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Ukulele Covers of AC/DC, Nirvana, and Guns N' Roses Hits

posted by Jason Kottke   Aug 20, 2020

I have a bit of a thing for kooky covers of AC/DC's Thunderstruck — see Thunderstruck on the bagpipes and on a washing machine — so I was plum tickled to find this ukulele cover today:

That's from a Brazilian duo called Overdriver Duo, who have also done GNR's Sweet Child O' Mine, Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit (on a Frozen-branded uke!), and Every Breath You Take by The Police. (via open culture)

The Devil Went Down To Georgia, washing machine edition

posted by Jason Kottke   Feb 09, 2017

Aaron McAvoy's washing machine makes a banging noise while washing clothes so he played The Devil Went Down to Georgia in time with the banging. This is the most perfect little internet entertainment...I actually started crying I was laughing so hard. A much needed respite from the world. See also the washing machine edition of Journey's Don't Stop Believin' and a tribute to George Michael. (via @aaroncoleman0)

Update: McAvoy and his washing machine are back with this cover of AC/DC's Thunderstruck.

As he says, don't miss the "guest appearance by my white trash dryer". See also Thunderstruck on the bagpipes (which is really one of my favorite online things of all time for some reason).

AC/DC's Thunderstruck on the bagpipes

posted by Jason Kottke   Nov 03, 2010

The only way this could be better is with Brian Johnson's vocals stitched in there.

Celine Dion singing a cover version of

posted by Jason Kottke   Jan 22, 2007

Celine Dion singing a cover version of AC/DC's You Shook Me All Night Long. Sadly, what happened in Vegas didn't stay in Vegas. (via bitterpill)