Monday, Dec. 21, 2009

Play It Again, Only Better

14 Cover Songs That Outdo the Originals

1. Stevie Wonder, "We Can Work It Out" (The Beatles)
2. Bryan Ferry, "It's My Party" (Lesley Gore)
3. The Blind Boys of Alabama, "Way Down in the Hole" (Tom Waits)
4. Ike & Tina Turner, "Proud Mary" (Credence Clearwater Revival)
5. The Who, "Summertime Blues" (Eddie Cochran)
6. Elvis Costello, "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding?" (Nick Lowe)
7. The Mountain Goats, "The Sign" (Ace of Base)
8. Self, "What A Fool Believes" (Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins)
9. Elvis Presley, "Hey Jude" (The Beatles)
10. Naked Eyes, "(There's) Always Something There to Remind Me (Lou Johnson)
11. Jimi Hendrix, "All Along the Watchtower" (Bob Dylan)
12. Jackie Wilson, "Light My Fire" (The Doors)
13. Devo, "(Can't Get No) Satisfaction" (The Rolling Stones)
14. Langley Schools Music Project, "Desperado" (The Eagles)