Covers that are pretty awesome.

[PortlandBass77]

My all time favourites are Rush's covers of Summertime Blues and Crossroads. Heart's cover of Stairway to Heaven is also amazing. I know there are more but they aren't coming to mind at this second.

 

[PDX Rich]

I've got a few.

First Brie Larson's cover of "Black Sheep" (The Metrics) from Scott Pilgrim (I'm a fan of that movie).Also am I the only one who thinks Brie/Envy Adams (her character in Scott Pilgrim) looks just like Misa Amane (Death Note) in real life (more so than the live action version of Misa).


Second, Nirvana performing "The Man Who Sold the World" (David Bowie). Kinda obvious.

Almost anything covered by Pellek but especially the theme from MGS3 (also a big Metal Gear fan), "Snake Eater". He's an excellent power metal tenor.

Of course "Hurt" (Nine Inch Nails) by Johnny Cash.


That's enough for now.

That cover of Black Sheep is what turned me on to Metric. Also, Scott Pilgrim is a fantastic movie!

 

[stratovani]

Here's a few good ones courtesy of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. First up, a cover of The Beatles' song I Need You



So You Want To Be A Rock And Roll Star



Shout

 

[Hues]

Written by bassist Willie Dixon while playing for Muddy Waters.

I Just Want To Make Love To You.



Covered by many,this is the one...(Couldn't find the full eight minute studio version.)

 

[zontar]

Granted, this is what they do, but I LOVE this version
Hayseed Dixie ~ Cold Gin

I don't normally listen to this kind of music--but I like Hayseed Dixie
I like these ones the best:


Now that I have a Mandobird I may have to learn these two...

 

[Gorn]

 

[Richland123]

The George Harrison cover of Got My Mind Set On You, originally recorded by James Ray

 

[zontar]

Have to include this one...

 

[zontar]

And this one...

 

[Jarobi]

Smells Like Teen Spirit cover by Robert Glasper Experiment

 

[fisticuffs]

 

[mmbongo]

Jason Isbell's Pancho & Lefty wins the internet.

 

[Richland123]

Peter Frampton's cover of Black Hole Sun

 

[zontar]

Some may consider this sacrilege--but I like this version better than the original--but I still like the original as well.

 

[Atshen]

Some may consider this sacrilege--but I like this version better than the original--but I still like the original as well.

I like it much better than the original!

 

[DrVenkman]

Pretty much anything by the Strypes, and anything by Linda Ronstadt.

 

[Richland123]

Big Brother And The Holding Company's cover of Piece Of My Heart by Erma Franklin

 

[fendermademygibson]

Testament > Aerosmith's Nobody's Fault.

Cake - I will Survive

Not my favorite band, but I really dig dude's basslines. This is a fun rendition of the classic song.

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As well as Cash' version of Solitary Man by Neil Diamond

Gary Hoey' version of Hocus Pocus

Unless I missed it I'm a bit surprised Les Claypool' Pink Floyd covers with Frog Brigade haven't been mentioned.

 

[fendermademygibson]

Fractured Mirror as done by Dimebag Darrell playing both guitar and bass with his brother on drums. From the "Spacewalk - A Tribute To Ace Frehley" album.

 

[Richland123]

The Kim Carnes cover of Bette Davis Eyes by Jackie DeShannon