Welcome to the ninth edition of The Weekend Playlist, our weekly mixtape with all the tracks linked by some kind of common theme.
This week rounds off our four-part series looking at 50 of the best covers of all time.
All previous playlists can be found here, and this week's is right here (with the full extended playlist here).
This final part goes from songs by Tiffany and Amy Winehouse to Metallica and Silverstein, and as always we've tried to strike a balance between big names and those a little bit further underground.
Also, you can find the playlist containing our 50 favourites here.
1. Smooth Criminal - Alien Ant Farm (originally by Michael Jackson)
In a nice tradition in rock music, AAF took this '80s pop masterpiece and turned it into one hell of a track.
The riff worked, and the band played it tongue-in-cheek without sacrificing any edge.
2. Stone Cold Crazy - Metallica (originally by Queen)
Queen are rightly regarded as one of the greatest bands of all time, and their influence really is almost immeasurable.
It says a lot that Metallica covered this speed-metal track (written by Queen before there was even a name for it), without changing a great deal and it sounding like the perfect metal track.
3. I Fought The Law - The Clash (originally by The Crickets)
The Clash's take on this classic by The Crickets (post-Buddy Holly's tenure in the band) has become the defining, iconic version.
They took the classic rock n' roller and turned into an era-defining punk song, a version that would be covered by the likes of Mike Ness and Green Day.
4. I Think We're Alone Now - Tiffany (originally by Tommy James & the Shondells)
Tommy James & the Shondells first released this in 1967 (to great success), where it began its life as a fantastic rock tune.
Twenty years later, Tiffany gave the song a new wave, bubblebum pop twist (although she was initially reluctant to record it), and it became her biggest hit.
5. Valerie - Mark Ronson (feat. Amy Winehouse) (originally by The Zutons)
Although The Zutons version does edge it, and will never be beaten, Ronson and Winehouse combined to a nice jazzed up take on the track.
A hit for both the band and Winehouse, it became one of her most famous tracks, and was a good reinterpretation of the original.
6. Apologize - Silverstein (originally by OneRepublic)
A big hit for OneRepublic, Silverstein gave this a post-hardcore twist for the second volume of Punk Goes Pop.
Where the original excells as a tender pop ballad, this version gives it an amazing amount of energy or passion, from the soft verses building to the anthemic vocals, and the addition of a screamed breakdown really adding to the track.
7. Ironic - Four Year Strong (originally by Alanis Morissette)
Ed Byrnes put it best when talking about the original and its lyrics: "The only ironic thing about that song is it's called 'Ironic' and it's written by a woman who doesn't know what irony is. That's quite ironic."
Lyrical inaccuracies aside, Four Year Strong took this and turned it into a pop-punk, hardcore-influenced track that became a staple in rock clubs.
8. I'm A Believer - Smash Mouth (originally by The Monkees)
This was a perfect inclusion on the Shrek soundtrack, where Eddie Murphey's Donkey stepped in for his own version of the song.
Smash Mouth included their up-beat, brilliantly done pop-rock/pop-punk cover on their self-titled record and (along with 'All Star') it's one of their most famous songs.
9. Manic Monday - Reliant K (originally by The Bangles)
The Bangles' original of this (actually written by Prince) has become a near-iconic pop song.
Christian pop-rock act Reliant K gave this a pop-punk twist on Punk Goes 80s, giving it a new-found energy and paying a fitting tribute to the original.
10. Whiskey In The Jar - Thin Lizzy (originally a traditional Irish folk song)
Although the exact origin of the song is unknown (as with a lot of tradional folk numbers), The Dubliners and Thin Lizzy are widely regarded as recording two of the defining versions.
Thin Lizzy's stands out above all the rest, with Phil Lynott's rough vocals carrying the bitter story of love and betrayal and making it iconic around the world.
That concludes our four-part look at 50 of the best covers of all time. If we missed out your favourite, let us know in the comment section and we'll add it to the extended playlist.
Next week, The Weekend Playlist returns with ska-band Suburban Legends' favourite party tracks, featuring 'Suspicious Minds', 'Macarena' and much more.
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