CHRISTIANS *COVERING THE MAINSTREAM (and doing a pretty good job of it most of the time!)
The following is a comprehensive, alphabetical listing of mainstream artists whose songs have been covered (or *parodied) by Christian artists and bands. Many songs composed and/or performed by mainstream artists have been covered by Christian artists and bands. This goes to show that many Christian artists and bands have considered these songs as bearing in some way the inspiration and creativity of God (even if the mainstream artists themselves would not give God the glory for any of it) and therefore worthy of covering. Any further suggestions or corrections would be greatly appreciated. Please email me at .
MAINSTREAM ARTISTCHRISTIAN ARTIST
AC/DCApologetiX (on the song ‘You Booked Me All Along’ from ‘Keep The Change’ cd – a parody of ‘You Shook Me All Night Long’)
Adams, BryanApologetiX (on the song ‘969’ from Biblical Graffiti’ cd – a parody of ‘Summer Of ‘69’)
MxPx (on the song ‘Summer Of ‘69’ from ‘On The Cover’ cd)
Noisy Little Sunbeams (on the song ‘Kids Wanna Rock’ from self-titled cd [leaves a lot to be desired in my view])
AerosmithApologetiX (on the song ‘Read Ephesians’ from ‘Radical History Tour’ cd – a parody of ‘Sweet Emotion’)
ApologetiX (on the song ‘Walk His Way’ from ‘Jesus Christ Morningstar’ cd – a parody of ‘Walk This Way’)
Greg X. Volz (on the song ‘Dream On’ from ‘Come Out Fighting’ cd)
A-HAMxPx (on the song ‘Take On Me’ from ‘On The Cover’ cd)
Alarm, TheGeoff Moore and The Distance (on the song ‘Rescue Me’ from ‘Pure and Simple’ cd)
AmericaDan Peek [former band member] (on the song ‘Lonely People’ from ‘Electro Voice’ cd)
Anderson, Jon (of Yes)Jon Anderson (on the song ‘The Only Thing I Need’ from ‘Streams’ cd [Jon shares vocals with 4Him])
Animals, TheUthanda (on the song ‘Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood’ from ‘Groove’ cd)
Arena, TinaCindy Morgan (on the song ‘Love Is The Answer’ from ‘The Best So Far’ cd)
ArgentPetra (on the song ‘God Gave Rock And Roll To You’ from ‘Come And Join Us’ & ‘Beat The System’ cd’s)
B-52’s, TheApologetiX (on the song ‘Meshach’ from ‘Adam Up’ cd – a parody of ‘Love Shack’)
Bachman-Turner OverdriveApologetiX (on the song ‘Jacob’s Name Is Israel’ from ‘Radical History Tour’ cd – a parody of ‘Takin’ Care Of Business’)
ApologetiX (on the song ‘You Ain’t Been Nothing Yet’ from ‘Biblical Graffiti’ cd – a parody of ‘You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet’)
Barenaked Ladies, TheApologetiX (on the song ‘One Way’ from ‘Biblical Graffiti’ cd – a parody of ‘One Week’)
Beach Boys, TheApologetiX (on the song ‘Baa! We’re Lambs!’ from ‘Grace Period’ cd – a parody of ‘Barbara Ann’)
ApologetiX (on the song ‘John 1:1’ from ‘Jesus Christ Morningstar’ cd – a parody of ‘Fun Fun Fun’)
Kathy Trocolli (on the song ‘I Can Hear Music’ from …cd)
Beatles, TheApologetiX (on the song ‘Ballad Of Jesus & Yahweh’ from ‘Keep The Change’ cd – a parody of ‘Ballad Of John & Yoko’)
ApologetiX (on the song ‘L.S.F.’ from ‘Jesus Christ Morningstar’ cd – a parody of ‘Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds’)
ApologetiX (on the song ‘Love The Jews’ from ‘Grace Period’ cd – a parody of ‘Love Me Do’)
ApologetiX (on the song ‘Twins Came Out’ from ‘Biblical Graffiti’ cd – a parody of ‘Twist And Shout’)
Susan Ashton (on the song ‘In My Life’ from ‘Come Together – America Salutes The Beatles’ cd)
Jacob’s Trouble (on the song ‘Tell Me What You See’ from ‘Door Into Summer’ cd)
Lost Dogs (on the song ‘I’m A Loser’ from ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ cd)
Kevin Max of dc Talk (on the song ‘It’s Your Birthday’ from ‘X (Ten): The ForeFront Birthday Album’)
PFR with Phil Keaggy (on the song ‘We Can Work It Out’ from ‘Come Together – America Salutes The Beatles’ cd)
The Violet Burning (on the song ‘Eleanor Rigby’ from ‘Strength’ cd)
The Violet Burning (on the song ‘It’s All Too Much’ from ‘The Mother Of All Tribute Albums’ cd)
BeckApologetiX (on the song ‘Who’s There’ from ‘Ticked’ cd – a parody of ‘Loser’)
Bee GeesApologetiX (on the song ‘Stay In The Light’ from ‘Keep The Change’ cd – a parody of ‘Stayin’ Alive’)
Bega, LouApologetiX (on the song ‘Micah No. 5’ from ‘Have Yourself A Parody Little Christmas’ EP – a parody of ‘Mambo No. 5’)
Black SabbathDeliverance (on the song ‘After Forever’ from ‘What A Joke’ cd)
Magdalen (on the song ‘War Pigs’ from ‘The Dirt’ cd [an excellent acoustic version])
Blind Faith (Eric Clapton)Rez (on the song ‘Presence Of The Lord’ from ‘Silence Screams’ cd [an excellent version])
Blind MelonApologetiX (on the song ‘No Chain’ from ‘Ticked’ cd – a parody of ‘No Rain’)
Blink 182ApologetiX (on the song ‘All The Stalls Stink’ from ‘Keep The Change’ cd – a parody of ‘All The Small Things’)
Blue Oyster CultApologetiX (on the song ‘Don’t Fear The People’ from ‘Grace Period’ cd – a parody of ‘Don’t Fear The Reaper’)
Brooks, GarthApologetiX (on the song ‘Bends To Low Places’ from ‘Biblical Graffiti’ cd – a parody of ‘Friends In Low Places’)
Bowie, DavidApologetiX (on the song ‘Sufferin’ Just Finished’ from ‘Grace Period’ cd – a parody of ‘Suffragette City’)
Deliverance (on the song ‘Beauty & The Beast’ from ‘Camelot-in-Smithereens’ cd)
BushApologetiX (on the song ‘Little Sins’ from ‘Ticked’ cd – a parody of ‘Little Things’)
Butthole SurfersApologetiX (on the song ‘People’ from ‘Ticked’ cd – a parody of ‘Pepper’)
Byrds, TheHoi Polloi (on the song ‘Turn, Turn, Turn (To Everything There is A Season)’ from ‘Spin Me’ cd)
Lifesavers (on the song ‘Turn, Turn, Turn’ from ‘A Kiss Of Life’ cd)
Nina (on the song ‘Turn, Turn, Turn’ from ‘No Shadow Of Turning’ cd)
Jane Saunders (on the song ‘Ballad Of Easy Rider’ from ‘Poetic Justice’ cd)
Sheila Walsh (on the song ‘Turn Turn Turn (To Everything There is A Season)’ from ‘War Of Love’ & ‘Compact Favorites’ cd’s)
Call, TheRuss Taff (on the song ‘I Still Believe’ from self-titled cd)
Calling, TheApologetiX (on the song ‘Wherever You Will Sow’ from ‘Adam Up’ cd – a parody of ‘Wherever You Will Go’)
Charlie Daniels Band, TheApologetiX (on the song ‘The Devil Went Down To Jordan’ from ‘Grace Period’ cd – a parody of ‘The Devil Went Down To Georgia’)
Clash, TheApologetiX (on the song ‘Should I Pray Or Should I Go’ from ‘Adam Up’ cd – a parody of ‘Should I Stay Or Should I Go’)
Cocker, JoePhil Driscoll (on the song ‘You Are So Beautiful’ from ‘Live With Friends’ cd)
Collective SoulApologetiX (on the song ‘Heaven Isn’t Like That’ from ‘Ticked’ cd – a parody of ‘Shine’)
Commander Cody & His Lost Planet AirmenApologetiX (on the song ‘Not Logs Lincoln’ from ‘Radical History Tour’ cd – a parody of ‘Hot Rod Lincoln’)
Coolio With L.V.ApologetiX (on the song ‘Shepherd’s Paradise’ from ‘Ticked’ cd – a parody of ‘Gangstas Paradise’)
Costello, ElvisSarah Masen (on the song ‘Veronica’ from …cd)
CreamDarrell Mansfield (on the song ‘Crossroads’ from ‘Mansfield & Co.’ cd)
Creedence Clearwater RevivalAcoustic Shack (on the song ‘Bad Moon Rising’ from ‘Fret Buzz’ cd)
ApologetiX (on the song ‘Bad Dude Risin’’ from ‘Radical History Tour’ cd – a parody of ‘Bad Moon Risin’’)
ApologetiX (on the song ‘Credence Thru Deepwater Survival’ from ‘Biblical Graffiti’ cd – a parody of ‘Proud Mary’)
ApologetiX (on the song ‘EZkiel’ from ‘Radical History Tour’ cd – a parody of ‘Suzi Q’)
Crowded HouseAge of Faith (on the song ‘Something So Strong’ from ‘Embrace’ cd)
Sixpence None The Richer (on the song ‘Don’t Dream It’s Over’ from ‘Divine Discontent’ cd)
Cure, TheStavesacre (on the song ‘Fascination Street’ from ‘Speakeasy!’ cd)
Cyrus, Billy RayApologetiX (on the song ‘Fakey Shaky Parts’ from ‘Jesus Christ Morningstar’ cd – a parody of ‘Achy Breaky Heart’)
Davis, JimmyChatterbox (on the song ‘Sunshine’ from ‘Despite’ cd)
Deep PurpleVengeance Rising (on the song ‘Space Truckin’’ from ‘Once Dead’ cd)
Depeche ModeRackets & Drapes (on the song ‘Personal Jesus’ from ‘Trick Or Treat’ cd)
DishwallaApologetiX (on the song ‘Counting Blessings’ from ‘Ticked’ cd – a parody of ‘Counting Blue Cars’)
Doobie Brothers, TheApologetiX (on the song ‘Died And Rose’ from ‘Jesus Christ Morningstar’ cd – a parody of ‘China Grove’)
dcTalk (on the song ‘Jesus Is Just Alright’ from ‘Free At Last’ cd)
Dylan, BobThe Donkeys (on the song ‘Everything Is Broken’ from self-titled cd)
First Call (on the song ‘Ring Them Bells’ from ‘Human Song’ cd)
Jane Saunders (on the song ‘Threw It All Away’ from ‘Poetic Justice’ cd)
Connie Scott (on the song ‘Forever Young’ from ‘Forever Young’ cd)
Third Day (on the song ‘Saved’ from ‘Offerings: A Worship Album’ cd)
Veil Of Ashes (on the song ‘The Times They Are A Changin’ from ‘Pain’ cd [an excellent version])
Eagles, TheApologetiX (on the song ‘Hotel Can’t Afford Ya’ from ‘Jesus Christ Morningstar’cd & ‘Have Yourself A Parody Little Christmas’ EP – a parody of ‘Hotel California’)
ApologetiX (on the song ‘Life In The Last Days’ from ‘Radical History Tour’ cd – a parody of ‘Life In The Fast Lane’)
Earth, Wind & FireStryper (on the song ‘Shining Star’ from ‘Against The Law’ cd)
Edgar Winters GroupAudio Adrenaline (on the song ‘Free Ride’ from ‘Bloom’ cd)
ELO (Electric Light Orchestra)Five Iron Frenzy (on the song ‘Sweet Talkin’ Woman’ from ‘Quantity is Job 1’ EP)
Everly Brothers, TheApologetiX (on the song ‘Wake Up Talitha Cumi’ from ‘Adam Up’ cd – a parody of ‘Wake Up Little Susie’)
EminemApologetiX (on the song ‘Look Yourself’ from ‘Adam Up’ cd – a parody of ‘Lose Yourself’)
ApologetiX (on the song ‘The Real Sin Savior’ from ‘Keep The Change’ cd – a parody of ‘The Real Slim Shady’)
Farnham, JohnAshton/Becker/Dente (on the song ‘Angels’ from ‘Along The Road’ cd)
Rebecca St. James (on the song ‘You’re The Voice’ from ‘God’ cd [an excellent alternative version])
FastballApologetiX (on the song ‘Fast Paul’ from ‘Biblical Graffiti’ cd – a parody of ‘The Way’)
Finn, Tim (formerly of Split Enz)Jane Saunders (on the song ‘Persuasion’ from ‘Poetic Justice’ cd)
Five For FightingApologetiX (on the song ‘It’s Not Eden’ from ‘Adam Up’ cd – a parody of ‘Superman (It’s Not Easy)’)
Foo FightersApologetiX (on the song ‘Big Deal’ from ‘Ticked’ cd – a parody of ‘Big Me’)
ApologetiX (on the song ‘Called My Wife’ from ‘Adam Up’ cd – a parody of ‘All My Life’)
ForeignerApologetiX (on the song ‘Virgin’ from ‘Radical History Tour’ cd – a parody of ‘Urgent’)
FreeApologetiX (on the song ‘Go Right Now’ from ‘Jesus Christ Morningstar’ cd – a parody of ‘All Right Now’)
Darrell Mansfield (on the song ‘Heavy Load (Song For Jessica)’ from ‘Mansfield & Co.’ cd
Gabriel, Peter & Kate BushMaire Brennan & Michael McDonald (on the song ‘Don’t Give Up’ from ‘Streams’ cd)
GarbageApologetiX (on the song ‘Stupid World’ from ‘Ticked’ cd – a parody of ‘Stupid Girl’)
Gaye, MarvinAdam Again (on the song ‘Inner City Blues’ from ‘Homeboys’ cd)
Good CharlotteApologetiX (on the song ‘Lifestyles Of The Rich & Nameless’ from ‘Adam Up’ cd – a parody of ‘Lifestyles Of The Rich & Famous’)
Goodrem, DeltaJaci Velasquez (on the song ‘Lost Without You’ from ‘Unspoken’ cd)
Gramm, LouLou Gramm (on the song ‘We Need Jesus’from ‘Petra Praise 2’ cd [Lou shares vocals with John Elefante & John Schlitt])
Grand Funk RailroadApologetiX (on the song ‘We’re In A Parody Band’ from ‘Adam Up’ cd – a parody of ‘We’re An American Band’)
Mark Farner (on the song ‘Some Kind Of Wonderful’ from ‘Some Kind Of Wonderful’ cd)
Green DayApologetiX (on the song ‘Casket Place’ from ‘Ticked’ cd – a parody of ‘Basket Case’)
Greenbaum, Norman`ApologetiX (on the song ‘Spirit Inside’ from ‘Jesus Christ Morningstar’ cd – a parody of ‘Spirit In The Sky’)
dc Talk (on the song ‘Spirit In The Sky’ from the ‘Jesus’ mini-series [Sparrow] cd)
Harrison, GeorgeThe Choir (on the song ‘Behind That Locked Door’ from ‘Wide-Eyed Wonder’ cd)
Leon Patillo (on the song ‘My Sweet Lord’ from…cd)
Hartman, DanielAudio Adrenaline (on the song ‘Free Ride’ from ‘Bloom’ cd)
Hiatt, JohnJane Saunders (on the song ‘Learning How To Love You’ from ‘Poetic Justice’ cd)
Holly, BuddyMxPx (on the song ‘Oh Boy’from ‘On The Cover’ cd)
Hollies, TheApologetiX (on the song ‘Lawful Woman (In A Bad Place)’ from ‘Biblical Graffiti’ cd – a parody of ‘Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress)’)
Hootie & The BlowfishApologetiX (on the song ‘Naomi Gonna Be With Ruth’ from ‘Ticked’ cd – a parody of ‘Only Wanna Be With You’)
Human NatureMansfield/Turner (on the song ‘People Get Ready’ from ‘Blues With A Feelin’’ cd)
Ian, JanisJane Saunders (on the song ‘Days Like These’ from ‘Poetic Justice’ cd)
Idol, BillyGretchen (on the song ‘White Wedding’ from ‘Mouthfull of Nails’ cd)
Jackson, Michael (& Alien Ant Farm)ApologetiX (on the song ‘Smooth Grandmama’ from ‘Grace Period’ cd – a parody of ‘Smooth Criminal’)
Jefferson AirplaneRez (on the song ‘Somebody To Love’ from ‘Civil Rites’ & ‘Twenty Years’ cd’s)
Jimmy Eat WorldApologetiX (on the song ‘The Spittle’ from ‘Adam Up’ cd – a parody of ‘The Middle’)
Joel, BillyApologetiX (on the song ‘You May Be Bright’ from ‘Jesus Christ Morningstar’ cd – a parody of ‘You May Be Right’)
John, EltonApologetiX (on the song ‘Daniel’ from ‘Keep The Change’ cd – a parody of ‘Daniel’)
Martyn Joseph (on the song ‘Candle In The Wind’ from ‘An Aching And A Longing’ cd)
Johnson, Blind WillieMansfield/Turner (on the song ‘Nobody’s Fault But Mine’ from ‘Blues With A Feelin’’ cd)
The 77’s (on the song ‘Nobody’s Fault But Mine’ from ‘Drowning With Land In Sight’ cd)
Johnson, RobertDarrell Mansfield (on the song ‘Crossroads’ from ‘Mansfield & Co.’ cd)
Jones, HowardPaul Q-Pek (on the song ‘Things Can Only Get Better’ from ‘Touch The Ground’ cd)
Jones, TomFive Iron Frenzy (on the song ‘It’s Not Unusual’ from ‘Proof That The Youth Are Revolting’ live cd & ‘All The Hype That Money Can Buy’ cd)
Judas PriestApologetiX (on the song ‘Listening After Midnight’ from ‘Adam Up’ cd – a parody of ‘Living After Midnight’)
KansasRachel Rachel (on the song ‘Carry On Wayward Son’ from ‘Way To My Heart’ cd [an excellent version])
K.C. & The Sunshine BandApologetiX (on the song ‘Get Found Tonight’ from ‘Adam Up’ cd – a parody of ‘Get Down Tonight’)
Keith, TobyApologetiX (on the song ‘Choose Your Daddy’ from ‘Adam Up’ cd – a parody of ‘Who’s Your Daddy’)
KissApologetiX (on the song ‘Love & Kisses’ from ‘Jesus Christ Morningstar’ cd – a parody of ‘Rock And Roll All Nite’)
Petra (on the song ‘God Gave Rock And Roll To You’ from ‘Come And Join Us’ & ‘Beat The System’ cd’s)
Knack, TheApologetiX (on the song ‘Babylona’ from ‘Keep The Change’ cd – a parody of ‘My Sharona’)
La’s, TheSixpence None The Richer (on the song ‘There She Goes’ from their self-titled cd)
Lauper, CyndiTuesday’s Child (on the song ‘True Colors’ or ‘Time After Time’? from ‘More Things Change’ (?) cd)
Led ZeppelinApologetiX (on the song ‘Dancing Dave’ from ‘Biblical Graffiti’ cd – a parody of ‘Dancing Days’)
ApologetiX (on the song ‘Good Guys Bad Guys’ from ‘Grace Period’ cd – a parody of ‘Good Times Bad Times’)
ApologetiX (on the song ‘Ignorant Song’ from ‘Radical History Tour’ cd – a parody of ‘Immigrant Song’)
ApologetiX (on the song ‘Narrow Way To Heaven’ from ‘Jesus Christ Morningstar’ cd – a parody of ‘Stairway To Heaven’)
ApologetiX (on the song ‘Rock And Roots’ from ‘Keep The Change’ cd – a parody of ‘Rock And Roll’)
ApologetiX (on the song ‘Yer Maker’ from ‘Radical History Tour’ cd – a parody of ‘D’yer Maker’)
Mansfield/Turner (on the song ‘Nobody’s Fault But Mine’ from ‘Blues With A Feelin’’ cd)
The 77’s (on the song ‘Nobody’s Fault But Mine’ from ‘Drowning With Land In Sight’ cd)
Lennon, JohnMansfield/Turner (on the song ‘Stand By Me’ from ‘Blues With A Feelin’’ cd)
Sam Phillips (on the song ‘Gimme Some Truth’ from ‘Martinis In Bikinis’ cd)
Lennon, John & Yoko OnoRebecca St. James (on the song ‘Happy Christmas’ from ‘Christmas’ cd)
Lewis, Huey & The NewsMark Farner (on the song ‘Some Kind Of Wonderful’ from ‘Some Kind Of Wonderful’ cd)
Limp BizkitApologetiX (on the song ‘Simp Liztik’ from ‘Keep The Change’ cd – a parody of ‘Nookie’)
Linkin’ ParkApologetiX (on the song ‘Corinthians’ from ‘Grace Period’ cd – a parody of ‘In The End’)
LiveApologetiX (on the song ‘Lightning Flashes’ from ‘Ticked’ cd – a parody of ‘Lightning Crashes’)
Lynyrd SkynyrdApologetiX (on the song ‘Cheap Birds’ from ‘Keep The Change’ cd – a parody of ‘Free Bird’)
ApologetiX (on the song ‘I Know A Riddle’ from ‘Radical History Tour’ cd – a parody of ‘I Know A Little’)
ApologetiX (on the song ‘Sweet Oholibamah’ from ‘Adam Up’ cd – a parody of ‘Sweet Home Alabama’)
Mamas & The Papas, TheDead Artist Syndrome (on the song ‘California Dreamin’’ from ‘Devils, Angels & Saints’ cd)
Marcy PlaygroundApologetiX (on the song ‘Second Timothy’ from ‘Biblical Graffiti’ cd – a parody of ‘Sex And Candy’)
Marley, Bob (& The Wailers)Magdallan (on the song ‘Redemption Song’ from …cd [an excellent acoustic version]
Matchbox 20ApologetiX (on the song ‘Put You Down In My Will’ from ‘Biblical Graffiti’ cd – a parody of ‘Push’)
Mayfield, Curtis (The Impressions)Mansfield/Turner (on the song ‘People Get Ready’ from ‘Blues With A Feelin’’ cd)
McCartney, Paul (& Wings)ApologetiX (on the song ‘Didn’t Just Die’ from ‘Jesus Christ Morningstar’ cd – a parody of ‘Live And Let Die’)
Bryan Duncan (on the song ‘Maybe I’m Amazed’ from ‘Joyride’ cd)
McDonald, Michael (formerly of The Doobie Brothers)Michael McDonald & Maire Brennan (on the song ‘Don’t Give Up’ from ‘Streams’ cd)
McGuire, BarryIdea (on the song ‘Eve Of Destruction’ from ‘Stone Sharpens The Blade’ LP)
McLean, DonApologetiX (on the song ‘Parable Guy’ from ‘Jesus Christ Morningstar’ cd – a parody of ‘American Pie’)
Jeff Johnson (on the song ‘Vincent’ from ‘Great Romantics’ cd)
Martyn Joseph (on the song ‘Vincent’ from ‘An Aching And A Longing’ cd)
MetallicaApologetiX (on the song ‘Enter Samson’ from ‘Biblical Graffiti’ cd – a parody of ‘Enter Sandman’)
Mitchell, JoniAmy Grant (on the song ‘Big Yellow Taxi’ from ‘House Of Love’ cd)
Monkees, TheApologetiX (on the song ‘Armageddon Valley Someday’ from ‘Biblical Graffiti’ cd – a parody of ‘Pleasant Valley Sunday’)
ApologetiX (on the song ‘I’m A Receiver’ from ‘Grace Period’ cd – a parody of ‘I’m A Believer’)
ApologetiX (on the song ‘Monkey Scheme’ from ‘Keep The Change’ cd – a parody of ‘(Theme From) The Monkees’)
Code of Ethics (on the song ‘Pleasant Valley Sunday’ from ‘Arms Around The World’ cd)
Morissette, AlanisApologetiX (on the song ‘You Gotta Go’ from ‘Ticked’ cd – a parody of ‘You Oughta Know’)
NickelbackApologetiX (on the song ‘How You Rewind Me’ from ‘Grace Period’ cd – a parody of ‘How You Remind Me’)
Nine DaysApologetiX (on the song ‘Story Of A Squirrel’ from ‘Keep The Change’ cd – a parody of ‘Absolutely (Story Of A Girl)’)