Bad Cover Songs (remakes)

[Batman 2]

What are the worst remakes of a song you've ever heard, or heard of?

The two that spring to mind for me are actually ones I've never heard, personally, but sound funny. I heard that Hilary Duff did a cover of "My Generation" and I've also heard that Avril Lavigne did a cover of "Chop Suey" by System of a Down.

[Steel2Velvet 0]

I beleive there was a thread on this matter a few months back. But, the worst cover I ever heard (by far) was William Shatner's (of Star Trek) version of The Beatles' "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds."

[Harguitay 0]

But he wasn't serious. That album was a spoof.

"Denny Crane!"

[ImThatGuyToo 0]

I keep hearing this weird pop-rock cover of Simon & Garfunkel's Hazy Shade of Winter, and it's not necessarily bad, it just makes me mad whenever I hear it. I don't even know who it's by, but it's a female lead singer.

[invisible_r 0]

how about britney "satisfaction"? eek!

[edna 6]

I keep hearing this weird pop-rock cover of Simon & Garfunkel's Hazy Shade of Winter, and it's not necessarily bad, it just makes me mad whenever I hear it. I don't even know who it's by, but it's a female lead singer.

Is it the Bangles cover? I think it´s not that bad but sure, if you compare it to the S&G´s original it´s logic not to like it.

[Crazy Don 0]

Hands down, I would have to say Reba McEntire's mangling of the Everly Brothers' "Cathy's Clown" has to be one of the worst cover versions anywhere! My parents were country music fans and whenever they heard her horrid version, they switched the station!

[Harguitay 0]

It wasn't a cover but a remix I heard a few years ago. Rush did a horrible second take on Tom Sawyer, to try to capture another generation fan base. It didn't work for either generation....

[Levis 6]

how about britney "satisfaction"? eek!

tsk tsk tsk.... so sad

Hilary Duff did a cover of "My Generation"

You're kidding?

Bananarama did a Careless Whisper cover that I hear and believe is horrible. Fortunately I haven't heard it

[CaptainMikeRS 0]

It wasn't a cover but a remix I heard a few years ago. Rush did a horrible second take on Tom Sawyer, to try to capture another generation fan base. It didn't work for either generation....

Rush didn't redo that song, it was covered by some metal group for Small Soldiers and that's the version you hear "remade"

[Endymion 0]

I keep hearing this weird pop-rock cover of Simon & Garfunkel's Hazy Shade of Winter, and it's not necessarily bad, it just makes me mad whenever I hear it. I don't even know who it's by, but it's a female lead singer.

It's by Bangles and I actually like it.

Probably because I heard their version before the original.

[Harguitay 0]

I hate research.

You're half right, Mike. It really was a remix done by a DJ-someone for "Small Soldiers." Still a Rush project, but so incomprehensibly bad that I considered burning my Rush collection.

http://www.2112.net/artifacts/rushinsalutes/track8/8.html

[_jr_ 0]

Good Lord, that monstrosity Madonna did called "American Pie". Top that.

And I love the Bangles cover of Hazy Shade of Winter. It's gritty, and it rocks.

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Let me clarify this: The guitar has a gritty sound that I enjoy. (before anyone jumps me for saying the Bangles are gritty)

[ImThatGuyToo 0]

jr's got it. Worst cover of all time- Madonna - American Pie. Whoever gave her the rights to record that song should pay.

[jman14141414 0]

Another Brick In The Wall-Korn

Korn should be banned from playing any PF song(do they even play the solo?)

Avril did a cover of Metallica's "Fuel" and made it possible for a song that already sucks to suck even more.

[stocky 0]

I can beat ya all Rolf Harris's version of stairway to heaven

[katie_sane 0]

how about britney "satisfaction"? eek!

That reminds me of this stupid girl I went to school with. She sang 'Satisfaction' on stage at assembly one day and it was totally pathetic.

[DiggsUK 0]

"I can beat ya all Rolf Harris's version of stairway to heaven"

I'm sorry but I disagree. At least that song makes you smile.

Now if LZ did a cover of 'Two Little Boys', that would be something!

Regards

[johnnyguitar 0]

Have you heard Dolly Parton's version of Stairway to Heaven?

or ?

[invisible_r 0]

no but i can't even imagine what it would be like!

[Jenny 2]

I like Sheryl Crow, but her remakes of "Sweet Child O' Mine" and "The First Cut is the Deepest" really stink!

Oh and that dance remix version of "Heaven" by Bryan Adams....very soulless.

[SoulGirl 0]

jamie cullum's butchering of 'lover, you should've come over' by jeff buckley. this is one of my favourtie songs in the world and jamie cullum's version is just appalling, when i hear it i feel upset, angered and nauseated all at the same time!!!

[odiferousglue 0]

I heard a concert clip of Marilyn Manson doing a cover of "Hit Me Baby One More Time" by Britney Spears. I kid you not. He was probably just joking around , but still....

[invisible_r 0]

travis covered "one more time" as well, it was hilarious!

[Tenacious_Peaches 0]

Britney needs her ass whipped for 3 transgressions against humanity:

"Satisfaction"

"I Love Rock and Roll"

"My Prerogative"