Andrea and Virginia Bocelli’s “Hallelujah” Breathes New Life Into a Classic
In 2020, Andrea Bocelli sang Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” with his 8-year-old daughter, Virginia, and the result rivals even Jeff Buckley’s famous version.
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Metallica’s “Nothing Else Matters” at Wembley, 2007: The Comeback Moment
After the St. Anger years, Metallica took the Live Earth stage at Wembley in 2007 and turned “Nothing Else Matters” into a stadium-wide singalong that proved they still had it.
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The Eagles’ “Hotel California” Live in 1977 Is Worth Not Skipping
“Hotel California” may be the most overplayed song on classic rock radio, but the Eagles’ 1977 Capital Centre performance, with Henley singing from behind the kit and that dual guitar solo, is a different story.
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Angel City Chorale’s “Africa” Made Me Love an Overplayed Toto Hit Again
A hand-rubbing, finger-snapping rainstorm opens Angel City Chorale’s take on Toto’s “Africa,” and once the full choir harmonizes on the chorus, the overplayed ’80s hit lands all over again.
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Puddles Pity Party Turns Blink-182’s “All the Small Things” Into a Lounge Ballad
Postmodern Jukebox and Puddles the sad clown flip the pop-punk cover formula, giving Blink-182’s “All the Small Things” a smooth, speakeasy-style makeover.
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Miley Cyrus and Metallica’s “Nothing Else Matters” on the Howard Stern Show
On the Howard Stern Show in 2021, Miley Cyrus fronted Metallica for “Nothing Else Matters,” and her raspy, powerful take, plus a bridge shared with James Hetfield, steals the show.
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Steve’n’Seagulls’ Bluegrass “Thunderstruck” Is One Hell of a Good Time
A lawnmower, an accordion, spoons and an anvil: Finnish band Steve’n’Seagulls turn AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck” into a bluegrass romp that’s silly, skilled and a lot of fun.
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Jon Bon Jovi’s Karaoke Bar Prank Is the Wholesome Antidote to Prank Culture
Disguised as a drunk burnout bartender, Jon Bon Jovi crashes a karaoke night, and it’s a reminder that pranks can be fun without being cruel, all for a good cause.
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Jonathan Antoine’s “Unchained Melody” Is a Rendition Unlike Any Other
Backed by piano, harp and strings, Jonathan Antoine takes “Unchained Melody” from a warm, low baritone to a show-stopping high note in a 2018 live performance.
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Michael Jackson and Freddie Mercury’s Lost Duet: “There Must Be More to Life Than This”
Yes, Michael Jackson and Freddie Mercury really did record together. The story behind “There Must Be More to Life Than This” involves a chimp, a blowup and a Brian May guitar finale.
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Sting Sings Springsteen: “The Rising” at the 2009 Kennedy Center Honors
At the 2009 Kennedy Center Honors, Sting took Bruce Springsteen’s post-9/11 anthem “The Rising” from a lone spotlight to a full choir while the Boss watched from the balcony.
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Puddles Pity Party’s “Royals” Turns Lorde Into Lounge Music
Postmodern Jukebox and Puddles the Sad Clown took Lorde’s breakout 2013 hit and turned it into a deadpan, retro lounge number — and it’s a lot of fun.