field, Remade by Smashmouth
It was an Ok job by Smasmouth, but lacked the new wave suave of the Colour Field's version from 1985.
"Can't Help Falling In Love", Originally by Elvis Presley, Remade by UB40
I really like the ub40 version better because it is more lively
"Can't Help Falling in Love With You", Originally by Elvis Presley, Remade by Lick the Tins
This was done in the late 80's and beats the UB40 version for me. Anyone remember it from Some kind of wonderful?
"Can't Hurry Love", Originally by Phil Collins, Remade by Dixie Chicks
The cover was in the Julia Roberts/ Richard Gere Movie "Runnaway Bride." The original is good and the cover is funky. i like it a lot. If your looking for a poppy lil song, perhaps a karaoke tune??, this is worth checking out.
"Can't Stand Losing You", Originally by The Police, Remade by Feeder
Absolutely fantastic! Apparently, Sting thought it was great too. Thats good enough for me. Feeder are brilliant, by the way. I suggest anyone with good taste in music goes out and buys their albums, and singles, 'cuz theres some great b-sides on 'em.
"Can't Take My Eyes Off You", Originally by Andy Williams, Remade by Muse
Passion filled verses, whilst the chorus has been rocked up. Truly brilliant
"Candy", Originally by Cameo, Remade by Mariah Carey
The Mariah version was called "Loverboy" on the Gitter soundtrack. There were 2 versions on the cd, one with Ludacrs, Shawnna, and Da Brat, and the other actually featured Cameo, which is highly superior. It was a good cover, as Mariah did justice to the song and having Cameo actually on the track gave the song credibility.
"Candy Girl", Originally by New Edition, Remade by LL Cool J
This is a great remake by LL Cool J, and it even features Ralph Tresvant and Ricky Bell, two original members of New Edition!!
"The Captain Of Her Heart", Originally by Double, Remade by Koto
This is an electronic instrumental version of this song.
"Careless Whisper", Originally by Wham!, Remade by Cromaticos
It's an instrumental cover. It's an excellent version. it can listen it: http://www.download.com/cromaticos arrengments: Mauro Lassos
"Careless Whisper", Originally by Wham!, Remade by Barenaked Ladies
Good stuff, fun to hear live, albeit random
"Careless Whisper", Originally by Wham!, Remade by Tamia
Slower..r&b remake. Nothing fancy.
"Caribou", Originally by Pixies, Remade by Sense Field
I really, really like this cover. They've slowed the song down a bit, but it's marvellous. Found on the 'Where Is My Mind?' tribute album.
"Cars", Originally by Gary Numan, Remade by Fear Factory
i love that song and it's true "here in my car, i feel safest of all..." nothing more i like than loud rock in my car!
"Cars", Originally by Gary Numan, Remade by Fear Factory w/ G Numan
Well covered and still very catchy.
"Cars", Originally by Gary Numan, Remade by Fear Factory
Very excellent if you like me are highly entertained by dark covers of 80's Pop songs.
"Cars", Originally by Gary Numan, Remade by Luxt
Luxt's female fronted vox are a bit more distorted than Gary's original, but this cover does little for me largely because the original was so good.
"Cars", Originally by Gary Numan, Remade by Fear Factory
Loveeeee this song!!!
"Cars", Originally by Gary Numan, Remade by Fear Factory
While I love the original, there is nothing like the remade version by Fear Factory. Even the video is awsome. The group takes the song and mixes it with their own brand of metal with a touch of techno. While more powerful and louder than Gary's, the song does not rob the original in any way. In fact, with the sound of this awsome version, I am greatly surprised that it never made it in the movie, The Fast and the Furious. So, in that, when I drive, Fear Factory blares over my car's speakers. Great homage!
"Cars", Originally by Gary Numan, Remade by Fear Factory
Gorgeous!
"Cars", Originally by Gary Numan, Remade by Integrity
Screaming vocals. If you've heard Integrity before you'll know what to expect. I like the original song and I like Integrity. So yeah I like this song.
"Cars", Originally by Gary Numan, Remade by Fear Factory
It rocked, and gary numan does a guest spot
"Cars", Originally by Gary Numan, Remade by Aurasis
Aurasis is a underground and unsigned band. I listened to this cover and thought it was awesome. It's definately worth checking out. They keep the techno vibe to it and it's just brilliant.
"Cars", Originally by Gary Numan, Remade by Armand Van Helden
Just so you know, the Armand Van Helden version is not really a remake. His track, "Kootchy" just sampled the famous synthesiser melody from it.
"Catch a Falling Star", Originally by Perry Como, Remade by Adam Ant
Demo version done by punker Adam Ant back in late 70's
"Cathy's Clown", Originally by Everly Brothers, Remade by Reba McIntire
Reba's great, but her remake of this song just did not even compare with the original.
"Celebration", Originally by Kool & the Gang, Remade by Jump5
Jump5 covered the song for the soundtrack to the animated tv series "Kim Possible"
"Celebration", Originally by Kool And The Gang, Remade by Kylie Minogue
Why Kylie released this as her last single with Stock Aitken Waterman i'll never know. It's identical to the original in almost every way. This was a big flop for her in late 1992 (UK no.20), only out done by her single with the Manics which was, unlike this, actually quite good. From her 1992 Greatest Hits album.
"Celebration", Originally by Kool & the Gang, Remade by John Mayer
Cool acoustics!!
"The Chaffeur", Originally by Duran Duran, Remade by Deftones
OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!! loved it loved it!! You guys gotta get this version!!
"The Chain", Originally by Fleetwood Mac, Remade by Tantric
Very cool cover! Great song in general but since Tantric does not have a female in the band it gives the song a nice little kick to it that the original doesn't have.
"Chain Reaction", Originally by Diana Ross, Remade by Steps
"The Chauffer", Originally by Duran Duran, Remade by Defftones
Not bad at all, its got be the best cover I have ever heard!
"The Chauffeur", Originally by Duran Duran, Remade by Deftones
Being a Durans fan, I can say that I liked this cover, it rocks.
"Cherish", Originally by Kool And The Gang, Remade by Pappa Bear
lame!
"Cherish", Originally by Madonna, Remade by Loop Guru
i liked this version of the song. it was different from the original
"Children Of The Damned", Originally by Iron Maiden, Remade by Skid Row
Iron maiden is realy a great band, but at some songs they just provide basics and other bands let the song evolve. Also like this one better.
"Children of the Damned", Originally by Iron Maiden, Remade by Therion
A good cover
"Children of the Damned", Originally by Iron Maiden, Remade by Sinergy
"Children of the Damned", Originally by Iron Maiden, Remade by Sebastian Bach
A perfect example of a great song completely butchered by a (usually) good artist. From the tribute album "Slave to the Power".
"Christmas Wrapping", Originally by The Waitresses, Remade by Save Ferris
A fun, california take on the waitresses' hit.
"Cinnamon Girl", Originally by Neil Young, Remade by Type O Negative
Their version kicks ass!!! Neil Young's was okay, but this one rules!
"Clear", Originally by Cybotron, Remade by Missy Elliot
Just the backround sample was covered. It's very obvious.
"Clones (We're All)", Originally by Alice Cooper, Remade by Smashing Pumpkins
Underated song originally, done pretty good by the Pumkins.
"Clones,Were All", Originally by Alice Cooper, Remade by The Smashing Pumpkins
This Songs a Great cover it comes out on the Areoplane Flies High Box set
"Close To Me", Originally by The Cure, Remade by Get Up Kids
As far as covers goes, I guess It's passable. BUT, the Get Up Kids totally lost the emotion and essence of the song. I feel sorry for all the kids who've never experienced Robert Smith and The Cure, and gobble up this drivel.
"Close To Me", Originally by The Cure, Remade by The Get Up Kids
amazing
"Close To Me", Originally by The Cure, Remade by The Get Up Kids
awesome cover!!!
"Close To Me", Originally by The Cure, Remade by The Dismemberment Plan
UMM seemed to have a real 80's feel to it.
"Close to Me", Originally by The Cure, Remade by The Get Up Kids
"Closer", Originally by Nine Inch Nails, Remade by Maroon 5
F*ing AWESOME!!
"The Closer I Get To You", Originally by Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway, Remade by Luther Vandross featuring Beyonce
Believe it or not, the cover was slower that the original.
"The Closer I Get To You", Originally by Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway, Remade by Luther Vandross featuring Beyonce
In either case, not bad.
"Cloud 9", Originally by George Harrison, Remade by Bryan Adams
bryan is soft and serene, but George kicks it it deep with the guitars...nice try but no cigar bryan
"Come Dancing", Originally by The Kinks, Remade by Good Riddance
Very nice. Still one of my favorites.
"Come On Eileen", Originally by by Dexy's Midnight Runners , Remade by No Doubt
It has a ska beat to it and is a good cover
"Come On Eileen", Originally by Dexy's Midnight Runners, Remade by Save Ferris
Awesome ska version of an 80s classic. Definitely a new take....not just reheated leftovers.
"Come On Eileen", Originally by Dexy's Midnight Runners , Remade by Skyclad
Pretty cool, folk version. Sounds nice.
"Come On Eileen", Originally by Dexy's Midnight Runners, Remade by Save Ferris
You incorrectly have Reel Big Fish listed as the covering band for this song, it is actually Save Ferris Thanx
"Come On Eileen", Originally by Dexy's Midnight Runners, Remade by Kilt
Very upbeat Celtic version of this classic 80s song from a Celtic band from the East coast of Canada. I love this version of the song! Kilt also do a kickin' Celtic version of Kiss's I was made for loving you. Both songs still sound very much like the originals with a bit of a Celtic twist. Two of the best covers I have EVER heard.
"Come On Elieen", Originally by Dexy's Midnight Runners , Remade by Save Ferris
its often mistaken for No Doubt But the Band that covers it is save Ferris its a really awsome Ska..song
"Come Undone", Originally by Duran Duran, Remade by Kelly Clarkson
I thought this cover sucked. The original is soo much better and it was very pathetic of Kelly to do so, she should write her own music.
"Come on Eileen", Originally by Dexy's Midnight Runners, Remade by No Doubt
This one was a really good ska remake.
"Communication Breakdown", Originally by Led Zeppelin, Remade by Extra Hot Sauce
Extraordinary - hilarious Album is very rare to find
"Computer Love", Originally by Kraftwerk, Remade by Coldplay
Coldplay lifted Kraftwerk's 'Computer Love' to compose their tune 'Talk'.
"Coolidge", Originally by The Descendents, Remade by Blink 182
Top Notch!
"Coolige", Originally by The Decendants, Remade by Millencolin
What can I say a punk bank covering a punk band. It sounds almost the same the beat is the same its nice to hear an old decendants song again
"Could You Be Loved", Originally by Bob Marley, Remade by Joe Cocker
Made me litterarily reach for the vomit bag. Since a couple of years Joe Cocker does nothing else but cover versions (like Don't let me be misunderstood from the 70s). It's about time for him to finally retire to save us from such unholy stuff!
"Crazy", Originally by Seal, Remade by Me First and the Gimme Gimmes
Very funny with slightly altered lyrics (probably for more humor).
"Crazy", Originally by Seal, Remade by Alanis Morissette
such an awesome version, she gives a great spin on it, definite A+
"Crazy", Originally by Patsy Cline, Remade by Kindeythieves
this song rocked...totally tore it up....was on the bride of chucky movie...and they remade it perfectly
"Crazy", Originally by Seal , Remade by Mushroomhead
best song on thirteen
"Crazy", Originally by Seal, Remade by Talisman
Great song to start with, but i think this version is better... Jeff Scott Soto sings like a god.
"Crazy", Originally by Seal, Remade by Iron Savior
this song is one of my favorites seal is great and this cover is better so harder so faster so great
"Crazy Little Thing Called Love", Originally by Queen, Remade by Dwight Yoakam
First of all this song was never done by Letters to Cleo or Nick Lowe, as the list claims. As for the Dwight Yoakam version, I hated it. His voice doesn't suit the song at all. He also tries to claim songwriting credit, but Crazy Little Thing was written by Freddie Mercury.
"Crazy Little Thing Called Love", Originally by Queen, Remade by Dwight Yoakum
Of course I love the original, but what can I say, that bald country crooner gets my heart pumping!
"Crazy Little Thing Called Love", Originally by Queen, Remade by Michael Buble
Great jazzy remake.
"Crazy Train", Originally by Ozzy Osbourne, Remade by Pat Boone
Yes, the Pat Boone of Gospel music fame. It can be found on the CD entitled `No More Mr. Nice Guy' which is make up entirely of Hard Rock / Metal songs done big band style with symphony and horns! Mr. Boone did this album as a joke but some of his loyal gospel fans took it so seriously they actually condemned him for it. Overall it's excellent! When you finish listening to Crazy Train be sure to check out his version of `Smoke on the Water' (Deep Purple)
"Crazy Train", Originally by Ozzy Osbourne, Remade by Sebastian Bach + Jake E Lee
Nice!
"Crazy Train", Originally by Ozzy Osbourne, Remade by Dee Snyder of Twisted Sister
off of the ozzy cover album "bat head soup"
"Creatures of the Night", Originally by Kiss, Remade by Iced Earth
Iced Earth rocks, and their Tribute to the Gods CD is no exception. Despite the lack of any new material on the CD, it does contain some of the better remakes of Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Alice Cooper, and Judas Priest songs, to name a few. Now don't get me wrong, I love Kiss, but unless you're a die hard Kiss fan, chances are you'll like this version better. Pick up this CD to show support for the best metal band since Black Sabbath!
"Creeping Death", Originally by Metallica, Remade by Drowning Pool
Original is tons better but this version is surprisingly good still if you're into Drowning Pool's style. It is a live recording but very good quality.
"Creeping Death ", Originally by Metallica, Remade by Apocalyptica
4 Cellos rocking out on Metallica shows you how melodic Metallica Really is.
"Criminal Mind", Originally by Gowan, Remade by Angie Martinez - Never
Nice cover if you like R&B.
"Crimson And Clover", Originally by Joan Jett, Remade by Deadsy
The lead singer of Deadsy is the son of Cher and she sings on this version, while not a big of Cher, this version is hands down the best.
"Crimson And Clover", Originally by Joan Jett , Remade by Tommy James
awsome the first time i heard it was in baker2g and i never forgot it afterwards ... one of the tightest ass songs ever
"Crimson and Clover", Originally by Tommy James and the Shondells, Remade by Joan Jett
Tommy James released this in the late 60's. Joan Jett was still in pampers, but she must have loved it cuz her version rocked!
"Cross-Eyed Mary", Originally by Jethro Tull, Remade by Iron Maiden
Jethro Tull got an award for top heavy metal band which I really never got since they always struck me as more along the lines of Pink Floyd. However, the Iron Maiden remake of Cross-Eyed Mary is definitely heavy metal. I didn't actually know it was a Tull song until I listened to the entire Aqualung album (which I came to like). I still like the Maiden version of this song better which is unusual for covers.
"Crosstown Traffic", Originally by Jimi Hendrix, Remade by Hed p.e.
What can i say, jimi was great, but hed could make a fart sound great nothing quite like hard rock/rap that isnt fake, and i know most is. Great cover
"Cruel Summer", Originally by Bananarama, Remade by Ace of Base
It's a good version. The Ace of Base version is faster than Bananarama version. I like the two versions. It's one of the few versions that I like.
"Cruel Summer", Originally by Bananarama, Remade by BLESTeNation
An upbeat remix of this orginal classic.
"Cruel To Be Kind", Originally by Nick Lowe, Remade by Letters To Cleo
I think the cover was great. It makes me appreciate the original more even though I love the cover just as much. You can find it on the "10 Things I Hate About You" soundtrack.
"Cry", Originally by Godley & Creme, Remade by Philospher Kings
I think it is a great remake, one of the few i actually like!!
"Cry", Originally by Angie Aparo, Remade by Faith Hill
The original is great - needs a guy's voice for sure!
"Cry Little Sister (Theme from The Lost Boys)", Originally by Gerard McMann, Remade by Carfax Abbey
I was in an original band in Philly that played some of the same venues as these guys ... they're amazing. Very tight, innovative Industrial/Goth band. This cover is a great homage to the original with excellent programming and a similarly eerie feel.
"Cry Little Sister (Theme from the Lost Boys)", Originally by Gerard McMann, Remade by Zug Izland
Very cool, alot darker than the original.
"Cum On Feel the Noize", Originally by Slade/Quiet Riot, Remade by Bran Van 3000
This is by far my favorite cover of this.
"Cum on Feel the Noise", Originally by Quiet Riot/Slade, Remade by OneWay System
I personally like the cover better, but OneWay System's also one of my favorite bands


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