Best Covers

The Allman Brothers - Statesboro Blues

Linda Ronstadt covered Jackson Browne’s songs magnificently. “Rock Me On The Water” early in her career, “For A Dancer” with Emmylou Harris later.  Her cover of Roy Orbison’s “Blue Bayou” was an encore every time I heard her.  Rod Stewart covered Elton John’s “Country Comforts” and Dylan’s “Only A Hobo” beautifully.  Ry Cooder did a great version of Ben E. King’s “Gypsy Woman” and many others, like his version of “Everything Will Work Out Fine” with David Lindley.  I love Diana Krall’s “California Dreaming”, Talking Heads’ “Take Me To The River”, many Stones R&B covers, like “I’m A King Bee”, “Oh Carol” and “Cry To Me”.  The Dead, “Me & My Uncle” and “Mamma Tried”.

Gregg Allman’s cover of Jackson Browne’’s ; “‘ These Day’s “”. Gregg Allman owned that song which JB wrote that when he was only 16 years old. It first appeared on Gregg’s  first solo album ; “ Laid Back “ and played it throughout his career. 

Pink Floyd's The Nile Song from the More film soundtrack performed by Voivod on Angel Rat.

So many great songs! Bonnie Raitt’s  cover of John Prine’s “Angel From Montgomery” is also very good.