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• "I Ain't Goin' Out Like That"
  Popularized by Cypress Hill.

  *done by 16 Volt on the Operation Beatbox compilation CD, Re-constriction, 1996.

• "I Am the Walrus" (Lennon/McCartney)
  Popularized by The Beatles.

  *done by John Otway on the Revolution No. 9 compilation CD, Creativeman Disc, 1997.

• "I Can See Clearly Now"
  Popularized by Johnny Nash.
  

  *done by Tom Jones on his Green Green Grass of Home CD, Double Gold, 1998.

  *done by The Ventures on their Only Hits! CD, One Way Records, 1998.

• "I Can See For Miles" (Townshend)
  Popularized by The Who.

  *done by Frankie Randall on the Golden Throats [1] compilation CD, Rhino Records, 1988.

• "I Can't Let Go" (Taylor/Gargoni)
  Popularized by The Hollies.

  *done by The Continental Drifters on the Sing Hollies in Reverse compilation CD, Eggbert Records, 1995.

• "I Can't See Nobody"
  Popularized by The Bee Gees.

  *done by The Movie Stars on the Melody Fair compilation CD, Eggbert Records, 1994.

• "I Can't Tell the Bottom from the Top" (Fletcher/Flett)
  Popularized by The Hollies.

  *done by Elton John on his 16 Legendary Covers from 1969/70 as Sung by Elton John CD, Purple Pyramid, 1998.

• "I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man"(Prince)
  Popularized by Prince.

  *done by Sigue Sigue Sputnik on the Party O'The Times: A Tribute to Prince compilation CD, Cleopatra Records, 1999.

• "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" (Adams/Lange/Kamen)
  Popularized by Bryan Adams.

  *done by The Fatima Mansions on the Ruby Trax compilation CD, New Music Express, 1992.

• "I Feel Love" (Summer/Moroder/Bellotte)
  Popularized by Donna Summer.

  *done by Curve on the Ruby Trax compilation CD, New Music Express, 1992.

  *done by Poster Children on the 20 Explosive Dynamic Super Smash Hits compilation CD, Pravda Records, 1991.
  (downloadable format and samples at EMusic.com)
  

• "I Feel You"
  Popularized by Depeche Mode.

  *done by Apollo Four Forty on the For the Masses compilation CD, 1500 Records, 1998.

• "I Fought the Law" (Curtis)
  Popularized by The Bobby Fuller Four.

  *done by The Brian Jonestown Massacre on the Delphonic Sounds Today compilation CD, DEL-FI Records, 1999.

  *done by The Crickets on their Cover to Cover CD.

  *done by Mary's Danish on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer soundtrack, Sony, 1992.

• "I Go Crazy"
  Popularized by Flesh for Lulu.

  *done by The Bondaduces on the Pretty in Pop compilation CD, Endearing Records, 1998.

• "I Got You" (Finn)
  Popularized by Split Enz.

  *done by Spare Snare on the Disco Sucks compilation CD, Che, 1996.

• "I Gotta Get Drunk" (Nelson)
  Popularized by Willie Nelson

  *done by Gas Huffer on the Twisted Willie compilation CD, Justice Records, 1996.

• "I Guess the Lord Must be in New York City" (Nilsson)
  Popularized by Harry Nilsson.

  *done by Richard Barone on the For the Love of Harry: Everybody Sings Nilsson compilation CD, MusicMasters, 1995.

• "I Had Too Much to Dream Last Night" (Tucker/Mantz)

  *done by The Damned on the The Darkest Hour compilation CD, Cleopatra, 1997.
  (downloadable format and samples at EMusic.com)
  

• "I Have the Touch" (Gabriel)
  Popularized by Peter Gabriel.
  

  *done by Heather Nova on The Craft soundtrack, Columbia, 1996.

• "I Haven't Got the Nerve" (Cameron/Martin)
  Popularized by The Left Banke.

  *done by Shane Faubert on the Shadows Breaking Over Our Heads: A Tribute to the Left Banke Compilation CD, Apollo/Brobdingnagian Records, 1999.

• "I Hope That I Don't Fall in Love With You" (Waits)
  Popularized by Tom Waits.

  *done by 10,000 Maniacs on the Step Right Up: the Songs of Tom Waits compilation CD, Manifesto Records, 1995.

• "I Just Want to Make Love to You" (Dixon)
  Popularized by Nazareth.
  

  *done by Ann-Margret on the Fun and Lounging in Las Vegas compilation CD, Hip Records, 1998.

• "I Know But I Don't Know"
  Popularized by Blondie.

  *done by Remote on the Parallel Lives: a Tribute to Blondie compilation CD, Dressed to Kill, 2000.
  (Read my review on Amazon.com)

• "I Love a Rainy Night"
  Popularized by Eddie Rabbitt.
  

  *done by Tom Jones on his Green Green Grass of Home CD, Double Gold, 1998.

• "I Love It Loud" (Simmons/Casano)
  Popularized by Kiss.
  

  *done by Tchort on the Kiss of Death: a Sikk Tribute to Kiss compilation CD, Dwell Records, 1999.

• "I Love the Nightlife"
  Popularized by Alicia Bridges.
  

  *done by Tom Jones on his Green Green Grass of Home CD, Double Gold, 1998.

• "I Melt With You" (Modern English)
  Popularized by Modern English.

  *done by Good Riddance on the Before You Were Punk compilation CD, Vagrant Records, 1998.

  *done by The Rondelles on the In Their Eyes CD, Rhino/Cheap Date Records, 1998.

  *done by Tel Basta on the Thurtene compilation CD, Dewdrops Records, 1994.

• "I Must Be in Love" (Lennon/McCartney)
  Popularized by The Beatles.

  *done by Senseless Things on the Revolution No. 9 compilation CD, Creativeman Disc, 1997.

• "I Need You" (Davies)
  Popularized by The Kinks.

  *done by The Crocodile Shop on the Shangri-La: a Tribute to the Kinks compilation, Imaginary Records, 1989.

• "I Never Cared For You" (Nelson)
  Popularized by Willie Nelson

  *done by Waylon Jennings on the Twisted Willie compilation CD, Justice Records, 1996.

• "I Never Promised You a Rose Garden"
  Popularized by Lynn Anderson.

  *done by Kon Kan on their Move to Move CD, Atlantic, 1989.

• "I Only Want to Be With You" (Hawker/Raymonde)
  

  *done by Agent Orange on the KPNK Punk Radio compilation CD, Countdown Records, 1997.

• "I Say a Little Prayer" (Bacharach/David)
  Popularized by Dionne Warwick, and available on her The Dionne Warwick Collection CD, WEA/Atlantic/Rhino, 1989. (Amazon.com)
  

  *done by The Anita Kerr Singers on the More from the Burt Bacharach Songbook CD, Varese Sarabande, 1998.

  *done by Diana King on the My Best Friend's Wedding soundtrack, Sony Records, 1997. (The lamest cover of this song!)

• "I Stole Your Love" (Stanley)
  Popularized by (Kiss.

  *done by Buck Jones on the Come on Feel the Metal compilation CD, Steve Records, 1997.

• "I Think I Love You" (Romeo)
  Popularized by The Partridge Family.
  

  *done by ISM on the KPNK Punk Radio compilation CD, Countdown Records, 1997.

  *done by Less Than Jake on the Scream 2 soundtrack, Capitol Records, 1997.

  *done by Andy Williams on the Fun and Lounging in Las Vegas compilation CD, Hip Records, 1998.

• "I Wanna Be Somebody" (Lawless)
  

  *done by Jumpin' Jimes on the Metal Rules compilation CD, Priority Records, 1999.

• "I Wanna Be With You"
  

  *done by The Sneetches with Shoes on the 20 Explosive Dynamic Super Smash Hits compilation CD, Pravda Records, 1991.
  (downloadable format and samples at EMusic.com)
  

• "I Wanna Be Your Lover" (Prince)
  Popularized by Prince.

  *done by Loleatta Holoway on the Party O'The Times: A Tribute to Prince compilation CD, Cleopatra Records, 1999.

• "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" (Lennon/McCartney)
  Popularized by The Beatles.

  *done by Enoch Light & His Orchestra on the Fun and Lounging in Las Vegas compilation CD, Hip Records, 1998.

  *done by The Nashville Superpickers Featuring Mike "Chickenhawk" Toppins on the Original Dueling Banjos - the Sequel compilation CD, CMH Records, 1997.

• "I Want Candy"
  Popularized by The Strangeloves.
  

  *done by Bow Wow Wow on their Best of Bow Wow Wow CD, BMG, 1996.

  *done by Cherubs on the The Smitten Love Song Comp. compilation, Karate Records, 1994?.

• "I Want You"
  Popularized by Kiss.
  

  *done by King Snake Roost on the Hard to Believe: a Kiss Covers Compilation LP, C/Z Records, 1991?.

• "I Want You to Want Me"
  Popularized by Cheap Trick.
  

  *done by Letters to Cleo on the 10 Things I Hate About You Soundtrack, Hollywood Records, 1999.

• "I Will Always Love You" (Parton)
  Popularized by Dolly Parton.

  *done by The Texas Chainsaw Orchestra on their self-titled CD, Rhino Records, 1997.

• "I Will Follow"
  Popularized by U2.

  *done by Spahn Ranch on the We Will Follow: a Tribute to U2 compilation CD, Cleopatra Records, 1999.

• "I Would Die 4 U" (Prince)
  Popularized by Prince.

  *done by Missing Persons on the Party O'The Times: A Tribute to Prince compilation CD, Cleopatra Records, 1999.

• "I Write the Songs" (Johnson)
  Popularized by Barry Manilow.

  *done by Dayglo Abortions on the 20 More Explosive Fantastic Rockin' Mega Smash Hit Explosions compilation CD, Pravda Records, 1992.
  (downloadable format and samples at EMusic.com)
  

• "Ibiza Bar" (Waters/Wright/Gilmour/Mason)
  

  *done by Replicants on their Replicants CD, Zoo Entertainment, 1995.

• "Ice Breaker" (Goettel/Key/Ogre)
  Popularized by Skinny Puppy.

  *done by Data Bomb on the Hymns of the Worlock: a Tribute to Skinny Puppy compilation CD, Cleopatra Records, 1998.

• "If I Can't Have You" (Gibb/Gibb/Gibb)
  Popularized by Yvonne Elliman/The Bee Gees
  

  *done by Eve's Plum on the Spirit of '73: Rock for Choice CD, Sony Music, 1995.
  (Read my review on Amazon.com)

  *done by Kim Wilde on her The Singles Collection 1981-1993 CD, Uni/Mca, 1993. (Amazon.com)
  

• "If I Had a Hammer"
  Popularized by Trini Lopez.

  *done by Leonard Nimoy on his Highly Illogical CD, MCA/Creation, 1993. (What can I say, he's an amazing singer!)

  *done by Mel Torme on his Right Now! CD, Columbia, 1997.

• "If I Needed Someone" (Lennon/McCartney)
  Popularized by The Beatles.

  *done by The Anyways on the Revolution No. 9 compilation CD, Creativeman Disc, 1997.

• "If I Only Had My Mind on Something Else"
  Popularized by The Bee Gees.

  *done by Let's Talk About Girls on the Melody Fair compilation CD, Eggbert Records, 1994.

• "If I Were A Carpenter"
  

  *done by John Davidson on his A Kind of Hush LP, Columbia Records, 197-?.

  *done by The Four Tops on their Anthology CD, Motown, 1989. (Amazon.com)
  

  *done by Leonard Nimoy on his Highly Illogical CD, MCA/Creation, 1993. (What can I say, he's an amazing singer!)

• "If You Leave" (McCluskey/Humphreys/Cooper)
  Popularized by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark.

  *done by Marigold on the In Their Eyes CD, Rhino/Cheap Date Records, 1998.

• "If You Were Here" (Bailey/Currie/Leeway)
  Popularized by Thompson Twins.

  *done by Ciao Bella on the Pretty in Pop compilation CD, Endearing Records, 1998.

  *done by Ben Lee and Spitoon on the In Their Eyes CD, Rhino/Cheap Date Records, 1998. (Great new country version of this Thompson Twins classic. Check out the banjo!)

• "I'll Be There For You [Theme from Friends]" (Crane/Kauffman/Solem/Wilde/Willis/Skloff)
  Popularized by The Rembrandts.

  *done by Pink Lincolns on the Show & Tell compilation CD, Which? Records. [punk rock version]

• "I'll Keep it With Mine"
  Popularized by http://geocities.datacellar.net/elspethm/tributes/vu.html">The Velvet Underground.

  *done by Bettie Serveert on the I Shot Andy Warhol soundtrack, Tag Recordings, 1996.

• "I'll Never Fall in Love Again" (Bacharach/David)
  Popularized by Dionne Warwick, and available on her The Dionne Warwick Collection CD, WEA/Atlantic/Rhino, 1989. (Amazon.com)
  

  *done by The Carpenters on their The Carpenters album, A & M Records.

  *done by Mary Chapin Carpenter on the My Best Friend's Wedding soundtrack, Sony Records, 1997.

• "I'm a Believer" (Diamond)
  Popularized by The Monkees.

  *done by The Frank & Walters on the Ruby Trax compilation CD, New Music Express, 1992.

  *done by Nina Hagen on the KPNK Punk Radio compilation CD, Countdown Records, 1997.

  *done by Roger Williams on the Fun and Lounging in Las Vegas compilation CD, Hip Records, 1998.

• "I'm Alive" (Ballard, Jr.)
  Popularized by The Hollies.

  *done by Kristian Hoffman on the Sing Hollies in Reverse compilation CD, Eggbert Records, 1995.

• "I'm Gonna Love You Too" (Mauldin/Sullivan/Petty)
  Popularized by Buddy Holly.

  *done by Blondie on their Parallel Lines CD, Chrysalis, 1979.

  *done by Old Trainers on the Parallel Lives: a Tribute to Blondie compilation CD, Dressed to Kill, 2000.
  (Read my review on Amazon.com)

  *done by Swing Cats with Christi Ellen Harris on the Platinum Girl: a Tribute to Blondie compilation CD, Cleopatra Records, 2000.
  (Read my review on Amazon.com)

  *done by 13th Floor Elevators on their Out of Order CD, Magnum America, 1978.

• "I'm Leaving You" (Schenker/Meine)
  Popularized by Scorpions.

  *done by Grand Street Cryers on the Come on Feel the Metal compilation CD, Steve Records, 1997.

• "I'm Not in Love"
  Popularized by 10CC.

  *done by Fun Lovin' Criminals on the Lounge-a-Palooza compilation CD, Hollywood Records, 1997.

• "I'm Not Like Everybody Else" (Davies)
  Popularized by The Kinks.

  *done by Wolfhounds on the Shangri-La: a Tribute to the Kinks compilation, Imaginary Records, 1989.

• "I'm Not Wearing Makeup"
  Popularized by The Bee Gees.

  *done by Beri Rhoades on the Melody Fair compilation CD, Eggbert Records, 1994.

• "I'm Only Sleeping" (Lennon/McCartney)
  Popularized by The Beatles.

  *done by The Family on the Revolution No. 9 compilation CD, Creativeman Disc, 1997.

• "(I'm) Stranded" (Kuepper/Bailey) Popularized by The Saints.

  *done by Trotsky Icepick on the Neurotically Yours: a Tribute to the Saints compilation CD, Still Sane Records, 1993.

• "Immigrant Song" (Page/Plant)
  Popularized by Led Zeppelin.

  *done by Jibe on the Come on Feel the Metal compilation CD, Steve Records, 1997.

• "Impulsive" (Kipner/Magness)
  Popularized by Wilson Phillips.

  *done by Poole on the KPNK Punk Radio compilation CD, Countdown Records, 1997.

• "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" (Ingle)
  Popularized by Iron Butterfly.
  

  *done by Martyr Colony on the Shut Up Kitty compilation CD, Re-constriction/Cargo, 1993.

  *done by Gary Myrick on the Come on Feel the Metal compilation CD, Steve Records, 1997.

• "In Between Days"
  Popularized by The Cure.

  *done by Face to Face on the Before You Were Punk compilation CD, Vagrant Records, 1998.

• "In League With Satan" (Lant/Dunn/Bray)
  Popularized by Venom.

  *done by Pervis on the Come on Feel the Metal compilation CD, Steve Records, 1997.

• "In the Mirror" (Bailey) Popularized by The Saints.

  *done by The Schramms on the Neurotically Yours: a Tribute to the Saints compilation CD, Still Sane Records, 1993.

• "In Your Eyes" (Gabriel)
  Popularized by Peter Gabriel.

  *done by The Stinky Puffs on the In Their Eyes CD, Rhino/Cheap Date Records, 1998.

• "Incense and Peppermints" (Carter/Gilbert)
  Popularized by Strawberry Alarm Clock.
  

  *done by The Adult Net on their Take Me 12", Phonogram Ltd., 1989.

  *done by Martin Denny on the Fun and Lounging in Las Vegas compilation CD, Hip Records, 1998.

• "Indian Gin and Whiskey Dry"
  Popularized by The Bee Gees.

  *done by Dramarama on the Melody Fair compilation CD, Eggbert Records, 1994.

• "Indiana Wants Me" (Taylor)
  

  *done by Frampton Brothers on the 20 More Explosive Fantastic Rockin' Mega Smash Hit Explosions compilation CD, Pravda Records, 1992.
  (downloadable format and samples at EMusic.com)
  

• "Inside You"
  Popularized by Pop Will Eat Itself.

  *done by The Wonder Stuff on their Unbearable CD single, Polydor, 1994.

• "Insight" (Hook/Sumner/Morris/Curtis)
  Popularized by Joy Division.

  *done by Further on the A Means to an End compilation CD, Virgin Records, 1995.

• "Instant Karma" (Lennon)
  

  *done by Tater Totz on their Mono Stereo CD, Giant Records, 1989.

• "Interzone" (Hook/Sumner/Morris/Curtis)
  Popularized by Joy Division.

  *done by Face to Face on the A Means to an End compilation CD, Virgin Records, 1995.

• "Iron Man" (Osbourne/Ward/Iommi/Butler)
  Popularized by Black Sabbath.

  *done by The Cardigans on their First Band on the Moon CD, Stockholm Records, 1996.

• "Irresistible Bitch" (Prince)
  Popularized by Prince.

  *done by Mellow Man Ace featuring Geo on the Party O'The Times: A Tribute to Prince compilation CD, Cleopatra Records, 1999.

• "Is Jesus Your Pal"
  Popularized by "PTHTGT" (I don't know what this stands for).

  *done by The Hope Blister on their Smile's Ok CD, 4AD Records, 1998.

• "Isabel" (Robinson)
  Popularized by Unrest.

  *done by Further on their Sometimes Chimes CD, Christmas Records, 1994.

• "The Isle of Man"
  Popularized by Ministry.

  *done by Echohead on the Ministry: Wish You Were Queer compilation CD, Invisible Records, 1999.
  (downloadable format and samples at EMusic.com)
  

• "Island of Lost Souls"
  Popularized by Blondie.

  *done by Rozzers on the Parallel Lives: a Tribute to Blondie compilation CD, Dressed to Kill, 2000.
  (Read my review on Amazon.com)

• "Isolation"
  Popularized by Joy Division.

  *done by Dessau on their Dessau CD, Mausoleum/BMG, 1995. (This is a great Joy Division cover. Very similar to the original, but a bit faster and more industrial.)

  *done by Die Krupps on the The Darkest Hour compilation CD, Cleopatra, 1997.

  *done by Starchildren on the A Means to an End compilation CD, Virgin Records, 1995.

• "It Ain't Easy" (Davies)
  Popularized by David Bowie.

  *done by Hazel on the Crash Course for the Ravers: a Tribute to the Songs of David Bowie compilation CD, Undercover Records, 1996.

• "It Ain't Me Babe" (Dylan)
  

  *done by Sebastian Cabot on the Golden Throats [1] compilation CD, Rhino Records, 1988.

• "It Don't Come Easy" (Starr)
  

  *done by The Smithereens on the 20 More Explosive Fantastic Rockin' Mega Smash Hit Explosions compilation CD, Pravda Records, 1992.
  (downloadable format and samples at EMusic.com)
  

• "It Was a Very Good Year"
  Popularized by Frank Sinatra.

  *done by William Shatner on the Golden Throats 2 compilation CD, Rhino Records, 1991.

• "It Won't Take Long" (Ferron)
  

  *done by Indigo Girls on the Spirit of '73: Rock for Choice CD, Sony Music, 1995.
  (Read my review on Amazon.com)

• "Itchycoo Park" (Lane/Marriott)
  Popularized by The Small Faces.

  *done by Ben Lee on the I Shot Andy Warhol soundtrack, Tag Recordings, 1996.

• "It's a Boy" (Gilbert/Gotobed/Lewis/Newman)
  Popularized by Wire.

  *done by Resolution on the Whore: Various Artists Play Wire compilation CD, WMO, 1996.

• "It's a Long Way to the Top"
  Popularized by AC/DC.

  *done by Lemmy of Motorhead and Jake E. Lee of Badlands on the Remixed to Hell AC/DC Tribute compilation CD, Cleopatra, 2000.

  *done by Die Krupps on the Covered in Black: an Industrial Tribute to the Kings of High Voltage -- AC/DC compilation CD, Cleopatra, 1997.

• "It's All in the Game" (Dawes/Sigman)
  Popularized by The Four Tops.
  

  *done by Elton John on his 16 Legendary Covers from 1969/70 as Sung by Elton John CD, Purple Pyramid, 1998.

• "It's Garry Shandling's Show" (Shandling/Zweibel/Carbone)
  

  *done by Thirsty on the Show & Tell compilation CD, Which? Records.

• "It's Going to Take Some Time"
  Popularized by The Carpenters.

  *done by Dishwalla on the If I Were a Carpenter compilation CD, A & M, 1994.

• "It Won't Be Long" (Lennon/McCartney)
  Popularized by The Beatles.

  *done by Heavenly on the Revolution No. 9 compilation CD, Creativeman Disc, 1997.

• "It's So Easy" (Adler/Arkeen/McKagan/Slash/Stradlin/Rose)
  Popularized by Guns N' Roses.

  *done by Doosu on the Come on Feel the Metal compilation CD, Steve Records, 1997.

• "I've Done Everything For You"
  Popularized by Rick Springfield.

  *done by Tizzy on the We Can Still Be Friends compilation CD, Magic Marker Records, 1998.

• "I've Got Something on my Mind" (Cameron/Martin/Brown)
  Popularized by The Left Banke.

  *done by The Phenomenal Cats on the Shadows Breaking Over Our Heads: A Tribute to the Left Banke Compilation CD, Apollo/Brobdingnagian Records, 1999.

• "I've Never Been to Me" (Miller/Hirsch)
  Popularized by Charlene.

  *done by Ned's Atomic Dustbin on the Ruby Trax compilation CD, New Music Express, 1992.

• "I've Seen All This World I Care to See" (Nelson)
  Popularized by Willie Nelson

  *done by Jerry Cantrell on the Twisted Willie compilation CD, Justice Records, 1996.

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