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• "MacArthur Park" (Webb)
  

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

• "Mad John's Escape" (Leitch)
  Popularized by Donovan.

  *done by Young Fresh Fellows on the Donovan: Island of Circles compilation CD, Nettwerk, 1991.

• "Mad World" (Orzabal)
  Popularized by Tears for Fears.
  

  *done by Kill Switch...Klick on the New Wave Goes to Hell compilation CD, Cleopatra, 1998.

• "Maggie May" (Stewart/Quittenton)
  Popularized by Rod Stewart.

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

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

• "Magic" (Paton/Lyall)
  

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

• "The Magic Touch" (Daryll)
  Popularized by The Bobby Fuller Four.

  *done by The Negro Problem on the Delphonic Sounds Today compilation CD, DEL-FI Records, 1999.

• "Making Plans for Nigel" (Moulding)
  Popularized by XTC.

  *done by Primus on their Miscellaneous Debris CD, Interscope, 1992. Order it from Amazon.com
  

• "Mama Said Knock You Out" (Smith)
  Popularized by L.L. Cool J.
  

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

  *done by Royal Crescent Mob on their Good Lucky Killer CD, Enemy, 1993.

  *done by Waking Hours on the Idle Hands soundtrack, Time Bomb Recordings, 1999.

• "Man on the Silver Mountain" (Blackmore/Dio)
  Popularized by Rainbow.

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

• "The Man Who Sold The World" (Bowie)
  Popularized by David Bowie.

  done by Kristen De Beauvoir on the Smells Like Nirvana compilation CD, Dressed to Kill, 2000.

  *done by Fear Cult on the Goth Oddity 2000 compilation CD, Cleopatra Records, 2000.
  (Read my review at Amazon.com)
  

  *done by Lulu on her From Crayons To Perfume: The Best Of Lulu CD, Wea/Atlantic/Rhino, 1994. (Amazon.com
  )

  *done by Nirvana on their MTV Unplugged in New York CD, Uni/Geffen/Dgc Records, 1994. (Amazon.com)

  *done by Midge Ure on the tribute collection David Bowie Songbook, Phantom, 1997. (Amazon.com)

• "The Man With the Child in His Eyes" (Bush)
  Popularized by Kate Bush.

  *done by Syd Straw on the I Wanna Be Kate: the Songs of Kate Bush compilation CD, Brown Star Records, 1998.

• "Mannequin" (Gilbert/Gotobed/Lewis/Newman)
  Popularized by Wire.

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

• "Map Ref 41[deg]N 93[deg]W" (Lewis/Newman/Gilbert)
  Popularized by Wire.

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

• "Maria"
  Popularized by Blondie.

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

• "Martha" (Waits)
  Popularized by Tom Waits.

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

• "(Theme from) Mary Tyler Moore" (Curtis)
  

  *done by Clowns for Progress on the Show & Tell compilation CD, Which? Records.

• "Masquerade" (Ruiz/Velasco)
  Popularized by Berlin.
  

  *done by Immortals Amor on the New Wave Goes to Hell compilation CD, Cleopatra, 1998.

• "Massachusetts"
  Popularized by The Bee Gees.

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

• "Master and Servant"
  Popularized by Depeche Mode.

  *done by Locust on the For the Masses compilation CD, 1500 Records, 1998.

• "Material Girl" (Madonna)
  Popularized by Madonna.

  *done by KMFDM on the Virgin Voices: A Tribute to Madonna compilation CD, Cleopatra Records, 1999.

• "Maybelline"
  Popularized by Chuck Berry.

  *done by Killbilly on their Stranger in this Place CD, Flying Fish Records, 1992.

• "Me and My Arrow" (Nilsson)
  Popularized by Harry Nilsson.

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

• "Mean Streets" (Van Halen/Roth/Van Halen/Anthony)
  Popularized by Van Halen.

  *done by Elbow on the Everybody Wants Some compilation CD, Cherrydisc Records, 1997.

• "Meat Hook" (The Cure)
  Popularized by The Cure.

  *done by Jawbox on the Give Me the Cure compilation CD, Radiopaque/Corduroy, [1996?].

• "Melody Fair"
  Popularized by The Bee Gees.

  *done by The Jigsaw Seen on the Melody Fair compilation CD, Eggbert Records, 1994.

• "Memories are Made of This" (Kuepper) Popularized by The Saints.

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

• "Messin' With the Kid" (Kuepper/Bailey) Popularized by The Saints.

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

• "Michelle" (Lennon/McCartney)
  Popularized by The Beatles.

  *done by Wayne Newton on his Song of the Year - Wayne Newton Style LP, Capitol Records, 197-?.

• "Michelle"
  Popularized by Clan of Xymox.

  *done by The Moon Seven Times on the Thurtene compilation CD, Dewdrops Records, 1994.

• "Midnight at the Oasis" (Nichtern)
  Popularized by Maria Muldaur, and available on her Maria Muldaur CD, Wea/Warner Brothers, 1993. Order it from Amazon.com
  

  *done by the Brand New Heavies on the Trippin' on Rhythms CD, Shanachie, 1998. Order it from Amazon.com
  

  *performed by Catherine O'Hara and Fred Willard in the movie Waiting for Guffman (1997). Order it from Amazon.com
  

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

• "A Million Miles Away" (Case/Alkes/Fradkin)
  Popularized by the Plimsouls.

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

• "Miss Amanda Jones" (Jagger/Richards)
  Popularized by The Rolling Stones.
  

  *done by The March Violets on the Some Kind of Wonderful soundtrack, MCA, 1987.

• "Mission: Impossible" (Shlifrin)
  

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

• "Mississippi Queen"
  

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

• "Mizake the Mizan"
  Popularized by Cocteau Twins.

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

• "Mockin' Bird" (Waits)
  Popularized by Tom Waits.

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

• "The Model"
  Popularized by Kraftwerk.

  *done by Big Black on their Songs About F****** CD, Touch and Go, 1987.

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

• "Modern Love"
  Popularized by David Bowie.

  *done by Butthole Cruisers on the Ashes to Ashes: a Tribute to David Bowie compilation CD, Doppelganger Records, 1998.

  *done by My Favorite on the Double Agent 1980 compilation CD, Double Agent Records, 1998. (To hear/download an mp3 version of this song, go to egroups.com and the Double Agent group. I was very happy to see some of the songs from this album since I lost my copy a long time ago and the covers were so brilliant!)

• "Mona Bone Jakon" (Stevens)
  Popularized by Cat Stevens and available on his Mona Bone Jakon CD, A & M, 1988. (Amazon.com)
  

  *done by Hater on their Hater CD, A & M, 1993.

• "(Theme from) The Monkees" (Boyce/Hart)
  Popularized by The Monkees.

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

• "Money Money Money"
  Popularized by Abba.

  *done by E-Rotic on the Abba: a Tribute - the 25th Anniversary Celebration compilation CD, Repeat/Relativity, 1999.

• "Monument"
  Popularized by Depeche Mode.

  *done by Gus Gus on the For the Masses compilation CD, 1500 Records, 1998.

• "Moonage Daydream" (Bowie)
  Popularized by David Bowie.

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

• "The Moonbeam Song" (Nilsson)
  Popularized by Harry Nilsson.

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

• "More, More, More (Pt. 1)" (Diamond)
  Popularized by The Andrea True Connection.

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

• "More Than This" (Ferry)
  Popularized by Bryan Ferry.

  *done by One Nation Featuring Victory on the Under the Covers compilation CD, TJSB, 1996.

• "The Most Beautiful Girl"
  Popularized by Charley Pride.

  *done by Jim Nabors on his The Country Side of Jim Nabors CD, Sony, 1996. (Amazon.com)

• "Mournin' Glory Story" (Nilsson)
  Popularized by Harry Nilsson.

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

• "Movin' On" (Haggard)
  

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

• "Mr. Soul" (Young)
  Popularized by Neil Young.

  *done by Bongwater on the The Bridge: a Tribute to Neil Young compilation CD, Caroline Records, 1989.

  *done by Matthew Sweet on his I've Been Waiting CD single, Zoo Entertainment, 1992.

• "Mr. Tambourine Man" (Dylan)
  Popularized by The Byrds.

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

  *done by Teenage Fan Club on the Ruby Trax compilation CD, New Music Express, 1992.

• "Mrs. Gillespie's Refrigerator"
  Popularized by The Bee Gees.

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

• "(Theme from) The Munsters" (Marshall)
  

  *done by No Use for a Name on the Show & Tell compilation CD, Which? Records.

• "Music Box Dancer" (Mills)
  

  *done by Enormous Richard on the 20 More Explosive Fantastic Rockin' Mega Smash Hit Explosions compilation CD, Pravda Records, 1992.

• "A Mutual Friend" (Lewis/Newman)
  Popularized by Wire.

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

• "My Baby Loves Lovin'" (Cook/Greenaway)
  Popularized by White Plains.
  

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

• "My Cherie Amour" (Moy/Wonder/Cosby)
  Popularized by Stevie Wonder.
  

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

• "My Friend Today" (Finn)
  Popularized by The Left Banke.

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

• "My Little Red Book" (Bacharach/David)
  Popularized by Manfred Mann.

  *done by Love on their Love Story CD box set, Elektra/Rhino, 1995.

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

• "My Lovin' Baby" (Marshall/Kriske)
  Popularized by The Beauchemins.

  *done by Single Bullet Theory on the Delphonic Sounds Today compilation CD, DEL-FI Records, 1999.

• "My Sharona" (Fieger/Averre)
  Popularized by The Knack.
  

  *done by Zen for Primates on their Albatross CD, Bummer Tent Records, 1992.

• "My Sweet Lord" (Harrison)
  Popularized by George Harrison.

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

• "My World"
  Popularized by The Bee Gees.

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

• "Myrah" (Brown/Martin)
  Popularized by The Left Banke.

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

• "Mysterious Ways" (Bono/U2)
  Popularized by U2.

  *done by KMFDM on the Shut Up Kitty compilation CD, Re-Constriction/Cargo, 1993.

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