Great songs where the recognised lead singer doesn't sing the song

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Great songs where the recognised lead singer doesn't sing the song

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Near Wild Heaven - REM
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Overrated as it is, it still makes for a good tune. Parklife.

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BitterTom wrote:
20 Jun 2020, 6:20pm
Overrated as it is, it still makes for a good tune. Parklife.
More overplayed than overrated I'd say. Cracking song.
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Heston wrote:
20 Jun 2020, 6:27pm
BitterTom wrote:
20 Jun 2020, 6:20pm
Overrated as it is, it still makes for a good tune. Parklife.
More overplayed than overrated I'd say. Cracking song.
Yes great song.

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Happy by the Stones would be my choice.
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Heston wrote:
20 Jun 2020, 6:27pm
BitterTom wrote:
20 Jun 2020, 6:20pm
Overrated as it is, it still makes for a good tune. Parklife.
More overplayed than overrated I'd say. Cracking song.
Agreed. I live in a country where it isn’t overplayed and it’s one of my favorite Blur songs.

Good choice with Near Wild Heaven.

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Wolter wrote:
20 Jun 2020, 7:50pm
Heston wrote:
20 Jun 2020, 6:27pm
BitterTom wrote:
20 Jun 2020, 6:20pm
Overrated as it is, it still makes for a good tune. Parklife.
More overplayed than overrated I'd say. Cracking song.
Agreed. I live in a country where it isn’t overplayed and it’s one of my favorite Blur songs.

Good choice with Near Wild Heaven.

Ministry - “Jesus Built My Hotrod” :shifty:
I enjoy the hell out of that song.

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Would "Guns of Brixton" count, or am I misunderstanding the rules?
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Dr. Medulla wrote:
20 Jun 2020, 8:39pm
Would "Guns of Brixton" count, or am I misunderstanding the rules?
Crazy talk

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The Specials - Concrete Jungle

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Dr. Medulla wrote:
20 Jun 2020, 8:39pm
Would "Guns of Brixton" count, or am I misunderstanding the rules?
Hello,

I'm glad you broke this ice. I was going to say Crooked Beat (I'm guessing I'm in the minuscule minority here - but it works for me).

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Ramones - Wart Hog
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Dr. Medulla wrote:
20 Jun 2020, 8:39pm
Would "Guns of Brixton" count, or am I misunderstanding the rules?
Yes, it would count. As would anything by Mick really.
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Oh, I just thought of a good one: Love - “Alone Again Or”
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