Versions
| Title | Performer | Release date |
|---|---|---|
| Beat It | Michael Jackson | November 30, 1982 |
| Beat It | Mona Decker, The Hiltonaires & Orcheste… | May 30, 1983 |
| Beat It | Mike Post | 1984 |
| Beat It | The Chipmunks | 1984 |
Likewise, people ask, did Michael Jackson use samples?
We’ve talked about pop stars that sample classical music here before. But did you know that none other than Michael Jackson sampled Beethoven multiple times throughout his career?
Accordingly, has Michael Jackson ever sampled a song? Nas, “It Ain’t Hard to Tell”
Similarly one may ask, what band does the best covers?
The 40 Best Cover Songs by Rock Bands
- Smashing Pumpkins. …
- Staind. Robert Mora, Getty Images. …
- Stone Sour. Eric Haggard, Loudwire. …
- Stone Temple Pilots. Photo by Michelle Shiers. …
- Three Days Grace. RCA. …
- Van Halen. Frazer Harrison, Getty Images. …
- Volbeat. Q Prime / Photo by Ross Halfin. …
- Rob Zombie. Kevin RC Wilson, Loudwire.
What cover song is better than the original?
“All Along the Watchtower” by Jimi Hendrix (originally by Bob Dylan) Jimi Hendrix’s rowdier, louder, punchier, and electrified version of Bob Dylan’s classic song, released in 1968, blew even the original songwriter away.
What covers are more famous than the original?
10 Cover Songs That Became Bigger Than the Originals
- “Respect” Aretha Franklin / Otis Redding. …
- “I Will Always Love You” Whitney Houston / Dolly Parton. …
- “All Along the Watchtower” Jimi Hendrix / Bob Dylan. …
- “Hurt” Johnny Cash / Nine Inch Nails. …
- “Twist & Shout” …
- “I Fought the Law” …
- “Nothing Compares 2 U” …
- “Because the Night”
What is the greatest cover song ever?
Rolling Stone Readers Pick the Top 10 Greatest Cover Songs
- Jimi Hendrix – ‘All Along The Watchtower’ …
- Johnny Cash – ‘Hurt’ …
- Jeff Buckley – ‘Hallelujah’ …
- Joe Cocker – ‘With A Little Help From My Friends’ …
- Nirvana – ‘The Man Who Sold The World’ …
- The Beatles – ‘Twist and Shout’ …
- The White Stripes – ‘Jolene’
What is the most popular cover band?
America’s Best Cover Bands
- Liquid Blue® – Award winning cover band with international acclaim.
- Party Crashers® – Incredible vocals, studio quality musicians, high energy music.
- Metro Music Club® – Among the nation’s most talented live performance bands.
- No Limits – Non-stop, high octane music from start to finish.
What songs did Michael Jackson cover?
Here are 10 songs that prove that MJ was the King of Cover Songs:
- Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day by Stevie Wonder.
- Love Never Felt So Good by Johnny Mathis.
- Ain’t No Sunshine by Bill Withers.
- With a Child’s Heart by Stevie Wonder.
- Come Together by The Beatles.
- You’ve Got a Friend by Carole King.
What songs have been covered the most?
The 5 Most Covered Songs of All Time
- ‘Yesterday’ by The Beatles.
- ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’ by The Rolling Stones.
- ‘Cry Me A River’ by Justin Timberlake Julie London.
- ‘Imagine’ by John Lennon.
- ‘Over The Rainbow’ by Judy Garland // ‘What a Wonderful World’ by Louis Armstrong.
Who covers Dirty Diana?
Versions
| Title | Performer | Release date |
|---|---|---|
| Dirty Diana | TBASA | May 17, 2016 |
| Dirty Diana | Scala & Kolacny Brothers | June 24, 2016 |
| Dirty Diana | Akina Maria – Carlos C Major | June 18, 2019 |
| Dirty Diana | Sershen&Zaritskaya feat. Cole Rolland | October 29, 2021 |
Who did a remake of Beat It?
When Fall Out Boy decided to record their cover version of Michael Jackson’s “Beat It,” they had one goal in mind: to make a song so triumphant that it would somehow convince the King of Pop to come out of hiding and join them on the road for an epic (and costly) world tour. Actually, we’re lying.
Who is famous for their covers?
Artists
- Alien Ant Farm.
- Elvis Presley.
- Gloria Jones.
- Joan Jett.
- Joan Jett and the Blackhearts.
- Joe Cocker.
- Leonard Cohen.
- Michael Jackson.
Who is the most successful cover band?
Some are so good they may spawn cover acts of their own.
- Eagle Eyes. Sometimes, you don’t realize how good a band is until a formidable cover act plays practically its entire discography. …
- Gerle Haggerd. …
- Princess. …
- The James Brown Dance Party. …
- Space Oddity. …
- Barracuda.
Why did Fall Out Boy cover beats?
The band stopped performing ‘Beat It’ for awhile following Michael Jackson’s death. Fall Out Boy released the cover in 2008 and Jackson died in 2009. According to Gigwise, Wentz discussed his cover during a 2009 interview with MusicRadar. He said the band decided to refrain from playing the track live.