Punk covers

musicismylife78
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every once in awhile before a band comes on stage or before some school production or play, people will play music in the background, punk cover songs. Punk bands covering non-punk songs, like leaving on a jet plane or my favorite things. Sometimes its a punk band covering christmas or holiday tunes. This is actual recorded music, not some local band playing.
Anyone know of any punk bands that cover those types of songs?
Anyone know of any punk bands that cover those types of songs?
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99% of what you heard is probably Me First and the Gimme Gimmes. They are fantastic fun. Their first Have a Ball (which has the Leaving on a Jet Plane on it) is my favorite however on other discs they cover showtunes, songs from the 50's and 60's etc...
It is a supergroup of sorts (NOFX, No Use For a Name, Lagwagon). Shifflet (who now plays with Foo Fighters) is one of 'em.0 -
transplant wrote:99% of what you heard is probably Me First and the Gimme Gimmes. They are fantastic fun. Their first Have a Ball (which has the Leaving on a Jet Plane on it) is my favorite however on other discs they cover showtunes, songs from the 50's and 60's etc...
It is a supergroup of sorts (NOFX, No Use For a Name, Lagwagon). Shifflet (who now plays with Foo Fighters) is one of 'em.
Kickass punk supergroup! I've got a few of their discs. They always draw comments when I play them.
http://www.gimmegimmes.com/
EDIT: Here's a link to their discs w/ tracklists: http://www.fatwreck.com/band/index/16"I'll use the magic word - let's just shut the fuck up, please." EV, 04/13/080 -
Aside from Me First.... who are infact awesome, the punk cover has somewhat took off, there is also the Punk Goes.... compilation series of releases which you can find here:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/102-6205223-3539349?url=search-alias%3Dpopular&field-keywords=Punk+Goes&Go.x=11&Go.y=7
Lots of different artists covering a certain theme of songs 80's, 90's, Pop etc, etc.:)Can not be arsed with life no more.0 -
the thing i love about the gimmes(besides the bar on stage) is that from the first song i can sing along cause i know all those daggy songs they cover. it's great. it's like a giant karaoke thing going on.
i mean i never thought i'd be at a gig singing 'leaving on a jet plane' or 'delta dawn.' brilliant stuff. and now they've done country.hear my name
take a good look
this could be the day
hold my hand
lie beside me
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catefrances wrote:and now they've done country.0
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They're not good to listen to in the car though. You're at 160km/h in no time without noticingYou can tell a man from what he has to say - Neil & Tim Finn
They love you so badly for sharing their sorrow, so pick up that guitar and go break a heart - Kris Kristofferson0 -
transplant wrote:damn, I didn't know about that release. Must get.
It came out this year dude.:)Can not be arsed with life no more.0 -
dropkick murphys do 'amazing grace' and 'fortunate son'
other than that and me first, im blanking0 -
The Clash- I Fought The Law
The Dead Kennedys- Viva Las Vegas
Pennywise- Surfin' USA, Down Under
The Ramones- Spiderman, California Sun
Rancid- La Bamba0 -
Pandemic wrote:The Clash- I Fought The Law
The Dead Kennedys- Viva Las Vegas
Pennywise- Surfin' USA, Down Under
The Ramones- Spiderman, California Sun
Rancid- La Bamba
Rancid do a very good version of the Clash's Cheat and Sham 69's If the Kids are United.;)
Millencoln do a good version of Working 9 to 5.:DCan not be arsed with life no more.0 -
Ramones - What a Wonderful WorldR.i.p. Rigoberto Alpizar.
R.i.p. My Dad - May 28, 2007
R.i.p. Black Tail (cat) - Sept. 20, 20080 -
88 Fingers Louie do a cover of "All I Want For Xmas". Pretty good stuffWalking is still honest0
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Things to try...
Anything by Me First and the Gimmie Gimmies (punk cover band... Fat Mike from NOFX is in it)
"Paint it Black (Rolling Stones)" covered by Gob
"Like a Prayer (Madonna)" covered by H20
"Send me an Angel" covered by Thrice (there are a lot off the "pop goes punk" compilation disc)
"Degenerated (Lone Rangers)" covered by D Generation
"Walk Like An Egyptian (Bangles)" covered by Joe Queer and the Nobodys (hidden track off Hopelessly devoted to you vol. 2)
"Man Of Constant Sorrow (Soggy Bottom Boys)" covered by Osaka Popstar
"Strutter (KISS)" covered by the Donnas
Also, previous posters put "What a wonderful world" as a Ramones cover... it's actually off Joey Ramone's solo album, not by the Ramones... but that's getting picky. Just trying to help if you are looking for it.
There's a helluva lot more I could list, but that outta get you started. If you want more, just ask.
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'Well did you evah?' Debbie Harry & Iggy Pop
Hard Core Logo - OST
A Tribute to Hard Core LogoYou can tell a man from what he has to say - Neil & Tim Finn
They love you so badly for sharing their sorrow, so pick up that guitar and go break a heart - Kris Kristofferson0 -
Bless you for mentioning Hard Core Logo. What an awesome movie. But isn't the soundtrack and the tribute the same disc with basically different cover art? If not... I gotta get a copy!!!
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The Circle Jerks were one of the first. On Wild in the Streets (1982) did Just Like Me and Put A Little Love In Your Heart. On Goldern Shower of Hits (1983) they did the Jerks On 45 medley of a bunch of late '70s-early '80s disco hits (afternoon delight, d-i-v-o-r-c-e, etc)
Any self-respecting lover of punk music should have these albums (and their first, Group Sex).Using the word "methinks" in your message board posts doesn't make you look smart.0 -
NickyNooch wrote:Bless you for mentioning Hard Core Logo. What an awesome movie. But isn't the soundtrack and the tribute the same disc with basically different cover art? If not... I gotta get a copy!!!
I love that movie. No, it's not the same. The soundtrack is the music the band whose name escapes me at the moment recorded with Hugh Dillon to be used as/in 'Hard Core Logo' and the Tribute is a bunch of bands pretending Hard Core Logo really existed and covering them.
The Headstones, "Son of a Bitch to the Core"
The Pursuit of Happiness, "Edmonton Block Heater"
Rusty, "Let's Break Robert Out of Jail"
Dream Warriors, "Edmonton Block Heater"
Fishbone, "Words and Music"
The Super Friendz, "Blue Tattoo"
The Lugen Brothers, "Son of a Bitch to the Core"
54-40, "Rock and Roll is Fat and Ugly"
Sol, "Blue Tattoo"
Doughboys, "Something's Gonna Die Tonight"
Chris Spedding, "China White"
Kinnie Starr, "Canadian Bush Party"
Odds, "Pipefitter's Clubhouse"
cub, "Who the Hell Do You Think You Are?"
Son, "Blue Tattoo"
Let me know if you have trouble finding anything, I think I have one of the CDs twice since it's in the Special Edition DVD and I already had it.
BTW, Hugh Dillon has a new band - The Hugh Dillon Redemption Choir. They're working on their second album produced by The Hip's Paul Langlois at the moment (http://www.thehdrc.com).
edited because proper grammar is a good thingYou can tell a man from what he has to say - Neil & Tim Finn
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i miss the headstones :( hugh dillon is still the man, however.0
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mookie blaylock 10 wrote:i miss the headstones :( hugh dillon is still the man, however.
I do too - to a certain extent. I'm not sure what they would sound like now if they still existed. Seems like the band members wanted to go into different musical directions. I liked the first Redemption Choir album, I'm curious what they'll do on the new one.You can tell a man from what he has to say - Neil & Tim Finn
They love you so badly for sharing their sorrow, so pick up that guitar and go break a heart - Kris Kristofferson0
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