"Iris" by Tangerine Dream

 

West Berlin, Germany new age ambient band Tangerine Dream cover "Iris," the 1996 soft rock ballad from Buffalo, New York post grunge group Goo Goo Dolls.

According to this article on the Wisdom of the Spirit website, fruits in dreams have varied meanings.  Though a tangerine isn't a common fruit to dream about, it's kind of similar to an orange, so could represent vitality or energy.

"Harden My Heart" by Red Shack

 

Saint Johnsbury, Vermont wedding band Red Shack cover "Harden My Heart," a 1981 power ballad for Portland, Oregon group Quarterflash.

Speaking of hardening hearts, this article from Medicover Hospitals in India shows a correlation between old age, sedentary lifestyle, and questionable diet with coronary artery calcification.  

"(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher" by Del Soul

 

Wilmington, Delaware band Del Soul cover "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher."

The definitive version of the song was released by Highland Park, Michigan doo wop singer Jackie Wilson in 1967.

It was recorded several months prior by Harvey, Illinois vocal group The Dells.

The Dells version, though recorded in February of 1967, wasn't released as a single until May of 1968.

As they say regarding record release dates, you snooze, you lose.

"Cities in Dust" by Back to the Cover

 

Buenos Aires, Argentina cover band Back to the Cover bust out the catchiest tune about the destruction of Pompeii, "Cities in Dust," a 1986 dance pop number from London, UK post punk band Siouxsie and the Banshees.

For a cover by Siouxsie and the Banshees, their version of "The Passenger" can be found here.

"All My Friends" by Gang of Youths

 

Sydney, Australia alternative band Gang of Youths cover "All My Friends," a 2007 dance rock single from Brooklyn, New York electronica group LCD Soundsystem.

"Miss You Like Crazy" by R2K

 

Davao City, Philippines band R2K cover "Miss You Like Crazy," a soaring 1989 love ballad from Los Angeles, California serenader Natalie Cole.

"Hitchin' a Ride" by Barbados

 

Gothenburg, Sweden dansband Barbados cover "Hitchin' a Ride," a 1969 release from Kent, UK pop rock group Vanity Fare.

Hitching a ride from Sweden to Barbados could save you over $1,400 round trip, according to this travel website.