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Modern Covers of Classics

I'm putting together a playlist of covers just because I'm a little bored of my current playlists. There are plenty of threads on this but I'm looking for more modern covers. Some examples I already have are:

Dancing in the Dark - Biz Colletti

Don't come around here no more - Rhianna Giddens

You Can't always get what you want  - Lainey Wilson

Cindy I'll marry you some day - Robert Plant

Paint it Black - Wednesday Addams ( I know, weird, but compelling for some reason

Any suggestions? 

 

 

 

mcondo
larryi
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I like the Easy Star All Star cover of the entire Dark Side of the Moon in dub reggae style: "Dub Side of the Moon."

I also like the weird reggae covers and mashup/medleys of the Dred Zeppelin, particularly when they do Elvis Presley/Led Zeppelin mashups.

rpeluso
1,046 posts
 

There are some artists who, by virtue of a particularly idiosyncratic vocal approach manage to make any cover sound new. Richie Havens, Joe Cocker, Taj Mahal, Willie Nelson, Janis, Leon Russell, Lucinda Williams and Nina Simone immediately spring to mind.

 

So true!!

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yoyoyaya
735 posts
 

Birelli Lagrene and Sylvain Luc's instrumental cover of Cyndi Lauper's Time after Time is worth a listen - outstanding guitar recording as well.

 

mcondo OP
202 posts
 

OP here. Wow, I'm floored by all the suggestions. Who knew there were so many covers and bands I've never heard of. Some cover songs are even scary. Thanks!

cundare2
264 posts
 
No, it's not over yet! One more: Tori Amos: "Happiness is a Warm Gun"
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