Cover versions of songs by "nobodies"

[Harry P.]

I love searching youtube for cover versions of famous songs by big name artists done by people nobody has ever heard of. There is an amazing amount of talented people posting videos of themselves doing their versions of well-known songs that are in many cases as good as, or even better, than the version we all know. I'm not talking about professional cover bands or "tribute bands" that actually tour and make money doing covers... I'm talking about regular "non-professional" people who just happen to be talented and post on youtube.

Perfect example. The Beatles' "Yes It Is" done by a complete "nobody"...

 

[Harry P.]

Another example. I have no idea who these people are, but their harmonies are fantastic...

[Harry P.]

Another great example. These guys, whoever they are, could give Boston a run for their money any time. The lead singer hits all the high notes that the late Brad Delp did... and that is no easy task!

[Harry P.]

Another "nobody" who nails it... "More Than a Feeling"... a very hard song to sing for any vocalist. You really need some big time range to do this one justice, and this guy has what it takes...

[Harry P.]

"Nowhere Man" by some nobodies...

[chunkypeanutbutter]

Quite under-the-radar in the USA, but with a small following in Australia, Jay Wilson of Tame Impala does solo electronic music under the name 'Gum.'

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lVeNfjoI2eM

Edited February 18, 2016 by chunkypeanutbutter

[PowerPlant]

[hgbben]

^^^^^^^^^^ That is a fantastic cover.

[RAT-T]

JUST SAW THAT ON YOU TUBE A FEW DAYS AGO AWESOME

Edited February 18, 2016 by RAT-T

[PowerPlant]

Cool, but both of the above are well established recording artists, not exactly nobodies

[Snake45]

Speaking of covers from The Blacklist:

 

[Snake45]

The original of this was a great song. This version is even better. Jump ahead to about 1:25 to save some time.

 

[Snake45]

Don't think I've ever heard ANY male cover ANY Adele song better that this, which is simply awesome:

[JollySipper]

I'm surprised that Tool lets anyone do covers of their music..... You can't even download MP3s of their stuff, or listen to it on internet music sites. If you want to hear their music, you have to buy the album...........

[Harry Joy]

I was friends with this band back in the 90s. They did not do many covers, but I talked them into slipping this into their live act, and they included it as a bonus song on their second CD. Crowds loved it.

https://mp3-music-download.com/music/Judge+Nothing/No+Matter+What

[Harry P.]

I'm surprised that Tool lets anyone do covers of their music.....

You can't stop people from covering your songs. Especially if it's just for fun (not sold for profit).

[Harry P.]

Wow! Another spot on cover of "More than a feeling." These no-name bands are amazing...

[Harry P.]

Ok, this takes the cake. "More than a feeling" cover with not a lead guitar... but a lead violin!

[Harry P.]

Here's one I encountered recently

I think you're missing the point. It's not about other recording artists doing covers, it's about amateurs... just "regular people" doing covers...

 

[RAT-T]

Ok, this takes the cake. "More than a feeling" cover with not a lead guitar... but a lead violin!

SOUNDS GREAT FOR A VIOLIN, & THE BEST VOCALS YET

[Harry P.]

Holy krapp. Is this even better than the original? Ok, these guys are obviously not just "regular people," but a professional Zep cover bad. But still...

[Kit Basher]

That guitarist is no Jimmy Page, but she's a heck of a lot better looking!

[Harry P.]

That guitarist is no Jimmy Page, but she's a heck of a lot better looking!

Oh yeah!

[Crazy Ed]

Holy krapp. Is this even better than the original? Ok, these guys are obviously not just "regular people," but a professional Zep cover bad. But still..

    Jimmy n the Boys just Covered the Song themselves. But there's no argueing the New Group looks better than Zep! 

[Harry P.]

Yes, technically you're right... Zep's version was a cover of a song written in the 1920s!