Revolution (song) - Cover Versions

Cover Versions

• An early cover version appeared in 1969 on The Head Shop, the only album by the psychedelic rock band of the same name.

• Billy Bragg performed a punk rock arrangement of the song on the 1997 compilation album Revolution No. 9: A Tribute to The Beatles.

• In October 2001, Stone Temple Pilots performed "Revolution" live during Come Together: A Night for John Lennon's Words and Music, a television special in tribute to Lennon that raised funds for victims of the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center. After their performance received significant radio airplay, the group recorded a studio version, which was released as a single in November 2001. The song reached number 30 on the US Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.

• Other artists who have featured "Revolution" on their albums include the Grateful Dead (Terrapin Station (Limited Edition)), the Thompson Twins (Here's to Future Days) and additionally with Madonna at Live Aid, Blessid Union of Souls (Walking Off the Buzz), Running Wild (Victory), and Reckless Kelly (Reckless Kelly Was Here).

• Other performers have recorded versions for film soundtracks, including Grandaddy (I Am Sam), Jim Sturgess (Across the Universe), and Rascal Flatts (Evan Almighty).

• Bands as diverse as Phish and MercyMe have performed the song in concert.