Best Acoustic Cover Songs?

3000records · 10-08-2013, 02:02 AM

I'd like to get some thoughts on the best songs to cover on acoustic guitar! I'll be getting back on the road again soon, and also want to expand my set list for some upcoming gigs.

Looking forward to your feedback.

ashtrayogdc · 10-17-2013, 08:38 PM

GnR has some good acoustic stuff on the album Lies but I guess it's not really covers because it's there songs.

Try that remake of Cake & Sodomy on Smells Like Children by Manson. It's pretty trippy.

JimiHendrix · 10-18-2013, 02:23 PM

wrecking ball by Miley cyrus can be a very good idea if your a man, it's a very popular song, and you can make a very unique version on the acoustic guitar..
it's a very emotional song

TheBig3 · 03-31-2020, 09:03 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xh5D9DFrXew

Drjohnrock · 04-11-2020, 12:17 PM

Richie Havens did a great job with his acoustic cover of The Beatles' Here Comes The Sun. That's one to consider. I like it better than the original tbh.

Joseph Dale · 04-27-2020, 03:47 AM

I've always thought "Stairway to Heaven" sounds great on acoustic.

**Frownland** · 04-27-2020, 11:03 PM

TheBig3 · 04-28-2020, 08:18 AM

This is the best Metallica Acoustic cover of all time.

This is the best Acoustic version of Metallica playing Metallica (with John Popper) [should start at 11:35 - if it doesn't adjust accordinly]

DeadManHBK · 04-28-2020, 07:34 PM

Peter Frampton's live/acoustic version of "Baby, I Love Your Way" has always been a personal favorite of mine. There is just something about his voice in the chorus...I don't normally like live songs (unless I am at the show, of course), but I actually prefer this version of the song.

I also really, REALLY love KoRn's acoustic version of "Freak On A Leash" they did on MTV Unplugged back in the day. Honestly, that whole set was glorious, but I loved how well Jonathan and Amy's voices complimented each other.

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ashtrayogdc Groupie Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 22	GnR has some good acoustic stuff on the album Lies but I guess it's not really covers because it's there songs. Try that remake of Cake & Sodomy on Smells Like Children by Manson. It's pretty trippy.

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JimiHendrix Groupie Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: los ángeles Posts: 1	wrecking ball by Miley cyrus can be a very good idea if your a man, it's a very popular song, and you can make a very unique version on the acoustic guitar.. it's a very emotional song

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TheBig3 killedmyraindog Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 11,172	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xh5D9DFrXew

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Drjohnrock Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 317	Richie Havens did a great job with his acoustic cover of The Beatles' Here Comes The Sun. That's one to consider. I like it better than the original tbh.

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Joseph Dale Groupie Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: USA, Seattle Posts: 15	I've always thought "Stairway to Heaven" sounds great on acoustic.

04-28-2020, 08:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
TheBig3 killedmyraindog Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 11,172	This is the best Metallica Acoustic cover of all time. This is the best Acoustic version of Metallica playing Metallica (with John Popper) [should start at 11:35 - if it doesn't adjust accordinly]

04-28-2020, 07:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
DeadManHBK Groupie Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Taker's Tights Posts: 25	Peter Frampton's live/acoustic version of "Baby, I Love Your Way" has always been a personal favorite of mine. There is just something about his voice in the chorus...I don't normally like live songs (unless I am at the show, of course), but I actually prefer this version of the song. I also really, REALLY love KoRn's acoustic version of "Freak On A Leash" they did on MTV Unplugged back in the day. Honestly, that whole set was glorious, but I loved how well Jonathan and Amy's voices complimented each other.