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Since the 1950s, musicians now play what they call "cover versions" (the reworking, updating, or interpretation) of songs as a tribute to the original performer or group. [1] Using familiar material (such as evergreen hits, standard tunes or classic recordings) is an important method of learning music styles.
A parody of the original video by celebrities from major UK TV networks on the BBC telethon. 1995. The Cruel Sea. From the album Rock'n Roll Duds. 1995. Dream Theater. The album A Change of Seasons features the live track "The Big Medley", a cover song medley that includes a segment of "Bohemian Rhapsody." 1996.
This is a list of cover versions by music artists who have recorded one or more songs written and originally recorded by English rock band The Beatles.Many albums have been created in dedication to the group, including film soundtracks, such as I Am Sam (2001) and Across the Universe (2007) and commemorative albums such as Sgt. Pepper Knew My Father (1988) and This Bird Has Flown (2005).
List of cover versions of Coldplay songs. American singer Willie Nelson (pictured in 2009) covered "The Scientist" for Chipotle. British rock band Coldplay have been covered by numerous entertainers around the world since the launch of Parachutes (2000) and subsequent albums. According to the BBC, they are the most covered group in the history ...
Contents. Torn (Ednaswap song) " Torn " is a song written by Scott Cutler, Anne Preven —who composed all of the lyrics—and Phil Thornalley in 1991 as a solo song for Preven. It was recorded and performed live during this period, but not given its first formal release until 1993, when Danish singer Lis Sørensen released the song in Danish ...
Common People. " Common People " is a song by English alternative rock band Pulp, released in May 1995 by Island Records as the lead single from their fifth studio album, Different Class (1995). It reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming a defining track of the Britpop movement as well as Pulp's signature song. [2]
This is a list of cover versions by notable music artists who have recorded one or more songs written and recorded by American singer, songwriter and dancer Michael Jackson. Many notable artists began covering his songs since his debut in the early 1970s.
Wouldn't It Be Nice: A Jazz Portrait of Brian Wilson. Ray Charles. 1986. "Sail On, Sailor". The Beach Boys 25 Years Together: A Celebration in Waikiki. Alex Chilton. 2000. "I Wanna Pick You Up". Caroline Now!