I’ll admit, I’m a sucker for acoustic covers of popular songs. There’s something about singing pop lyrics in a more soulful, musical way. Here are 10 of the best acoustic covers of popular songs. Be careful, there are a few with lyrics that may not be safe for work.
10. Fridav Hertzen – Run This Town (Jay-Z, Rihanna)
A great acoustic rendition of Run This Town, minus the rap verses.
9. My Midnight Mind – Ride Wit Me (Nelly)
Rap song like it was an emo song. This one is mostly safe for work.
8. PAZ – Bedrock (Young Money)
This was always such a ridiculous song but it’s quite easy on the ears as an acoustic cover.
7. Kay Pettigrew – The Fresh Prince of Bel Air (Will Smith)
A classic 90′s song remixed with some great acoustic backing.
6. Neil Young – Whip My Hair (Willow Smith)
This is what happens when you take a legend like Willow Smith and mix it with relative newcomers Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen (I may have mixed those up).
5. Boyce Avenue – Closer (Ne-Yo)
Boyce Avenue has a number of acoustic remixes on YouTube but this is my favorite.
4. Daughtry – Poker Face (Lady Gaga)
A great acoustic cover of the ever-popular Lady Gaga song.
3. Milow – Ayo Technology (50 Cent, Justin Timberlake)
The subject matter isn’t quite safe for work, but it’s still a great rap acoustic cover.
2. Dynamite Hack – Boyz in the Hood (Eazy-E)
The first acoustic remix I heard of a rap song, it’s NSFW but great to listen to with your adult ears.
1. Chris Cornell – Billie Jean (Michael Jackson)
Incredible. Just an incredible acoustic remix of the popular Michael Jackson song.
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irishamanda May 22, 2011 at 4:27 pm
pretty good list!
another list at http://www.thewildhoneypie.com/five-best-acoustic-covers/ have to admit I really like the everlong cover they feature because it’s my favorite song ever!
Leighton June 11, 2011 at 8:51 pm
Loved the Poker Face cover. Daughtry’s acoustic stuff is awesome! Like their cover of Crashed.
Ga Jenkins December 10, 2011 at 6:41 pm
Good number 1 choice. Though I think the Blanks’ cover of ‘hey ya’ should undoubtedly be on the list near the number 1 spot. But thats just me eh?
For anyone interested the youtube vid is here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8K0EAc3abq8
Eliza January 26, 2012 at 10:22 pm
Um, you know that’s not really Neil Young, right? It’s Jimmy Fallon playing Neil Young.
Caleb March 14, 2012 at 4:00 pm
Good songs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMgpJryatIA
Check out this cover of Perfect Two.
Vernie Q April 23, 2012 at 9:57 pm
I’ve got acoustic covers of Afroman and Jay Z on my youtube channel. I’m pretty awesome so you should probably check it out. Thanks.
Vernie Q April 23, 2012 at 9:59 pm
Oh yeah. Click “Vernie Q” above to access my channel.
Dan October 19, 2012 at 5:16 pm
Yeechh. Not only are most of the songs undeserving of any cover – but that’s not even actually Neil Young.
DizzleP February 13, 2013 at 10:30 pm
Eminem – Cleanin out My Closet – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps1k8iWOt4Y
Kanye West – Golddigger – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mlLF4mnlro
Drake – Forever – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTsR5wI13NI
Sergey March 5, 2013 at 5:45 am
Hey, you can check out this cover)) may be it can make it up to your top))
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOr6MZf3lGw
D E V A N A G A R I March 5, 2013 at 6:02 am
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