The 5 Most Covered Songs of All Time
- ‘Yesterday’ by The Beatles.
- ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’ by The Rolling Stones.
- ‘Cry Me A River’ by Justin Timberlake Julie London.
- ‘Imagine’ by John Lennon.
- ‘Over The Rainbow’ by Judy Garland // ‘What a Wonderful World’ by Louis Armstrong.
How do I pick a cover song?
These seven tips can help you choose the right song for your next set with a minimal risk for cover-band fallout.
- Ask yourself why you’re covering a song.
- Find a song the majority of the band knows well.
- Learn a song that isn’t too obvious.
- Take a song and make it your own.
What songs should I cover?
Top 89 Cover Songs
- Hurt. Johnny Cash. American IV: The Man Comes Around.
- All Along The Watchtower. Jimi Hendrix. Electric Ladyland.
- Hallelujah. Jeff Buckley. Grace.
- The Man Who Sold the World. Nirvana.
- Nothing Compares 2 U. Sinead O’Connor.
- (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction. Devo.
- Sweet Jane. Cowboy Junkies.
- Respect. Aretha Franklin.
What are some of the top songs of the 2000s?
Top songs of the 2000’s is updated by the minute by Gigbuilder – The world’s most popular Event Management System. Hey Ya! LMFAO Feat. Lil Jon Lil’ Jon & East Side Boyz Feat. Ying Yang Twins Yeah! Shakira Feat. Wyclef Jean Lady Gaga Feat. Beyonce Rihanna Feat.
How are cover songs/remakes of the 2000s ranked?
Criteria: These cover songs/remakes of the 2000s are ranked according to their initial and lasting popularity, influence and acclaim, as well as their cultural impact. The greatness of an original record is not taken into consideration.
What are Your Top 5 favourite songs from the 90s?
1 Hurt – Nine Inch Nails (1995) | Johnny Cash (2003) 2 Don’t Know Why – Jesse Harris & The Ferdinandos (1999) | Norah Jones (2002) 3 Valerie – The Zutons (2006) | Mark Ronson & Amy Winehouse (2007) 4 I Turn to You – All-4-One (1997) | Christina Aguilera (2000) 5 Mad World – Tears for Fears (1982) | Michael Andrews & Gary Jules (2003)
What happened to the music business in the 2000s?
The 2000s were a tough time in the music business. Artists bypassed record labels to release music independently. What’s more, online file sharing and music streaming disrupted the radio industry, and the biggest record store chains went out of business.
