Best Cover Songs - Vol. 1

Born January 25, 1938 Etta James did not have an easy childhood. Her mother was a prostitute and her father unknown, although Ms. James had made reference that her biological father was Rudolf Wanderone, a/k/a 'Minnesota Fats'. Ms. James became addicted to drugs and faced a number of personal problems throughout her life.

She overcame those obstacles and went on to win 6 Grammy awards, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and ranked at number 22 by Rolling Stone magazine on their list of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time.

In 2003 Cyndi Lauper released her tribute to Etta James with a recording of At Last. Her version was nominated for a Grammy in 2005.

In 1976 Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band released a live album titled Live Bullet. That album is considered one of the best live albums ever recorded. On it is Turn the Page, a song that tells a story of life on the road. Seger's raspy voice makes the song even more endearing.

Formed in Los Angeles, California in 1981 Metallica's heavy metal reputation is unmatched. Even if you don't like heavy metal, you will like Metallica. Their version of Turn the Page mixes heavy metal with blue-collar blues.

Folk and rock singer Warren Zevon wrote songs filled with dark humor, sarcasm and absurd lyrics. He painted a picture with words as he did so eloquently with Werewolves of London. Listening to that song you can see a werewolf walking with a Chinese menu in his hand.

Warren Zevon passed away n 2003, another great talent lost.

Adam Sandler made a name for himself as a regular player on Saturday Night Live. After he was fired from NBC he went on to become a highly sought after Hollywood actor with several movies to his credit. His tribute to Warren Zevon on Werewolves of London is right on point.