OUCH - Our Top Five WORST Cover Songs of All Time - or at least what we can think of today!

The Top Five Podcast

This episode was fun, but it wasn't as easy as you might think!

You know already that Annie and I are a bit "koo-koo" over cover songs. We have our very favorites and we have ideas of cover songs we would like to see created someday...but we also have some that we completely and unapologetically despise and we plan to tell you about that in today's episode.

Remember, a good cover song often adds a unique twist or interpretation to the original, showcasing the artist's individuality while maintaining respect for the source material. It should evoke emotions and offer something fresh to listeners. A bad cover might lack originality, feel forced, or fail to capture the essence of the original. Ultimately, it's about striking a balance between homage and innovation.

Some notoriously awful cover songs include William Shatner's rendition of "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds," Limp Bizkit's version of "Behind Blue Eyes," and Madonna's take on "American Pie." These covers often received criticism for deviating too far from the original's charm or not adding anything valuable to the song. However, opinions on cover songs can be subjective, and what one person dislikes, another might enjoy. For example, I actually liked the Madonna cover of American Pie, but I do appreciate why others detest it. For me, it brings back memories of Karaoke Night in the Chicago Suburbs back in the early 2000's.

And, yes, there's for sure a playlist - but you're not getting the shitty cover songs...you're getting the originals because they were JUST FINE...some were even perfect. So enjoy those instead of having to listen to the crap that we are fussing about in this episode. ENJOY!