Boardman, Ohio classics cover artists The Great Pretenders tackle "Never Been Any Reason," a 1975 single (with a catchy af organ hook) from Illinois rock band Head East.
The Riverwest 24-hour bike race held annually in Wisconsin has adopted the song as their official anthem, and stream the tune on a loop for the full 24-hour duration of the event, causing a spike in Spotify listenership that possibly earns the surviving band members a whopping four cents apiece. Maybe.
It's already the first day of June! Thassssss crazy!
So, here's Austin, Texas indie pop group Sun June with their version of "Twice," a 2006 downtempo release from Gothenburg, Sweden trip hop band Little Dragon.
Look, if we're all going to die from water shortages brought about by the proliferation of artificial intelligence, at least we can occasionally get a cool cover song from the planet wreckers.
Here's one!
Bardcore North, a Turkish site that uses AI to transform modern songs into Norse seafaring doom ballads scores big with their remake of "Love Me Again," a 2013 single from North Yorkshire, UK soul pop artist John Newman.
New York City wizard rockers Swish and Flick cutesy up the crunk on their version of "Get Low," a 2002 release about releases (skeet-skeet) from Atlanta, Georgia Southern hip hop artist Lil' Jon.
Neo-Psychedelia band Wolfmother had their 2006 hard rock single "The Joker and the Thief" covered by fellow Sydney, Australia natives Asteroid Brains.
I doubt that the song was based off of this image, but it's all I could think of upon hearing the title.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana area teen band Tru Illusion cover "Home Sweet Home," a 1985 power ballad from Hollywood, California glam artists Motley Crue.
For more covers of the Crue, the Between the Buried and Me version of "Kickstart My Heart" can be found here, and the Tuuli version of "Girls, Girls, Girls" can be found here.
Springfield, Massachusetts nu metal group Medicated Savage cover "Unsung," a 1991 noise rock single from New York City post-hardcore band Helmet.
When I performed a Google search asking if medicated savages should wear helmets, Microsoft Copilot responded:
If “Medicated Savages” refers to people who engage in activities like airsoft, welding, or other tasks where head impact or debris is a risk, yes — wearing a helmet is strongly recommended.
I don't know what being a medicated savage has to do with welding, but, thanks, AI for the semi-sensical response.
New York City shoegazers Widowspeak cover "How's It Going to Be," a 1997 release from San Francisco, California alt rock group Third Eye Blind.
For more TEB covers, the Don't Call Me Surely version of "Semi-Charmed Life" can be found here, and the Aftrhours version of "Jumper" can be found here.
Tampa, Florida country artist Mel Tillis covers "Remembering," a tune first released in 1968 by Atlanta, Georgia singer/songwriter Jerry Reed.
The title is appropriate for Memorial Day.
The lyrics about a perpetual state of blackout drunkenness, less so.
Prince Edward Island, Canada group Aliens of Eden cover "My Favourite Game," a 1998 single from Jonkoping, Sweden indie band The Cardigans.
For another Cardigans cover, the Twocolors version of "Love/Fool" can be found here.
For a cover by The Cardigans, their version of "Iron Man" can be found here.
Ami Kozak (from Los Angeles, California indie trio Distant Cousins) busts out the looper on his remake of "It Takes Two," a 1988 jam from New York City hip-hopper Rob Base.
Rest easy, Mr. Base. You may not have been internationally known, but you were known to rock a microphone.
Brand spankin' new college cover band Fridays Off cover "Tongue Tied," a 2011 electropop single from Los Angeles, California alternative dance band Grouplove.
It's not the most polished cover song, sure.... but according to this video, the band's been together for roughly a month. For one of their first shows, this ain't too shabby.
Plus, the audience seems like they've had enough Miller Lite (or Shiner Bock) to not exactly care all that much.
For a cover by Grouplove, their version of "Spiderhead" can be found here.
Providence, Rhode Island sludge group Kilgore cover "Walk," a 1991 vulgar display of groove metal from Austin, Texas thrashers Pantera.
The video features some professional wrestlers and a gal in shiny pink pleather.
Re. Spect.
For a cover by Pantera, their version of "Cat Scratch Fever" can be found here.
Brooklyn, New York indie trio Boys Go to Jupiter cover "You've Got a Friend," a 1971 soft rock single from New York City songstress Carole King.
For another Carole King cover, the Eternal version of "I Feel the Earth Move" can be found here.
Today's post is the 1,600th here at Daily Cover Song!
So, here's the 1984 single "Sixteen Blue" from Minneapolis, Minnesota college rockers The Replacements, as covered by Boston, Massachusetts country group The Dirty Truckers.
San Francisco, California jazz band Cosmo Alleycats cover "As Long As I'm Movin'," an R&B single released on the 1957 debut album of Portsmouth, Virginia doo wop artist Ruth Brown.
Nashville, Tennessee artist Runaground covers "Give Your Heart a Break," a 2011 pop single from Albuquerque, New Mexico singer/songwriter Demi Lovato.
If you're going to give your heart a literal break, the folks at Atlantic Cardiovascular strongly suggest that it last no longer than four minutes.
London, UK trip hop trio Soho had their 1990 single "Hippychick" covered by Lauren Hayashi.
I believe Lauren is from Honolulu, Hawaii... as the entirety of her social media presence as a performer is recorded from two separate shows, each at a venue in Honolulu.
Five-piece Boston, Massachusetts Americana string band Grain Thief cover "Sorry You're Sick," a 1982 release from Biloxi, Mississippi soul/blues musician Ted Hawkins.
Vancouver, Canada twin sisters Fionn cover "Say So," a 2020 bubblegum pop single from Los Angeles, California artist Doja Cat.
For a cover by Doja Cat, her version of "Celebrity Skin" can be found here.
Duluth, Georgia group Leaf Land cover "3 Strange Days," a 1991 jangle pop single from Boston, Massachusetts alternative band School of Fish.
Swedish artist Feather and Down covers "They Don't Know," originally an alt country tune released by Surrey, UK singer Kirsty MacColl in 1979, popularized a few years later as the theme for "The Tracey Ullman Show."
Buenos Aires, Argentina band Flipper cover "Club Can't Handle Me," a 2010 hip house release from Miami Gardens, Florida rapper Flo Rida.
For another (MUCH different) Flo Rida cover, the Cleverly's version of "Low" can be found here.
Happy Mother's Day!
Here's Welsh singer Donna Lewis with her cover of "My Mom," a 1998 neo-soul single from New York City musical collective Chocolate Genius.
For a cover of Donna Lewis, the Jukebox the Ghost version of "I Love You Always Forever" can be found here.
Edinburgh, Scotland band Quantum Squeeze cover "Scooby Snacks," a 1996 ode to valium from New York City alt hip hop artists Fun Lovin' Criminals.
According to their listing of past events, five of the final six Quantum Squeeze shows were played at a bar called Whistlebinkies.
I'm EXTREMELY jealous, having never played a bar with a name half as cool as THAT!
For a cover by FLC, their version of "Shining Star" can be found here.
Unconventional Mt Dora, Florida group Rabbit! cover "I Gotta Feeling," a 2009 dance pop single from Los Angeles, California alternative hip hop band Black Eyed Peas.
After watching their makeshift video, Rabbit! have skyrocketed to the top of bands that I wish I had the opportunity to hang out with back in their heyday. They seem like they'd be ridiculous amounts of fun.
Montpelier, France noise pop duo Pilgrim cover "Buck Rogers," a 2001 single from Gwent, Wales indie rockers Feeder.
The NBC app has every episode of "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century" available for streaming. You know, if you had nothing else going on tonight.
Based off of appearances at Vert and 0g, according to their video captions, my guess is that the covering band hails from Tokyo, Japan.
Here is aspiring Chihuahua, Mexico singer Ale Aguirre, with her version of "Neon Moon," a 1992 neotraditional country tune from Nashville, Tennessee duo Brooks and Dunn.
Here is Melbourne, Australia hard rock group Delirium with their take on "Chewbacca," a 1994 single from Costa Mesa, California punks Supernova.
What a Wookiee!
Dubai, UAE band Ark Angels cover "The Fate of Ophelia," a 2025 dance pop single from West Reading, Pennsylvania artist Taylor Swift.
For an in-depth analysis of the fate of Ophelia, here is an article from Folger Shakespeare Library.
For more Swift covers, the Equiz version of "Blank Space" can be found here, The Sweet Apes version of "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" can be found here, and the Against the Current version of "Shake it Off" can be found here.
For a cover by Taylor Swift, her version of "Riptide" can be found here.
Georgia-based band Maple Season cover "Rolling in the Deep," the bluesy 2010 single from London, UK artist Adele.
All of the articles I found about maple trees growing in Georgia were referencing the US State. I'm assuming that the nation of Georgia offers 5 or 6 varieties of maple trees, based on this article about vegetation in Azerbaijan.
For another Adele cover, the Echosmith version of "Set Fire to the Rain" can be found here.
Happy first day of May!
Here's Pretoria, South Africa singer and actress Lianie May with her version of "If I Could Turn Back Time," a 1989 soft rock single for El Centro, California mononymous artist Cher.
For another Cher cover, the Dollar Store version of "Believe" can be found here.
Denver, Colorado group Aftershock cover "We're An American Band," a 1973 hit for Flint, Michigan arena rockers Grand Funk Railroad.
On select nights, Aftershock up the entertainment factor by allowing children seated near the stage to pop balloons on their guitarist's hair.
This may seem like sacrilege, but the 1981 hit single "Happy Birthday" from Glasgow, Scotland new wavers Altered Images.... is kind of stinky cheese.
The lyrics blow.
It's.... catchy enough, I guess?
But, this.... THIS.... is awesome.
A veritable army of young kids wearing Brobee t-shirts and dancing semi-rhythmically?
A cotton candy drumstick?
Quirkus McGirkus DJ Lance Rock being himself?
Manchester, UK indie pop duo The TING TINGS?
In less than three minutes, this video takes a regular old birthday and cranks it up a full two notches on the happy-o-meter.
The only thing that could make a birthday happier than this here video would be the Philadelphia Flyers clinching it on home ice tonight. C'mon, Flyers!
For a cover of The Ting Tings, the Sunscreen version of "That's Not My Name" can be found here.
St Louis, Missouri electro rock artist Warm Electric covers "All Day Day Light," a 2010 baroque pop release from Brooklyn by way of Berkeley, California indie group The Morning Benders.
All day day light occurs in Alaska for multiple months at a time, due to Earth's axial tilt.
Quezon City, Philippines acoustic artists MYMP cover "These Dreams," a 1985 single from Seattle, Washington hard rock band Heart.
According to the website My Sleep Advisor, these dreams about hearts could symbolize love and affection, or could be a warning sign of unresolved emotional issues and a need for self-care.
For more Heart covers, the Oceans of Slumber version of "Alone" can be found here, and the Blitzen Trapper version of "Crazy on You" can be found here.
Hittin' different this year, as the youngsters would say, is the Surrey, UK duo Dragonfly Sky with their cover of the 2001 sobfest "The Luckiest" from Winston-Salem, North Carolina pianist and suburb rocker Ben Folds.
For past versions of "The Luckiest," check out:
Nashua, New Hampshire singer/actress Mandy Moore covers "Breaking Us in Two," a 1982 sophisto-pop single from Staffordshire, UK artist Joe Jackson.
A short list of Mandy Moore's couplings that were broken in two:
Emo dudes Lake Rana cover "Birds of a Feather," a 2024 baroque pop release from fellow Los Angeles, California artist Billie Eilish.
If you're looking for an emo bird of a feather, here you go.
For more Eilish covers, the Carver Commodore version of "Bad Guy" can be found here, and the Rain Paris version of "Therefore I Am" can be found here.
Burbank, Illinois band Cluster Fuzz cover "Safari Song," a 2017 single from Frankenmuth, Michigan predominantly sibling blues rock group Greta Van Fleet.
Asbury Park, New Jersey indie duo Yawn Mower cover "Friends of P," an oft forgotten gem released by Santa Monica, California power pop band The Rentals in 1995.
I like it, but I miss the male/female harmonies of the original. After all, this is a good song for a gal (Ooh Woo Hoo Hoo.....)
Minneapolis, Minnesota dream rockers Serenity Now cover "Maps," a 2003 single from New York City indie band Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
In a bowling alley.
Though bowling alleys don't have maps, per se, they do have floor plans.... which is close.... I guess.
It's 4/20.
So, here's Chicago, Illinois singer/songwriter/excitable boy Warren Zevon with his version of "Back in the High Life Again," a 1986 single from Birmingham, UK blue-eyed soul artist Steve Winwood.
For another Winwood cover, the Ra Ra Riot version of "Valerie" can be found here.
For a cover of Warren Zevon, the Alixandrea Corvyn version of "Werewolves of London" can be found here.
Lucid Node cover "Guilty," a 1996 track from St Louis, Missouri industrial band Gravity Kills.
While I was unable to find a bio for Lucid Node, their collaboration with Echelon Sound Collective leads me to believe that they're based in or around New York City.
Flensburg, Germany band Molecule cover "I Put a Spell on You," a 1956 shock rock single from Cleveland, Ohio artist Screamin' Jay Hawkins.
If folk aren't as upfront about their hexing as Screamin' Jay, this article from Witches Lore gives you indicators on whether or not you've been cursed.
Moscow, Russia singer Lisha covers "Impossible," a 2020 single from Essex, UK indie rockers Nothing but Thieves.
Dutch psychobilly band Milwaukee Wildmen cover "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)," a 1984 new wave single from Liverpool, UK Eurodisco outfit Dead or Alive.
According to this article, the amusement park ride Gravitron can spin right round like a record at 24 revolutions per minute.
Fort Collins, Colorado ska/reggae band 12 Cents for Marvin cover "Lola," a 1970 mixed up, muddled up, shook up tune from London, UK rockers The Kinks.
For more Kinks covers, the Good Riddance version of "Come Dancing" can be found here, and the Oingo Boingo version of "You Really Got Me" can be found here.
Athens, Greece melodic metal conglomerate Panos Geo cover "Themata," a 2005 release from Perth, Australia band Karnivool.
Potsdam, New York power pop band Gigolo Aunts cover "I Am the Cosmos," a song that was recorded in 1978 by Memphis, Tennessee artist Chris Bell of Big Star fame, posthumously released in 1992.
For a Big Star cover, the Snakes in Exile version of "Thirteen" can be found here.
My friends across the pond have been keeping Mr Blobby a closely guarded secret for over three decades.
I recently discovered the pure joy that is Mr Blobby.
Inexplicably, Blobby had a hit single on UK radio back in 1993.
Here's a cover version by Norwich metal band Falling Gods.
London, UK synth pop band Black Box Recorder cover "Seasons in the Sun," the definitive version of which was released in 1973 by Winnipeg, Canada soft country artist Terry Jacks.
Long Island, New York sibling band The Lemon Twigs cover "I Can Hear the Grass Grow," a 1967 psychedelic rock hit from Buckingham, UK progressive rock group The Move.
According to this article from Hearing Health, you can hear plants grow!
Maybe not grass specifically, but "I Can Hear the Grass Grow" is a much better song title than "I Can Hear the Rhubarbs Grow."
My Own Accord cover "Dirty Little Secret," a 2005 power pop single from Stillwater, Oklahoma punks The All-American Rejects.
According to their Facebook profile and Bandcamp, My Own Accord are based out of Boston, Massachusetts.
Myspace profiles, though, show that the band (or, at least 66% of the band) hail from Fayetteville, North Carolina.
For another AAR cover, the Andie Case version of "Swing, Swing" can be found here.
Bournemouth, UK duo Missing Digit cover "Ooh La La," a 2020 release from Atlanta, Georgia and Brooklyn, New York hip hoppers Run the Jewels.
Ogden, Utah party band 1.21 Gigawatts cover "Sweet Child O' Mine," a 1988 hard rock ballad from Los Angeles, California group Guns N' Roses.
For more GNR covers, Woman's version of "Paradise City" can be found here, and the Prom Queen version of "November Rain" can be found here.
Tiverton, UK lads Leave Before Dawn cover "Leave a Light On," a 2017 release from Kilsyth, Scotland musician Tom Walker.
According to Southern Living, leaving a single 60-Watt bulb on overnight will add $20 per year in energy bills.
Happy Easter!
Durham, North Carolina band Tea Cup Gin cover "Easter Parade," the definitive version being released in the eponymous 1948 film starring Judy Garland and Fred Astaire.
The song was first recorded, though, by Evansville, Indiana Broadway star Marilyn Miller in 1933.
Pop quartet Mercury4 cover "All Out of Love," a 1980 single from fellow Melbourne, Australia natives Air Supply.
According to NASA, Mercury has no air supply, as the planet is too small and hot to retain an atmosphere. Instead, it has a thin exosphere made up of atoms blasted off of the planet by extreme solar winds and meteor strikes.
Welsh nippers Lindsay's Shirt cover "Loverboy," a 2011 alternative rock single from Surrey, UK post hardcore band You Me at Six.
Bristol, UK acoustic wedding duo The Hot Hats cover "Big Yellow Taxi," a 1970 folk song from Fort Macleod, Canada songstress Joni Mitchell.
If you drove a big yellow taxi and wanted a hot hat, it looks like Target's got you covered.
For another Joni cover, the Baskery version of "River" can be found here.
It's April Fool's Day!
So, here's San Antonio, Texas internet celebrity Viking Barbie with her rendition of "Foolish Games," a melancholy 1994 number from Homer, Alaska singer Jewel.
For more Jewel covers, the Emerson Parris version of "Standing Still" can be found here, and the Patchwork Road version of "Who Will Save Your Soul" can be found here.
Valley City, North Dakota band Wedge cover "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous," a 2002 single from Waldorf, Maryland emo rockers Good Charlotte.
Speaking of "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous," an article about host Robin Leach can be found here.
For another Good Charlotte cover, Pollyanna's version of "The Anthem" can be found here.
Lone Tree, a multinational conglomeration of teen ex-pats based in Nairobi, Kenya perform "Shakedown Street," a 1978 disco-tinged roots rock single from Palo Alto, California band Grateful Dead.
For another Dead cover, "Touch of Grey" by The War on Drugs can be found here.
Shropshire, UK group T'Pau have their 1987 hit single "Heart and Soul" covered by Champaign, Illinois emo kids Braid.
Were it not for the brief interview before Braid's performance, it would have taken me a full two minutes to recognize the tune.
Vineland, New Jersey dream pop band Polaroid Fade cover "Dreaming," a 1979 release from New York City new wavers Blondie.
According to the dream dictionary, a faded Polaroid could represent unclear memories, confusion about the past, or repressed trauma.
For more Blondie covers, the Hillbilly Moon Explosion version of "Call Me" can be found here, the Underclass version of "Maria" can be found here, the My Robot Friend version of "Rapture" can be found here, and the Heartworms version of "Sunday Girl" can be found here.
St Louis, Missouri party band The Way Back Weekend Band cover "Flood," a 1995 single from Greenville, Illinois alternative rockers Jars of Clay.
According to this MSN article, the St Louis region has experienced flash floods within the past three weeks.
San Francisco, California industrial band Snake River Conspiracy cover "How Soon is Now?", a 1984 single from Manchester, UK indie influencers The Smiths.
For another Smiths cover, the Treepeople version of "Bigmouth Strikes Again" can be found here.
Bolen Town, South Carolina group The Willow Swampers cover "Here Without You," a 2002 post-grunge single from Escatawpa, Mississippi rock band 3 Doors Down.
Bolen Town appears so small on maps that if you're there and go 3 Doors Down, you'll likely end up in Orangeburg.
For another 3 Doors Down cover, the Kill the Director version of "Kryptonite" can be found here.
Nashville, Tennessee trio Charlotte Ave cover "Butterfly Kisses," a 1996 single from Santa Ana, California adult contemporary artist Bob Carlisle.
According to Butterfly-kit.com, the term "butterfly kiss" is a poetic notion of the reproductive behavior of butterflies.
Is that weird? Pretty weird.
In contention for the greatest Zoom video of all time is this entry from Bloomington, Indiana funk rockers The Main Squeeze.... with a little help from their friends, on their version of The Fab Four's 1967 hit "With a Little Help from My Friends."
I imagine that the conversation that took place the evening before this shoot went something like this:
Corey: Ilio, we're recording the Zoom thing at 9:00 AM sharp.
Ilio: Yup.
Corey: So, could you set your alarm, like, five minutes earlier, so you can brush your teeth beforehand?
Ilio: I got you, fam.
Linz, Austria symphonic metal band Edenbridge get their collective Bond on with their remake of "For Your Eyes Only," a 1981 soft rock single from Lanarkshire, Scotland singer Sheena Easton.
For another Sheena E cover, the Darlington version of "9 to 5 (Morning Train)" can be found here.
Melbourne, Australia artist Feelds covers "Redbone," a 2016 psychedelic funk single from Stone Mountain, Georgia musician Childish Gambino.
For another Gambino cover, the Notions version of "Algorhythm" can be found here.
For a cover by Childish Gambino, his version of "Candy Rain" can be found here.
Columbus, Ohio electronic dance duo The Azoic cover "Obsession," a 1983 synth pop release from Los Angeles, California new wave band Animotion.
Are you obsessive? You can find out with this quiz from ProProfs.
If you get a positive response, here are some healthy ways to break that obsession.
EndCore, a band of teenagers from.... Mexico City? I think? (not to be confused with Endcore based out of Bolivia) cover "Hangar 18," a 1990 thrash metal song from Los Angeles, California group Megadeth.
For another Megadeth cover, the Tengger Cavalry version of "Symphony of Destruction" can be found here.
Rome, Italy steampunks Poison Garden cover "Mad About You," a 2000 release from Sint-Niklaas, Belgium trip hop band Hooverphonic.
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Here are Donegal, Ireland tribute artists Swords of Light with their remake of "Trouble (With a Capital T)," originally a 1976 Celtic rock single from Dublin band Horslips.
Long Island, New York acoustic duo Melic cover "These Are Days," a 1992 single from Jamestown, New York jangle pop artists 10,000 Maniacs.
I apologize for posting the official music video. For such a great song, the accompanying visuals are butt cheese. Sorry, Maniacs. It's true.
For another 10K Maniacs cover, the Peppermint Jam version of "Like the Weather" can be found here.
For a cover by 10,000 Maniacs, their version of "Peace Train" can be found here.
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa band The Rising Sons cover "Put a Little Love in Your Heart," a 1969 pop single from Hazel, Kentucky artist Jackie De Shannon.
Happy pi day!
Here's a cover of "Cottleston Pie," originally a 1926 poem from Winnie the Pooh author A A Milne, first set to music by Teaneck, New Jersey big band vocalist Anne Lloyd in 1961.
I'm crediting Tales from Woodhaven as the artist, though I'm unsure if that's the chosen name of the husband/wife duo who gave WTP some BPM.
I was unable to locate bio information, either.... though, my guess is that the artists hail from Grayson, Georgia.
Gillette, Wyoming group Sushi Roll cover "Officer," a 2003 release from San Diego, California reggae rock band Slightly Stoopid.
If you're looking for a sushi roll in Gillette, Wyoming, Sapporo Steak House may very well be your only option.
Jess has been obsessing over the song "Boys in the Better Land," a 2019 single from Dublin, Ireland indie rock band Fontaines DC.
Here's a cover version from Santa Barbara, California fem punks The Cherry Club.
It's 3/11, so here's a cover of Omaha, Nebraska alternative funk metal band 311's 1996 single "Down," covered by Humble, Texas group ZEDsDEAD.
For another 311 cover, the Kuerdas version of "Amber" can be found here.
For a cover by 311, their version of "Self Esteem" can be found here.
Grenoble, France musiques funk et pop band Groovy Folks cover "I'd Rather Go Blind," a 1967 deep soul single from Los Angeles, California gospel singer Etta James.
Rosalie Rendu was a nun who continued to overcome fatigue and illness -- including progressive loss of eyesight -- to serve the poor alongside the Daughters of Charity in post-Revolution France.
Dresden, Germany pop comedy band Die NotenDealer cover "Informer," a 1992 reggae rap fusion number from Toronto, Canada artist Snow.
San Francisco, California dream pop band Spectacular Spectacular cover "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart," a 1971 single from Isle of Man disco bros Bee Gees.
For more Bee Gees covers, The Jigsaw Seen version of "First of May" can be found here, "Stayin' Alive" by Les Claypool's Duo De Twang can be found here, and Pink Turtle's version of "How Deep is Your Love?" can be found here.
