Have you ever heard a cover version of a song you like and thought to yourself “Oh no they didn’t!” We all have, and how unfortunate it is to hear a great song butchered by someone who should never have attempted it.
While there are a myriad of examples, we’ve come up with what we think are the 20 worst.
1. True Colors – Phil Collins (Original by Cyndi Lauper)
http://youtu.be/NbS8JK4TS8Q
2. Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds – William Shatner (Original by the Beatles)
3. These Boots are Made for Walkin’ – Jessica Simpson (Original by Nancy Sinatra)
4. Imagine – Avril Lavigne (Original by John Lennon)
5. Smooth Criminal – Alien Ant Farm (Original by Michael Jackson)
6. (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction – Britney Spears (Original by Rolling Stones)
http://youtu.be/Mb77Xgr1Uqw
7. Sweet Child O’ Mine – Sheryl Crow (Original by Guns N’ Roses)
http://youtu.be/T4lSms1pokA
8. American Pie – Madonna (Original by Don McLean)
http://youtu.be/yMAybbYup_Y
9. Smells Like Teen Spirit – Miley Cyrus (Original by Nirvana)
10. Papa Don’t Preach – Kelly Osbourne (Original by Madonna)
11. Do Ya Think I’m Sexy? – Paris Hilton (Original by Rod Stewart)
http://youtu.be/YoMv2Z14Qxo
12. Beat It – Fall Out Boy (Original by Michael Jackson)
13. Take On Me – Jonas Brothers (Original by A-Ha)
http://youtu.be/iuiy1YRXSBY
14. You Shook Me All Night Long – Celine Dion (Original by AC/DC)
http://youtu.be/lX75ggL4qBc
15. Video Killed the Radio Star – Presidents of the USA (Original by the Buggles)
16. I Want Candy – Aaron Carter (Original by Bow Wow Wow)
17. Behind Blue Eyes – Limp Bizkit (original by The Who)
18. Boys of Summer – The Ataris (Original by Don Henley)
http://youtu.be/-be2dMnqn8U
19. Gettin’ Jiggy With It – Phish (Original by Will Smith)
20. Everlasting Love – U2 (Original by Robert Knight)