Eighties Cover Songs, Songs Beginning with T

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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"TNT", Originally by AC/DC, Remade by Six Feet Under
An excellent, tuned down death metal version of the classic AC/DC song.
"TV Party", Originally by Black Flag, Remade by Futurama Cast
Sung over the credits of the second to last ever Futurama is a fantastic revisiting of this classic punk track performed by the cast members in their roles as the different characters on the show.
"Tainted Love", Originally by Soft Cell, Remade by My Ruin
A whole bunch of other bands did covers of this classic song, most recently, Marilyn Manson.
"Tainted Love", Originally by Soft Cell, Remade by Erotic Exotic
Standard cover, they did not stray far from the original. Erotic Exotic were best known for "L.O.V.E" and "Take Me As I Am" and "I Can Give You What You Need" all Billboard singles from 1986-1988.
"Tainted Love", Originally by Soft Cell, Remade by Social Distortion
I didn't see this cover on your page, so I thought I'd let you know about it. It wasn't a bad song, but I didn't care much for the original, so anything was an improvement.
"Tainted Love", Originally by Soft Cell, Remade by Me First and the Gimme Gimmes
this song rocks
"Tainted Love", Originally by Gloria Jones, Remade by Soft Cell
She did the original, way back in 1964!
"Tainted Love", Originally by Soft Cell, Remade by Dishwalla
Awesome version.
"Tainted Love", Originally by Soft Cell, Remade by Marilyn Manson
I love both versions, but Manson's just blows me away with its heavy goth-metal sound, but they're both great
"Tainted Love", Originally by Soft Cell, Remade by The Living End
punk cover *sigh*, "oi" does not belong in this classic song...
"Tainted Love", Originally by Gloria Jones, Remade by Soft Cell
just to let all know that /her/ version was the original. Also, the Dave Matthews Band has done a version of All Along the Watchtower
"Tainted Love", Originally by Soft Cell, Remade by Skinny Puppy
Aggressive industrial cover of the synthpop classic.
"Tainted Love", Originally by Soft Cell, Remade by Marilyn Manson
It's amazing, it's like a complete remake without "raping" the song. It's good.
"Tainted Love", Originally by Soft Cell, Remade by Impedance
I know that everyone and their dog has covered this song but it is truly amazing. This is a very sexually charged song.
"Tainted Love", Originally by Gloria Jones, Remade by Soft Cell
I see that you have Soft Cell as the original artist. It was originally performed by Gloria Jones in 1964 on the AVI label (AVI 338).
"Tainted Love", Originally by Soft Cell, Remade by Marilyn Manson
Honestly i hate the original. The Rev makes it much easier to listen....assumming all the lights are still on...
"Tainted Love", Originally by Soft Cell, Remade by Hootie & The Blowfish
could be worse... uh... no it couldn't
"Tainted Love", Originally by Soft Cell, Remade by My Ruin
incredibly powerful cover of this classic tune, gotta love it..
"Tainted Love (Falso Amor)", Originally by Soft Cell, Remade by La Union (Spain)
this is a very good cover of the original covered in Spanish, pretty close to the original, definately something to check out if you like music in spanish.
"Tainted love", Originally by Soft Cell, Remade by Atrocity
Death metal version of a song that's been done to death.
"Take A Chance On Me", Originally by ABBA, Remade by Phsychadellic Furs
It's an alright cover. I heard it on the radio one time that it just sounded the same version that ABBA did only it was speeded up a little bit.
"Take It Easy", Originally by The Eagles, Remade by Travis Tritt
Although you really can't replace The Eagles sound, Travis added a country twist to it and you should be pleased.
"Take Me Home", Originally by Phil Collins, Remade by Bone Thugs n Harmony
Meh. so so.. i dont mind the Phil Collins Covers... this one wasnt quite up to par tho.. worth a listen if ur a fan...
"Take My Breath Away", Originally by Berlin, Remade by Soda Club
Another trance/pop cover of an 80's song. Quite well done, but not quite as interesting as the original.
"Take My Breath Away", Originally by Berlin, Remade by Jessica Simpson
Well... Jessica can sing... But no. Im sorry but... The original just gives you a feeling... Jessica is just... Well Jessica. I enjoyed the original better. I think Jessica is a little too poppy for her own good. But hey, shes got a good voice. Her voice should stay in the current music though... Just doesnt fit "Take My Breath Away"... She sang it well... But the feeling... It was just missing. Berlin came, and conquered. Adios Jessica.
"Take My Breath Away", Originally by Berlin, Remade by Jessica Simpson
I saw that it was already on here, but I had to counteract the Simpson love-fest. I am NOT a fan, but that's not the point. She has an okay voice, whatever. The original has a sort of haunting feel that the cover doesn't capture at ALL. And Simpson just pushes her voice way harder than it can go, leaving it strained and dreadful.
"Take My Breath Away", Originally by Berlin, Remade by Jessica Simpson
Some people who love the original say she murdered the song, but i really like her remake of it
"Take My Breath Away", Originally by Berlin, Remade by Jessica Simpson
I agree, the original is the best.. its makes u wanna spend the afternoon in bed with a fighter pilot (or marine or firefigher, whoever blows ur dress up..). Jessica's version was weak. i read somewhere she did it because it was the song that she and Nick had there first kiss too... still.. it needed something.. nice try tho
"Take My Breath Away", Originally by Berlin, Remade by Jessica Simpson
I can honestly say that Simpson's cover is amazing. She got the beat just right, and she has the voice for it- similar to the lead singer (whose name is Terri Nunn, I believe)
"Take On Me", Originally by A-Ha, Remade by MxPx
its a punk cover of a classic 80's song. what more is there to say?
"Take On Me", Originally by Ah-ha, Remade by Reel Big Fish
Excellent cover, if you dig ska.
"Take On Me", Originally by A-ha, Remade by Reel Big Fish
For a song that was done with a synthasizer it sounded good for a ska version of it.
"Take On Me", Originally by A-Ha, Remade by You Were Spiraling
"Take On Me", Originally by A-Ha, Remade by Emils Bulls
Kids of today will love it, though. Either my .mp3 was that bad (downloaded it because of sheer curiousity), or it really sounds like recorded in the toilet of the local Junior High.
"Take On Me", Originally by A-ha, Remade by Emil Bulls
rocker cover
"Take On Me", Originally by A-ha, Remade by Lifer (Now Known As My Downfall)
great version of probably the best song to hear covered by a band. in my opinion its the best, much heavier than others.
"Take On Me", Originally by A-Ha, Remade by Vision Divine
Power metal with high vocals. I still prefer the original.
"Take On Me", Originally by AhHa, Remade by MxPx
"Talk Dirty To Me", Originally by Poison, Remade by Jugheads Revenge
Sounds kind of the same
"Talk Dirty To Me", Originally by Poison, Remade by Jughead's Revenge
Off the Punk Goes Metal album. Great cover song, at least in my eyes. JR punches up the original with a little lower tuning and more punch.
"Talkin' About A Revolution", Originally by Tracy Chapman, Remade by Living Colour
I actually liked the live version by LC better even though I have Tracy Chapman's debut album, which includes this song, on cassette.
"Tame", Originally by Pixies, Remade by Local H
Bit heavier than the original. Found on the 'Where Is My Mind?' tribute album.
"Tattoo", Originally by Siouxie & The Banshees, Remade by Tricky
"Teenage Wildlife", Originally by David Bowie, Remade by Deadsy
"Tell It To My Heart", Originally by Taylor Dayne, Remade by Kelly Llorenna
A trance version of Taylor Dayne's 1988 hit. Kelly certainly has the voice for it and current dance maestro's Flip 'n' Fill update the track perfectly. It's been a huge hit in the UK and certainly worth a listen.
"Tell That Girl To Shut Up", Originally by Holly And The Italians, Remade by Transvision Vamp
"Temptation", Originally by New Order, Remade by Transmutator
Does the original justice. Romantic techno? Very pretty but not in a wussy way.
"Tender Love", Originally by Force MD's, Remade by Trina
Force MD's version is of course better. Trina's version is re-titled as "Here We Go"
"Tender Love", Originally by Force MD's, Remade by Bone Thugs N Harmony
Force MD's version is much, much better. Bone Thugs N Harmony's version was retitled "Days of Our Lives".
"Texas Never Whispers", Originally by Pavement, Remade by Deadsy
Awsome cover!! You can hear it at www.deadsy.net
"That's What I Like About You", Originally by The Romantics, Remade by Figures On A Beach
"Thats What Friends Are For", Originally by Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder. Etc., Remade by Sheena Easton
Hasn't quite killed it. From her latest disco covers album 'Fabulous'
"There Is A Light That Never Goes Out", Originally by The Smiths, Remade by Neil Finn & Friends
Great live cover on the Seven Worlds Colide CD. Johnny Marr is actually on guitar here.
"There Is A Light That Never Goes Out", Originally by The Smiths, Remade by Schneider TM
Much better than the original ! How to turn an interesting song into a piece of art... ( Downloadable on the bands website in MP3, www.schneidertm.com )
"There Is A Light That Never Goes Out", Originally by The Smiths, Remade by Braid
One damn rockin' song.
"There Must Be An Angel", Originally by Eurythmics, Remade by No Angels
quite okay No Angels are the result of the German version of 'popstars' They took the song, added a 'mordern' beat and reduced the intro to 'da da da' only
"There She Goes", Originally by La's, Remade by Boo Radley
faster more upbeat tha original. not as girly as sixpence none the richer's version.
"There She Goes", Originally by The Las, Remade by Robbie Williams
A live version of the song
"There She Goes", Originally by La's, Remade by Sixpence None the Richer
not much to come with..
"There's A Light That Never Goes Out", Originally by The Smiths, Remade by The Ocean Blue
live version not bad not great though
"These Boots Are Made For Walkin", Originally by Nancy Sinatra, Remade by KMFDM
The first song was rather catchy, and I like what they did to the song, it compliments it very well.
"The Thing That Should Not Be", Originally by Metallica, Remade by Primus
Original is alot better but this is still a good cover if you like the style that Primus has. Basically the same song only with a Primus twist.
"This Charming Man", Originally by The Smiths, Remade by Death Cab for Cutie
I found this in the bins at my college radio station just before I did my show and put this in the CD player and decided to give it a listen. All I can say is euh. I thought it was interesting sped up, but what really got me what that the lead singer doesn't even get the lyrics right! 5/10
"This Charming Man", Originally by The Smiths, Remade by Death Cab For Cutie
This is a great cover. The lyricrs are slightly different than the original but overall it holds up well. DCFC is a stong band. It's off the album "You Can Play These Songs With Chords."
"This Town", Originally by The Go Go's, Remade by Kittie and Korn
i love it, morgan landers voice rox
"This Town", Originally by The Go Go's, Remade by John Davis and Human Waste Project
It isn't Veruca Salt its Human Waste Project, that should make it lots easier to find
"Through the barricades", Originally by Spandau Ballet, Remade by Caracas
Not bad - the original was a strong fave of mine, Caracas did a decent job in adding some techno edge to it
"The Tide Is High", Originally by Blondie (or was it John Holt?), Remade by Atomic Kitten
Dreadful, I like a few Atomic KItten songs but this is sacrelige
"The Tide Is High", Originally by The Paragons, Remade by Blondie
The vocal trio The Paragons, with John Holt as there leadsinger, had the rocksteady-hit "The Tide Is High" in 1968. More than 10 years later Blondie made a cover-version. The sentense, "I'm not a kind of man, who gives up just like that", was changed by Blondie in: "I'm not a kind of girl...."
"The Tide Is High", Originally by The Paragons, Remade by Blondie
"The Tide Is High", Originally by Blondie, Remade by Sinitta
It's quite a fun cover but it's not quite up to the original. Some fans might take offence if they knew who Sinitta was (a really tacky Stock/Aitken/Waterman girly thing who had some of the most corney chart hits in the UK from 1986-1989.) Her voice is pretty squeeky but its pleasnt enough. I'm a bit of a fan of hers anyway so i'm used to her. I'm sure Debbie and the others would find it funny. This was done in 1990 and not an SAW production (they ditched her the previous year).
"The Tide is High", Originally by Blondie, Remade by Atomic Kitten
I LOVED IT.
"Time After Time", Originally by Cyndi Lauper , Remade by Spoken
I think it is more upbeat, definetly a bit faster, but overall really good, Spoken keeps the structure of the song intact, and manages to beef it up a bit, and vocally, it's very close to the original, easy to listen to!
"Time After Time", Originally by Cyndi Lauper, Remade by Willie Nelson
Beautiful!
"Time After Time", Originally by Cindy Lauper, Remade by Eva Cassidy
Eva Cassidy's version is better than EBTG
"Time After Time", Originally by Cyndi Lauper, Remade by Me First And The Gimme Gimmes
it is really good
"Time After Time", Originally by Cyndi Lauper, Remade by Brooke
Not too bad, yet not NEAR as good as the first (like any cover ever could be!!). The guy's voice is kinda too dull for the song, after hearing Cyndi sing it for so long!
"Time After Time", Originally by Cyndi Lauper, Remade by Gameface
New Found Glory DID NOT COVER THIS SONG! It was Gameface. If people hear a cover and don't know who did it, they either title it New Found Glory or Me First and the Gimme Gimmes. It makes me angry, even though those two bands do do good covers.
"Time After Time", Originally by Cyndi Lauper, Remade by Distant Sounds(z?)
I heard this on the radio, around 1:00 am in October of 2003. I'm in the middle of the USA, but it's apparently from a British techno band. Excellent cover. The lead singer's vocals (to me) assist the feeling of the song. The music in the background, while different than the original, is still one of the best things of this song.
"Time After Time", Originally by Cyndi Lauper, Remade by Uncle Kracker
I actually enjoyed it...A LOT!!! It was a nice mellow song at a great pace and actually showed that he has a really good voice. It's not the original but, still very good
"Time After Time", Originally by Cyndi Lauper, Remade by Good Charlotte
Great song, great remake.
"Time After Time", Originally by Cyndi Lauper, Remade by Blaque
"Time After Time", Originally by Cyndi Lauper, Remade by Good Charlotte
What idiot thought this was the same song from the 80's?????
"Time After Time", Originally by Cyndi Lauper, Remade by INOJ
"Time After Time", Originally by Cyndi Lauper, Remade by Crystal Kay
Crystal Kay is a Japanese artist, but she sings great English... Very R&B-ish and nice...
"Time After Time", Originally by Cyndi Lauper, Remade by Tuck & Patti
I love the original song and I used to cover it with just an acoustic guitar. Then I heard the T&P version and I will never attemt to perform it again. I was blown away and I don't even like jazz but Tuck's guitar work is astounding and Patty has one hell of a voice. The song can be found on their greatest hits compilation and I think it's a live version. Unreal...
"Time After Time", Originally by Cyndi Lauper, Remade by Quietdrive
Best cover of this song Ive heard so far
"Time After Time", Originally by Cyndi Lauper, Remade by Matchbox 20
How can it NOT sound good? Rob Thomas did excellent with this one!
"Time After Time", Originally by Cyndi Lauper, Remade by Cassandra Wilson
Nice, jazzy cover...!!! More cozy, romantic, but if you're a Cyndi's fan... Try to calm down. the remake is cutting off Cyndi completely.
"Time After Time", Originally by Cyndi Lauper, Remade by Uncle Kracker
Not all that thrilling or necessary. I think your mediocre local bar band could do this.
"Time After Time", Originally by Cindy Lauper, Remade by Avril Lavigne
not bad.
"Time After Time", Originally by Cydni Lauper, Remade by Eve Cassidy
A good version of Time After Time... Slower....but nice to kick back to!
"Time After Time", Originally by Cyndi Lauper, Remade by Eva Cassidy
"Time After Time", Originally by Cyndi Lauper, Remade by Miles Davis
Maybe you haven't heard this one, but Miles Davis did a really pretty instrumental version of this excellent Cyndi Lauper song. He always had a soft spot for good pop songs, and his choice here is no exception.
"Time After Time", Originally by Cindy Lauper, Remade by Everything But The Girl
Excelent cover, Tracy Thorn sings lovely...
"Time After Time", Originally by Cyndi Lauper, Remade by Matchbox Twenty
I don't think it's on any album but I found it on mp3. I think it is awsome. Check it out.
"Time After Time", Originally by Cyndi Lauper, Remade by A New Found Glory
I really don't like the singer's voice, it sounds, well, whiny. But not much worse than the original.
"Time After Time", Originally by Cyndi Lauper, Remade by The Hooters
Good quality live cover. Male lead singer adds a twist.
"Time To Wonder", Originally by Fury In The Slaughterhouse, Remade by DJ's @ Work
One of the cover versions I hate most. The original, which was first released in 1988 (according to the FITS homepage), was a very thoughtful song against war. When I turned on MTV last year, my first thought was: "What the f*** is this?!?" DJ's @ work took some of the lyrics, put them together with some fast techno-beat and that way killed the song by deleting the message the original sent.
"Tiny Dancer", Originally by Elton John, Remade by Tim McGraw
It sounds like the origional only with a country voice! (Go Figure!)
"Tiny Dancer", Originally by Elton John, Remade by Tim McGraw
I'm sorry to say this, country fans, but he butchered it. You just don't remake Elton John, the song was fantastic already!
"Tiny Dancer", Originally by Elton John, Remade by Foo Fighters
its an awsome cover but the big pauses make it not worth listening to non stop unless skip threw the talking
"Tiny Dancer ", Originally by Elton John, Remade by Tim Mc Graw
I must say, this is an excellent cover! From the opening piano it sounds just like EJ. Once Mc Graw sings, you can tell it's not. Like the other post said, sounds like the original, only "country-fied"
"To Have And To Hold", Originally by Depeche Mode, Remade by Deftones
Off of a tribute album to Depeche Mode.
"Together Forever", Originally by Rick Astley, Remade by The Softies
Cute...
"Tom Sawyer", Originally by Rush, Remade by Deadsy
Took the song to a whole other level.
"Tom Sawyer", Originally by Rush, Remade by Deadsy
Pretty damned not bad at all, especially since I can't stand Rush.
"Tom Sawyer", Originally by Rush, Remade by Deadsy
Amazing cover. I love this band!
"Too Fast For Love", Originally by Motley Crue, Remade by The Donnas
"Too Hot", Originally by Kool And The Gang, Remade by Coolio
it's exactly the same and i hate it...
"Top Of The World", Originally by Carpenters, Remade by Shonen Knife
great upbeat, funny version. was on microsoft commercial in past.
"Top Of The World", Originally by The Carpenters, Remade by Shonen Knife
This tune is off of the "If I Were A Carpenter" tribute CD. I have never laughed so hard at a song...great Japanese punk cover. Also check out "Daydream Believer" if you can find it. You'll howl!
"Total Eclipse Of The Heart", Originally by Bonnie Tyler, Remade by The Dan Band
Funny Really Funny From The Old School Movie Found The Song On Limewire
"Total Eclipse of the HEart", Originally by Bonnie Tyler, Remade by Nikki French
Nikki French should be executed for crimes against humanity for this remake. She took the ultimate song for heartache and angst (and lonely Saturday Nights with only a bottle of Stoli for comfort) and turned into a Dance song. Where are the World Courts? Justice must be served!
"Total Eclipse of the Heart", Originally by Bonnie Tyler, Remade by Next II Nothing
"Next to nothing". The name says it all. Never heard something so badly sung!
"Total Eclipse of the Heart", Originally by Bonnie Tyler, Remade by Hurra Torpedo
This is the best chessiest 80's cover eva
"Train in vain", Originally by The Clash, Remade by Dwight Yoakam
Truly excellent cover of the origional. Dwight takes a great song and adds his own touch. Sometimes "Countrifying" a rock song runs the risk of becoming a parody. But this song stands on its own merit. I love it!
"Transmission", Originally by Joy Division, Remade by Smashing Pumpkins
A live version. It's horrible. Sonds nothing like the original. He ruins everything about the original bands, just like his song Turn My Way with New Order was pretty bad.
"Transmission", Originally by Joy Division, Remade by Knives Out
Finally a version that is worthy of the original. Heavy sound, awesome intro. Crazy ending. I love it alot. Go find it.
"The Trooper", Originally by Iron Maiden, Remade by Vital Remains
Not bad, the original was better. From the tribute album "A Call To Irons".
"True", Originally by Spandeau Ballet , Remade by Blackeyed Peas
I thought it was Great! I loved the first one,but I loved this one better. Blackeyed Peas always does the rap thing instead of the lyrics on a cover, but she sang all the lyrics, and did wonderfully!
"True", Originally by Spandeau Ballet, Remade by Backstreet Boys
The Backstreet Boys cover of this song was called "Set A Drift On Memory Bliss" and PM Dawn's version was called "Set A Drift A Memory Bliss." I haven't heard the Backstreet Boys version of this song but I hear that it's really good. :)
"True", Originally by Spandau Ballet, Remade by Will.I.Am and Fergie
on the 50 First Dates soundtrack. love it.
"True", Originally by Spandau Ballet, Remade by Duvall
Awesome remake.
"True Colors", Originally by Cyndi Lauper, Remade by Kasey Chambers and John Butler
Played live at the 2002 ARIA Music Awards, this was an awesome performance. Great combination of Kasey Chambers vocals, supported by John Butler on guitar.
"True Colours", Originally by Cyndi Lauper, Remade by Kasey Chambers
I prefer the cover seems to have more feeling but both are good if you can get your hands on a copy worth a listen
"True Faith", Originally by New Order, Remade by Ghoti Hook
It's a good theme, they have changed the synths by guitars, but it's so good as the original
"True Faith", Originally by New Order, Remade by Boo Radleys
classic dark and noisy version
"True Faith", Originally by New Order, Remade by Donots
Cool cover version by the German Punk Band "The Donots". From the Album "Better Days Not Included". This Song is great!
"Turning Japanese", Originally by The Vapors, Remade by Me First And The Gimme Gimmes
a nice song even though it was covered
"Turning Japanese", Originally by Vapours, Remade by Sprung Monkey
this is way better than the original...
"Turning Japanese", Originally by The Vapors, Remade by The Presidents of the United States of America
DAMN GOOD!
"Turning Japanese", Originally by The Vapors, Remade by The Revs
Nice punked up version by a nice new Irish band. Nice...
"Turning Japaneze", Originally by Vapors, Remade by Jawbreaker
this is an old cover when Breaker was still punk, pre Jets to Brazil (I love you Blake)...this song is on the green jawbreaker/jawbox split 7" titled as with or without U2 (the song actually starts out as a fast version of with or with out you by U2)


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