New York Post’s 100 Greatest Cover Songs Of All Time
NYP put together their unranked top 100 all time covers, and of course it’s a mixed bag. Throw together a list of 100 anythings and you’re bound to hit on the necessities (Jimi’s “All Along the Watchtower,” Jeff’s “Hallelujah,” Ry’s “Wonderwall,” the Talking Heads’ “Take Me To The River” … even Luna’s “Sweet Child O’Mine”!) — but Alien Ant Farm? Orgy? There’s a reason you don’t hear those anymore, NYP. Here’s the top 10…
01 “Stairway to Heaven” – Dolly Parton (Led Zeppelin)
02 “Baby Got Back” – Jonathan Coulton (Sir Mix-A-Lot)
03 “Hazy Shade of Winter” – The Bangles (Simon and Garfunkel)
04 “Nothing Compares 2 U” – Sinead O’Connor (Prince)
05 “Showroom Dummies” – Senor Coconut & His Orchestra (Kraftwerk)
06 “Smooth Criminal” – Alien Ant Farm (Michael Jackson)
07 “Personal Jesus” – Johnny Cash (Depeche Mode)
08 “Against All Odds” – The Postal Service (Phil Collins)
09 “Easy (Like Sunday Morning)” – Faith No More (The Commodores)
10 “Tainted Love” – Soft Cell (Gloria Jones)
To see the full list Click Here. [www.stereogum.com]
