Covers Of Every Beatles Song

a recent discovery - Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles released "All I've Got To Do" on her 2012 EP called From Me To You

there are some live renditions of it on youtube, but the studio version is by far superior, not better than the original Beatles version but certainly worth listening

 

Just realized that a number of tracks I mentioned are available on this recent compilation:

 

Some additions. These aren't on Wiki either. I'll add them there:

Brenda Lee (both on Decca album TOP TEEN HITS, released 2/65)
- Can't Buy Me Love
- She Loves You (as "He Loves You")

Brenda Lee (on Decca album BYE BYE BLUES, released 3/66)
- Yesterday

 

Thanks for these great additions; I have added them to the list.

 

Brilliant, thanks for posting.

 

Now that's what I call a list!

 

Another one, maybe:

You've got Deerhunter down as covering 'The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill'. Did they, or is that a mistake for Deerhoof, who released a version on the flip of their 'The Perfect Me' 7" picture disc? It was a BBC Session, with the self-explanatory title of 'The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill Continuing Into The Little Drummer Boy'.

 

Wow, what a great spot. Thanks for pointing this out, I must have made a mistake. I will correct the list.

 

I hope that you enjoy listening to some of the covers. They are certainly interesting, if not always good.

 

Hi Ben,

Thanks for all the work you put into this. Obviously a labour of love!

I have about 17 or so Beatles tribute discs, some better than others. My question is how do we update the list?

 

Thanks! I am glad that you like it.

So far I just keep on updating the list on Text Edit, and then I post the updated list every week or so.

I will send you a private message so that we can discuss this further.

 

On the other hand, some of them are quite good.

 

Radiohead - Sexy Sadie

 

She Said She Said - Hedge & Donna (1971)

Very good version in my opinion

 

Don't think this is on the list - Blackbird by Dionne Farris





Also a version by Denny Laine

 

Wonderful, thanks.

 

Thanks. I didn't know that Denny covered Blackbird, I will have to give his version a listen.

 

While many of these covers aren't necessarily better than the originals I like quite a few
of them for their fresh take on the songs and showing them from a new perspective.

Also, while contemplating this thread I remembered how great some of these songs were
in the first place so thanks for starting this.

 

I am exactly the same; they have led me to appreciate the original songs even more. Even if I don't like a cover, I still find it interesting to hear how the artist has interpreted the song.

Some of the covers are especially good at highlighting certain parts of the song that didn't necessarily stand out on the original version; I think that both Stevie Wonder's version of We Can Work It Out and Siouxsie and the Banshees version of Dear Prudence, highlight certain sections of the songs really well, and they both add to my appreciation of the original songs.

 

http://scribblers.us/?p=2671

The Fleshtones. Soaring instrumental rave-up, one of many uncanny Fleshtones recreations of a ‘60s Northwest frat party soundtrack.

Ramsey Lewis. The pianist attacks it in a manner similar to his biggest pop hit, “The In Crowd.”

Sham 69 and Bad Brains. Inventive live versions that nonetheless share a “guess you had to be there” vibe.

 

That's an amazing list and endeavour to compile. respect!

 

http://www.discogs.com/CollinsShepley-Galaxy-Lennon-And-McCartney-Live/release/3547091

Collins/Shepley Galaxy*‎–Lennon And McCartney Live!

She's A Woman
Lady Madonna
Eleanor Rigby
Penny Lane
Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)
Hey Jude
Eight Days A Week
Magical Mystery Tour

 

http://www.allmusic.com/artist/de-danann-mn0000195026/songs/all/

De Danann - Eleanor Rigby

 

I came across this yesterday and thought of this thread. Bonkers in places but pretty good -