Craziest covers of punk songs

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Craziest covers of punk songs

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Hi gang,
the point of this thread is, as the title suggests, to remember the craziest covers of well-known punk songs (or you may even call them "punk standards"). Not crazy/funny versions of popular songs made by punk rockers, but vice versa. Here's a few, just as example:
Anarchy in the UK — blues version
Blitzkrieg Bop as done by two guys with toy guitars ukuleles
And, of course, The Return of Jackie and Judy as done by Tom Waits
Your suggestions?
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Here I go, tooting my own horn again:

Pretty Vacant by Captain Sandwich http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=68921

Also, on a tribute album to the Clash, Cracker did an awesome country-ish cover of White Riot, but I can't find it on Youtube.
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captsandwich wrote:Here I go, tooting my own horn again:
Pretty Vacant by Captain Sandwich http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=68921
Also, on a tribute album to the Clash, Cracker did an awesome country-ish cover of White Riot, but I can't find it on Youtube.
It isn't prohibited to show your own work here, so you're always welcome. :wink: And it's crazy enough to fit in with the topic (but a bit too long, imho :twisted: ).
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Okay, that's it. I gotta get out one of these boring Toronto nights and go and see youse guys. But ya gotta use the Rick for at least one song!
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The band played Friday night. I use the 330's exclusively. After the show, some guy came up to me and said 'Great show Mr. Rickenbacker!'
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I like Camper Van Beethoven's version of "Wasted" by Black Flag.
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I'd like to start a Ramones cover band, but play all the songs in the style of the Archies.
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Sure, it's not that much of a stretch!

The Ramones approached it from the other end.
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shamustwin wrote:I'd like to start a Ramones cover band, but play all the songs in the style of the Archies.

The ArchRamones! :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Or Ramonchies...
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Hmmm...we could get Tork, Jones., and Circus Boy together, and have Ramonkees...
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Then add the Doors sound and get Dooramonkees...
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Sorry to go back on thread, but how about "Holidays in the Sun" by Hayseed Dixie?
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"I don't want to sound incredulous but I can't believe it" Rex Mossop
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These guys are awesome! :D
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