Mount Rushmore: Cover-Worthy Songs

Izulde · 10-24-2016, 12:48 AM

So for this Mount Rushmore, the topic is cover-worthy songs, by which I mean the song is of such quality that multiple excellent covers have been done of that song - not just the original and one or two great covers.

I figured this would be an interesting distinction from greatest song ever lists, which might be tied to one or two performers.

As for myself, still working on the other three, but Leonard Cohen "Hallelujah" is an automatic include.

Favorite three covers off the top of my head:
Pentatonix (what inspired this idea, actually)
Lucia Zogbi
Rufus Wainwright (Shrek OST version - John Cale was the movie version)

Umbrella · 10-24-2016, 01:02 PM

Hallelujah is a good choice, and you didn't even include Jeff Buckley's version.

I think I would have to consider Mad World (covered by Gary Jules and Adam Lambert), Knocking on Heaven's Door (GnR, Eric Clapton), Louie Louie (covered by everyone), Satisfaction (notably Devo, but others as well), Summertime Blues (Who, and I even heard a Rush cover once), Angel of the Morning (Juice Newton, and a sort-of cover by Shaggy), Come Together (Aerosmith and Godsmack), Tainted Love (Soft Cell and Marilyn Manson).

larrymcg421 · 10-24-2016, 01:09 PM

Twist and Shout was originally by Phil Medley and Bert Berns. Covers by The Isley Brothers, The Beatles, and The Who. Plus it's covered many times during live performances.

Izulde · 10-24-2016, 01:23 PM

Thought of another one this morning I would include - Scarborough Fair, though that perhaps may be a matter of personal choice than actual Mount Rushmore quality. I've been up since 3 pm yesterday afternoon and it's almost noon here, so not quite thinking of precise covers jumping out at me, but I know there's a lot of covers of it I've really enjoyed.

finkenst · 10-24-2016, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Izulde

Thought of another one this morning I would include - Scarborough Fair, though that perhaps may be a matter of personal choice than actual Mount Rushmore quality. I've been up since 3 pm yesterday afternoon and it's almost noon here, so not quite thinking of precise covers jumping out at me, but I know there's a lot of covers of it I've really enjoyed.

this is the one that came to mind instantly for me and Sound of Silence.

CU Tiger · 10-24-2016, 03:56 PM

I will always love you?

corbes · 10-24-2016, 08:59 PM

Others to consider:
I'll Fly Away
Jolene
Wagon Wheel
Rivers of Babylon

Scarecrow · 10-24-2016, 09:00 PM

1. Yesterday
2. Hallelujah
3. Over the Rainbow
4. All Along the Watchtower

corbes · 10-24-2016, 09:09 PM

Does Amazing Grace count?

EagleFan · 10-24-2016, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CU Tiger

I will always love you?

Are you asking me or telling me?!?!?! Don't play with my emotions like that!!!

Kevin · 10-25-2016, 08:51 AM

Agree on Hallelujah and Wagon Wheel
Would add: Angel from Montgomery & Sunday Morning Coming Down

10-24-2016, 01:09 PM	#3
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Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	Thought of another one this morning I would include - Scarborough Fair, though that perhaps may be a matter of personal choice than actual Mount Rushmore quality. I've been up since 3 pm yesterday afternoon and it's almost noon here, so not quite thinking of precise covers jumping out at me, but I know there's a lot of covers of it I've really enjoyed. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

10-24-2016, 08:59 PM	#7
corbes College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2003	Others to consider: I'll Fly Away Jolene Wagon Wheel Rivers of Babylon Last edited by corbes : 10-24-2016 at 09:10 PM.

10-24-2016, 09:00 PM	#8
Scarecrow College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Flatlands of America	1. Yesterday 2. Hallelujah 3. Over the Rainbow 4. All Along the Watchtower __________________ Post Count: Eleventy Billion - so deal with it!

10-25-2016, 08:51 AM	#11
Kevin High School JV Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Nova Scotia	Agree on Hallelujah and Wagon Wheel Would add: Angel from Montgomery & Sunday Morning Coming Down __________________ It seems more like today than it did all day yesterday.

10-24-2016, 01:02 PM	#2
Umbrella High School Varsity Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Back in the desert	Hallelujah is a good choice, and you didn't even include Jeff Buckley's version. I think I would have to consider Mad World (covered by Gary Jules and Adam Lambert), Knocking on Heaven's Door (GnR, Eric Clapton), Louie Louie (covered by everyone), Satisfaction (notably Devo, but others as well), Summertime Blues (Who, and I even heard a Rush cover once), Angel of the Morning (Juice Newton, and a sort-of cover by Shaggy), Come Together (Aerosmith and Godsmack), Tainted Love (Soft Cell and Marilyn Manson).

10-24-2016, 03:56 PM	#6
CU Tiger Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Backwoods, SC	I will always love you?

10-24-2016, 09:09 PM	#9
corbes College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2003	Does Amazing Grace count?

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