7 beautiful covers of your favourite 80s songs
The 80s was a fabulous time for music. These beautiful covers of 80s songs have their own unique spin and will make you fall in love with the originals all over again.
Watch the music clips for our favourite covers of 80s songs below.
Don’t Stop Believing
Journey’s hit 1981 song Don’t Stop Believing was covered by none other than the cast of hit TV drama, Glee. (Above)
Everybody Wants to Rule the World
Local Sydney artist Andy Bull gave audiences chills when he performed this cover on Triple J’s Like A Version.
Mad World
Originally released in 1983 by Tears for Fears, Gary Jules reimagined Mad World and slowed down the melody. It was made famous on cult film Donnie Darko, and has a mesmerising music video.
Time After Time
Cyndi Lauper’s hit Time After Time has been remade by a long list of artists, but among the local versions is Jessica Mauboy’s pop interpretation.
When Doves Cry
Quindon Tarver’s cover of this Purple Rain classic debuted in the film Romeo and Juliet.
Every Breath You Take
Denmark + Winter give a slow, intriguing spin on The Police’s original track.
With or Without You
U2’s famous song is played on guitar in Boyce Avenue’s soft acoustic interpretation.
Whip It
Pearl Jam even donned the classic Devo orange hats to perform their rendition of Whip It during a concert in Pennsylvania.
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