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Good Pop Interpreters

I know I often fall prey to the romance of signer/songwriter uniqueness and individuality, but there's also something deeply delightful and satisfying about a good cover song. It's like two artists having a conversation.

Who would you recommend as an artist or group who regularly "converses" with other artists and genres through cover songs?

I'll kick things off by nominating Ry Cooder who, especially in his early albums (which are dominated by cover songs), displays an inventive, loving, and oftentimes surprising choice of and approach to cover songs.
shersta
jgreenwood
20 posts
 
Early Joe Cocker
Early Rod Stewart

And lots of women:

Emmylou Harris
Linda Ronstadt
Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt (Western Wall)
Jennifer Warnes covering Leonard Cohen
Joan Baez covering Bob Dylan
Bonnie Raitt
Shawn Colvin
Judy Collins
Cassandra Wilson

And I can't leave out my favorite interpreter:

Frank Sinatra
slappy
903 posts
 
BIGOD 20, an industrial band, did a fantastic remake of Modonna's "LIKE A PRAYER"

I think KMFDM made a remake of Modonnas "Material Girl" as well

hahahaha

probably not what yer looking for, but i thought they were funnier than hell!
weekendtoy
20 posts
 
Johnny Cash does some great covers as your already aware.

His American Recording albums and the Unearthed box set are chuck full of 'em.

Be nice to me and I'll send ya the box set for review.
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