Huge classic hits, but rarely or never covered

[Richland123]

The band I played in back when I was in college did Somebody. But that was back when then song was a current hit.


Of course, that version IS a cover. EDIT - and, now that I think about it, Manfred Mann also covered two other songs from Springsteen's Greetings from Asbury Park - For You and Spirit in the Night.

And, a great cover it is. Better than the original Springsteen version and the definitive rendition for most people. In fact, I never hear any band cover any Manfred Mann songs.

 

[Charlzm]

On Topic:

I have never seen or heard covers of these iconic (in my mind) rock tunes:

David Essex -- Rock On
The Outfield -- Your Love
anything by Warren Zevon

(I always thought a Warren Zevon 'tribute' band would be awesome ...... No one else seems to think so ......)

I used to play that Outfield song in a cover band. In the late 80's. I still hear it on the "radio" (probably a Spotify station) from time to time.

 

[Richland123]

I'd venture to say, just about any Grateful Dead covers are rare. I could never get any band I was with to try them. Truckin' and Sugar Magnolia have nice harmonies and were both hits; probably harder to play than Casey Jones or Friend of the Devil.

Speaking of The Grateful Dead, I have never heard a band cover "Touch Of Grey".

 

[MegaSwing]

This song is badass!

 

[Richland123]

 

[Richland123]

 

[MegaSwing]

And, a great cover it is. Better than the original Springsteen version and the definitive rendition for most people. In fact, I never hear any band cover any Manfred Mann songs.

'Do Wah Diddy Diddy' isn't so far-fetched. I played it in a wedding band.

 

[Richland123]

'Do Wah Diddy Diddy' isn't so far-fetched. I played it in a wedding band.

Manfred Mann's version of Do Wah Diddy Diddy is actually a cover. It was originally done by The Exciters and written by Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich.

 

[40Hz]

Is it just me or does that song sound like they never really finished it?

It always sounded somehow incomplete to me. Like they took it so far and then couldn't figure out what to do with it - or how to end it.

 

[Richland123]

I have never heard a band cover this song.

 

[Michaeljb1977]

I'd say almost all of the 80s post-punk/New Wave stuff goes untouched.

My band has done Bigmouth strikes again and Take on me (albeit the reel bish fish version) to the acclaim of drunken friends.

 

[baileyboy]

Love this tune, just recently suggested to my band that we learn it.

 

[Flooflox]

Still one of my favourite songs of all time.

 

[Richland123]

Another great psychedelic song bands don't cover.

 

[scootron]

We had two fine guitarists, so we played some covers you don't hear that often. "Tell the Truth" and "It's Too Late" from Derek and the Dominos got a good reaction from the classic rock fans, as did "One Way Out" from ABB. They let the guys duel it out and play some serious slide.

We also played "Badge" and "White Room" on occasion. Yes, the guitarists were Clapton fans, but that was okay, because I was a Radle and Bruce fan.

Aren't these all huge, classic hits?

 

[bearhart74]

Not quite huge but i always wanted to do these:

 

[Richland123]

 

[TuneIn]

Always wanted to do a rockin version of this song, Nutbush City Limits

 

[Mark_70]

Bohemian rhapsody must be a b!$@ to cover..

Regards
Mark

 

[Interceptor]

Been at this game for a very long time. Most of the songs listed I remember hitting radio.

Covered a lot of them, and of all the covers I've played, Warren Zevon, Tom Waits, Bonnie Rait are the most memorable. Right now, I'm working with a guitarist who is a huge student of 1940's blues, and it has been a hoot to work up lines that fit the genre yet stil give the drive current audiences desire.

To me it is all about making a happy audience. Here in Madison, we have a pretty eclectic audience. It takes some serious effort to come up with a set list that is both approachable and yet not too out there. We've started touring a bit, and are getting in tune with the feel of just how far out of mainstream a band can ebb. Trial and error, reading the room and being able to honestly talk about it.

I've been itching to funkify Funk 49.