Eighties Songs That Were Remakes

Not every hit of the eighties was original material. There were some songs that were coveres of songs from other decades, and even other contemporay artists. This page is just a simple list of which songs weren't by their original artist when they were made into hits in the eighties. I also have a page of songs from the eighties that are being remade now and a page about cover bands for the eighties.


This page currently edited by: Gwen. Past editor: Junior

"(Sittin' on the) Dock of the Bay", Originally by Otis Redding, Remade by Michael Bolton
I don't like Michael Bolton, so that gives you a clue as to how I liked his remake.
"20th Century Boy", Originally by Marc Bolan/T-Rex, Remade by World War III
I'm not a fan of T-Rex, Wolrd War III's version was far better, but then whose ever heard of Worls War III.
"99 Red Balloons ", Originally by Nena, Remade by Goldfinger
It's missing Nena's cute German accent.
"99 Red Balloons", Originally by Nena, Remade by Reel Big Fish
Very good ska type cover of Nena's original song
"Action", Originally by Sweet, Remade by Black 'n' Blue
The version of Def Leppard is even better, but that one is made in the 90's
"Against All Odds", Originally by Phil Collins , Remade by Mariah Carey featuring Westlife
Against All Odds is the correct song title. You have it listed on your site as Take A Look At Me Now (those lyrics are apart of the chorus, not the song title).
"Ain't That A Shame", Originally by Fats Domino, Remade by Cheap Trick
Great cover...it sounds awesome on the live album but there is a drum beat that gets skipped so that gives me hope as a junior rock star!
"All Along the Watchtower", Originally by Bob Dylan, Remade by Many
Hendrix got the credit on your site for originating the song. That's understandable, because the Hendrix cover is well known, the original is not. The Dylan original is on the album John Wesley Hardin if your want to check it out.
"All Along the Watchtower", Originally by Jimi Hendrix Experience, Remade by U2
The remake just doesn't cut it.
"All Fired Up", Originally by Rattling Sabres, Remade by Pat Benatar
This was written by Kerryn Tolhurst. Original clip is on youtube.
"All I Have To Do Is Dream", Originally by The Everly Brothers, Remade by Andy Gibb & Victoria Principal
They say love is blind and that's what happened to Andy when he asked Victoria to do this duet with him. In all fairness; the original is pretty hard to top anyway.
"All I Have To Do Is Dream", Originally by The Everly Brothers, Remade by Andy Gibb & Victoria Principal
They say love is blind and that's what happened to Andy when he asked Victoria to do this duet with him. In all fairness; the original is pretty hard to top anyway.
"All I Have To Do Is Dream", Originally by The Everly Brothers, Remade by Jeff Bridges & Karen Allen
From the "Starman" motion picture starring Bridges and Allen.
"All I Want Is You", Originally by U2, Remade by Mary Beth Maziarz
Not U2, but good, sweet and lovelorn rather than dark and slightly psycho.
"All Right Now", Originally by Free, Remade by Pepsii & Shirley
Cheryl "Pepsii" Riley and Shirley Moreland were Wham!'s backup singers on their single, "Young Guns (Go For It}".
"All Right Now", Originally by Free, Remade by Rod Stewart
Very cheesy cover. Makes us pine for Rod's earlier days.
"All Shook Up", Originally by Elvis Presley, Remade by Ry Cooder
How did he ever get away with this? It went from a bluesy inspired song to a disorganized mess of a rap song almost overnight.
"All Through The Night", Originally by Jules Shear, Remade by Cyndi Lauper
"Alone", Originally by I-Ten, Remade by Heart
Great version. I-Ten was a project by the songwriters Billy Steinberg & Tom Kelly. Ann Wilson really does a great job with this song.
"Always On My Mind", Originally by Elvis Presley (and others), Remade by Pet Shop Boys
Absolutely scrumptious cover version presented with gorgeous OTT flair by Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe. Just wonderful. The music video is taken from their "It Couldn't Happen Here" film, and features Joss Ackland as a blind psychotic member of the cloth from their childhood ("I smell youth. Vintage youth")
"Always Something There To Remind Me", Originally by Sandie Shaw, Remade by Naked Eyes
The original 45 is readily available!
"Amanda", Originally by Boston, Remade by Brooklyn Queens
"Anarchy In The U.K.", Originally by Sex Pistols, Remade by Motley Crue
I've heard both versions of this song and, the devil's advocacy not withstanding, I like the Sex Pistols' version of this song a lot better than I like the Crue's version of this song. But the Crue didn't do a bad job.
"Anarchy In The UK", Originally by Sex Pistols, Remade by Megadeth
the sex pistols version is good but the megadeth version is alot harder and better
"Anarchy In The UK", Originally by The Sex Pistols, Remade by Motley Crue
Musical murder. How did they get away with this.
"Angel Of the Morning", Originally by Merilee Rush, Remade by Juice Newton
"Are You Experienced?", Originally by Jimi Hendrix Experience, Remade by Devo
Another cover of a Hendrix song that falls short of the original.
"Are You Experienced?", Originally by Jimi Hendrix, Remade by Belly
A band founded by former Throwing Muses singer Tanya Donelly.
"Ashes to Ashes", Originally by David Bowie, Remade by Tears for Fears
Like 'em both. The vocals in the Tears for Fears version are unmistakeable!
"Auf Wiedersehen", Originally by Cheap Trick, Remade by Anthrax
This is a hard rocker. Anthrax's version was mixed more cleanly, but then again, it was nearly a decade after the original. Plus, you can't match Rick Nielsen's guitar style of the late 70's
"Bad Moon Rising", Originally by Creedence Clearwater Revival, Remade by The Reels
"Bad Side of the Moon", Originally by Elton John, Remade by April Wine
I haven't actually heard Elton's version, but I have heard April Wine's, and it's of course one of their bigger hits, and one of my favorites of theirs.
"Ball Of Confusion", Originally by The Temptations, Remade by Love and Rockets
'Ball of Confusion' is a timeless tune that all generations can appreciate. The Love and Rockets version rips thru you like a buzzsaw, with cutting, if not frightening, lyrics and grinding guitar riffs! One of my all time 80's faves.
"Ball Of Confusion", Originally by The Temptations, Remade by Tina Turner
Tina's powerful vocals plus the synths make this version better than the original. At least it's louder.
"Bang A Gong (Get It On)", Originally by T-Rex, Remade by Power Station
I liked both versions, but the PS version opted to omit the last line and just repeat "Get it on, bang a gong".
"Beast Of Burden", Originally by Rolling Stones, Remade by Bette Midler
"Bette Davis Eyes", Originally by Jackie De Shannon, Remade by Kim Carnes
"Big Yellow Taxi", Originally by Joni Mitchell, Remade by Counting Crows
Not a bad cover, but still missing something.
"Bizarre Love Triangle ", Originally by New Order, Remade by Stabbing Westward
The cover adds a mix of industrial overtones and crashing power chords but remains true to the orginal. I like New Order better.
"Black Betty", Originally by Hattie Leadbelly Leadbetter, Remade by Ram Jam
Ram Jam's version is of course the only version anybody knows, and deservedly so, it rocks. However the original, if you can find it, is quite interesting and worth a listen.
"Blackbird", Originally by The Beatles, Remade by Sarah McLachlan
I'm pretty partial to Sarah, so this isn't a fair example.
"Black Magic Woman", Originally by Fleetwood Mac, Remade by Santana
Almost identical. If you want to form your own opinion, Fleetwood Mac's version can be found on their debut album of the same name.
"Blinded By The Light", Originally by Bruce Springsteen, Remade by Manfred Mann's Earth Band
If you haven't had a chance to hear Bruce's original version, I suggest you give it a whirl. It's totally different and actually quite good, however I have to give the nod to Manfred Mann.
"Blue Monday ", Originally by New Order, Remade by Orgy
The cover is punky and edgy but remains true to the orginal. Pretty damn good.
"Born To Be Wild", Originally by Steppenwolf, Remade by The Cult
Another classic rock tune. The Cult are a great band, but whilst it's not a bad cover, they should have left it alone.
"Born To Run", Originally by Bruce Springsteen, Remade by Frankie Goes To Hollywood
A rare cover from the "Welcome To The Pleasure Dome" album of 1984.
"The Boxer", Originally by Simon and Garfunkel, Remade by Emmylou Harris
This song was released as a single but didn't go very far. Not only was her version shorter than the original by two minutes but it had a bluegrass flavor. I'm not a fan of bluegrass so I didn't really enjoy this cover version. I thought the original was much more effective.
"The Boy From New York City", Originally by The Ad-Libs, Remade by The Manhattan Transfers
The remake is quite an improvement.
"Breakaway", Originally by Chuck Jackson, Remade by Big Pig
This tune which opens the film "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" was originally called I CAN'T BREAK AWAY.
"Break It To Me Gently", Originally by Brenda Lee, Remade by Juice Newton
These sound so similar you can't tell the difference.
"Bringing On The Heartbreak", Originally by Def Leppard, Remade by Mariah Carey
You know a cover song is terrible when a washed up old pop star covers a rock song.
"Burning Down the House", Originally by Talking Heads, Remade by Tom Jones and The Cardigans
This is such a rocking remix, I'd dare say even better than the original!
"Can't Get Used to Losing You", Originally by Andy Williams, Remade by The (English) Beat
An oldie tinged with a ska beat. Yeh, I liked it.
"Can't Hurry Love", Originally by Diana Ross and the Supremes, Remade by Phill Collins
I really like Phill's version of this song. Of course I may just be a little bit biased. :)
"Ca Plane Pour Moi", Originally by Plastic Bertrand, Remade by The Damned
The Damned made an english version of this smash hit, "Jet Boy Jet Girl", around 1980. I don't know the meaning of the original title nor the lyrics, but I've heard that they were kinda nasty.
"Cecilia", Originally by Simon and Garfunkel, Remade by Time Two
Shanti Jones is the name of the lead singer of Times Two..
"Celluloid Heroes", Originally by The Kinks, Remade by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
References several famous stars including Bette Davis.
"China Girl ", Originally by Iggy Pop , Remade by David Bowie
Bowie's "China Girl" got a lot of radio attention. Ray Manzarek, of the Doors, had a radio program in the early eighties and played the two back to back. Iggy's influence on recording artists was definite seen.
"Come And Get These Memories", Originally by Martha and The Vandellas, Remade by Ellen Foley
Stop right there, Ellen! Your cover blows.
"Come On Eileen", Originally by Dexy's Midnight Runners, Remade by Save Ferris
It is not as good as the original, but it is pretty cool.
"Come Together", Originally by The Beatles, Remade by Aerosmith
I wonder why nobody's put this up yet.
"Come Together", Originally by The Beatles, Remade by Howard Jones
Howard plays a lot of Beatles covers-Come Together is on his Live Acoustic America CD in the middle of one of his songs called Exodus. When he was in SLC, UT in 2002, he performed another Beatles cover, "Because", during his acoustic set of the show
"Come Together", Originally by The Beatles, Remade by Ike And Tina Turner
It could have done better without Ike's overproduction on keyboards, but Tina was on fire.
"Come Together", Originally by The Beatles, Remade by Michael Jackson
"Come To Me", Originally by The Bee Gees, Remade by Barry Manilow & Dionne Warwick
Initially liked the cover, but I listen to the Bee Gees' version and decided I like it better.
"Come Up And See Me (Make Me Smile)", Originally by Cockney Rebel, Remade by Duran Duran
Definitely love Duran Duran's b-side cover of this song, which was featured on the b-side of "The Reflex" and later, in 1994, on the "Threesome" original motion picture soundtrack
"Crimson and Clover", Originally by Tommy James & The Shondells, Remade by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
"Crimson and Clover", Originally by Tommy James and the Shondells, Remade by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
I'm indifferent about this cover song. Joan did a good job with it.
"Dancing Days", Originally by Led Zeppelin, Remade by Stone Temple Pilots
Probably the best track off the Led Zepp tribute album.
"Dancing Queen", Originally by ABBA, Remade by Kylie Minogue
What was Kylie thinking? I know Aussies love ABBA, but it was bad enough when the A*Teens covered it.
"Dancing With Myself", Originally by Billy Idol, Remade by The Donnas
Another song remade for the movie soundtrack, 'Mean Girls'. It's a very good cover song and i enjoy it.
"Dancin' Shoes", Originally by Faith Band, Remade by Nigel Olson
If course Nigel made it a Top Twenty hit, but it will always be a Faith Band song to me.
"Danicng In The Streets", Originally by Martha/Vandellas, Remade by Mick Jagger/David Bowie
I love this version of this song!
"The Day Before You Came", Originally by Abba, Remade by Blancmange
Haunting, I heard this cover first, always makes me wonder what happens next, but that the point isn't it?
"The Day Before You Came", Originally by Abba, Remade by Echo & The Bunnymen
A lesser known Abba tune, surprisingly, as I would say it was one of their better tunes. The cover was pretty good too. I heard the cover first, but I would say both versions are on a par.
"Daydream Believer", Originally by Monkees, Remade by Mary Beth Maziarz
This song was used in Dawson's Creek a lot. Who knew that the Monkees signature hit would sound so good as ballad and by a woman? This is her website http://www.marybethmusic.com/
"Daydream Believer", Originally by The Monkees, Remade by Anne Murray
"Daydream Believer", Originally by The Monkees, Remade by Smash Mouth
I really like this cover even though the original band doesn't really appeal to me.
"Days", Originally by Kinks, Remade by Kristy Mckoll
almost similar
"Dear Prudence", Originally by Beatles, Remade by Siouxie and the Banshees
Liked the cover. Never really heard the original though.
"Demolition Man", Originally by Sting, Remade by Grace Jones
Depends on your taste for Grace, but I liked the remake.
"Demolition Man", Originally by Sting, Remade by Manfred Mann's Earth Band
"Didn't I (Blow Your Mind)", Originally by The Delfonics, Remade by New Kids On The Block
I thought the version by the delfonics was really weak, the version by NKOTB is awesome, also the group does an awesome insturmental break in the song.
"Don't Be Cruel", Originally by Elvis Presley, Remade by Cheap Trick
Elvis was gyrating in his grave, which isn't a good thing.
"Don't Dream It's Over", Originally by Crowded House, Remade by Sixpence None the Richer
Very sexy remix.
"Don't Leave Me This Way", Originally by Thelma Houston, Remade by Communards
"Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me", Originally by Elton John, Remade by George Michael & Elton John
This was recorded live by George and Elton.
"Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me", Originally by Elton John, Remade by Roger Daltrey
I have to say that I like Roger's better. Plus it was used in the Lost Boys.
"Don't You(Forget About Me)", Originally by Simple Minds, Remade by Billy Idol
Almost identical to the original.
"Do Ya", Originally by ELO, Remade by Ace Frehley
Being I was critiquing I might as well submit a couple to ya.
"Do You Know The Way To San Jose", Originally by Dionne Warwick, Remade by Frankie Goes To Hollywood
Off Welcome to the Pleasuredome. I think this one may have been written by Burt Bacharach. I have memories of my college roommate dancing around the dorm room. It's Frankie.
"Dream A Little Dream", Originally by Mamma Cass, Remade by Mickey Thomas
Mamma Cass' version was a cover in itself, the original being written by Gus Kahn in the 40's. However, I always think of the movie with Corey Feldman lip syncing to this version with Mickey Thomas (Of Starship). Also, check out the end credits with a "duet" version that has Jason Robards joining Feldman and lip syncing to MEL TORME!!!!
"Dream Lover", Originally by Bobby Darin, Remade by Ricky Nelson
Nelson's slower version was more obscure from the charts than Darin's original.
"Dream On", Originally by The Righeous Brothers, Remade by Alabama
Not to be confused with the Aerosmith hit, The Righteous Brothers recorded this song in 1974, and Alabama made it a #1 hit on the country charts.
"Drift Away", Originally by Dobie Gray, Remade by Uncle Kraker
Their voices sound identical, but I think the original has more soul.
"Drive My Car", Originally by The Beatles, Remade by The Breakfast Club
Not a bad cover. Very very cheesy 80s. Band better known for their hot "Right On Track". I still love this version.
"Drive My Car", Originally by The Beatles, Remade by The Breakfast Club
Not a bad cover. Very very cheesy 80s. Band better known for their hot "Right On Track". I still love this version.
"Earth Angel", Originally by The Penguins, Remade by New Edition
A wonderful remake from the "Karate Kid II" soundtrack, as well as New Edition's cover album!!
"Eloise", Originally by Barry Ryan, Remade by The Damned
An absolute riot - my favourite Eighties track, always brings back memories of Dave Vanian with a Gothic quiff, camping it up on "Top of the Pops"!
"Elvira", Originally by Dallas Frazier, Remade by The Oak Ridge Boys
It was bass singer Richard Sterban's "oom-pop-a-maw-maw" solo in the chorus of the song that made "Elvira" a hot hit the second time around.
"Eternal Flame", Originally by Bangles, Remade by Atomic Kitten
"Ever Fallen In Love (With Someone You Shouldn't)", Originally by Buzzcocks, Remade by Fine Young Cannibals
Prefer the cover personally.
"Everybody Plays The Fool", Originally by The Main Ingredient, Remade by Aaron Neville
a little known fact is that the lead singer for "The Main Ingredient" is Cuba Gooding Sr.
"Everybody Wants To Rule The World", Originally by Tears For Fears, Remade by Nas
I think it totally kicks ass, Nas is amazing and he really updates this great song.
"Everything I Own", Originally by Bread, Remade by Culture Club
Bread version has a sense of sadness. Culture Club version is more upbeat
"Everything I Own", Originally by Bread, Remade by Culture Club
It was Boy George of Culture Club who remade "Everything I Own" not Culture Club. I believe this was one of his first solo releases off his first solo album, "Sold".
"Every Time You Go Away", Originally by Daryl Hall and John Oates, Remade by Paul Young
"Fame", Originally by David Bowie, Remade by Duran Duran
Little known b-side of 'Careless Memories'. Considering the band doing it, of course it was good, but it doesn't have quite as much...personality as the original.
"Family Man", Originally by Mike Oldfield, Remade by Hall & Oates
Hall & Oates added a last verse which pretty much ruins the song. Oh well...
"Feel Like Making Love", Originally by Bad Company, Remade by Kid Rock
I thought the cover was awful!! I don't think anyone should be allowed to try to cover up an already EXCELLENT song!! Kid Rock ruins the song by adding a mellow sound to the verses then blasting into the chorus with a rap/rock sound. Absolutely terrible! Stick to the originals!
"Fooled Around And Fell In Love", Originally by Elvin Bishop, Remade by Henry Lee Summer
Henry did better with this cover than with the Cornelius Brothers/Sister Rose song "Treat Her Like A Lady", thanks mainly to Joe Walsh's guitar solo.
"Footloose", Originally by Kenny Loggins, Remade by Good Charlotte
Pretty awesome. One of the few cover songs that I like.
"Forever Young", Originally by Alphaville, Remade by Laura Branigan
Even though I can't resist Laura's amazing voice, I like the Alphaville version better.
"For The Love Of Money", Originally by The O'Jays, Remade by The Bulletboys
A great version of the funky classic.
"For You", Originally by Bruce Springsteen, Remade by Manfred Mann's Earth Band
"Free Ride", Originally by Edgar Winter Group, Remade by Dan Hartman
I heard Hartman's version as part of the Power Rangers Movie OST before I knew it was a remake, though I do still like it better than the original.
"Friction", Originally by Television, Remade by Echo And The Bunnymen
"Gangsta's Paradise", Originally by Stevie Wonder, Remade by Coolio
A great cover with much more rhythm. But I like the original too.
"Get Down Tonight", Originally by KC & The Sunshine Band, Remade by Shriekback
Love it! Funky, with a bit of cheesy 80's rapping at the end.
"Get It On (Bang A Gong)", Originally by T Rex, Remade by Power Station
Better than the original!
"Get It On", Originally by T-Rex, Remade by Power Station
I can listen to this whilst my Dad listens to the T-Rex version and not feel old. Then I realise how old it really sounds, but I don't care 'cos I think it's incredibly cool.
"Gimme Gimme Gimme", Originally by ABBA, Remade by Erasure
good live performance by Clarke and Bell... "Two Ring Circus" album relaesed on 1987
"Gimme Some Lovin'", Originally by Spencer Davis Group, Remade by Queen
Queen performed this at Wembly in '86 and they destroyed the song i mean its true I'm quite a fan of Queen but was it necessary for them to perfom a song from the '60s and try to turn it into their own creation . I mean they are great when writing songs but when they try to cover songs they do not sound good.
"Gimme Some Lovin'", Originally by Spencer Davis Group, Remade by The Blues Brothers
From "The Blues Brothers" motion picture.
"Gimme Some Lovin'", Originally by The Spencer Davis Group, Remade by Thunder
A classic track redone by a not too wonderful band, not usually a good sign, but Thunder's version rocks. I would actually say I prefer the cover and that's going some for a track like this.
"The Girl From Ipanema", Originally by Antonio Carlos, Remade by Was Not Was
This mediterreanean standard was covered in the 80s off their first self-titled album "Was NOT Was".
"Girls Talk", Originally by Elvis Costello, Remade by Dave Edmunds
A great tune... classic Elvis Costello. But the Edmunds version adds the much needed rockin' edge. "Girls Talk" was also covered by a female country western singer.
"Girls Talk", Originally by Elvis Costello, Remade by Linda Ronstadt
I've never heard Elvis's version, but Linda Ronstadt did it on her 1980 album "Mad Love."
"Gloria", Originally by Umberto Tozzi, Remade by Laura Branigan
His version, though nice in Italian, pales in comparison to the remake. Laura's version is definitely better.
"Good Vibrations", Originally by Beach Boys, Remade by Todd Rundgren
Pretty close to the original. Todd was very faithful to Brian Wilson's arrangement. Not bad.
"The Goonies r Good Enough", Originally by Cindy Lauper, Remade by New Found Glory
i thought that the cover was awesome, and new found glory put their own touch into it and rocked it. Really Really easay song to get stuck in your head ( in a good way ).
"Got My Mind Set On You", Originally by James Ray, Remade by George Harrison
It's rare that a Beatles solo song would be a cover, but it's true. George covered this 60's soul song. He even edited out the verses of the original and just did the chorus and bridge.
"Got My Mind Set On You", Originally by James Ray, Remade by George Harrison
It's rare that a Beatles solo song would be a cover, but it's true. George covered this 60's soul song. He even edited out the verses of the original and just did the chorus and bridge.
"Greatest Love Of All", Originally by George Benson, Remade by Whitney Houston
Original is superior!
"Groovy Kind Of Love", Originally by The Bee Gees, Remade by Phil Collins
From the movie "Buster", in which Collins also played the title role.
"Groovy Kind of Love", Originally by The Mindbenders, Remade by Phil Collins
This song was not originally recorded by the Bee Gees, as someone said here. This song was never even recorded by the Bee Gees, even as a cover! Even the Mindbenders first hit version was one of two covers the same year (1965) of the obscure original earlier "Diane and Annita," (the other cover was as a B-side by Patti LaBelle and the Bluebells). Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groovy_Kind_of_Love
"Groovy Kind of Love", Originally by Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders , Remade by Phil Collins
"Hair of the Dog", Originally by Nazareth, Remade by Britny Fox
"Harvest For The World", Originally by The Isley Brothers, Remade by The Christians
The Christians are bad, the song is bad, not a great combination.
"Harvest For The World", Originally by The Isley Brothers, Remade by The Power Station
Both equally good.
"Heart and Soul", Originally by Exile, Remade by Huey Lewis & The News
Huey was originally in a southern rock band, which is probably when he first started singing this little ditty.
"Heaven", Originally by Talking Heads, Remade by Simply Red
The original is much more moving though not quite as beautiful.
"He'll Have To Go", Originally by Jim Reeves, Remade by Bryan Ferry
One of the most covered songs in history. Too young to know the original, but Ferry's version (which I also don't recall" reached #34 in Australia.
"Hello, Mary Lou", Originally by Ricky Nelson, Remade by The Statler Brothers
Covered by the Statlers in 1985.
"Hello I Love You", Originally by The Doors, Remade by The Cure
I have not heard The Doors version even though my mom has it, but I love The Cure's version. I am a Cure fan and I have this version and it's from the b-sides and rarities set that was put out last year. This version was done in 1989.
"Help", Originally by Beatles, Remade by Tina Turner
"Helter Skelter", Originally by The Beatles, Remade by Aerosmith
Stephen Tyler really tore into this Beatles' hit.
"Helter Skelter", Originally by The Beatles, Remade by Motley Crue
Vince Neil's howling vocals lend themselves surprisingly well to British Invasion rock.
"Helter Skelter", Originally by The Beatles, Remade by Pat Benatar
She does an okay job.
"Helter Skelter", Originally by The Beatles, Remade by U2
This was done in the Rattle and Hum movie and album. Almost impossible to top The Beatles, but in this case, I think U2 pulled it off!
"Helter Skelter", Originally by The Beatles, Remade by U2
"He Was Really Sayin' Something", Originally by The Marvelettes, Remade by Bananarama
Never heard the original, so I'm only familiar with Bananarama's version. I love their version.
"He Was Really Sayin' Somethin'", Originally by Velvelettes , Remade by Bananarama
Too bad.
"Higher Gorund", Originally by Stevie Wonder, Remade by Red Hot Chili Peppers
One of the first hits from California Band. A good version.
"Higher Ground", Originally by Stevie Wonder, Remade by Red Hot Chili Peppers
The remake was okay, but it was too fast. I prefer the original.
"Homo Sapien", Originally by Pete Shelley, Remade by Big Dipper
I liked both versions equally.
"House Of The Rising Sun", Originally by Folk Song, Remade by Frijid Pink
The Animals did a better job, but this cover wasn't too bad.
"How Long", Originally by Ace, Remade by Lipps, Inc.
I assume the band had a contract commitment and needed to record anything to fulfill it. Not bad but does not match the original.
"How Long", Originally by Ace, Remade by Rod Stewart
It's not very different from the original except for Rod's distinctive raspy voice.
"How Soon Is Now?", Originally by The Smiths, Remade by TATU
I loved the original, and i love the remake. It's very enjoyable and i could listen to it all day.
"I.G.Y (What A Beautiful World)", Originally by Donald Fagen, Remade by Howard Jones
I heard the HoJo version first, so I am more partial to that one. I always hear the Donald Fagen one in grocery stores and on public transit systems. Howard is a huge fan of Donald's so it must be flattering to Donald for Howard to cover it.
"I Can't Explain", Originally by The Who, Remade by David Bowie
I can't explain why Bowie thought he could outdo The Who.
"I Can't Find My Way Back Home", Originally by Blind Faith, Remade by House of Lords
I like to original better, but the remake was okay.
"I Can't Help Falling In Love ", Originally by Elvis Presley, Remade by Lick The Tins
Original 1961 Sound track remade for "Somekind of Wonderful" 1987. I love the Lick the Tins versions because it gave a fresh twist to a good song.
"I Can't Stand The Rain", Originally by Ann Peebles, Remade by Eruption
Much better than the Tina Turner version.
"I Can't Stand The Rain", Originally by Ann Peebles, Remade by Tina Turner
"I Didn't Mean To Turn You On", Originally by Chirrelle, Remade by Robert Palmer
I liked the original better, although I might be in the minority.
"I Don't Want To Miss A Thing", Originally by Aerosmith, Remade by Mark Chestnut(?)
Proof that Aerosmith now totally stinks when country artists are covering their stuff. I TOTALLY hated BOTH songs.
"I Drove All Night", Originally by Cyndi Lauper, Remade by Roy Orbison/Celine Dion
Strangely enough, Cyndi did her version first, although writer Tom Kelly did originally want Roy Orbison to sing it. His version didn't come out until 2 years after Cyndi's.
"I Drove All Night", Originally by Cyndi Lauper, Remade by Roy Orbison/Celine Dion
Strangely enough, Cyndi did her version first, although writer Tom Kelly did originally want Roy Orbison to sing it. His version didn't come out until 2 years after Cyndi's.
"I Drove All Night", Originally by Roy Orbison, Remade by Celine Dion
Better than the original, but no where near as strong as the Cindy Lauper version... Plus she's using it to sell cars. Oh well, I guess you've got to make a buck where you can.
"I Drove All Night", Originally by Roy Orbison, Remade by Cyndi Lauper
"I Feel Fine", Originally by The Beatles, Remade by Sweethearts Of The Rodeo
"I Found Someone", Originally by Laura Branigan, Remade by Cher
I really like both versions of this Michael Bolton penned song.
"If This World Were Mine ", Originally by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, Remade by Luther Vandross and Cheryl Lynn
The remake is just as good as the original. The cover version was done in 1982, and today it is considered a classic. It has a different sound from the original, and it works. It is was used in the film "The Wood."
"If You Don't Know Me By Now", Originally by Harold Melvin and The Bluenotes, Remade by Simply Red
They sound quite similar, but of course I like the original better.:)
"I Go To Rio", Originally by Peter Allen, Remade by Pablo Cruz
The cover was used for a lip-syncing routine on the 80's reality show "Puttin' On The Hits".
"I Got You Babe", Originally by Sonny & Cher, Remade by Cher featuring Beavis and Butthead
She remade her own song for the first Beavis and Butthead album.
"I Got You Babe", Originally by Sonny and Cher, Remade by UB40
"I Heard it Through the Grapevine", Originally by Marvin Gaye, Remade by Zapp
The Zapp version of this song kicks ass!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Iko Iko", Originally by The Dixie Cups, Remade by Belle Stars
"I Love Rock and Roll", Originally by Arrows in 1975 on RAK Records, Remade by Joan Jett
Correction to the listing that it was originally done by Joan Jett and then covered by Britney Spears. Yes Britney did cover Joan's version, but Joan Jett was not the original artist.
"I Love Rock 'n' Roll", Originally by Joan Jett, Remade by Britney spears
"I Love Rock n Roll", Originally by The Arrows, Remade by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
Joan covered it note for note.
"I'm A Believer", Originally by The Monkees, Remade by Neil Diamond
Truly awful. Even though Diamond wrote the song, his cover doesn't measure up to the Monkees.
"I'm A Believer", Originally by The Monkees, Remade by The Four Tops
"I'm Down", Originally by The Beatles, Remade by Aerosmith
Maybe I'm biased, I love Aerosmith, but I LOVE this cover! I'd have to say it's their best Beatles cover I'm aware of, even better than Come Together or Helter Skelter. Better than The Beatles? I say yes, but it's up to you
"I'm Free", Originally by The Who, Remade by Geoff Moore & The Distance
Not a bad redo of the classic from the "Tommy" album. In fact most of the song was better. From Geoff Moore and The Distance CD "Threads".
"I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down", Originally by Ann Peebles, Remade by Paul Young
Original = Superior
"I'm Not In Love", Originally by 10CC, Remade by Will To Power
"I'm The Leader Of The Gang", Originally by Gary Glitter, Remade by Girlschool
'Girlschool' was an all-girl heavy-metal band from England that cranked out some spirited three-chorders. Iron Maiden they weren't, but they did transform Gary Glitter's 'I'm the Leader of the Gang' into a rollicking heavy-metal anthem!
"I Need A Lover", Originally by John Cougar Mellencamp, Remade by Pat Benatar
The less about Benatar's version the better.
"I Need A Lover", Originally by John Cougar, Remade by Pat Benatar
Not as good as the original, but Pat did a great job!
"I Need Someone", Originally by Dion & The Belmonts, Remade by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
Kicks Ass! Need I Say More.
"Invisible", Originally by Lamont Dozier, Remade by Alison Moyet
Minor Australian hit with this cover. Never heard the original.
"I Think We're Alone Now", Originally by Tommy James/Shondells, Remade by Tiffany
"It's All Over Now, Baby Blue", Originally by Bob Dylan, Remade by Falco
Not one of Falco's shining moments.
"It's All Right By Me", Originally by Cole Porter, Remade by Crystal Gayle
The B-side of "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue?"
"It's Gonna Take Some Time (This Time)", Originally by Carole King, Remade by The Carpenters
Originally by Carole King, not The Carpenters as stated. The Carpenters' bland cover is drained of all feeling.
"It's Gonna Take Some Time (This Time)", Originally by The Carpenters, Remade by Dishwalla
Yet another good track off the Carpenter's tribute album.
"It's In His Kiss (The Shoop Shoop Song)", Originally by Betty Everett, Remade by Cher
Form the "Mermaids" soundtrack. Very slow and boring.
"Its My Life", Originally by Talk Talk, Remade by No Doubt
"It's My Party", Originally by Lesley Gore, Remade by David A. Stewart and Barbara Gaskin
Kept Laurie Anderson's famous "O Superman" from reaching the #1 position on the UK singles chart.
"It's Now Or Never", Originally by Elvis Presley, Remade by John Schnieder
Ol' Bo Duke didn't do too bad as an Elvis sound-alike.
"It's Only Make Believe", Originally by Conway Twitty, Remade by Ronnie McDowell (with special guest Conway Twitty)
The remake is an uptempo version of the original.
"It's Raining Men", Originally by The Weather Girls, Remade by Geri Haliwell
Ginger Spice's first released single as a solo artist. She wasn't too bad.
"I Want You to Want Me", Originally by Cheap Trick, Remade by Letters to Cleo
The original is definitely more pleasing to the ears
"Jeolous Guy", Originally by John Lennon, Remade by Bryan Ferry
I was never a Lennon/Beatles fan and heard the Bryan Ferry version first. The Lennon vocals are more haunting and the tune is a lot more stylized, but Ferry's version is more pleasant to listen to. That said, I'm not keen on either version.
"Jet Boy, Jet Girl", Originally by Plastic Bertrand, Remade by Elton Motello
Actually, Elton Motello was the first to cover Bertrand's original 'Ca plane pour moi' (translation is loosely 'This life's for me') around 1979. Motello and Bertrand shared the same studio muscians, hence the same backing tracks. Bertrand's lyrics are quite nonsensical, contrasting with Motello's outrageous lyrics about fellatio. The Damned's version of Jet Boy Jet Girl was released around 1981 and was shorter than Motello's version - they cut out some verses which is very annoying for someone who likes Motello's song! (What other song other than Lou Reed's 'Walk on the Wild Side' talks about 'giving head'?!) Motello's singing style is just as quirky as Bertrand's, so if you like one you'll like the other!
"Jet Boy Jet Girl("ca Plane Pour Moi")", Originally by Plastic Bertrand, Remade by Elton Motello
The original remake of this song (and came out almost the same time as original)...12 inch version was almost always mixed with the original french version in clubs I went to back then. I was a college radio and club DJ back then who specialized with remakes.
"Jive Talkin'", Originally by Bee Gees, Remade by Boogie Box High
Pretty good cover, not as much as the original though. Was rumoured to include George Michael anbd Nick Heyward in it's line up, but no one has confirmed it
"Jive Talkin'", Originally by Bee Gees, Remade by George Michael
George does a great remake of this ol' Bee Gees song. He's so good at it you have to listen really close to make sure its not the original!
"Johnny B. Goode", Originally by Chuck Berry, Remade by Judas Priest
Very inspiring version that is understandable! Only song from Judas Priest I really like.
"Johnny B Goode", Originally by Chuck Berry, Remade by Judas Priest
A heavy metal version. Quite good.
"Johny B. Goode", Originally by Chuck Berry, Remade by Peter Tosh
peter tosh's version sounded so quintessentially original roots reggae - vibrant and sweet sounding.....that's until i found out he actually did a cover of berry's song.
"Jolene", Originally by Dolly Parton, Remade by Olivia Newton John
The ONJ version is the best.
"Jolene", Originally by Dolly Parton, Remade by Strawberry Switchblade
If you're going to look for this on Napster, go with the long version. It's really funky.
"Just A Gigalo", Originally by Louis Prima, Remade by David Lee Roth
The original was better
"Just The Way You Are", Originally by Billy Joel, Remade by Diana Krall
Loved it! Came upon this remake by mistake and was very surprised and pleased by Krall's verson. Just as smokey and jazzy as the original.
"Just The Way You Are", Originally by Billy Joel, Remade by Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams
I liked the song just the way it was. Sorry, Johnny & Niecy.
"Kids in America", Originally by Kim Wilde, Remade by LEN
I like both versions! There are two other groups that remade this song but I forget who they are.
"Kiss Me Deadly", Originally by Lita Ford, Remade by Reel Big Fish
Not a fan of this cover, but it's a cover.
"Kiss", Originally by Prince and The Revolution, Remade by Age of Chance
New wave version version of the Prince song that came at about the same year.
"Kiss", Originally by Prince, Remade by Tom Jones and the Art of Noise
One of the best songs of the 80'S. Both brilliant versions.
"Knocking On Heaven's Door", Originally by Bob Dylan, Remade by Heaven
Before Guns 'n' Roses did this Dylan cover, a mid-'80's glam-metal band called Heaven had a video for it on U-68, an MTV competitor. A typical metal remake, which isn't saying much.
"Knockin On Heavens Door", Originally by Bob Dylan, Remade by Guns And Roses
i love both versions but guns n roses does this song justice.
"Knockin' On Heaven's Door", Originally by Bob Dylan, Remade by Guns 'n' Roses
The GnR version is the only cover I heard. And one will be hard pressed to improve on it. Axl Rose at his loudest.
"Knockin' on Heaven's Door", Originally by Bob Dylan, Remade by Avril Lavigne
I think that Avril Lavigne is a very up and coming artist, but i dont think she really gave it a hip edge, if anything she mellowed it out even more.
"L.A. Woman", Originally by The Doors, Remade by Billy Idol
The Doors' version is cooler, Idol's is more manic.
"La Bamba", Originally by Ritchie Valens, Remade by Antonio Rodriguez
Disco cover version of La Bamba done right at the tale end of 1979, charted and was played at clubs for awhile in the spring and summer of 1980. The song is connected to the 80s by the cover version most popular Los Lobos.
"La Bamba", Originally by Ritchie Valens, Remade by Los Lobos
"Lay All Your Love On Me", Originally by Abba , Remade by Information Society
This was recorded for an abba tribute album I think they have transformed a 70s disco song into an 80s electro song
"Leader Of The Pack", Originally by Some 50's group, Remade by Twisted Sister
I love Twisted Sister. But they destroyed this one. Listen to the original, if you want to listen to this song at all.
"Leader Of The Pack", Originally by The Shangri-Las, Remade by Twisted Sister
I agree with the person that called The Shangri-Las "some 50s band" that Dee Snider massacred the tune.
"Lean On Me!", Originally by The Redskins, Remade by The Inciters
The instruments are exactly the same but the voice sings more perfectly than redskins' one, it's not really different anyway
"Let's Stay Together", Originally by Al Green, Remade by Tina Turner
I like Tina's more edgier take on this song.
"Let's Stay Together", Originally by Al Green, Remade by Tina Turner
Never heard the original, but Tina's version is nothing like as good as "Private Dancer".
"Let's Stay Together", Originally by Al Green, Remade by Tina Turner
Tina put more of a rock and roll edginess to this song but Al Green's version of this song is not too bad.
"Liar, Liar", Originally by The Castaways, Remade by Blondie
Sorry, Deborah. Maybe if you raised your voice another octave, I would have liked your cover from the "Married To The Mob" soundtrack.
"Lightnin' Strikes", Originally by Lou Christie, Remade by SFX
the early 80s was a ripe period for high energy club cover versions of older 60s songs. This Lou Christie classic from 1966, a number one hit from that year, came out in 1983 as a dance cover from female led studio group called SFX. Little known outside the west coast. Obscure classic on an obscure label, Megatone Records.
"The Lion Sleeps Tonight", Originally by The Tokens, Remade by Robert John
Robert John's cover hit #2 (believe or not) on the charts. But "Sad Eyes" was his biggest hit.
"The Lion Sleeps Tonight", Originally by The Tokens, Remade by Tight Fit
I don't know who these guys of Tight Fit are, but they made a mess of this doo wopie oldie from 1961.
"Little Wing", Originally by Jimi Hendrix, Remade by Skid Row & JudasPriest's(Rob Halford)
"Little Wing", Originally by Jimi Hendrix, Remade by Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble
Two guitar legends. And, while I haven't heard Jimi's version, listen to Stevie's and if you aren't in tears, you have no heart. 'Nuff said.
"Little Wing", Originally by Jimmy Hendrix, Remade by Sting
Great cover by Sting on his "Nothing like the sun" album. The guitar solo is spectacular, followed by a clarinet solo!
"Live And Let Die", Originally by The Beatles, Remade by Guns and Roses
"Live and Let Die", Originally by Wings, Remade by Guns N' Roses
Live and Let Die was a Wings song, not a Beatles song. Now, I acutally like Wings and the Beatles, but Guns N' Roses blew the original out of the water with this cover. Whereas the original had a kind of gentele ska feel to it, GNR turned the volume up to 10 and let loose. Sheer rock!
"London ", Originally by The Smiths, Remade by Anthrax
Both versions rock but Anthrax made this one theirs by adding more guitars to it. Charlie Benente was the one who suggested the cover for the band to do for "Airheads." Anthrax had always been known for interesting covers.
"The Long and Winding Road", Originally by The Beatles, Remade by Billy Ocean
I am a die-hard Beatles fan, and I am generally unimpressed by covers of the great bands like them, but... Billy Ocean's cover was AMAZING, totally a new style, and I am DESPERATELY trying to find the MP3!!
"Lord Of The Reedy River", Originally by Donovan, Remade by Kate Bush
I have never heard either version, and Kate's version was the B-side of the single "Sat In Your Lap", a #11 UK hit.
"Love is a Battlefield", Originally by Pat Benatar, Remade by Queen Latifah
I like the rap additions to this nifty song. This version was created for the Small Soldiers soundtrack, I think.
"Love Is a Drug", Originally by Roxy Music/Bryan Ferry, Remade by Grace Jones
Grace Jones' cover is better.
"Love Is All Around", Originally by The Troggs, Remade by REM
I think I like the REM version slightly better than the original Troggs version-is more upbeat and besides, REM is one of my favorite bands, so there is some bias there (though ever since The Gap used the original version, myy husband prefers that one)
"Love On A Two-Way Street", Originally by The Moments, Remade by Staci Lattisaw
She redid it before Gloria Estefan, and did a better job.
"Love Potion #9", Originally by The Coasters, Remade by Tygers of Pang Tang
This is a good hard rock cover released around 1981.
"Love Potion #9", Originally by The Searchers, Remade by Beau Nasty
A smoking cover of a goofy classic. This song actually charted in the top 100 in 1989.
"Love Train", Originally by The O'Jays, Remade by Hall & Oates
"Mama Weer All Crazee Now", Originally by Quiet Riot, Remade by Mama's Boyz
This version came about the same time as the original.
"Mama We're All Crazee Now", Originally by Quiet Riot, Remade by The Runaways
I have heard both versions and personally I perfer the Quiet Riot version.
"Mama We're All Crazee Now", Originally by Slade, Remade by Quiet Riot
"Mama We're All Crazee Now" was done in the 72's by a Scottish band named Slade. The Album was "Sladed?" I know it was a single in 72 and not done by Queit Riot. This is the link that has it listed as a single from 72. http://www.crazeeworld.plus.com/singles.htm I love this page! :-)
"The Man Who Sold the World", Originally by David Bowie, Remade by Nirvana
Nirvana adds a grunge-tone to this song, but the original really makes you see the story.
"Mickey", Originally by Racey , Remade by Toni Basil
Originally called 'Kitty', this song was first recorded in 1979 for the album 'Smash and Grab.' It doesn't have that silly 'You're so fine you blow my mind...' refrain, and is generally a much better version than either of the cover versions.
"Micky", Originally by Toni Basil, Remade by B*witched
when i first heard the song i almost couldn't tell it was even a remake. the only hint that through me off was this song sounded better
"Missing You", Originally by John Waite, Remade by Tina Turner
Poor excuse for an imitation!
"Mississippi Queen", Originally by Mountain, Remade by Sam Kinison
Sam made the video of him dressed as Sinead O'Connor in a parody of her video, "The Emperor's New Clothes".
"Money$ Too Tight (To Mention)", Originally by The Valentine Brothers, Remade by Simply Red
Cover is great commercial pop but the original has all the soul and pain.
"Money (That's What I Want)", Originally by Barrett Strong, Remade by Flying Lizards
This gem was written by Berry Gordy, Jr & Janie Bradford and was released by Barrett Strong on 1960. Also covered by...Jennell Hawkins in '62, Kingsmen in '64, Jr. Walker in '68 and finally the Lizards in 1980. All other version never made the charts in the US.
"Money (That's What I Want)", Originally by The Beatles, Remade by The Flying Lizards
I was utterly shocked when I found the original version of this song on a Beatles album while browsing through my father's CDs.
"Money Changes Everything", Originally by The Brains, Remade by Cyndi Lauper
Cyndi's version was received much more airplay, but the original (produced by Steve Lillywhite) by The Brains, was far superior.
"Monkey Man", Originally by Toots & The Maytals, Remade by The Specials
The Specials can get you skankin' on any song. This remake of an old reggae standard is no exception.
"Move It On Over", Originally by Hank Williams, Remade by George Thorogood and The Destroyers
I'm a bit biased since Hank died before I was born, but I like the cover better.
"My Guy", Originally by Mary Wells, Remade by Sister Sledge
Recorded after the Sledge Sisters' 15 minutes if fame with "We Are Family" were up.
"My Way", Originally by Frank Sinatra, Remade by Sid Vicious
Truly wretched remake from the dispicable Sex Pistols band member who O.D.ed.
"Na Na Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye)", Originally by Steam, Remade by Bananarama
Again, I've only heard the Bananarama version, but I guess with a title like that, it's pretty much gotta be the same tune. As far as the Bananarama version goes, it was pants, it was Bananarama.
"Na Na Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye)", Originally by Steam, Remade by The Nylons
The cover was an a capella version, and not nearly as good as Steam's original.
"Nathan Jones", Originally by The Supremes (post Diana Ross), Remade by Bananarama
Very cool cover of an unknown Supremes song that brought the song from out of obscurity into a hit song! Very Banana-style whilst still having the motown influences.
"Nobody's Fault But Mine", Originally by Led Zeppelin, Remade by The 77's
One of the first Christian artist to cover a secular rock tune.
"Obsession", Originally by Michael Des Barres and Holly Knight, Remade by Animotion
The original was used in the 1983 film "A Night In Heaven".
"On A Carousel", Originally by The Hollies, Remade by Glass Moon
I think it blows away the Hollies' version - lots of energy and synthesizers!
"Once Bitten, Twice Shy", Originally by Ian Hunter , Remade by Great White
Great white doesn't ever come close to the live version Hunter did on His "Welcome to the club" album.
"Only Women Bleed", Originally by Alice Cooper, Remade by Lita Ford
Her version was better, as it had more soul behind it. His was good too, though. Obscure song, but it made her Greatest Hits.
"Only You", Originally by Flying Pickets, Remade by Yaz (Yazoo)
they are both good, but have never heard any other "pickets" tunes, must admit to being a Yaz fan though
"Only You", Originally by The Platters, Remade by Ringo Starr
Now we know why Ringo was the least commercially successful Beatle as a solo artist.
"Only You", Originally by Yazoo, Remade by Flying Pickets
Yazoo did it first. Also, what does Yaz (Yazoo) mean? Where they called Yaz in the States? YazZ was a tall, blonde singer who did 'The Only Way Is Up'.
"Open Arms", Originally by Journey, Remade by Mariah Carey
"Our Lips Are Sealed", Originally by Go Go's, Remade by Fun Boy Three
The truth is that Jane Wielden and Terry Hall of both groups co-wrote the song, but the Go Go's did record it first - i prefer the Go Go's version, but thats cause im a fan :)
"The Passenger", Originally by Iggy Pop, Remade by Siouxsie and the Banshees
I love both versions of this song. Very good cover by Siouxsie and the Banshees.
"Peace of Mind", Originally by Boston, Remade by Stryper
Love the drums in Stryper's version!
"Peace Train", Originally by Cat Stevens, Remade by 10,000 Maniacs
"Peace Train", Originally by Cat Stevens, Remade by Ritchie Havens
Off of the Wonder Years soundtrack (1989). Very impressive. The arrangement is 100% better than the original. Check out the whole cd, it has tons of 80s artists doin covers (debbie gibson, was not was, indigo girls, and even Julian Lennon covering the Stones).
"Peacetrain", Originally by Cat Stevens, Remade by Dolly Parton
Picture this, a country version done by dolly parton of Cat Steven's "peacetrain". Its campy enough without the 5 remixes available of it. AN obscure find. Search it out for its sheer campiness.
"People Are Strange", Originally by The Doors, Remade by Echo and the Bunnymen
Hello. Echo and the Bunnymen covered this song, not The Thompson Twins! Speaking of The Lost Boys, that's a excellent movie...
"People Are Strange", Originally by The Doors, Remade by Echo and the Bunnymen
I liked the Doors version of this song a lot better than the remake.
"People Are Strange", Originally by The Doors, Remade by Echo and the Bunnymen
I liked the Doors version of this song a lot better than the remake.
"Peter Gunn Theme", Originally by Henry Mancini, Remade by The Art Of Noise
Both versions rocked, but that is retro to your time period and taste for techno.
"Physical", Originally by Olivia Newton John, Remade by Revolting Cocks
It's an amazing Industrial remake of the popular song that got banned in Utah
"Please Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood", Originally by The Animals, Remade by Santa Esmerelda
Esmerelda's Latin beat over Eric Burdon's whining anytime.
"Poison Ivy", Originally by The Coasters, Remade by Romantics
It was the only decent track on the entire "Romantics" album. A great cover all in all.
"Police On My Back", Originally by The Equals , Remade by The Clash
This song was written by Eddy Grant (of "Electric Avenue" fame) who was the leader of that band.
"Pop Musik", Originally by Robin Scott (M), Remade by U2
I love both versions, but am a sucker for the original, being a child of the '80s.
"Power Of Love", Originally by Jennifer Rush, Remade by Laura Branigan
I was used to Jennifer Rush's original, having known it for 15 years, when I discovered Laura's which was more of a hit. Comparing the two versions, we can really tell how different their voices and improvisation styles are, Laura adapting the vocal improvisation to suit her better.
"The Power of Love", Originally by Jennifer Rush, Remade by Air Supply, Celine Dion
You have Laura Branigan (1987) listed but neglected to mention that it was a charting single by Air Supply (1985) before the Jennifer Rush version was released in North America a year later (1986). Celine Dion also covered the song (1993) and not only topped the charts with it for several weeks but it also garnered her a Grammy Award nomination (1995).
"Pretty Woman", Originally by Roy Orbison, Remade by 2 Live Crew
The song by 2 Live Crew was called "Big Hairy Woman" and Roy's people thought the two songs sounded too much alike so they sued over it and won.
"Pretty Woman", Originally by Roy Orbison, Remade by Van Halen
David Lee omitting one of the original lines killed an otherwise rockin' cover tune.
"Puttin' on the Ritz", Originally by Irving Berlin, Remade by Taco
I always loved when 80's artists took old standbys from the 30's and 40's and updated them for an 80's audience.
"The Race Is On", Originally by George Jones, Remade by Sawyer Brown
"Radar Love", Originally by Golden Earring, Remade by White Lion
Excellent!!! , Exctatic!!! , Passionnate!!!! Vitto Bratta did an amazing job on the guitar , this one falls in the short category of "Better than the original".
"Ramble On", Originally by Led Zeppelin, Remade by Great White
not too bad actually but still not as good as the original
"Rave On", Originally by Buddy Holly, Remade by John Cougar Mellencamp
"Redemption Song", Originally by Bob Marley, Remade by Manfred Mann's Earth Band
"Red Red Wine", Originally by Neil Diamond, Remade by UB40
At first I actually thought it was the Commodores untill I heard who it actually was. They sounded nothing like I was used to them sounding!
"Respect Yourself", Originally by The Kane Gang, Remade by Bruce Willis
Bruce has done well to stick with the movies. This was an average version of an average song.
"Respect", Originally by Aretha Franklin, Remade by Dexy's Midnight Runners
Pretty crappy live cover. I saw the video to it a couple of times, it was as if they completely lost track of what song they were supposed to sing.
"Rhythm Of The Rain", Originally by The Cascades, Remade by Dan Fogelberg
The cover was almost exactly the same as the original. How dull!
"Ribbon on the Sky", Originally by Stevie Wonder, Remade by Boys II Men
Like both versions
"Ring Of Fire", Originally by Johnny Cash, Remade by Blondie
Nope...Deborah Harry just doesn't cut it (song covered for the Roadie soundtrack)
"Ring of Fire", Originally by Johnny Cash, Remade by Grace Jones
Grace's cover is funky, she tries to make it a little "island" sounding and some would say a downright sleazy cover...but, it's Grace Jones, should we expect anything less.
"Ring of Fire", Originally by Johnny Cash, Remade by Stan Ridgeway of Wall of Voodoo
This was the first I had heard this song, fell in love with it and then learned from my parents that Cash had done it first. That's when I gained my respect for Johnny Cash!
"Rock And Roll All Nite", Originally by Kiss, Remade by Poison
a real classic.. very similar to the original
"Rock And Roll Part Two", Originally by Gary Glitter, Remade by D.I.
Shorter and with more echo...and a little feedback.
"Rock On", Originally by David Essex, Remade by Michael Damian
Is there no justice anymore? The far inferior cover hit #1 on the Billboard charts while the orignal only went as far as #2.
"Route 66", Originally by Bobby Troup Jr., Remade by Depeche Mode
B-side of 'Behind The Wheel', featuring a section of the DM-track inbetween. With this track, Depeche Mode proved that they actually can rock and even Synthpop is based on Rock`N`Roll.
"Rubber Biscuit", Originally by The Chips, Remade by The Blues Brothers
The Chips were a 50s doo-wop band that originally recorded "Rubber Biscuit" in 1956.
"Runaway", Originally by Del Shannon, Remade by North To Emerson
Hard Punk version of a sixties tune. Very cool.
"Run To Me", Originally by The Bee Gees, Remade by Barry Manilow and Dionne Warwick
Original is much superior.
"School Days", Originally by Chuck Berry, Remade by AC\DC
Really nice both versions..
"Sea Song", Originally by Robert Wyat, Remade by Tears For Fears
Thank you Roland Orzabal. I love your voice and this song proves it! I can't stop listening to it!!!
"Second That Emotion", Originally by Smokey Robinson And The Miracles, Remade by Japan
This was a song that I thought would belong to Smokey Robinson forever, but David Sylvian took it from him. The emotion in Sylvian's voice, over a background which was almost minimalist, was almost overpowering.
"Shapes of Things", Originally by The Yardbirds/Jeff Beck, Remade by Gary Moore
Great cover with a Killer guitar Solo. Beck is a fantastic player but Gary Moore ripped on this song.
"Shelter From The Storm", Originally by Bob Dylan, Remade by Manfred Mann's Earth Band
"Shining Star", Originally by Earth Wind and Fire, Remade by Stryper
I thought it was a great cover of a great soul song.Oz Fox did great guitar work and it complimented Michael Sweet,s vocals.That along with Timothy Gaines,bass and Robert Sweet,s drumming.The tempo of this cover was true to the original.
"Sideshow", Originally by Blue Magic, Remade by Silk
I loved the original, silks version sounds almost the same but its a little more updated. Doesn't sound so pre-historic.
"Slow Hand", Originally by The Pointer Sisters, Remade by Conway Twitty
"Small Town Boy", Originally by Bronski Beat, Remade by Plastic Noise Experience
I wouldn't have imagined that a german electro-industrial band would ever cover such a song by such a band. Surprisingly, the cover version is far superior than the original one!!! For the first time I've been able to actually understand the lyrics, even though the cover version is sung with distorted vocals. Their cover is available on the "Neural Transmission", Van Richter Records, 1995.
"Smokin In The Boy's Room", Originally by Brownsville Station, Remade by Motley Crue
I don't ever recall REM remaking this song. I just remember Motley Crue's version of this song, and they didn't do a very bad job at covering it.
"Smokin' In The Boys Room", Originally by Brownsville Station, Remade by Motley Crue
Did it better than the original and REM's version.
"Smokin' In The Boys Room", Originally by Brownsville Station, Remade by Motley Crue
The Crue hit this one hard. And it deserved it. Brownsville Station's version is good, but not AS good as this one.
"Smooth Criminal", Originally by Michael Jackson, Remade by Alien Ant Farm
I had no idea this was a cover until I was watching a Michael Jackson special. Alien Ant Farm does a very rocking job of this remake.
"Solitary Man", Originally by Neil Diamond, Remade by Jay And The Americans
Prefer Jay And The Americans. Neil Diamond okay singer most times, but definately prefer Jay's version of this song.
"Solitary Man", Originally by Neil Diamond, Remade by The Sidewinders
Whether you're a fan of Neil Diamond or not, there's no denying this cover from The Sidewinders' hard to find 1989 debut ablum "Witchdoctor" fits the mood of the lyrics much better.
"Some Guys Have All The Luck", Originally by Robert Palmer, Remade by Louise Mandrell
Of course, since Louise Mandrell covered the song, its title had to be changed to "Some Girls Have All The Luck" to be sung from a woman's perspective.
"Some Guys Have All The Luck", Originally by Robert Palmer, Remade by Rod Stewart
The writer and original artist. Listen to his version and it will become clear that it was not meant to be sung as a ballad. Palmers' early work (especially johnny and mary)is far better than his addicted to love era
"Some Guys Have All the Luck ", Originally by The Persuaders, Remade by Robert Palmer / Rod Stewart
Ahem, the true original!
"Sonata No. 14 in C#m (Moonlight Sonata) ", Originally by Ludwig Van Beethoven, Remade by Depeche Mode
It's no joke! This classic tune was featured on the B-side of 'Little 15' (1987). Classical purists might find that this version is lacking something, but for Depeche Mode resp. Alan Wilder, they did a fairly good rendition. At least, none of them claimed to be Karajan.
"Soul Man", Originally by Sam And Dave, Remade by The Blues Brothers
This was the big hit by the John Belushi-Dan Aykroyd collaboration.
"So You Want To Be A Rock And Roll Star", Originally by The Byrds, Remade by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
I don't like this song no matter who is doing it.
"Spirits In The Material World", Originally by The Police, Remade by Pato Banton & The Reggae Revolution
"Sprit In The Sky", Originally by Norman Greenbaum, Remade by Doctor and the Medics
I'm sort of indifferent to this because Doctor and the Medics really isn't my favorite cover of this song. :(
"Stand", Originally by Sly and The Family Stone, Remade by Geoff Moore and The Distance
The 2nd cover tune off of the Christian band's "Threads" CD (a ghost track at the end.)
"Star Star ", Originally by Rolling Stones, Remade by Joan Jett And The Blackhearts
The Rolling Stones originally recorded the song in 1973
"Stop In The Name Of Love", Originally by Diana Ross & The Supremes, Remade by The Hollies
The Hollies regrouped briefly in the 80s to remake the Motown hit, using young children in the video to turn it into an anti-war statement. I didn't like their version or the video.
"Stop Your Sobbing", Originally by Kinks, Remade by Pretenders
cover was far better
"Street Fighting Man", Originally by The Rolling Stones, Remade by Motley Crue
Great cover by the Crue. They gave it a harder edge.
"Suffragette City", Originally by David Bowie, Remade by Alice in Chains
Alice in Chains lent their gut-wreching, banshee wailing, guitar crunching style to this exceptional tune from the father of Mod rock as we know it; and topped it.
"Suffragette City", Originally by David Bowie, Remade by Frankie Goes To Hollywood
This cover version of David Bowie's classic "suffragette city" is remade very well by Frankie Goes to Hollywood. It is but one of the b sides on the "Rage Hard" 12 inch single.
"Sunshine Superman", Originally by Donovan, Remade by Alice Donut
Alice Donut's first album "Donut Comes Alive" nears a close with their grating but intriguing and hardcore cover of the Donovan classic. One of the most criminally underestimated punk bands of the late-'80's and '90's.
"Superstar", Originally by The Carpenters, Remade by Sonic Youth
Very rockin' version.
"Superstition", Originally by Stevie Wonder, Remade by Steve Ray Vaughan
"Surffragette City", Originally by David Bowie, Remade by Steve Jones
Steve Jones was the Guitarist for the Sex Pistols,this version is heavy guitar.
"Surfin' USA", Originally by The Beach Boys, Remade by Aaron Carter
This Song Is Quirkier Than The The Original This Is Aaron Carter's 1st Single (but, not from the debut album "Aaron's Party (Come Get It)"
"Suspicious Minds", Originally by Elvis Presley, Remade by Fine Young Cannibals
my favorite Elvis tune made into my favorite cover of an Elvis tune!
"Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)", Originally by Eurythmics, Remade by Marilyn Manson
I loathe Marylin Manson's music... But that cover on "Smells Like Children" was good. A fair version. But having played ad nauseam since its release in 1995, it wan't something that would make me like Marilyn Manson's music a bit more.
"Sympathy for the Devil", Originally by Rolling Stones, Remade by Guns N' Roses
The Rolling Stones version is best, as it is original. The GNR version lacks a certain quality, though it does, indeed, rock! I listen to the GNR version more often, it plays best with the rest of my playlist.
"Sympathy for the Devil", Originally by Rolling Stones, Remade by Janes Addiction
Janes Addiction did an amazing live cover of this song. much better than the Guns n Roses.
"Tainted Love", Originally by Gloria Jones, Remade by Marilyn Manson
Obviously, more angry and twisted than Soft Cell! Well done. From the Not Another Teen Movie Soundtrack
"Tainted Love", Originally by Soft Cell, Remade by The Living End
A faster, rock version of the song. It's pretty creative. I like it.
"Take a Chance On Me", Originally by ABBA, Remade by Erasure
Just when you thought that Take a Chance On me couldn't get any catchier, Erasure souped it up. Again Vince and Andy took an old song and added a certain element of dance and techno. Very interesting.
"Take A Look At Me Now", Originally by Phil Collins, Remade by Mariah Carey
"Take Me Home", Originally by Cher, Remade by Sophie Ellis Bextor
Both great!
"Take My Breath Away", Originally by Berlin, Remade by Jessica Simpson
What the heck was Jessica thinking? How could you even try to do a redone version of Berlin's hit? Berlin's version rocks! Jessica's is horrible! Stick with original version. It's 500 times better. Seriously.
"Takin' Care Of Business", Originally by Bachman Turner Overdrive, Remade by D.O.A.
Vancouver's seminal punkers D.O.A. put a fresh attitude on this 70's pop-rock classic. BTO rocked to get rich. D.O.A.rocked because they were bored and unemployed!
"Tears Of A Clown", Originally by Smokey Robinson, Remade by The Beat
"Tears of a Clown", Originally by Smokey Robinson, Remade by Enuff z Nuff
The original is better, but this version is fun.
"Tell Him", Originally by The Exciters, Remade by Kenny Loggins
Of course, he changed it to "Tell Her", but it's the same song.
"Tell Him", Originally by The Exciters, Remade by UndertheWear
"Tell It Like It Is", Originally by Aarron Nevell, Remade by Heart
The Wilson sisters pull this soulful cover off quite nicely.
"Temptation Eyes", Originally by The Grassroots, Remade by The Blake Babies
A kick-ass cover of a classic. Julianna Hatfield must be one of the most underrated female singers of all-time.
"Tempted", Originally by Peter Frampton, Remade by Squeeze
Rocks!
"Theme from 'Rawhide'", Originally by Frankie Laine, Remade by The Blues Brothers
Sung by Elwood Blues (Dan Aykroyd) in "The Blues Brothers" movie.
"There She Goes", Originally by The Las, Remade by Boo Radleys
it really sounds enchanting at first.....it's a happy song with sad lyrics,.The original version I prefer is better though...It's even covered by Sixpence None the Richer.....
"There She Goes", Originally by The Las, Remade by Sixpence None the Richer
Very well done! Leigh Nash, the lead singer, has such a pure soprano that she changes this song to a bittersweet almost ballad.
"These Boots Are Made For Walking", Originally by Nancy Sinatra, Remade by Megadeth
I like both versions but hearing megadeth do a speed metal version of it is really cool
"These Boots Are Made For Walkin'", Originally by Nancy Sinatra, Remade by Kon Kan
Although the song has been covered most recently by jessica simpson, Kon Kan beat her to the punch by almost 16 years. The 1989 cover version by Kon Kan combines the original with razor sharp beats and additional rap that the original version didnt. Interestingly, Kon Kan does a halfway remake of country classic Rose Garden by Lynn Anderson. Their hit I beg your pardon samples the lynn anderson classic.
"These Boots Were Made For Walking", Originally by Nancy Sinatra, Remade by Lisa Germano
I loved the cover of this song. It was slower and tailor made for the fiddler of the John Mellencamp Band. I like the original too.
"They Don't Know", Originally by Kirsty MacColl, Remade by Tracey Ullman
Haven't heard the original, though Tracey couldn't match the (backing??) vocals apparently at the end and sampled 'em.
"This Old Heart Of Mine", Originally by Isley Brothers, Remade by Rod Stewart (Feat. Ron Isley)
Wow! Every time I hear this version I just have to sing (and that's bad, considering that I sing horribly!). While both versions work, the Rod Stewart version does great justice to the Isley Brothers' version. It's fun, it's peppy, and Rod Stewart sings this song GREAT! It's track #4 on "Rod Steart's Greatest Hits" album, which came out in either late 2001 or early 2002 (I bought the album in January 2002), and it deserved to be on this album!
"This Old Heart Of Mine", Originally by Isley Brothers, Remade by Rod Stewart (feat. vocals by the Isley Brothers)
This was really a great cover and is one of my favorite Rod Stewart songs. It's got a fun beat, and is much better than the original version, although that version isn't bad to begin with.
"This Woman's Work", Originally by Kate Bush, Remade by Maxwell
The orginal is heartbreaking and beautiful and the cover is sung by a man. It just throws off the dynamic of the song.
"Ti Amo", Originally by Umberto Tozzi, Remade by Laura Brannigan
This cover appeared on 1984 "Self Control" album. Laura Brannigan seems to have had a thing for Tozzi's songs. The lyrics are nothing like the original italian version though.
"The Tide Is High", Originally by The Paragons, Remade by Atomic Kitten
Good version but heard Blondie's version first so partial to it.
"The Tide Is High", Originally by The Paragons, Remade by Blondie
Everyone keeps attributing the Atomic Kitten song "The Tide Is High" as a Blondie cover. Newsflash: it's an old reggae song by The Paragons. And this song gets more diluted with every cover released. The Blondie version has a cleaner sound and better instrumental breaks, but The Paragons STILL have the best version of this song.
"The Tide Is High", Originally by The Paragons, Remade by Blondie
"The Tide Is High", Originally by The Paragons, Remade by Take 5
The Take 5 version is really cheesy. It's boybandish and the it sounds like some Jamaican tune.
"Tide Is High", Originally by Blondie, Remade by Atomic Kitten
"Time After Time", Originally by Cindy Lauper, Remade by Blaque
"To Be A Lover", Originally by William Bell, Remade by Billy Idol
Originally called "I Forgot To Be Your Lover" is a Stax records classic, written by Booker T.
"Top Of The World", Originally by The Carpenters, Remade by Shonen Knife
Probably the best track off of The Carpenters' tribute album, if solely for the funny Japanese accents. (I believe it was used in one of those Microsoft commercials.)
"Total Control", Originally by The Motels, Remade by Tina Turner
I've been listening to Tina Turner's version since 1985 when mom got the album "We Are The World" by USA For Africa and this song's in it. I recently found out Tina's work was a cover when I heard the original one on VH1's "Bands Reunited" with The Motels.
"Toys In The Attic", Originally by Aerosmith, Remade by R.E.M.
I like R.E.M., but why this song? They mellowed it out a bit too much. What might be kinda neat though would be an industrial/techno mix of this song, a la Nine Inch Nails.
"Treat Her Like A Lady", Originally by Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose, Remade by Henry Lee Summer
He inserted "R-E-S-P-E-C-T" and warn "You've got to listen to Aretha (Franklin)". Truly tragic.
"Turning Japanese", Originally by The Vapors, Remade by NOFX
Turning Japanese has been turned into a punk, ska type song. Another cover song that i like more than the original.
"Twisting The Night Away", Originally by Sam Cooke, Remade by Rod Stewart
Good remake from innerspace (1987)by rod stewart of the classic twisting the night away. Was never released on a cd to my knowledge but record it from innerspace and you will have a good copy
"Twistin' The Night Away", Originally by Sam Cooke, Remade by Rod Stewart
Stewart also covered the song while he was with Faces in the 70's. The 80's version is from the movie "Innerspace".
"The Twist", Originally by Chubby Checker, Remade by Fat Boys
A hilarious cover version of The Twist, featuring CHubby Checker hisself along with the FB's ,much in the mold of WIpeout, this one comes from the album Coming Back Hard Again, the followup album to Crushin'. Complete with FB's trademark beat boxing.
"The Twist", Originally by Chubby Checker, Remade by The Fat Boys with Chubby Checker
I can only assume that Chubby Checker was extremely pushed for cash.
"Unchained Melody", Originally by Al Hibbler; Lex Baxter (1955), Remade by Righteous Brothers
The best cover version of a song ever, bar none. When Heart re-covered it, it was soooooo bad!
"Unchained Melody", Originally by The Righteous Brothers, Remade by Heart
GAG! This has got to be the WORST cover version of ANY song, EVER!!! I love Heart, but on this cover, their voices just grate on my nerves. Stick with the masters.
"Unchained Melody", Originally by The Righteous Brothers, Remade by U2
It is on a b-side and it bears very little resemblance to the original.
"Under The Boardwalk", Originally by The Drifters, Remade by Bette Midler
"Under The Boardwalk", Originally by The Drifters, Remade by Bruce Willis
Bruce isn't a terrible singer, but he had nothing new to offer the tune, The original was OK, so was this.
"Under The Boardwalk", Originally by The Drifters, Remade by John Cougar Mellencamp
The only version of this song I know, and quite impressive. Subdued compared with most Mellencamp songs.
"Under The Boardwalk", Originally by The Drifters, Remade by Tom Tom Club
A UK hit in 1982.
"Until You Come Back To Me", Originally by Aretha Franklin, Remade by Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams
One of two covers that Johnny and Niecy managed to bungle.
"Until You Come Back To Me", Originally by Aretha Franklin, Remade by Mikki Howard
"Venus", Originally by Shocking Blue, Remade by Bananaramma
"Video Killed The Radio Star", Originally by The Buggles, Remade by Erasure
This was done first by The Buggles. It was co-written with Bruce Wooley of the Camera Club. Other version I know of are by Bouncing Souls and Presidents Of The United States
"Vincent (Starry Starry Night)", Originally by Don Mclean, Remade by Nofx
never heard the original.. just know don mclean wrote it.. and that the nofx version rocks.
"Viva Las Vegas", Originally by Elvis Presley, Remade by ZZ Top And Dead Kennedys
Well, the boys from ZZ Top did a great job - I think it's the music in the commercial for the 2001 movie 3000 Miles to Graceland. As for the DK's, you'd really have to be a fan.
"Walking In The Sand (Remember)", Originally by The Shangri-Las, Remade by Aerosmith
Kind of weird hearing Stephen Tyler sing this.
"Walking On Sunshine", Originally by Katrina And The Waves, Remade by Aly & AJ
Remade for the 'Herbie, Fully Loaded' soundtrack. I like both versions, but the remake is slightly more appealing to me.
"Walking On Thin Ice", Originally by Yoko Ono, Remade by Fuzzbox ( We've Got A Fuzzbox And We're Gonna Use)
Definitely an improvement on Yoko's - the single version also includes some Japanese of the song ( not by the Fuzzgirls though! )
"Walkin' the Dog", Originally by Aerosmith, Remade by Ratt
"Walk Like A Man", Originally by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Remade by The Mary Jane Girls
Bad cover of a bad original.
"War (What is it good for?)", Originally by Edwin Starr, Remade by Bruce Springsteen/E Street Band
WAR! What is it good for? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!
"We're All Alone", Originally by Boz Scaggs, Remade by Rita Coolidge
I like the cover better. Boz just sounds funny singing this.
"We're All Alone", Originally by Boz Scaggs, Remade by Rita Coolidge
I like the cover better. Boz just sounds too squeaky for this song.
"We're An American Band", Originally by Grand Funk Railroad, Remade by Autograph
Autograph did a decent job with the update, but I'm still partial to the original, especially the open drum/cowbell thang'.
"We're an American Band", Originally by Grand Funk Railroad, Remade by Jackyll
I think the original is better,but this version is great for fans of Jackyll.
"We've Got To Get Back Where We Started From", Originally by Maxine Nightengale, Remade by Sinitta
The cover was better, although pretty alike, the cover version had a more substantial tune in the background (very 80s), much more pronounced than in the '70s original.
"We've Got Tonight", Originally by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band, Remade by Kenny Rogers & Sheena Easton
Stinks.
"What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted?", Originally by Jimmy Ruffin, Remade by Paul Young
"What's Going On", Originally by Marvin Gaye, Remade by Cuba Gooding, Jr.
In the movie "Jerry Maguire," Cuba does a memorable rendition of this song. Not the orginal of course, but amusing none the less.
"What's Going On", Originally by Marvin Gaye, Remade by Cyndi Lauper
A Motown classic ruined by the screeching, rainbow-haired nymph. I didn't like her after this.
"Wheels On Fire", Originally by The Band, Remade by Siouxsie & The Banshees
Originally, a Dylan composition sung by his Canadian godsons
"When A Man Loves A Woman", Originally by Percy Sledge, Remade by Michael Bolton
See "(Sittin' on the) Dock of the Bay".
"When You Were Mine", Originally by Prince, Remade by Cyndi Lauper
"When You Were Mine", Originally by Prince, Remade by Mitch Ryder
Yes, the same Mitch Ryder that did "Devil With a Blue Dress On/Good Golly Miss Molly" recorded a "comeback" album, co-produced by John Mellencamp. It included this hoarsy version of the Prince-penned tune.
"Where Did Our Love Go?", Originally by The Supremes, Remade by Kidd Video
I didn't remember this cover until I saw a clip of it being performed on the old Dance Fever show. Someone had it recorded and they uploaded it on to You Tube. I thank the person who uploaded this video because it brings me back to when I was a child.
"Where Did Our Love Go?", Originally by The Supremes, Remade by Kidd Video
I didn't remember this cover until I saw a clip of it being performed on the old Dance Fever show. Someone had it recorded and they uploaded it on to You Tube.
"Where Did Our Love Go", Originally by Diana Ross & The Supremes, Remade by Soft Cell
It's amazing that Soft cell managed to mix two covers into one song (the other was 'Tainted Love' by Ed Cobb) on the 12", and they absolutely sounded like both were own creations.
"Where Did Your Heart Go?", Originally by Was Not Was, Remade by Wham!
The orginal version this song is ok, but the version George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley did is much, much better.
"Where Have All the Good Times Gone?", Originally by The Kinks, Remade by Van Halen
Off Van Halens' Diver Down album. Diamond Dave's vocals helps the song but the Kinks version is better. If you listen to the Kinks, you realize how much they influenced Van Halen - yeah, they did covers like "You Really Got Me" but compare the intro to "Take Your Whiskey Home" to the Kink's "Milk Cow Blues" and you see the influence.
"While My Guitar Gently Weeps", Originally by The Beatles , Remade by Jeff Healey Band
A cool kick-ass redo of a classic Beatles tune.
"Why Can't We Be Friends", Originally by War, Remade by Smash Mouth
Both versions are cool!
"Why Don't You Come Back", Originally by The Nerves, (Jack Lee), Remade by Paul Young
Thanks for ruining my day!! The Buggles VKTRS is a cover?! :-( Does Paul Young do originals!? And why do I care...
"Wild Thing", Originally by The Troggs, Remade by Sam Kineson
AHHHHHHH!!!! Good trademark screaming! ... not as good as the original but added some comic flavor to the hit. Not a bad remake.
"Wild Thing", Originally by The Troggs, Remade by X
This song is in the movive Major League with Charlie Sheen. As he comes out of the bullpen to pitch, they play this as his theme song.
"Wild World", Originally by Cat Stevens, Remade by Max E. Priest
Excellent song
"Wild World", Originally by Cat Stevens, Remade by Mr. Big
A decent cover of this song,Eric Martin's voice is "Rich".
"Wipe-Out", Originally by The Surfaris, Remade by The Fat Boys and The Beach Boys
Yes, the hip-hop trio and the 60s surfmasters did this vocal remix of the instrumental tune together. Very cool redo. The Human Beat Box part stands out in particular.
"Woodoo Chile", Originally by Jimi Hendrix, Remade by Stevie Ray Vaughan
Both are just... So... Woodoo?
"Wouldn't It Be Good?", Originally by Danny Hutton Hitters, Remade by She Moves
This song is originally from the 80's movie "Pretty in Pink", and was redone by a short-lived 90's pop group.
"Wouldn't it be Good?", Originally by Nik Kershaw, Remade by Danny Hutton hitters
It was posted earlier that Danny Hutton Hitters was the original, but it was actually Nik Kershaw. Nik Rocks!!!!
"Wouldn't It Be Good", Originally by Danny Hutton Hitters, Remade by Nik Kershaw
I never heard of Danny Hutton Hitters so I'm not sure if I like it or not?
"Wuthering Heights", Originally by Kate Bush, Remade by Angra
Hearing the Pat Benetar version first, I learned to love the song. But why did Angra remake this song? The lyrics are about a girl calling out to her long-lost lover (Heathcliff....it's me, it's Cathy). And Angra is a guy!
"You & I", Originally by Stevie Wonder, Remade by Barbra Streisand
I heard Barbra's version, which was off of her "Songbird" album, first.
"You And I", Originally by Stevie Wonder, Remade by O'Bryan
The 1983 version by O'Bryan was the one that I heard first, and I loved it. I heard Stevie's version later, and I liked it. But, I will always consider O'Bryan's version my favorite.
"You Better Run", Originally by The Young Rascals, Remade by Pat Benatar
"You Can't Hurry Love", Originally by Diana Ross And The Supremes, Remade by The Stray Cats
"You Can't Hurry Love", Originally by Supremes, Remade by Phil Collins
The Collins version is much better. That's a personal bias, but who cares???? This version is much more upbeat.
"You Don't Own Me", Originally by Lesley Gore, Remade by Blow Monkeys
I like both, I remember when I was young and watching my favorite movie dirty dancing and hearing you dont own me, not even realizing it was a cover.
"You Don't Own Me", Originally by Lesley Gore, Remade by Klaus Nome
The late "flamboyant" German artist's cover gained some new found popularity when it was played as bumper music for "The Rush Limbaugh Show" during the radio talk show host's bashing of gays.
"You Keep Me Hangin On", Originally by The Supremes, Remade by Vanilla Fudge
Its a completely different sound, and 100 percent better
"You Keep Me Hangin' On", Originally by The Supremes, Remade by Kim Wilde
Kim does a pretty good version of this motown classic.
"You're All I Need To Get By", Originally by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, Remade by Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams
And the final score is: Original artists 3, Johnny and Niecy 0. (Although this tune is the best of the three they've attempted.)
"You Really Got Me", Originally by The Kinks, Remade by Oingo Boingo
From Oingo Boingo's first major album, 1981's "Only a Lad". Quirky version of a Kinks classic. That album was a staple of my high school years.
"You Really Got Me", Originally by The Kinks, Remade by Van Halen
"You're My Favorite Waste Of Time", Originally by Marshall Crenshaw, Remade by Bette Midler
The original (or at least Crenshaw's version of it) was a B-side, and is available in the compilation album, "Attack of the Killer B's". Midler didn't do it justice.
"You're No Good", Originally by Betty Everett, Remade by Linda Ronstadt
A really kick-ass cever tune.
"You're No Good", Originally by Betty Everett, Remade by Van Halen
A really kick-ass remake.
"You're So Vain", Originally by Carly Simon, Remade by Faster Pussycat
Good, rocking cover.
"You're So Vain", Originally by Carly Simon, Remade by Faster Pussycat
Mother of pearl what was Carly thinking letting Faster Pussycat cover her sweet break up song to Warren Beatty?
"You're So Vain", Originally by Carly Simon, Remade by Faster Pussycat
Not bad but Carly's version of this song is a lot better.
"You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling", Originally by Righteous Brothers, Remade by Hall and Oates
Great remake of this great song! Hall and Oates '80s version ROCKS!
"You've Lost That Loving Feeling", Originally by Righteous Brothers, Remade by The Human League
Hard to imagine an early industrial/synth pop band (before going ultra radio friendly with 'Don't You Want Me') covering this sappy ballad - but they pull it off very well!
"You Were Always On My Mind", Originally by Elvis Presley, Remade by Willie Nelson/Pet Shop Boys
Willie's version was the better of the two covers, but the original remains "the king".
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