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Title: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: Harrison on November 08, 2004, 08:38:54 PM
Anyone heard some good covers of Beatles songs?  I heard one of Ray Charles doing "Let It Be."  It was really good.  I've also heard that Aerosmith did a cover of "Come Together."
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: real01 on November 08, 2004, 08:54:11 PM
Yeah.
Fiona Apple: Across The Universe
(it's also on the end of the fikm called Pleasantville).
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: real01 on November 08, 2004, 08:54:43 PM
I forgot to say: Fiona Apple's cover is fantasitc
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: Harrison on November 08, 2004, 09:33:35 PM
I've heard a cover of Across The Universe on a TV commercial.  It could be the same one.
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: Bruno on November 09, 2004, 02:57:56 AM
Soundgarden - Helter Skelter, Come Together
Guns N Roses -  Live and Let Die (Macca song)
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: on November 09, 2004, 05:06:04 AM
U2 did an acceptable cover of Helter Skelter
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: sange on November 09, 2004, 12:18:10 PM
Aussie band 'even' do a fab cover of "And your bird can sing".

What about the "I am sam" soundtrack? Most of those were pretty good
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: Indica on November 09, 2004, 03:12:57 PM
I dont really like Beatle covers, I cant help over-casting a critical eye.

BlackBird - CSN
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: An Apple Beatle on November 09, 2004, 03:31:56 PM
Paul Weller has done And Your Bird Can Sing,(quite good) and a not as good version of Instant Karma....which I know is Lennon tune but there you go.

Stevie Wonder's We Can Work It Out is a nice variation of the tune.
U2's version of Helter Skelter is great.
Another funny one is Tom Jones version of The Long And Winding Rd.....very funny.

I hear what your saying Indica. It's hard not to compare.

I shall try and remember some others.
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: Bruno on November 09, 2004, 07:34:32 PM
I think the f**s of Motley Crue did a cover of Helter Skelter too
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: Frightwolf on November 09, 2004, 09:32:08 PM
I've heard a cover of Getting Better a lot on commercials.  Anybody know who sings that?
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: sange on November 10, 2004, 08:17:00 PM
No, but a cover of it has been used on the "Better Homes and Gardens Show" herein Australia.  Sigh.

What about Joe Cocker's "With a Little Help from my friends"? When I was a teenager and in my total obsession phase, I refused to watch the credits of the Wonder Years...until a few years later I heard that Paul reallyliked that version.  Funny how I changed my mind!

Banararama did a charity version of "Help" with English comediennes French and Saunders. Acceptable since it was for charity...
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: Wayne L. on November 11, 2004, 04:38:24 PM
Aerosmith is the greatest Beatles covers band of all time with great remakes of Come Together, I'm Down & Helter Skelter which sound like originals which is what it's all about as well as being a great rock & roll band in their own right.
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: Billy Shears on November 11, 2004, 07:53:51 PM
ray charles does a good version of eleanor rigby also...joe cocker doing she came in through the bathroom window is good also
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: Harrison on November 13, 2004, 02:47:12 AM
I'd like to hear some of these covers if any of you have them.  And Your Bird Can Sing is a great song in the original version so I'd like to hear some covers. 
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: john.k.walker on March 12, 2005, 01:04:47 AM
The TV commercial version of "Getting Better" is supposedly by a group called "Gomez."
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: Kevin on March 12, 2005, 01:08:49 AM
Joe Cockers "With a little help from my friends". He didn't just cover it, he reinterprted it. At the risk of being lynched I Would say its the only cover better than the original (and maybe Shirley Basseys "Something")
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: An Apple Beatle on March 12, 2005, 01:47:46 AM
Quote from: john.k.walker
The TV commercial version of "Getting Better" is supposedly by a group called "Gomez."

Gomez are a great group...They seem to have had their time here in UK..I've seen them live twice..Each time amazing. great vocals...very Uni kinda vibe.
Their first album Bring It On is definitely worth a check. ;)
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: Kevin on March 12, 2005, 10:17:09 AM
Yes, Gomez's fire seems to have gone out. Do you like Badly Drawn Boy?
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: An Apple Beatle on March 12, 2005, 12:52:23 PM
Never fully checked his syuff out....there were a few I liked. Could'nt tell you the names though.
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: on March 12, 2005, 03:37:03 PM
I like Shawn Colvin's new cover of "I'll Be Back".
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: Man On Flaming Pie on March 12, 2005, 06:03:00 PM
I know it isn't exactly a Beatles Song, but I know that Joe Cocker did a cover of Maybe I'm Amazed on his new album that has recently come out. I hated it though. I guess I don't like his voice.
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: In Blue Hawaii on March 13, 2005, 08:47:20 PM
Here Comes The Sun by Belle and Sebastian
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: Ivo on March 13, 2005, 11:25:25 PM
Souxie and the Banshees did a great cover of Dear Prudence back in the day.
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: In Blue Hawaii on March 14, 2005, 10:14:11 AM
Within You Without You by Sonic Youth is good.

Anyone heard Tori Amos' version of "Happiness Is A Warm Gun"?
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: Mushmouth on March 15, 2005, 03:43:11 AM
Micheal Jackson did a version of Come Together also, not as bad as you think, his voice went along well with it and he hired some damn good guitarist and bassist so it sounds better good.



Defintely worth a check.
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: flux on March 15, 2005, 03:49:24 AM
a great cover of Drive My Car was done by an unknown band : Stray Dog.
 Their 1st album is still one of the best albums ever made. Anyway...they do a great version of Drive My Car. If you can find it..it's well worth the effort.
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: Herecomesyoursun on March 15, 2005, 04:03:36 AM
hey ed, whats the name of their first album?  they have a few on amazon, and i want to buy it.  
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: sexy sadie on March 15, 2005, 11:13:34 PM
Quote from: Wayne_L.
Aerosmith is the greatest Beatles covers band of all time with great remakes of Come Together, I'm Down & Helter Skelter which sound like originals which is what it's all about as well as being a great rock & roll band in their own right.

 ;Di agree 100%, i even like their come together better than the beatles version. *ducks*
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: flux on March 16, 2005, 02:56:59 AM
Sun..it's simply called Stray Dog.    Now there's a reissue with a bunch of live stuff that's probably the one for sale. Well worth it.
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: Herecomesyoursun on March 16, 2005, 03:21:48 AM
i just orderded it off of amazon.  all the reviews there say similar good words about them.  thanks for the recommendation
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: flux on March 16, 2005, 08:45:26 PM
enjoy..they rocked
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: Paulsluv on March 20, 2005, 10:51:31 PM
I like Sheryl Crowe's version on Mother Nature's Son. It's off the I Am Sam soundtrack.
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: strawb3rryfi3ldsfor3ver on March 31, 2005, 12:55:02 AM
o_
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: strawb3rryfi3ldsfor3ver on March 31, 2005, 12:55:12 AM
o_
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: Mairi on March 31, 2005, 01:05:12 AM
Actually, Annie Lennox is pretty good so I wouldn't be surprised if her cover was good too.
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: TurnMeOnDeadman on March 31, 2005, 01:07:22 AM
Thrice- Eleanor Rigby
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: apple sauce on April 01, 2005, 03:15:10 AM
The Sgt Peppers (BeeGee's movie) fiasco had tons of Beatle covers by popular artists Alice Cooper did "Because" previously mentioned Aerosmith "Come Together"  Look for the discography from the movie! The movie stunk but the songs rocked I think Billy Preston did a couple in the movie also!! I think was it Sara Maglauchlan did Blackbird! John Lennon said Ann Murrays version of his song was his favorite version!
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: andyec on April 02, 2005, 12:47:45 AM
It's not a cover,it's not even a band. The most moving rendition of a Beatles song that I've ever seen was by a young East German student shortly after the Berlin wall came down. It was on Nightline. He did an accoustic guitar version of Eight Days a Week and his singing brought me to tears. The whole situation was very emotional. He said Beatles music was one of the things that got smuggled into East Germany,the communists banned it,but everybody got a hold of it anyway. He was so happy that he could now openly buy their records and sing their songs. He said The Beatles were one of the great symbols of freedom. He sang that song with pure joy. I've loved Eight Days a Week-any version of it-ever since.
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: Mairi on April 02, 2005, 12:58:31 AM
Wow, that's incredible. Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: sexy sadie on April 03, 2005, 02:51:34 AM
Quote from: andyec
It's not a cover,it's not even a band. The most moving rendition of a Beatles song that I've ever seen was by a young East German student shortly after the Berlin wall came down. It was on Nightline. He did an accoustic guitar version of Eight Days a Week and his singing brought me to tears. The whole situation was very emotional. He said Beatles music was one of the things that got smuggled into East Germany,the communists banned it,but everybody got a hold of it anyway. He was so happy that he could now openly buy their records and sing their songs. He said The Beatles were one of the great symbols of freedom. He sang that song with pure joy. I've loved Eight Days a Week-any version of it-ever since.

awwwww, that sounds really great! what an experience
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: on April 03, 2005, 02:55:09 AM
Its a toss up between Bing Crosby doing "Hey Jude", and Ella Fitzgerald doing "Savoy Truffle".  Choose your weapon.
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: on April 03, 2005, 03:36:51 AM
I love Shawn Colvin and she recently released her 'Greatest Hits' which has a pretty version of 'I'll Be Back'.
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: In Blue Hawaii on April 03, 2005, 08:36:29 AM
What about Nina Simone's Here Comes The Sun?
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: Paulsluv on April 10, 2005, 12:28:41 AM
I like the Mamas and the Papas cover of I Call Your Name
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: strawb3rryfi3ldsfor3ver on April 10, 2005, 12:34:02 AM
LeeAnn Rimes does a nice country-fied version of Yesterday.

One of the five hundred, anyhow. x3

Quote
It's not a cover,it's not even a band. The most moving rendition of a Beatles song that I've ever seen was by a young East German student shortly after the Berlin wall came down. It was on Nightline. He did an accoustic guitar version of Eight Days a Week and his singing brought me to tears. The whole situation was very emotional. He said Beatles music was one of the things that got smuggled into East Germany,the communists banned it,but everybody got a hold of it anyway. He was so happy that he could now openly buy their records and sing their songs. He said The Beatles were one of the great symbols of freedom. He sang that song with pure joy. I've loved Eight Days a Week-any version of it-ever since.

*_* That's amazing.
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: Mushmouth on April 17, 2005, 03:37:08 AM
Joe Cocker is like obsessed with covering Beatles Songs
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: nyfan(41) on September 08, 2009, 11:04:07 PM
some i like include:

ticket to ride by the carpenters
day tripper by otis redding
hey jude by wilson picket and duane allman
sgt peppers lonely hearts club band by jimi hendrix

but my favorite is:
we can work it out by stevie wonder

and it's not a beatles song but:
let 'em in by billy paul is fantastic
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: nyfan(41) on September 08, 2009, 11:56:59 PM
^^the studio versions are best but here are some live performances

dated and corny and the song doesn't start till the 3 minute mark
 . . but down right skilled . . karen on drums
Ticket To Ride & Intro - Carpenters 1972 'Live In Australia' (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5X64JcnWHA#normal)

had some technical diffuculties but he . . . . worked it out
Stevie Wonder - We Can Work It Out (32nd Grammy Awards)(4/9) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQoB3jtbjnI#normal)

jimi's cover first debuted three days after the original came out -
with paul mccartney in the audience
Jimi Hendrix - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkfqVhXtAhg#normal)

....

and i'll post the studio version for this . . the highly underrated billy paul :)
Billy Paul - Let em in (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cd32bZ-neS4#normal)

Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: emmi_luvs_beatles on September 09, 2009, 12:05:42 AM
^^ Yeah, my fav Beatle cover is Sgt Pepper Lonely Hearts Club Band by Jimi Hendrix. I think Jimi is great!! One of my favs
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: breedofrandy on September 09, 2009, 06:08:32 AM
^^the studio versions are best but here are some live performances

dated and corny and the song doesn't start till the 3 minute mark
 . . but down right skilled . . karen on drums
Ticket To Ride & Intro - Carpenters 1972 'Live In Australia' ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5X64JcnWHA#normal[/url])

had some technical diffuculties but he . . . . worked it out
Stevie Wonder - We Can Work It Out (32nd Grammy Awards)(4/9) ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQoB3jtbjnI#normal[/url])

jimi's cover first debuted three days after the original came out -
with paul mccartney in the audience
Jimi Hendrix - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkfqVhXtAhg#normal[/url])

....

and i'll post the studio version for this . . the highly underrated billy paul :)
Billy Paul - Let em in ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cd32bZ-neS4#normal[/url])




very cool stuff there nyfan!
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: nyfan(41) on September 09, 2009, 12:22:25 PM
i'm glad you like it breedofrandy, plus whoever else  :)

a young bob marley with a beatles cover
Bob Marley & The Wailing Wailers - And I Love Her - Studio One (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NvGw8p34kQ#normal)



Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: magnum475 on September 09, 2009, 11:21:13 PM
I forgot to say: Fiona Apple's cover is fantasitc

Couldn't agree with you more!
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: ArthurVandelay on September 28, 2009, 12:46:01 AM
Rockapella Cover: Here Comes the Sun (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCVsTjDSbS0#normal)
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: alexis on September 28, 2009, 01:01:42 AM
Wow, nyfan, that Hendrix cover was awesome. All the more so for the reasons you gave - THREE days after it was released, with Paul in the audience!

As much as Paul loved the George and the Beatles, I'll bet he was at least wondering what it would be like to have Jimi Hendrix as his lead guitarist ...
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: tkitna on September 29, 2009, 10:36:15 AM
I like this version better than the Beatles

The Buckinghams-I'll Be Back (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37CTnbCibZU#normal)
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: Pilzkopf on October 22, 2009, 01:28:05 AM
This is a version of Eleanor Rigby that's definitely worth listening to:

Stanley Jordan is GOD (Eleanor Rigby guitar cover) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QaWUjJkBZA#normal)
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: alexis on October 26, 2009, 01:57:24 AM
This is a version of Eleanor Rigby that's definitely worth listening to:

Stanley Jordan is GOD (Eleanor Rigby guitar cover) ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QaWUjJkBZA#normal[/url])


Yah, nice, mushroom head!
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: lucy~(-_-*... on October 26, 2009, 05:30:35 PM
Their best cover is my opinion on a movie "across the universe" in a song - I am the Walrus
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: BlueMeanie on October 26, 2009, 05:39:48 PM
This is a version of Eleanor Rigby that's definitely worth listening to:

Well, the boy knows all the notes, that's for sure. But it has no feeling, for me. Just loads of clever technique and little else. Really, I couldn't wait until it finished.
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: emmi_luvs_beatles on October 26, 2009, 05:56:02 PM
Their best cover is my opinion on a movie "across the universe" in a song - I am the Walrus

I Am The Walrus was covered by Bono in Across The Universe. I have the soundtrack. For Bono, it's a good cover.
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: sgt. peppie on October 28, 2009, 12:34:34 AM
The prime minister of Canada covered 'with a little help from my friends'  ha2ha
Stephen Harper performs at the National Arts Centre gala (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCbVw03zEyU#normal)
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: HeyJude18 on October 28, 2009, 12:38:43 AM
^ still doesn't make me like good ol' lego head lol
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: sgt. peppie on October 28, 2009, 01:19:36 AM
Something - Frank Sinatra (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpt8-EGUtJA#normal)
i thought it was sweet
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: nyfan(41) on October 28, 2009, 01:31:49 AM
^^ nice  :)


Gail, Ron & Michael's version of Can't Buy Me Love (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpXtA0YZ2aU#normal) 

ha2ha ha2ha ha2ha ha2ha
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: nyfan(41) on October 30, 2009, 01:26:44 AM
a change of pace . . .

Nina Simone - Here Comes The Sun (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJiC6cA3dUA&feature=fvw#normal)
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: breedofrandy on October 30, 2009, 01:56:19 AM
Elvis Presley - Something - STEREO - ( Hawaii Rehearsal Concert 1973 ) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iz-_S-v2p6s#normal)

yay!  :)
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: nyfan(41) on October 30, 2009, 03:04:03 AM
^^ that must have been mindblowing for george harrison to see someone he idolized as a kid singing a song he wrote !
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: sgt. peppie on October 31, 2009, 12:22:39 AM
Help feat. Lil Wayne, The Beatles (E-Train Remix) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3tnw4GJmDo#normal)
 ;sorry
The Grey Video (Dangermouse - Encore) Jay Z VS The Beatles (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl3cBkuDPZk#normal)
yyyeah...
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: nyfan(41) on October 31, 2009, 12:51:56 AM
i like that first one pep !   2ch :D
(i was going to start a thread of beatles references in rap songs, lol)
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: tkitna on October 31, 2009, 05:09:04 AM
Forgot about Anne Murrays cover of 'You Wont See Me'.

Anne Murray - You Won't See Me (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqnUe0vwLPM#normal)

John Lennon said it was the best Beatles cover he's ever heard so who am I to argue.
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: emmi_luvs_beatles on October 31, 2009, 02:03:24 PM
Help feat. Lil Wayne, The Beatles (E-Train Remix) ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3tnw4GJmDo#normal[/url])


Oh god. John's prolly rolling in his grave  :-\
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: Jane on October 31, 2009, 07:26:15 PM
I like Marc Antony`s cover of Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: Mairi on November 04, 2009, 05:56:38 PM
That Anne Murray cover is pretty good!
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: Yarvelling on November 04, 2009, 09:35:31 PM
'Dear Prudence' by the wonderful Siouxsie And The Banshees (as already mentioned), but they also did a terrifying version of 'Helter Skelter' on their first LP 'The Scream', and much later did a brilliant version of 'Blue Jay Way'...  :)
Good ol' Siouxsie :)
Cheers,
Steve.
Title: Yet Another Bad Beatle Song Cover
Post by: I_Will on November 12, 2009, 01:53:51 AM
I wasn't sure if I should put this is an existing topic or not, so I guess the mods can merge it if they want.

Anyway, I went to the movies today to see 'Men Who Stare At Goats' (wasn't crazy about it) and in the previews before the movie, I saw one for a new movie called 'Did You Hear About the Morgans?'. The movie actually looks pretty decent (for a rom-com that is), but in the trailer, there's a TERRIBLE cover of 'We Can Work It Out'. I was so mad when I heard it because that's one of my all time favorite Beatles song. Why can't they just leave them the way they are?

Did You Hear About The Morgans Trailer Official 2009 {HD} (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8CF8QRMXSg#normal)
Title: Best Verion of "This Boy"
Post by: reverendlinda on November 12, 2009, 03:54:40 AM
I came across a cover on This Boy on Youtube.  The three girls who sing seem to hit all the notes perfectly and I was very impressed.  Has anyone heard a better version from any cover bands such as 1964?  This is also a forum you can post your favorite Beatles youtube covers you've found.  This Boy - acoustic Beatles cover (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmjVitCa3K8#normal)
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: sgt. peppie on November 14, 2009, 01:46:11 AM
this is the greatest cover in my opinion 8)
Blackbird by Bobby McFerrin (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37DHXrFfwrE#normal)
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: Joost on June 23, 2010, 07:40:54 PM
This is hands down my favorite Beatles cover:
Ramallah- A Day In The Life (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tR6CC4SAs5s#normal)

Why? Because they take the song to an entirely different musical genre while staying surprisingly faithful to the original. They turned it into a an incredibly dark, loud and mean monster but essentially it's still the same old 'A Day In The Life'. I think it's incredibly creative how they managed to translate this song to this genre while staying so close to the original structure and uarrangement. The "sugarplum fairy" intro is a nice detail.
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: LennonStarrFan on July 05, 2010, 07:47:38 PM
My favourites...

Joe Anderson: Happiness (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSUzS3TA_64#normal)

T.V. Carpio singing "I Want to Hold Your Hand" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mo0AjptpKg0#normal)

Oh! Darling (Across The Universe) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQWP_lGWYV4#normal)

While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Across The Universe) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TTQU7KT92U#normal)

Across The Universe - Come Together (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xe55TPAo6nU#normal)

Whatever //Octopus Garden (Beatles)--Oasis Knebworth Park 96 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9tEPDyAtgU#normal)

Fiona Apple :: Across The Universe (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gLWTtlMwo4#normal)

Razorlight - W/ A Little Help From My Friends(Beatles Cover) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klQ4ohwLqNo#normal)

Ringo Starr, Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne - I Call Your Name (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEKn9jBXibQ#normal)

Something - Jim Sturgess (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVcHp3F2YZ0#normal)

Across the Universe - I've Just Seen A Face - Jim Sturgess (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIYQqWWJzHU#normal)

Across The Universe - All My Loving (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4g_wXJgjic#normal)

Across the Universe - If I Fell - Evan Rachel Wood (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7FjD6J-CcE#normal)
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: blackbird_ on September 21, 2010, 10:44:45 PM
Across The Universe-wise, I love the Hold Me Tight cover so much. I love them all a lot really.
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: carlacundari on October 22, 2010, 07:44:41 AM
Anyone heard some good covers of Beatles songs?  I heard one of Ray Charles doing "Let It Be."  It was really good.  I've also heard that Aerosmith did a cover of "Come Together."

Joe Cocker- she came in through the bathroom window and With a little help
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: beatlesfan502 on November 26, 2010, 03:42:36 AM
I like Elton John's version of Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds better than the original. Of course John is on both versions!
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: nyfan(41) on November 29, 2010, 11:35:10 PM
this guy does a great version
You Never Give Me Your Money (The Beatles) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edT_2mzNZw4#)
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: p8ntball370 on December 05, 2010, 06:43:19 AM
^ Wow, that was an awesome cover.
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: Bobber on December 05, 2010, 07:57:09 PM
This vid shows his ánd the Beatles musicianship. Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: real01 on June 22, 2013, 09:53:49 AM
Buddy Holly sings A day in the life (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsPJq0Xomxw#) :angel:

Of course, it is not Buddy singing - it's just sung in Buddy's style - a mash-up of Beatles' and Buddy's style.
The band is called Big Daddy.
Hope you'll like it.
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: kubricked on June 27, 2013, 10:01:40 AM
Hi everyone,
Here's a funky Beatles instrumental medley done by my very own sensei:

Rosli Mansor - The Beatles Instrumental Medley (Me & My Guitar - Live @ Esplanade Concourse) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waxBwhjgaSU#ws)

Kick back, relax and enjoy  8)
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: nimrod on June 27, 2013, 10:25:34 PM
Australian guitarist Tommy Emmanuel is the only guy I know who can play several things (on his guitar) at the same time (incredible guitarist)  ???

Tommy Emmanuel - Beatles Medley (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bdx2svBySuM#)
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: real01 on August 18, 2013, 06:17:17 PM
Ok, I love this cover because the band is having so much fun on the stage with all that jumping - plus, there is crazy ending.
And Gwen Stefani is - no doubt - cute.
No Doubt - Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVpF7vUOJPI#)
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: KelMar on November 20, 2013, 05:51:18 AM
Ringo covering John...

http://youtu.be/qwuCgNW0axs (http://youtu.be/qwuCgNW0axs)

 ;D
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: Dcazz on November 20, 2013, 12:08:08 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: KelMar on November 20, 2013, 07:30:27 PM
I've been trying to figure out if Ringo's version of "I Call Your Name" has ever been officially released. I know it was from a British television special honoring John's 50th birthday but I first heard it on Pandora radio so I assumed that it was released. The only place I can find it is on a bootleg album. I really like it and I just want to pay my $1.25 or whatever and have it; I don't want to mess around with all that other stuff!

I guess I'm not the only one who likes it!

http://www.dmbeatles.com/forums/index.php?topic=10505.msg258746#msg258746 (http://www.dmbeatles.com/forums/index.php?topic=10505.msg258746#msg258746)

http://www.dmbeatles.com/forums/index.php?topic=9132.msg220402#msg220402 (http://www.dmbeatles.com/forums/index.php?topic=9132.msg220402#msg220402)
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: KelMar on November 20, 2013, 08:08:29 PM
I like the way The Mamas and The Papas did the song too...cabaret style! This is a bit abbreviated compared to their album version:

http://youtu.be/lHnINo3A8xY (http://youtu.be/lHnINo3A8xY)


The album version:
http://youtu.be/X_WlLYBfL-k (http://youtu.be/X_WlLYBfL-k)
I always wondered which John Cass was calling during the bridge; Phillips or Lennon but knowing her feelings for Denny I'd now guess it was the songwriter John!

Ooo...I forgot about this folkier version. Love it too.
http://youtu.be/ZfTBNzbMKCQ (http://youtu.be/ZfTBNzbMKCQ)
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: real01 on October 23, 2015, 06:58:04 AM
Flaming Lips doing A Day In The Life.
Nice.

A Day In The Life (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WV6XLTM5PdU)
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: real01 on October 23, 2015, 07:06:00 AM
It seems that the Flaming Lips love Beatles.
This is Strawberry Fields. I'd wish it had better sound quality.

! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wl4Lee5DVkM#)
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: real01 on October 23, 2015, 07:07:42 AM
All You Need Is...

! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkOAvyalR8Q#)

...Love!
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: real01 on October 27, 2015, 07:42:37 PM
I like this. It's got style!  8)

! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1OdbPpvFYg#)
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: stevie on October 27, 2015, 09:59:57 PM
 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tTnxmn2jWjo (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tTnxmn2jWjo)

Not really a cover per se but pretty cool
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: Mr Mustard on October 27, 2015, 10:47:55 PM
The only cover versions I prefer to The Beatles originals are:

Billy J. Kramer's "Do You Want To Know A Secret?"
and
Siouxsie & The Banshees' "Dear Prudence"

Here is my guilty pleasure, haunting...almost spooky in fact...but to me, mesmerising:

! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRNH_0Ev1aY#)
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: real01 on November 05, 2015, 06:37:31 PM
AM played 'All my Loving' - and reminded the audience of the Beatles' impact on America(ns) when they appeared on Ed Sullivan TV show.

! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxb3WbKYCb4#)

 icon_good
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: blmeanie on November 05, 2015, 10:50:05 PM
Incredibly enjoyable version of ADITL

http://youtu.be/ZpH4rYK2Xng (http://youtu.be/ZpH4rYK2Xng)
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: real01 on January 11, 2016, 06:04:48 PM
1920's style + modern beat mix of Honey Pie  cheer1

! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUMBoTIXed8#)
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: real01 on January 21, 2016, 11:26:23 PM
Two guitars and hundreds of voices. Beautiful!

! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3Z0yrbCmOw#)
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: Hello Goodbye on January 22, 2016, 06:57:12 AM
This will always be my favorite cover...


http://youtu.be/zxEcTO1amRU (http://youtu.be/zxEcTO1amRU)
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: real01 on January 24, 2016, 04:56:20 PM
! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNS4w6JjTnM#)
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: real01 on July 24, 2017, 04:52:13 PM
So, there is a tribute band (with a girl as a lead vocal) and they do the covers of John's demo songs that he did in 1980.
Actually, they issued an album titled 'Estefy Lennon Band 1981' - with selection of John's songs of that period.

And I always wanted to hear John's accoustic stuff in full, studio version with guitars, drums, piano etc. - exactly the thing this band does!

Tracklist:

One of the Boys
India India
Grow Old with Me
Whatever Happened To
She's a Friend of Dorothy
Help Me to Help Myself
Life Begins at 40
You Saved My Soul

The album is available on Amazon and other music stores (Deezer etc.) so I guess it is issued legally.

My favourites are Help Me To Help Myself, She's A Friend of Dorothy and India, India.

Enjoy! icon_good

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8tCh353bpg&list=PLIrwz97VrdVOP4i7IBWhMMW6V_Yhyv5sQ&index=5# (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8tCh353bpg&list=PLIrwz97VrdVOP4i7IBWhMMW6V_Yhyv5sQ&index=5#)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtYnzUvRsfI&list=PLIrwz97VrdVOP4i7IBWhMMW6V_Yhyv5sQ&index=6# (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtYnzUvRsfI&list=PLIrwz97VrdVOP4i7IBWhMMW6V_Yhyv5sQ&index=6#)

'You Saved My Soul' is one of the most beautiful John's unfinished songs (he played in on electric guitar without any other instruments).
Estefy Lennon Band did their version. They made it into ballad - while John played in more 'firm'. I'd wish their version would be closer to John's idea - but hey - we've finally got the 'full' studio
version of this nice song!  cheer1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVGjJyipF-4&index=8&list=PLIrwz97VrdVOP4i7IBWhMMW6V_Yhyv5sQ# (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVGjJyipF-4&index=8&list=PLIrwz97VrdVOP4i7IBWhMMW6V_Yhyv5sQ#)
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: blmeanie on January 30, 2021, 02:32:31 PM
Initial reaction to this cover was , NO!  Eleanor Rigby remains in my top 5 Beatle favorites, probably always will. 

So when I started listening to this I was turned off by the interpretation of it.

Then, as I listened, my mind went to , "judge the cover as if you never knew the original".  Then I started to appreciate it a little more.  But my mind started messing with me, going back and forth from "NO" to "yes".

Your thoughts?

https://youtu.be/wre72SbL1L8 (https://youtu.be/wre72SbL1L8)
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: Normandie on January 30, 2021, 05:22:50 PM


I like it, blmeanie; thanks for sharing it. I'm not a musician like most of the forum members, so I can't give a nuanced review of what it is that struck me.

I didn't care for the way it started out, either, and likely would have stopped it if not for your comments in this regard.

One thing I didn't care for was how she slightly modified the lyrics to "As I look at all the lonely people."
Title: Re: Covers of Beatles Songs
Post by: nimrod on January 30, 2021, 11:26:24 PM
So, there is a tribute band (with a girl as a lead vocal) and they do the covers of John's demo songs that he did in 1980.
Actually, they issued an album titled 'Estefy Lennon Band 1981' - with selection of John's songs of that period.

And I always wanted to hear John's accoustic stuff in full, studio version with guitars, drums, piano etc. - exactly the thing this band does!

Tracklist:

One of the Boys
India India
Grow Old with Me
Whatever Happened To
She's a Friend of Dorothy
Help Me to Help Myself
Life Begins at 40
You Saved My Soul

The album is available on Amazon and other music stores (Deezer etc.) so I guess it is issued legally.

My favourites are Help Me To Help Myself, She's A Friend of Dorothy and India, India.

Enjoy! icon_good

[url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8tCh353bpg&list=PLIrwz97VrdVOP4i7IBWhMMW6V_Yhyv5sQ&index=5#[/url] ([url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8tCh353bpg&list=PLIrwz97VrdVOP4i7IBWhMMW6V_Yhyv5sQ&index=5#[/url])

[url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtYnzUvRsfI&list=PLIrwz97VrdVOP4i7IBWhMMW6V_Yhyv5sQ&index=6#[/url] ([url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtYnzUvRsfI&list=PLIrwz97VrdVOP4i7IBWhMMW6V_Yhyv5sQ&index=6#[/url])

'You Saved My Soul' is one of the most beautiful John's unfinished songs (he played in on electric guitar without any other instruments).
Estefy Lennon Band did their version. They made it into ballad - while John played in more 'firm'. I'd wish their version would be closer to John's idea - but hey - we've finally got the 'full' studio
version of this nice song!  cheer1

[url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVGjJyipF-4&index=8&list=PLIrwz97VrdVOP4i7IBWhMMW6V_Yhyv5sQ#[/url] ([url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVGjJyipF-4&index=8&list=PLIrwz97VrdVOP4i7IBWhMMW6V_Yhyv5sQ#[/url])


Must give this a listen.
Along with yours meanie...