One thing I love is a cover done in such a completely different style, it makes the original seem weird (check out Walk on the Wild Side by Pink Turtle), and this is a beautifully done example, it makes KC sound raucous and inelegant. Needless to say, I love this.

Sorry Tori, but I gave it a 1, a very good song just covered to sucko barfo
 

If it wasn't Tori Amos, who I think is great, I'd give this sucko barfo. 
Just not good at all. 

Everybody in my church loves this cover...
 

I am with Bill and Kurt on this one... spectacular cover!  For the record, I like Tori and Nirvana... and I like this, so there!

Loved this cover almost as much as Weird Al's :) Just bought the song.

This song is a crime!!  

Wow, I'm surprised at the comments here. I saw her play this live at the Majestic in Dallas years ago. It sent chills down my spine. IMO this is one of the best covers ever, in the sense of doing something new while respecting the original. 

For context—I'm not a huge Nirvana fan, but this was my favorite of theirs. On the other hand, my wife is a big Nirvana fan, and I'm pretty sure she agrees with my opinion of the cover.

This is a very compelling version of a turning point song.  Serious Nirvana fans should be flattered by it.  Gave it an 8.

I find it very surprising that so there are so many negative comments on this, especially here on RP.

For me, a cover has to be different to the original - this is certainly different.
Of course, being different is not enough in itself. I like this version. It would be enjoyable even if the original had never existed.

I think it would be a terrible shame to 'fence-off' certain songs as being unsuitable to be covered, or even to restrict the range and style of covers that can be made for any given song. While we may argue (and many of us do, frequently) about which version of a song is the 'best', I applaud singers and musicians who use their talents to bring something new to an old favourite, or even a song that wasn't done justice by its original singer.

So, here's a plea to the musicians and singers out there to consider covers of songs when they feel they can bring something new...but of course please don't stop creating new songs too.

 Dav3thedog wrote: 
Did Kurt ever comment on the cover?

I completely agree with Bill on this one.  People are too emotionally caught up in what this song meant to them - and I know it meant an awful lot.  So they can't handle a radical interpretation.

To me it shows the power of this amazing song's lyrics and melody that it can be completely transformed by another artist while retaining that power and beauty.

I've often said that Curt was one of the finest writer's of melodies and lyrics in rock and roll history.  Hummable melodies, memorable words.

And then that killer band which burst on to the scene with the quiet-loud dynamic, the emotional fury of the instruments and everything else that changed music in the 90's.

 ckcotton wrote: 
Hope it worked.

Covers are just another's opinion of how the song should be sung/played.  I'm sure Mozart had similar comments in his day, too. 

So far as I can tell, the responses to this song/performance are largely driven by the memories of those who associate the original with their perceptions and emotions at specific points in their lives. This is understandable, but it does not therefore make this a crappy song. If it is crappy, it stands on its own (not sure about the imagery here). I don't find it objectionable, but then Nirvana was not a major influence on my life.

Lacks passion, or any genuine feeling for that matter (elevator music). This is what made the original so very powerful...

It's Bill's stream he can play what he wants.

Im pretty sure this is played just to piss ME off.....

 

Shocking!!

inexcusable
and not just the album cover 

 Teek wrote: 
I noticed that, too. 

Interesting ratings distribution.

 

...first nirvana song i like.......10 from the ignorant german jury.....

terrible!

AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why can't I rate this lower? 

Please don't do that again!

Grunge for Grandpa