I've compiled a list of some notable cover songs that I like, focusing on the 90's and 00's.

Hoping that you discover something new and unexpected!.

Baker Street Foo Fighters (Gerry Rafferty)

Named after a famous street in London, Baker Street was a hit for Gerry Rafferty in 1978.
The Foo Fighters released this version as a B-side to their 1998 single My Hero. The sax solo from the original is replaced with guitar, and the word booze changed to crack.

I Will Survive Cake (Gloria Gaynor)

Cake, a popular indie band from Sacramento, covered Gloria Gaynor's Grammy-winning single on their second studio album, Fashion Nugget.

Nobody Does It Better Radiohead (Carly Simon)

Music written by Marvin Hamlisch with lyrics by Carole Bayer Sager. Originally recorded by Carly Simon for the James Bond Film The Spy Who Loved Me in 1977. Thom Yorke of Radiohead reportedly called this "the sexiest song ever written."

Wonderwall Ryan Adams (Oasis)

Brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher of Oasis released the CD What's The Story, Morning Glory? in '95, with Wonderwall being the biggest US hit. In fact, the album was the second-best selling in British history, second only to Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band'.

"The eerie echoes of Adams' cover of the Oasis classic give way to ringing, plucked chords sprawling across the rich landscape. At first smooth and effortless, his voice becomes more plaintive as it floats over the shifting acoustics; ebbing, flowing and finally breaking before the gliding piano line lifts you through misty spheres of sky and cloud, melancholic and adrift. And no, I have not been taking drugs." Lauren Strain leedsmusicscene.net

The Boys of Summer The Ataris (Don Henley)

Ataris is a pop-funk band from Indiana. They replaced the original lyric "Deadhead sticker on a Cadillac", referring to the Grateful Dead, with "Blackflag sticker", in homage to the 80's punk band.

Imagine A Perfect Circle (John Lennon)

A Perfect Circle's band members have formerly hailed from such acts as Tool, Marilyn Manson, Smashing Pumkins, Queens of the Stone Age, and Nine Inch Nails. This version of John Lennon's "Imagine" turns the idealism of the original on it's head.

Personal Jesus Johnny Cash (Depeche Mode)

Released in 2002 on the amazing recording Cash IV, The Man Comes Around.

"In 15 songs, Cash moves through dark, haunted meditations on death and destruction, poignant farewells, testaments to everlasting love, and hopeful salutes to redemption. He sounds as if he means every word, his baritone-bass, frequently frayed and ravaged, taking on a weary beauty. By the time he gets to the Beatles "In My Life," you'll very nearly cry. Go ahead. He sounds as if he's about to, too. Unforgettable. --Alanna Nash Amazon.com review

Hit Me Baby One More Time Travis (Britney Spears)

You gotta like this version more. Seriously.

Jolene The White Stripes (Dolly Parton)

The original was written and performed by Dolly Parton in 1973. The title character, 'Jolene' was inspired by a statuesque red-headed bank teller who flirted with her husband. I have a feeling that Dolly could have kicked her ass.

As for Jack White of The White Stripes, in my opinion, he is one of the most versatile, passionate and talented performers of our time.

Mrs Robinson The Lemonheads (Simon and Garfunkel)

Written by Paul Simon and first performed by Simon and Garfunkel, this song is best known for the motion picture 'The Graduate' with Dustin Hoffman as a mopish recent college graduate, and Anne Bancroft as Mrs. Robinson. The Lemonheads re-released their album 'Its a Shame About Ray' to include this cover after the single's success on the charts.

Superstar Sonic Youth (The Carpenters)

A haunting (ok, kind of creepy) cover by Sonic Youth, appearing on 'If I Were a Carpenter', a tribute album released in '94, as well as the 'Juno' movie soundtrack. This song was actually written by Leon Russell, and was first performed by Joe Cocker while on his 'Mad Dogs & Englishmen' tour.

Well, that's a short sampling of some more recent covers of mostly older songs.

Your remarks and input are most welcome.