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• "Rain" (Lennon/McCartney)
  

  Popularized by The Beatles.

  *done by Beatle Hans & the Paisley Pervers [sic] on the Revolution No. 9 compilation CD, Creativeman Disc, 1997.

  *done by Disposable God Squad on their Let the Mad Rumpus Begin CD, Mad Entropic Carnival, 1991.

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

• "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head"
  Popularized by B.J. Thomas.

  *done by Dionne Warwick on her 36 All-Time Favorites CD, Warner Special Products, 1995.

• "Rainbow in the Dark" (Appice/Bain/Campbell/Dio)
  Popularized by Dio.

  *done by Deep Blue Something on the Come on Feel the Metal compilation CD, Steve Records, 1997.

• "Rainy Days and Mondays"
  Popularized by The Carpenters.

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

• "Raised on the Radio" (Fahey)
  Popularized by The Ravyns.
  

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

• "Rape Me" (Cobain/Nirvana)
  Popularized by Nirvana.
  

  done by The Artist Formerly Known as Porce on the Smells Like Nirvana compilation CD, Dressed to Kill, 2000.

• "The Rapper" (Ierace)
  

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

• "Rapture" (Harry/Stein)
  Popularized by Blondie.

  *done by Michelle Crispin on the Platinum Girl: a Tribute to Blondie compilation CD, Cleopatra, 2000.
  (Read my review on Amazon.com)

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

  *done by Razed in Black with Shirley Dayton on the Platinum Girl: a Tribute to Blondie compilation CD, Cleopatra, 2000.
  (Read my review on Amazon.com)

• "Raspberry Beret" (Prince)
  Popularized by Prince.

  *done by The Derailers on their Reverb Deluxe CD (hidden last track), WEA, 1997.

  *done by Dump on their That Skinny M.....F..... with the High Voice cassette, Shrimper, 1998.

  *done by Hindu Love Gods on their Hindu Love Gods CD, Giant Records.

• "Read it in Books" (McCulloch/Cope)
  Popularized by Julian Cope on his Saint Julian CD.
  

  *done by Echo and the Bunnymen on their Peel Sessions CD, Strange Fruit, 1988.

• "Rebel Rebel" (Bowie)
  Popularized by David Bowie.

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

• "Red Hot" (Neil/Mars/Sixx)
  Popularized by Motley Crue.

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

• "Red Rubber Ball"
  Popularized by The Cyrkle.

  *done by The Seekers on their Best of the Seekers CD, Atlantic, 1991.

  *done by Simon and Garfunkel on their Old Friends CD Box Set, Sony, 1997.

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

• "Red Shoes by the Drugstore" (Waits)
  Popularized by Tom Waits.

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

• "Relax" (Gill/Michael/Johnson/O'Toole)
  Popularized by Frankie Goes to Hollywood.
  

  *done by Don Knotts Overdrive on the KPNK Punk Radio compilation CD, Countdown Records, 1997.

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

• "Remember" (Nilsson)
  Popularized by Harry Nilsson.

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

• "Revenge" (Jourgensen)
  Popularized by Ministry.

  *done by Dessau on the Another Prick in the Wall: a Tribute to Ministry - Volume 2 compilation CD, Invisible Records, (1999?)
  (downloadable format and samples at EMusic.com)
  

  *done by Trust Obey vs. Paved in Skin on the Ministry: Wish You Were Queer compilation CD, Invisible Records, 1999.
  (downloadable format and samples at EMusic.com)
  

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

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

• "Rhiannon" (Nicks)
  Popularized by Fleetwood Mac.
  

  *done by Waylon Jennings on his The Best of Waylon Jennings CD, RCA, 1986.

• "Rid of Me"
  Popularized by PJ Harvey.

  *done by P.W. (H)ell on the Little Fish: A Tribute to Polly Jean Harvey compilation CD, Doppelganger, 1998.

• "Riders on the Storm" (The Doors)
  Popularized by The Doors.
  

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

• "Right Place, Wrong Time"
  Popularized by Dr. John.
  

  *done by Jon Spencer Blues Explosion on the Scream 2 soundtrack, Capitol Records, 1997.

• "Ring My Bell" (Knight)
  Popularized by Anita Ward.

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

• "Ring of Fire" (Carter/Kilgore)
  Popularized by Johnny Cash.
  

  *done by Blondie on their Blonde and Beyond CD, Chrysalis, 1993.

• "Rip It Out"
  Popularized by Kiss.
  

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

• "River" (Mitchell)
  Popularized by Joni Mitchell.

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

• "The River Song" (Leitch)
  Popularized by Donovan.

  *done by The Posies on the Donovan: Island of Circles compilation CD, Nettwerk, 1991.

• "[Theme from] Roadrunner" (Cameron)
  

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

• "Rock and Roll All Night"
  Popularized by Kiss.
  

  *done by Toad the Wet Sprocket on the Kiss My Ass: Classic Kiss Regrooved compilation CD, Polygram Records, 1994.

• "Rock 'N' Roll" (Leander/Glitter)
  Popularized by Gary Glitter.

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

• "Rock 'N' Roll Suicide" (Bowie)
  Popularized by David Bowie.

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

• "Rock On" (Essex)
  

  Popularized by David Essex.

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

• "Rock You Like a Hurricane" (Rarebell/Schenker/Meine)
  Popularized by Scorpions.

  *done by Holy Hand Grenade on the Metal Rules compilation CD, Priority Records, 1999.

• "Rock Your Baby" (Casey/Finch)
  Popularized by K.C. and the Sunshine Band.

  *done by The House of Love on the Ruby Trax compilation CD, New Music Express, 1992.

  *done by Poi Dog Pondering with Two Nice Girls on the 20 More Explosive Fantastic Rockin' Mega Smash Hit Explosions compilation CD, Pravda Records, 1992.

• "Rocket Man" (John/Taupin)
  Popularized by Elton John.

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

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

• "Rocket Ride" (Frehley/Delaney)
  Popularized by Kiss.
  

  *done by For Love Not Lisa on their Softhand CD single, Eastwest Records, 1993.

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

• "Romeo Delight" (Van Halen/Roth/Van Halen/Anthony)
  Popularized by Van Halen.

  *done by Sam Black Church on the Everybody Wants Some compilation CD, Cherrydisc Records, 1997.

• "The Rose"
  Popularized by Bette Midler.
  

  *done by Leann Rimes on her You Light Up My Life: Inspirational Songs CD, Curb Records, 1997.

• "Rose Garden"
  Popularized by Lynn Anderson.
  

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

• "Round and Round" (Crosby/DeMartini/Pearcy)
  Popularized by Ratt.

  *done by The Tories on the Metal Rules compilation CD, Priority Records, 1999.

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

• "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town" (Tillis)
  written by Mel Tillis.
  

  Popularized by Kenny Rogers and the First Edition, and available on their All Time Greatest Hits, Volume 2 CD, MCA, 1994. Amazon.com

  *done by Waylon Jennings on his The Best of Waylon Jennings CD, RCA, 1986.

  *done by George Jones on his At His Best CD, King, 1994. Amazon.com

  *done by Leonard Nimoy on his Highly Illogical CD, MCA/Creation, 1993. (You can't go wrong with Leonard Nimoy singing most any song ...)

• "Ruby Tuesday"
  Popularized by The Rolling Stones.
  

  *done by Melanie on the Sensational '70s compilation CD, Castle Communications, 1992.

• "Ruby's Arms" (Waits)
  Popularized by Tom Waits.

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

• "Run Jenny Run" (Brown/Hodgen)
  Popularized by The Left Banke.

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

• "Run to Me"
  Popularized by The Bee Gees.

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

• "Run To You" (Adams/Vallance)
  Popularized by Bryan Adams.
  

  *done by Lou Barlow on his Lou Barlow and Friends: Another Collection of Home Recordings CD, Mint Records, 1994. (This is a great cover because Lou enunciates each word so well ...)

• "Running Up That Hill" (Bush)
  Popularized by Kate Bush.

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

• "Rush Rush" (Lepage/Valiquette)
  Popularized by Blondie.

  *done by The Electric Hellfire Club on the Platinum Girl: a Tribute to Blondie compilation CD, Cleopatra, 2000.
  (Read my review on Amazon.com)

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