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What’s the bands best cover song & why?

Red MosqitoRed Mosqito Posts: 1,229
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I know this isn’t a complete list of all the songs they’ve covered, but they only allowed me ten options, so I tried to list the ones which are the most commonly played. 

So let’s hear it, which cover song of theirs just absolutely does it for you every time you hear it? 

What’s the bands best cover song & why? 102 votes

RITFW
6%
Ledbetterman10on2legsdannyPA JammerBF89905Shumway35jimjam1982 7 votes
Comfortably Numb
5%
gotthebottleBLACK35jeff2040Black,red,yellowJABKGlorified KC 6 votes
I’ve Got A Feeling
2%
PB11041KN219077Jason7192 3 votes
Last Kiss
0%
Celticskemba8 1 vote
Crazy Mary
22%
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Love Reign O’er Me
12%
AndySlashtschavlastexitlondonvitojefftCJ23113Abe FromanMerkin BallercojoboPJ_SoulPJNBSmallestOceansdrakeheuer14 13 votes
I Believe in Miracles
0%
Tristelune 1 vote
Sonic Reducer
14%
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Baba O’Riley
16%
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Chole Dancer/Crown of Thorns
15%
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    Kearn5yKearn5y Ireland Posts: 2,694
    edited July 2020
    Chole Dancer/Crown of Thorns
    Chloe Dancer/Crown of Thorns as its the closest song not to be a cover.
    But if I had to pick another,  it would be Baba O'Riley
    Post edited by Kearn5y on
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    Red MosqitoRed Mosqito Posts: 1,229
    Baba O’Riley
    For me it’s Baba O’Riley. Those opening notes get me amped up every time! To me it’s probably the best cover they do and perfectly fits the wheelhouse of this band. 
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    JABKJABK Finland Posts: 300
    Comfortably Numb
    I'm a huge David Gilmour fan so my answer is obvious.
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    PJNBPJNB Posts: 12,757
    Love Reign O’er Me
    They do a lot of great covers but imo the studio version of Love Reign is as good as it gets for them. A song that is hard to do live due to voice strain but still when they pull this one out it's amazing. I think Babba and RITW suffer from being overplayed but they are at the top as well when you do not take that into consideration imo. Fuckin Up would be the song I would like to add to the list that was not mentioned. 
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    tschavtschav Posts: 2,771
    Love Reign O’er Me
    ^ for all the reasons said above

    Crazy Mary would be up there in terms of live participation/experience, give Boom some time to let loose, Ed to pass wine to the crowd. 
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    HesCalledDyerHesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,418
    Baba O’Riley
    Because it's my favorite song of all time and if anyone does it justice, it's Pearl Jam!
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    hrd2imgnhrd2imgn Southwest Burbs of Chicago Posts: 4,869
    Crazy Mary
    Crazy  Mary is the only song that doesn't make me think they are singing a cover.   They make the song better,  not just pay homage or do it justice.  I also think it is one of Eds best studio cuts.  On these grounds last kiss is a close second.

    Now what cover do I enjoy the most live is a different question.  I love Throw your Arms around Me, had it on a bootleg long long ago and have always loved it.

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    ikiTikiT USA Posts: 11,007
    Sonic Reducer
    Sonic Reducer is the loudest.
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    Dr.Teeth and the Electric MayhDr.Teeth and the Electric Mayh Posts: 1,178
    Know Your Rights and I Am A Patriot have always been my two faves 
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    HesCalledDyerHesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,418
    Baba O’Riley
    hrd2imgn said:
    Crazy  Mary is the only song that doesn't make me think they are singing a cover.   They make the song better,  not just pay homage or do it justice.  I also think it is one of Eds best studio cuts.  On these grounds last kiss is a close second.

    Now what cover do I enjoy the most live is a different question.  I love Throw your Arms around Me, had it on a bootleg long long ago and have always loved it.

    Absolutely agree with this, and this song would be my choice as well if not for loving Baba so much.

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    Tim SimmonsTim Simmons Posts: 6,950
    Sonic Reducer
    Wish they would bring back The American In Me. Always loved that cover.

    I would also be fine if Ed started doing Wildflowers more. 

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    PoncierPoncier Posts: 16,228
    Sonic Reducer
    How Fuckin' Up didn't make the poll is baffling.
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    Matts3221Matts3221 Posts: 658
    Baba O’Riley
    I will never get tired of this cover
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    drakeheuer14drakeheuer14 Posts: 4,391
    Love Reign O’er Me
    In prime Ed voice, this song makes the rest look silly. 
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    Glorified KCGlorified KC KCMO Native Posts: 2,502
    Comfortably Numb
    I feel like the band executes the music really well on this song and Ed's voice works well, even though it's not as ethereal as Roger Waters.
    I wish I was a sacrifice, but somehow still lived on.
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    markymark550markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,110
    Sonic Reducer
    Sonic Reducer because it always amps me up.
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    tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 39,029
    Sonic Reducer
    Leaving Here or Sonic Reducer.  I couldn't vote for anything else.
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    rummyrummy British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,353
    Baba O’Riley
    Live - Baba
    Studio - Mary
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    rummyrummy British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,353
    Baba O’Riley
    Fuckin Up has really grown on me over the years.
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    mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 27,888
    Baba O’Riley
    Baba by a mile.  
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    JamesNJamesN Fort Lauderdale Posts: 190
    Sonic Reducer
    Sonic Reducer -
    Ferocious Punk Rock & Roll....
    Just the way us Children of the '70s like it!!!
    Wasn't looking too good but I was feeling real well...
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    lastexitlondonlastexitlondon Posts: 11,964
    Love Reign O’er Me
    Jeff nails the ox s bass . 
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    static111static111 Posts: 4,889
    Fuckin’ Up.  I mean just listen to live on two legs loud and tell me there is a better cover song.....
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    Red MosqitoRed Mosqito Posts: 1,229
    Baba O’Riley
    Poncier said:
    How Fuckin' Up didn't make the poll is baffling.
    Well, you picked the song that replaced Fuckin’ Up when I had to remove 10 of the 20 options I initially had. 

    It was hard for me to leave off tunes like; I Am A Patriot, Fuckin’ Up, Kick out the Jams, Know Your Rights etc. but unfortunately some couldn’t make the cut. 
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    Red MosqitoRed Mosqito Posts: 1,229
    Baba O’Riley
    static111 said:
    Fuckin’ Up.  I mean just listen to live on two legs loud and tell me there is a better cover song.....
    I’m digging all this love for Fuckin’ Up! I’ve always preferred this over RITFW to be honest. 
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    KN219077KN219077 Montana Posts: 900
    I’ve Got A Feeling
    I’ve got a feeling, baba, and fuckin up, all three at the top for me. Also, Walk With Me is probably my fav one off cover.
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    PJNBPJNB Posts: 12,757
    Love Reign O’er Me
    Red Mosqito said:
    static111 said:
    Fuckin’ Up.  I mean just listen to live on two legs loud and tell me there is a better cover song.....
    I’m digging all this love for Fuckin’ Up! I’ve always preferred this over RITFW to be honest. 
    I would guess if Fuckin Up and RITFW play times were flipped you might feel differently? I might be wrong but RITFW every 10 shows would probably get a way better pop than it does now. 
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    rummyrummy British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,353
    Baba O’Riley
    RITFW is played out. There are some great earlier versions (even as recent as 2011) but I completely tune out when I hear it now.
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    rummyrummy British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,353
    edited July 2020
    Baba O’Riley
    Obviously not a top 10 cover (in terms of frequency) but “Let My Love Open The Door” is a favourite of mine.
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    tbergstbergs Posts: 9,244
    edited July 2020
    Too many great covers, but for me it will always be Masters of War followed by acoustic I Believe in Miracles and Fuckin' Up.
    It's a hopeless situation...
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