![Radiohead covering Carly Simon: Whisper it, but 'Nobody Does It Better', the theme from James Bond's The Spy Who Loved Me, was already a favourite of ours in its original form. Who knew that Radiohead could make it even better? Thom Yorke had already referred to it as]()
Radiohead covering Carly Simon: Whisper it, but 'Nobody Does It Better', the theme from James Bond's The Spy Who Loved Me, was already a favourite of ours in its original form. Who knew that Radiohead could make it even better? Thom Yorke had already referred to it as "the sexiest song ever written", so it made sense when the band unleashed a cover at a live show a few years ago. They might have scaled back on the seductiveness, but it's still great fun.
![Adele covering Bob Dylan: 'Make You Feel My Love' has been stripped apart and re-recorded more times than we care to remember, perhaps most notably by Billy Joel - but it was Adele that sent the track into the stratosphere. A rendition on The X Factor later and it lounged around the UK Top 75 for 55 weeks, making it the joint 16th longest runner of all time, and cementing Adele's stance as one of the nation's most beloved icons.]()
Adele covering Bob Dylan: 'Make You Feel My Love' has been stripped apart and re-recorded more times than we care to remember, perhaps most notably by Billy Joel - but it was Adele that sent the track into the stratosphere. A rendition on The X Factor later and it lounged around the UK Top 75 for 55 weeks, making it the joint 16th longest runner of all time, and cementing Adele's stance as one of the nation's most beloved icons.
![Arctic Monkeys covering Girls Aloud: Radio 1's Live Lounge has witnessed plenty of intriguing covers since its inception, as well its fair share of complete rubbish, but Arctic Monkeys relish snatching a track from another genre and reworking it. We know this because, well, they've recorded a fair few in their time. It was tricky to pick a favourite, with 'Love Machine' by Girls Aloud - already an infectious pop banger - winning because it's the Monkeys at their turbo charged, tongue-in-cheek best. We're still suckers for their 'Diamonds Are Forever' cover though.]()
Arctic Monkeys covering Girls Aloud: Radio 1's Live Lounge has witnessed plenty of intriguing covers since its inception, as well its fair share of complete rubbish, but Arctic Monkeys relish snatching a track from another genre and reworking it. We know this because, well, they've recorded a fair few in their time. It was tricky to pick a favourite, with 'Love Machine' by Girls Aloud - already an infectious pop banger - winning because it's the Monkeys at their turbo charged, tongue-in-cheek best. We're still suckers for their 'Diamonds Are Forever' cover though.
![Johnny Cash covering Nine Inch Nails: When you think of cross-genre covers, this one might be the first that pops into your head - and understandably so. Johnny Cash's rendition of Nine Inch Nails' 'Hurt' has been imitated countless times, but arguably never bettered, and is a rare example of a cover version that will probably live forever.]()
Johnny Cash covering Nine Inch Nails: When you think of cross-genre covers, this one might be the first that pops into your head - and understandably so. Johnny Cash's rendition of Nine Inch Nails' 'Hurt' has been imitated countless times, but arguably never bettered, and is a rare example of a cover version that will probably live forever.
![Nirvana covering David Bowie: Kurt Cobain was keen on covering artists that he was deeply passionate abou,t and Bowie was no exception. He and his bandmates unveiled a fragile rendition of 'The Man Who Sold The World' at an MTV Unplugged show in 1993, and are regarded as introducing the track to a new generation of fans. Bowie admitted he was]()
Nirvana covering David Bowie: Kurt Cobain was keen on covering artists that he was deeply passionate abou,t and Bowie was no exception. He and his bandmates unveiled a fragile rendition of 'The Man Who Sold The World' at an MTV Unplugged show in 1993, and are regarded as introducing the track to a new generation of fans. Bowie admitted he was "blown away" by the recording and, as praise goes, we think that's pretty special.
![Stevie Wonder covering The Beatles: It takes a brave soul to cover The Beatles - a band that many regard as sacred - but Stevie Wonder proves that he's not easily intimidated. Instead, he injects the track with his soulful croon and leaves us wondering what the fuss was all about in the first place.]()
Stevie Wonder covering The Beatles: It takes a brave soul to cover The Beatles - a band that many regard as sacred - but Stevie Wonder proves that he's not easily intimidated. Instead, he injects the track with his soulful croon and leaves us wondering what the fuss was all about in the first place.
![Stephen Malkmus covering Taylor Swift: Perhaps not the most impressive but certainly the most bizarre, Stephen Malkmus channeling 'Blank Space' is adorable, embarrassing and surreal all at the same time. He could have at least learnt the lyrics though.]()
Stephen Malkmus covering Taylor Swift: Perhaps not the most impressive but certainly the most bizarre, Stephen Malkmus channeling 'Blank Space' is adorable, embarrassing and surreal all at the same time. He could have at least learnt the lyrics though.
![Ben Howard covering Carly Rae Jepsen: While 'Call Me Maybe' might linger in the memory simply because it was inescapable, Ben Howard opted to resurrect the pop juggernaut via Radio 1's Live Lounge to much acclaim. This is a cross-genre cover done extremely well - simple, yes, but made his own with a subtle amount of tweaking.]()
Ben Howard covering Carly Rae Jepsen: While 'Call Me Maybe' might linger in the memory simply because it was inescapable, Ben Howard opted to resurrect the pop juggernaut via Radio 1's Live Lounge to much acclaim. This is a cross-genre cover done extremely well - simple, yes, but made his own with a subtle amount of tweaking.
![Chance The Rapper covering the Arthur theme tune: Originally recorded by Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, we're pretty sure Chance The Rapper owes them a drink after covering this classic 90s children sitcom theme. Not only did it prompt many listeners to feel waves of bittersweet nostalgia, it sent Chance's fanbase hurtling through the roof and ensured that he was one of the most promising and inventive artists to watch over the coming years.]()
Chance The Rapper covering the Arthur theme tune: Originally recorded by Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, we're pretty sure Chance The Rapper owes them a drink after covering this classic 90s children sitcom theme. Not only did it prompt many listeners to feel waves of bittersweet nostalgia, it sent Chance's fanbase hurtling through the roof and ensured that he was one of the most promising and inventive artists to watch over the coming years.
![Foo Fighters covering Wings: If a limited edition Foo Fighters covers album passed you by, we're here to point you in the direction of a rousing rendition of 'Band On The Run' that the band recorded in 2011. For all you die-hard fans, you'll already know how brilliant Grohl's throaty vocals sound when gracing this classic, and if you haven't heard it before, it's what we've come to expect from the Foos - brilliant, soaring rock.]()
Foo Fighters covering Wings: If a limited edition Foo Fighters covers album passed you by, we're here to point you in the direction of a rousing rendition of 'Band On The Run' that the band recorded in 2011. For all you die-hard fans, you'll already know how brilliant Grohl's throaty vocals sound when gracing this classic, and if you haven't heard it before, it's what we've come to expect from the Foos - brilliant, soaring rock.
![Crystal Castles & Robert Smith covering Platinum Blonde: This is surely one of the most essential reworks in recent times, mostly due to the chaotic scenes that Crystal Castles could provoke when it ripped through their live shows (when they weren't sending each other bratty insults via the media). There's a version without Robert Smith floating around, but we think we prefer the Cure frontman lending his vocals - the results are bone-shaking.]()
Crystal Castles & Robert Smith covering Platinum Blonde: This is surely one of the most essential reworks in recent times, mostly due to the chaotic scenes that Crystal Castles could provoke when it ripped through their live shows (when they weren't sending each other bratty insults via the media). There's a version without Robert Smith floating around, but we think we prefer the Cure frontman lending his vocals - the results are bone-shaking.
![James Blake covering Joni Mitchell: If you're going to announce your arrival on the music scene, a cover version seems to be a good way of attracting attention - as long as it's great. James Blake attracted plenty of new fans by transforming 'A Case Of You' into a brooding three minute electronic spectacle, which showcased his astonishing falsetto.]()
James Blake covering Joni Mitchell: If you're going to announce your arrival on the music scene, a cover version seems to be a good way of attracting attention - as long as it's great. James Blake attracted plenty of new fans by transforming 'A Case Of You' into a brooding three minute electronic spectacle, which showcased his astonishing falsetto.
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