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Top 10 Worst Covers of 80s Songs

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VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton WRITTEN BY: Cillian Cunningham From punk renditions to haunting ballads, these songs got a second life that sometimes outshone the originals! Join us as we count down our picks for the greatest covers of iconic 80s songs. Our list includes tracks from Jeff Buckley, Sinéad O'Connor, Johnny Cash, and more! Which cover version transformed an 80s classic for you? We've included everything from No Doubt's take on "It's My Life" to Placebo's darker version of "Running Up That Hill," Goldfinger's energetic "99 Red Balloons," and Jeff Buckley's legendary interpretation of "Hallelujah." Some of these covers even earned the approval of the original artists, with Michael Jackson signing off on Alien Ant Farm's punk rendition of "Smooth Criminal"! read more...

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