I am really not a fan of cover songs, and for some reason, I get especially perturbed, when bands cover, The Beatles.
I do like Judas Priest’s cover of War Pigs, both versions: the one with The Metal God solo vocals, and the charity version, with Ozzy. I also like W.A.S.P.‘s cover of I Don’t Need No Doctor.
However, with all that being written, hands down this is my favorite cover song of all time, and while I know many may disagree. I think they did a better job than the original (Sorry, Aretha). I think Ron Young is an amazing vocalist, one of my favorites.
Little Caesar–Chain Of Fools:
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Dana , I agree! But seriously there are some pretty good covers I dont go for covers much either so hard to pick, I saw you hate when beatle songs get covered but I like this fairly obscure hey jude cover by wilson pickett and Duane Allman its pretty decent , and the Ramones rock n roll radio cover by kiss is decent as well
Diamonds and Rust – Judas Priest
Dissident Aggressor – Slayer
Green Manalishi – Judas Priest
Better By You Better Than Me – Judas Priest
Anyone noticing a pattern here? (Dana LOL)
Correction- the johnny winter highway 61 cover of Dylan was at Bob’s 30th anniversary concert. Just smokin! Best slide player ever!
Iron Maiden does a great cover of “Doctor, Doctor” by UFO.
LA Guns covers “Wheels of Steel” by Saxon really well.
And of course, Ace Frehley with covers of “New York Groove” and “Fox on the Run.”
Iron Maiden also has an awesome cover of “Cross-eyed Mary” by Jethro Tull.
I think I’m going to move away from covers by the highly popular acts.
Have any of you guys ever heard of a singer from Norway called Jorn Lande? The man’s voice is huge!!! He has an album that came out a few years ago now (around 2007 I believe) which was a complete covers album. I would like to give you three examples for you to listen to.
First up – ‘Burn’ by Deep Purple: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NSfvHYk1Io&list=RD2NSfvHYk1Io&start_radio=1
Secondly – Fool for your Loving by Whitesnake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95X1REk-3Cw&list=RD95X1REk-3Cw&start_radio=1
Thirdly, a cover of a song by a band I don’t like; although the album this song comes from was actually pretty good (I think it has something to do with the guitar player – Dana will understand!!)
Cold Sweat by Thin Lizzy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKy9ka40o7M&list=RDoKy9ka40o7M&start_radio=1
These are all from the album Unlocking the Past. Other stand out covers that he has done (in my opinion) amongst the original songs are as follows:
Stormbringer by Deep Purple: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbTHpDj_INU&list=RDBbTHpDj_INU&start_radio=1
Lonely Nights by Bryan Adams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4p4aGvENPk4&list=RD4p4aGvENPk4&start_radio=1
I hope you all enjoy them!!
Never heard of him, but he does the Coverdale vocals exceptionally well.
Dana
He was in a band called The Snakes for a little while with Bernie Marsden and Micky Moody from the original Whitesnake.
Ahhh,
Makes a lot sense based on his vocal style.