Cover Girl

What is it about classic songs being covered that either gets your blood boiling ("THEY MASSACRED IT!!!") or makes you think "You know, this is almost as good as the original."? A cover song is hit or miss, especially when someone messes with a timeless classic. The following are some covers that I, Jessica Hutchinson, deem worthy of being a successful cover. Here goes...

#10) "Those Memories"-Brian Jonestown Massacre

Although Dolly does it so beautifully, the B.J.M does this song justice by adding the jangled up flair of their own sound. Reminiscent of the old garage sound and overall an appealing version of a hauntingly beautiful song.

#9) Guns of Brixton-Nouvelle Vague

 

I am a HUGE fan of Nouvelle Vague. Note: if you are inviting friends over for an impromptu dinner/cocktail party, throw on some Nouvelle Vague to be your soundtrack. It will always be a crowd pleaser and raise the question of, "Is this a cover of...(insert awesome song title here)?"

#8) Fell In Love With a Boy-Joss Stone

 

I know that a lot of people favor the original, as do I..but there is something very lovely about the female take on this song. I can get behind this cover 110%

#8) My Favorite Things-Bjork

 

Although the movie was haunting and seriously sad, I still can't forget this scene and Bjork's cover of this song. It goes from a chipper show tune to a dark...dark....swan song. Sorry to make the swan reference...Bjork...dress...fashion..yeah. 

#7) Wonderwall-Ryan Adams

 

Whenever I play this on a jukebox people always stop and listen. No matter who they are..young, old...I think it's the kind of song that brings people together. Sing-along anyone?

#6) Do You Wanna Dance?-The Ramones

 

It doesn't get much better than this. 'Nuff said.

#5) Enjoy The Silence-Tori Amos

 

Ms. Amos does it again. Only Tori could take an already haunting song and make it even more incredibly goose-bump inducing. Best track off from this concept album

#4) Ooh Child-Beth Orton

 

Ms. Orton's voice=heavenly. I can't even say anymore about this. Like floating on a cloud made out of her voice..it's very fluffy. You dig?

#3) I'm on Fire-Bat For Lashes

 

#2) Ghost of Tom Joad-Rage Against the Machine

 

I, sadly and embarrassingly, didn't know that this was even a cover until I was 18. 

#1) Because The Night-10,000 Maniacs

 

I can never get enough of this song.

There you have it folks. There are many more...but this is all for now.