1 August 2018: it's... When Good Artists Go Bad!

[CapnJack]

8/1:

On today’s edition of Soundwaves 10@10, we’ll hear songs from iconic artists who all had one
thing in common: they thought they were to the point in their careers where they could stretch,
or experiment, or grow lazy — or worse, cover classic songs! From Madonna and Tom Jones, to
Michael Jackson, Elvis and Styx, these are the moments when it all went wrong!

[RGMike]

Wow, I take *GREAT* exception to the Tom Jones selection -- his version of "Kiss" is awesome. The rest are pretty much crappy. (Tho' Neil D's "Heartlight" is a guilty pleasure for me, and "In the Ghetto" gets a pass for being from a different time)

[CapnJack]

 1. Madonna – American Pie
 2. Art of Noise and Tom Jones – Kiss
 3. Bryan Adams With Rod Stewart And Sting – All For Love
 4. Brad Paisley – Accidental Racist (feat. LL Cool J)
 5. Elvis Presley – In The Ghetto
 6. Styx – Music Time
 7. Red Hot Chili Peppers – Aeroplane
 8. Neil Diamond – Heartlight
 9. Eddie Murphy and Michael Jackson – Whatzupwitu
10. Phil Collins – Both Sides Of The Story
BONUS. Sheryl Crow – Sweet Child O Mine

[Big Fingers McGee]

Wow, I take *GREAT* exception to the Tom Jones selection -- his version of "Kiss" is awesome. The rest are pretty much crappy. (Tho' Neil D's "Heartlight" is a guilty pleasure for me, and "In the Ghetto" gets a pass for being from a different time)

Agreed on Jones. I honestly think "In The Ghetto" is one of the best songs Presley ever did. "Both Sides Of The Story" may have been a bit over the top, but I enjoyed it, and I've never understood the hate for RHCP.

I will say that the Sheryl Crow and Madonna covers were absolute embarrassments.