Covers of ‘60s Songs Successful in the ‘80s

In the '80s, artists were mining the ‘60s treasure troves for little-known gems to remake. Here's a selection compiled by Rebeat Magazine.

• Together by Tierra
• To Be a Lover by Billy Idol
• Mony Mony by Billy Idol
• A Hazy Shade of Winter by Bangles
• A Groovy Kind of Love by Phil Collins
• Got My Mind Set on You by George Harrison
• Tainted Love by Soft Cell
• The Tide Is High by Blondie
• Red Red Wine by UB40
• Always Something There to Remind Me by Naked Eyes

Last edit: 2015-02-13 19:34:18 UTC by Bastien

Tommy James covers were popular in the 80s:

Tiffany - I Think We're Alone Now

Joan Jett - Crimson and Clover

Joan also covered 60s hits:

Shout (Isley Bros)

Bits and Pieces (Dave Clark 5)

You Don't Own Me (Lesley Gore)

Last edit: 2015-02-15 01:53:04 UTC by BERT

'You Can't Hurry Love' - Phil Collins.

'You Keep Me Hanging On' - Kim Wilde.

'Dancing In The Street' - David Bowie/Mick Jagger.

'Stop In The Name Of Love' - The Hollies.

'Can't Get Used To Losing You' -The Beat.

'Can't Take My Eyes Off You' - Boystown Gang.

'What' - Soft Cell.

'I Go To Sleep' - The Pretenders.