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The 15 worst cover songs of all time
The Evening Standard ^ | 6/27/18 | Haryy Fletcher, David Ellis

Posted on 08/06/2023 1:45:58 PM PDT by DallasBiff

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Never heard it, but maybe he recorded it for the green lady in Star Trek TOS.
1 posted on 08/06/2023 1:45:58 PM PDT by DallasBiff
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Leonard Nimoy did a cover of “Proud Mary”. It’s... strange.


2 posted on 08/06/2023 1:47:00 PM PDT by Ciaphas Cain ("No matter where you go, there you are.")
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15. William Shatner - Lucy in The Sky With Diamonds

I didn't read the article (this IS FR after all) - but how can that not be #1?

3 posted on 08/06/2023 1:50:06 PM PDT by Jim Noble (He who saves the nation breaks no law)
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"William Shatner - Lucy in The Sky With Diamonds"

Oh, man - that's GOLD!

4 posted on 08/06/2023 1:52:33 PM PDT by Psalm 73 ("You'll never hear surf music again" - J. Hendrix)
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How is LB’s “Faith” in the “worst” category? Sure beats the original, and I’m not a LB fan.


5 posted on 08/06/2023 1:56:29 PM PDT by Olog-hai ("No Republican, no matter how liberal, is going to woo a Democratic vote." -- Ronald Reagan, 1960)
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To: DallasBiff

I don’t recall ever hearing even one of these.


6 posted on 08/06/2023 1:57:53 PM PDT by Alberta's Child (“Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose.”)
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To: DallasBiff

Maroon 5 sucks regardless


7 posted on 08/06/2023 2:00:59 PM PDT by Hyman Roth
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Vanilla Fudge - You Keep Me Hangin' On


8 posted on 08/06/2023 2:01:57 PM PDT by Poser (Cogito ergo Spam - I think, therefore I ham)
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To: DallasBiff

Sad to say that I did read that article and had no idea of better than half of the “artists” listed and the songs.


9 posted on 08/06/2023 2:04:25 PM PDT by Howie66 ("Biden-Fetterman 2024. It's A No Brainer")
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Mae West singing Shakin All Over


10 posted on 08/06/2023 2:06:13 PM PDT by abigkahuna (Honk Honk. It’s Clown World Out There. )
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Second and Third Runner Ups:

Roseanne Barr sings, National Anthem at ballpark

Jessica Simpson sings, “Take My Breath Away!” while driving.


11 posted on 08/06/2023 2:08:56 PM PDT by lee martell
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFFDub29wWM&pp=ygUeTWFlIHdlc3Qgc2luZ3Mgc2hha2luIGFsbCBvdmVy

Back up band for Mae West was somebody’s children. She also sings day tripper amongst other murderous hits


12 posted on 08/06/2023 2:09:21 PM PDT by abigkahuna (Honk Honk. It’s Clown World Out There. )
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To: DallasBiff

Joe Cocker singing A Little Help From My Friends.


13 posted on 08/06/2023 2:09:51 PM PDT by Larry Lucido (Donate! Don't just post clickbait!)
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To: DallasBiff

His cover of “Rocketman” is classic.


14 posted on 08/06/2023 2:11:08 PM PDT by Fledermaus (It's time to get rid of the Three McStooges; Mitch, Kevin and Ronna!)
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To: DallasBiff

One that is surprisingly good is T-Bone Barnett singing “Diamonds Are s Girl’s Best Friend.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAlRbCB0xpE


15 posted on 08/06/2023 2:12:27 PM PDT by Fai Mao (Starve the beast and steal its food!)
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To: Larry Lucido

Love his version.

John Belushi did a great impersonation.


16 posted on 08/06/2023 2:12:36 PM PDT by Fledermaus (It's time to get rid of the Three McStooges; Mitch, Kevin and Ronna!)
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To: DallasBiff

Any act or song that is more novelty/obscure than professional/established shouldn’t be on a list like this. Madonna covering a genuine hit badly? Sure. Shatner covering a Beatles experiment in Shatner-speak? I don’t think so.


17 posted on 08/06/2023 2:14:59 PM PDT by BradyLS (DO NOT FEED THE BEARS!)
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Oh boy, a 70 year old woman singing that gives me bad quivers.

The studio band wasn't that bad, though.

18 posted on 08/06/2023 2:15:57 PM PDT by DallasBiff (Apology not accepted.la is not the sharpest knife in the drawer)
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Second worst cover ever:

Jon Bon Jovi - "Fairytale of New York"

Worst cover of all time:

Whoever these guys are - "Comfortably Numb"

19 posted on 08/06/2023 2:15:58 PM PDT by Joe 6-pack
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Although I like British band leader Ted Heath's version of Oakie Boogie, with Lita Roza doing the vocal, I prefer the original version by Jack Guthrie & His Oklahomans. Lita's version pleasant to listen to, but Jack's version will make you want to get up and dance.
20 posted on 08/06/2023 2:17:18 PM PDT by Fiji Hill
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