[Krankor]

Almost 40 years old (is that possible?) and still the best cover for Roll Over Beethoven!

[smokingfrog]

Reminds me of a bad acid trip, man..

[freedumb2003]

The Japanese subtitles certainly make it easier to follow along ;) :)

(I was listening to Traffic’s “John Barleycorn” and “Freedom Rider” today and thinking the same thing about how great music stands the test of time).

[Mustang Driver]

Not only best cover, better than the original.

ELO is one of the most underrated groups ever.

Jeff Lynne has a Jerry Lee Lewis lilt in his voice on this song.

[U-238]

Jeff Lynne and ELO is probably the best band ever.

[U-238]

Jeff Lynne and ELO is probably the best band ever.

[FreeKeys]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing. ELO! EMPHATIC LYNNE OVERKILL! Yessss!

[U-238]

The Beatles version is very good.

[reagan_fanatic]

I was in a retro mood tonight, listening to some Axe, UFO and Uriah Heep. Love ELO too, especially need her love, mr. Blue sky and don’t bring me down. Good bands all.

[Fiji Hill]

Here's my favorite version:

Roll Over, Beethoven--The Four Chaps, 1956

[Cringing Negativism Network]

Sorry, Uriah Heep had a better version, IMO. :D

[Revolting cat!]

I lasted 1:16.

When it comes to covers I look for added value. This is what the Stones did to Chuck Berry (and others), and when they couldn’t, they didn’t release the track.

I was listening to... Ann Murray’s Country Croonin’ album on Spotify the other night and was amazed by the originality of her interpretations of all those standards. Added value, baby!

[Revolting cat!]

Gene Vincent: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wHG8U0fa1Q

[Revolting cat!]

Oh, my, you really started sumpin’!

Leon Russell (IN 1964!):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUc9W7K-mi0

[Revolting cat!]

Lee Roy Parnell: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tw7GRCT5ttg

[Lazlo in PA]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq5_pEO8a8U

[Revolting cat!]

Little Richard: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taKqFV9m8qQ

[Revolting cat!]

... and who can forget Eddie Meduza: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XO9o8hx_tY

[Revolting cat!]

The Johnson Brothers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E3oq6VFaH8

[rawcatslyentist]

How about the cellist.

Killed driving his van by a rolling hay bale.

[Revolting cat!]

Helene Dixon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nF4URZ1Nt40