The Beatles took the entire world by storm with their unique rock driven sound and not only changed the course of music history but as a band they made history outright.
John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr started playing music in Liverpool, in 1960. These four names changed the music industry forever, without the Beatles the course of music history might have changed.
Even in 2014, The Beatles have left a lasting impression on music fans. The band will be honored at the 56 annual Grammy Awards. Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr will also be performing on the biggest night in music.
In honor of The Beatles receiving the lifetime achievement award at the Grammy awards this year, TheCelebrityCafe.com is counting down the top covers of Beatles songs that have been performed. The Beatles have been musical inspirations for some of the biggest names in music today, including U2, Ozzy Osbourne and Stevie Wonder, these musicians pay tribute to The Beatles by often covering their classic songs like “Let It Be” and “In My Life.” Did your favorite Beatles cover not make the list? Comment below.
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10. The Ladders- Strawberry Fields Forever
This British electronic band formed back in 2004 and has been making progess in the music industry ever since. The Ladders took on a Beatles classic when they covered, “Strawberry Fields Forever” and made the single their own while paying tribute to the original. The video already has 5,000 views.
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9. Ozzy Osbourne – In My Life
Ozzy Osbourne defined rock ‘n’ roll with his band Black Sabbath but took time to reflect on his musical influences and covered “In My Life,” originally performed by The Beatles.
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8. Bono, Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder, Norah Jones, Mick Jagger- Across The Universe
The list of musical icons and superstars that came together for this cover of “Across The Universe” is jaw dropping. Bono, Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder, Norah Jones and Mick Jagger came together in musical harmony for this cover.
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7. Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Shakira, Usher-Come Together
The Voice is known for their unique covers and fans look forward to the coaches performance each year. The coaches impressed audiences with their rock driven cover of “Come Together,” even Shakira added her own Latin flavor to this classic Beatles track.
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6. Tony Lucca– Yesterday
Tony Lucca and Adam Levine played a cover of “Yesterday” on The Voice and it has become an instant fan favorite for viewers of the NBC reality show. Lucca still covers the song at concerts but does so without his former coach, Levine by his side.
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5. Neil Young- A Day in the Life
Neil Young is a rock ‘n’ roll legend in his own right, so when fans heard Young take on “A Day in the Life” it left the audience with musical chills.
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4. Mumford & Sons- With A Little Help From My Friends
Mumford & Sons have taken over the mainstream rock charts over the past few years and channeled Lennon, McCartney, Harrison, and Starr for this cover of “With A Little Help From My Friends.”
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3. Across the Universe- Hey Jude
Across the Universe took Beatles songs and made them the center and plot of this major motion picture film. It was a reimagining of The Beatles catalog and helped to introduce their music to a whole new generation of music fans.
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2. Tessanne Chin ft. Adam Levine- Let It Be
Voice winner Tessanne Chin took to the stage to perform with her coach Levine, the duo performed a brilliant and emotional cover of a Beatles classic, “Let It Be.” The power behind this song when it is sung is so simple yet powerful.
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1. Frank Sinatra- Something
Frank Sinatra, O’ Blue Eyes, himself covered the Beatles “Something” and left audiences speechless. Seeing someone as icon as Sinatra take on the Beatles seemed like musical history crashing into each other in a way that fans could have only dreamed of.
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