{"id":4226,"date":"2025-10-04T06:15:31","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T06:15:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/?p=4226"},"modified":"2025-10-03T21:30:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T21:30:28","slug":"5-classic-covers-by-sofar-artists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/5-classic-covers-by-sofar-artists","title":{"rendered":"5 classic covers by sofar artists"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Sofar artists put their spin on the classics, the result isn\u2019t karaoke\u2013 it\u2019s magic. Think fresh interpretations that honor the original, while reminding us why these tracks remain timeless.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From stadium anthems to power ballads, here are 5 covers from Sofar artists that reimagine (legendary) songs you\u2019ll fall in love with all over again.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Lily Allen \u2013 <\/b><b><i>I Want to Break Free<\/i><\/b><b> (Queen Cover)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Queen gave us the anthem. Lily Allen gives it intimacy. Stripped down and with added tenderness, her Sofar performance takes the epic stadium hit and brings it straight into your living room, making every lyric resonate with recognition.<\/span><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MpMPkfOXP84?si=uDDadIjEpbJCa2LC\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>Cameron Calloway \u2013 <\/b><b><i>Landslide<\/i><\/b><b> (Fleetwood Mac Cover)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Few songs capture bittersweet change like Fleetwood Mac\u2019s <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Landslide<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Cameron Calloway\u2019s soulful take adds velvet edges to the classic, reminding us why it\u2019s the kind of song you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">never<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> skip.<\/span><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DMBUNkSxbQs?si=3hsWIeNRaluamfN0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>Benjamin Longman \u2013 <\/b><b><i>Graceland<\/i><\/b><b> (Paul Simon Cover)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graceland<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a journey, reflecting the genius of Paul Simon\u2019s path. Benjamin Longman keeps the spirit of adventure alive but with an indie-folk twist that feels both nostalgic and brand new.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ecjIZJrC6go?si=AuMMvPUQgqJlKk4k\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>PitchBlak Brass Band \u2013 <\/b><b><i>Killing Me Softly<\/i><\/b><b> (The Fugees Cover)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Fugees made it iconic, but PitchBlak made it a brass-fueled banger. With bold horns and irresistible energy, this version transforms the track into an instrumental celebration that\u2019ll give you goosebumps.<\/span><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yYhh8aUp4rU?si=l2GlpbUWUYPHm0ga\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>Arlissa \u2013 <\/b><b><i>Lover, You Should Have Come Over<\/i><\/b><b> (Jeff Buckley Cover)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jeff Buckley\u2019s ballad is no easy feat, but Arlissa delivers with haunting beauty. Her Sofar performance feels timeless, drenched in longing and emotion, proof that some songs don\u2019t just get covered, they get reborn.<\/span><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DczbdnhnzmE?si=l37ocUStcVILCOHV\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These Sofar covers prove that legends never fade; find new voices (and friends and venues!) at a Sofar show near you!\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When Sofar artists put their spin on the classics, the result isn\u2019t karaoke\u2013 it\u2019s magic. Think fresh interpretations that honor the original, while reminding us why these tracks remain timeless. 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