I've been dying to watch High Fidelity again, and thus have lists on my mind. I proposed this list to several of my friends and coworkers and have been happy with the results:
Top Five Cover Songs You Wish Existed
Include the band you'd like to cover it. If you're not sure or need some help jogging the mind, my list is behind the cut.
1. "Shadows of the Night" (Pat Benetar) covered by Tegan and Sara
2. "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" (Gordon Lightfoot) - The Decemberists
3. "Got You Were I Want You" (The Flies) - Weezer
4. "You Can't Always Get What You Want" (The Rolling Stones) - The Flaming Lips
5. "Atlantic City" (Springsteen) - The Smashing Pumpkins (mid 9o's lineup)