Eighties Cover Songs, Songs Beginning with P

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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"Painkiller", Originally by Judas Priest, Remade by Death
Chuck Shuldiner R.I.P. put this song more extreme death metal escence the drums sounds better than the original and power if you like the original song from judas priest this cover Sounds really Powerfull!!!
"Paint It Black", Originally by The Rolling Stones, Remade by Mephisto Walz
Female vocals and a certain goth elegance.
"Paint It Black", Originally by Rolling Stones, Remade by Tea Party
Love it! Never be as great as the original of course, but I like the Tea Party interpretation of that song. GOB also redid it, worth checking out.
"Paint It Black", Originally by Rolling Stones, Remade by Jonny Lang
Love it, soulful version of the song.
"Paint It Black", Originally by Rolling Stones, Remade by Marilyn Manson
Its good if u like u should listen to it b4 u knock it but i prefer the original depending on waht mood im in
"Paint It Black", Originally by Rolling Stones, Remade by Glenn Tipton
thrash-esque cover by the metal gods judas priest's guitarist - incredible
"Paint It Black", Originally by Rolling Stones, Remade by Gob
Good song, of course, nothing could compare to the Stones. It was used in the movie "Stir of Echoes" and the more crisp sounds definitely had a good effect on the song.
"Paint It Black", Originally by Rolling Stone, Remade by Inkubus Sukkubus
I am not sure about the spelling of the other band's name. But, it's a symphonic goth cover with female vocals, very nice.
"Paint It Black", Originally by Rolling Stones, Remade by Earth Crisis
Its heavy. Earth Crisis are a hardcore band, but they really do it well.
"Paint It Black", Originally by Rolling Stones, Remade by Inkubus Sukkubus
A fine gothic pagan version, you just get lost in the darkness still has the same energy.
"Paint It Black", Originally by Rolling Stones, Remade by Vanessa Carlton
i would never have thought that the maker of 'a thousand miles' could make a song that good. definetly like it.
"Paint It Black", Originally by Rolling Stones, Remade by W.A.S.P
Glam rock brilliance, an early B side straight from hell.
"Paint It Black", Originally by Rolling Stones, Remade by Vanessa Carlton
Alright I guess. Successful debut music career
"Paint it Black", Originally by Rolling Stones, Remade by Marc Almond
I like Marc Almond and Soft Cell quite a bit. I still think the original is better, but this is definitely worth a listen.
"Paint it Black", Originally by Rolling Stones, Remade by Sonata Arctica
Very good cover. The vocals are quite good and the band is great of course.
"Papa Don't Preach", Originally by Madonna, Remade by Kelly Osbourne
I'm sorry, but even though the Osbourne family is hyped right now, the Madonna version is the best. You don't mess with the classics. Point stated.
"Pappa Don't Preach", Originally by Madonna, Remade by Kelly Osbourne
It's not a bad cover but I like the original A LOT better. :)
"Paradise City", Originally by Guns N Roses, Remade by Mambo Kurt
I have to disagree with the current comment on your website - I give Kurt points for even having the idea to cover a cheesy band like Guns N Roses with nothing but a Hammond organ -- of course it's going to sound completely different -- thank God! Equally twisted is his cover of "Engel" by Rammstein, or Body Count's "BC In The House"...
"Paradise City", Originally by Guns and Roses, Remade by Pat Boone
It's an orchestra playing with a guy that sounds like a lounge singer? funny, but still pretty good.
"Paradise City", Originally by Guns N Roses, Remade by Sheep On Drugs
Industrial dance cover of the hard rock classic; very... intense.
"Paradise City", Originally by Guns N Roses, Remade by NTrance
A blend or clash of rap and a rock. You decide.
"Paradise City", Originally by Guns 'n' Roses, Remade by Mambo Kurt
This is really the worst of the worst. Mambo Kurt is a german artist who remakes hits on his keyboard in the most horrible way. Compared with Mambo Kurt, even James Last can be considered tasteful.
"Paradise City", Originally by Guns N Roses, Remade by Eighteen Visions
Well it's ok it's basicly just the "HARDCORE" Version of this song. it was OK.
"Paranoid", Originally by Black Sabbath, Remade by Megadeth
This cover rocks, sped up and a lot of energy. Found it on the Hidden Treasures album, a definate A+++
"Paranoid", Originally by Black Sabbath, Remade by Extra Hot Sauce
Extraordinary - hilarious
"Paranoid", Originally by Black Sabbath, Remade by Type O Negative
slower and more sad, good but original is better
"Paranoid", Originally by Black Sabbath, Remade by 3rd Strike
Very, very good cover. If you didn't know any better, you'd say it was Ozzy singing.
"Paranoid", Originally by Black Sabbath, Remade by Type O Negative
Much slower than the original but ALOT heavier. Found it on Napster, not sure what CD its on but it sounds great
"Parents Just Don't Understand", Originally by DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince, Remade by Lil' Romeo,Nick Cannon, and 3LW
Great cover of a late 80's g rated rap song
"Peace, Love & Understanding", Originally by Elvis Costello, Remade by The Party
I liked this early 90's pop version much more than the original...but then, that was in my teeny-bopper days. I'm sure their insertion of a rap bridge would make Costello cringe.
"People Are People", Originally by Depeche Mode, Remade by RuPaul
This is a great remake of the Depeche Mode song! The song appears on Rupaul's new album, RED HOT - which is being released later this summer!
"People Are Strange", Originally by The Doors, Remade by Nosferatu
A very eerie/nice goth industrialish version of this song. It isn't the original so don't expect that but it is not at all bad.
"People Are Strange", Originally by The Doors, Remade by Echo And The Bunnymen
Being the huge 80's fan that I am, here is a small tidbit. The Doors' version was cool but I think I liked Echo's a little more. This song was in the 1987 movie,"The Lost Boys." Used to like this song as a child and still like it now. I am 22. =)
"People Are people", Originally by Depeche Mode , Remade by A Perfect Circle
On new album full of covers
"People are People", Originally by Depeche Mode, Remade by Stone the Crow
The best Depeche Mode cover I've heard.
"Perfect Day", Originally by Lou Reed, Remade by Duran Duran
it is one of the most perfect covers you will ever know, and Duran Duran did a very nice job here
"Perfect World", Originally by Tonio K., Remade by Warrant
Let's just say that Warrant went down the toilet after attempting to cover this Christian tune.
"Personal Jesus", Originally by Depeche Mode, Remade by Marilyn Manson
"Personal Jesus", Originally by Depeche Mode, Remade by Lollipop Lust Kill
Hardcore song, way better than the origanal, if you like your 80s remade to kick ass this is your song
"Personal Jesus", Originally by Depeche Mode, Remade by Marilyn Manson
I like the original, but it's now a song you can dance to, so goths probably like the cover better.
"Personal Jesus", Originally by Depeche Mode, Remade by Gravity Kills
I LOVE Depeche Mode and am wary of covers of their songs but Gravity Kills is awesome with this cover and they make it very heavy. Great!
"Personal Jesus", Originally by Depeche Mode, Remade by Johnny Cash
New enough and absolutely brilliant. Available on "The Man Comes Around" alongside covers of NIN's "Hurt", Simon & Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water". Its Johnny Cash as Johnny Cash doing what he does best- not to everyone's taste but i love it...
"Phantom Of The Opera", Originally by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Remade by Nightwish
FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Photograph", Originally by Def Leppard, Remade by Malibu Storm
Very good soft cover..very impressed to hear one of my favourite Def Leppard songs turned into a country song.
"Photograph", Originally by Def Leppard, Remade by Jason Falkner
Rocking, bouncy power pop remake. He doesn't beat the original in my book, but cover or not, it's a fun song.
"Photograph", Originally by Def Leppard, Remade by Jason Falkner
Incredible rendition, very poppy and smart.
"Physical", Originally by Olivia Newton , Remade by Kylie Minogue
GREAT COVER! With the eighties now making a comeback and Kylie Minogue style is all eighties retro now a perfect song for a fellow Austrailian to do! 2 thumbs up !
"Physical", Originally by Olivia Newton John, Remade by Revolting Cocks
Wow! Major laughter at this song. It is good AND hilarious! I heard that Olivia Newton John tried getting this version of the song by Revolting Cocks banned because she was so repulsed by how the song was done. Hahaha.
"Physical", Originally by Olivia Newton John, Remade by Goldfrapp
This cover is brilliant! Lovely ethereal and sultry female vocals.
"Pink Cadillac", Originally by Bruce Springsteen, Remade by Aretha Franklin
Not a bad cover, but even though she is the "Queen Of Soul", she doesn't touch "The Boss'" version!
"Pink Cadillac", Originally by Bruce Springsteen, Remade by Natalie Cole
Bruce ought to punch her in the mouth for ruining this classic!
"Pink Houses", Originally by John Cougar, Remade by Avail
Punk version awesome vocals and one of the coolest covers i've herd
"Planet Earth", Originally by Duran Duran, Remade by Home Grown
I dig the whole Duran Duran tribute, and especially like the reggae verses with the punk chorus on this one. Only problem is that the singer's voice is too much like "Weird Al" Yankovic's. Kinda throws me off. But I still dig the vibe.
"Please Don't Go", Originally by KC & the Sunshine Band, Remade by KWS
Another good effort, but it's just no KC.
"Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want", Originally by The Smiths, Remade by Josh Rouse
Pretty close to the original, albeit simplified some.
"Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want", Originally by The Smiths , Remade by Muse
Britsh band, Excellent cover
"Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want", Originally by The Smiths, Remade by Deftones
I really don't believe that Weezer did a cover to this 80's classic. Deftones covered this and wanted it to be on their debut album "Adrenaline", but the producer, Terry Date, wanted nothing to do with it. Excellent cover of the Smiths' classic.
"Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want", Originally by The Smiths, Remade by Weezer
You know how Morrisey's version is really ... uh, well, whatever the opposite of 'good' is? Well, this one is good. Completley different. Morrisey is good at the lyrics, but geez.
"Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want", Originally by Smiths, Remade by Dream Academy
A solid version of the song, has kind of a dreampop flavour though it doesn't deviate much from the original.
"Poison", Originally by Alice Cooper, Remade by Groove Coverage
Female vocals, hard trance version, very catchy and cool.
"Poisonous Garden", Originally by Concrete Blonde, Remade by The Flatliners
sucks
"Policy Of Truth", Originally by Depeche Mode, Remade by Terry Hoax
Supposedly recorded by Terry Hoax, a rock band from Hannover, Germany, after Martin Gore proclaimed that "the guitar is dead" at the height of DM's influence. Both the original and the cover are excellent.
"Policy of Truth", Originally by Depeche Mode, Remade by Dishwalla
Quite a good cover, one of the few covers I actually like
"Policy of Truth", Originally by Depeche Mode, Remade by Dishwalla
Great version....included on "for the masses" a tribute cd.
"Pour Some Sugar On Me", Originally by Def Leppard, Remade by Stone Temple Pilots
When I first heard this live acoustic cover, I thought that SCott Weiland was actually Joe Elliot. Great cover.
"Pour Some Sugar On Me", Originally by Def Leppard, Remade by Emm Gryner
Pretty impressive acoustic piano version of the great metal classic. If you're looking for a remake that sounds like the original, look elsewhere. This Canadian singer can really sing though.
"Pour Some Sugar On Me (acoustic-live)", Originally by Def Leppard, Remade by Stone Temple Pilots
This is a great acoustic cover! I was as suprised as the audience seems to be at the song. In fact, when I first came across this, I was sure there was some mistake. But it is, in fact, STP, covering one of Def Leppards most bubble-gum songs. Really cool.
"Pour Some Sugar on Me", Originally by Def Leppard, Remade by Townsen
Some new boy band covered this popular hit. Very unexpected.
"The Power Of Love", Originally by Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Remade by Motel Connection
a cover by a new good italian electro band
"The Power of Love", Originally by Huey Lewis and the News, Remade by Gloria Gaynor
It just wasn't the same song. In fact, Gloria's version sounded more like something that would be sung at a wedding reception or something. The Huey Lewis version is infinitely superior.
"Powerslave", Originally by Iron Maiden, Remade by Ancient Wisdom
Not bad, the original was better. From the tribute album "A Call To Irons".
"The Prefect Kiss", Originally by New Order, Remade by Icon
A crazy techno-trance instrumental version. Really good but too short.
"Pretty In Pink", Originally by The Psychedelic Furs, Remade by Schleprock
put out a few years ago great upbeat punk version, very guitar driven pretty cool all around take on the classic 80's song
"Pretty In Pink", Originally by Pscyhedelic Furs, Remade by Social Distortion
This is pure punk ass-kickery.
"Pretty Woman", Originally by Roy Orbison, Remade by Van Halen
Van Halen have really done it with this piece. It awesome, a must to listen to.
"Pretty in Pink", Originally by Psychadellic Furs, Remade by Social Distortion
"The Promise", Originally by When in Rome, Remade by Hey Mercedes
I love the original and the cover is awesome and worth checking out
"Pure Imagination (Willy Wonka Song)", Originally by Gene Wilder, Remade by Smoking Popes or Me First and the Gimme Gimmes
Awesome for those who loved the movie and not bad for just listening to. Although Gene Wilder was the absolute best in the movie, the cover is actually quite good.
"Purple Haze", Originally by Jimi Hendrix , Remade by THE CURE
I loved it...check it out
"Purple Haze", Originally by Jimmi Hendrix, Remade by The Cure
...toasty
"Purple Haze", Originally by Jimi Hendrix, Remade by Ozzy Osbourne
"Purple Rain", Originally by Prince, Remade by Randy Crawford
Slower, more intimate version. Randy (a female) has a brilliant voice.
"Purple Rain", Originally by Prince, Remade by Stina Nordenstam
kinda sleepy and almost unrecognizable. (I think she's Swedish)
"Purple Rain", Originally by Prince, Remade by Leanne Rhimes
"Purple Rain", Originally by Prince, Remade by Martin Sexton
It is an acoustic version that is AWESOME!!!!!! This guy has so much soul it's sick!!!!!!
"Put Your Hands On My Shoulder", Originally by ?, Remade by Good Charlotte


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