R.E.M.: Superman (1986)

The Clique recorded "Superman" in 1969. The song became famous when R.E.M. covered it in 1986. Mike Mills provided the lead vocals since Michael Stipe was not enthusiastic about covering the song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxQS6lfn0yU

Donovan: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2012

Official Site: http://www.donovan.ie/en/

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/donovan/bio/


Donovan began as a folk singer, but incorporated jazz, folk, pop, psychedelia, and calypso into his music. He signed his first contract in 1965. By the mid-60s, he was a star.
Catch the Wind (1965): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8hjEYTpwE8

Colours (1965): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoEle04qu_U

The Universal Soldier (1965): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UC9pc4U40sI

Sunshine Superman (1966): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTuPbJLqFKI

Mellow Yellow (1966): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64mb_hUOb4g

Epistle to Dippy (1967): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s39grPU-qKk

There is a Mountain (1967): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcMM5-zBCEc

Jennifer Juniper (1968): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCtcXDCxh7w

Hurdy Gurdy Man (1968): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHV8Wzldlck

Atlantis (1968): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leI7sfmipuI

Barabajagal (1969): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgpmebgHoFU



His fortunes swooned after the sixties because people associated him with the decade and hippie music.
I Like You (1973): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEH-3pQC7LQ

Dare to be Different (1977): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xu4g6lxHfYw

Neutron (1981): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZFeJCNeWEE

To Love You (2013): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ve4iNMSjfJ8

As of 2014, Donovan is still out and about.

John Williams: The Asteroid Field (1980)

This track is from The Empire Strikes Back and IMO one of Williams best. It provides the ominous Imperial March in a background of falling rocks. At points, it is reminiscent of Krypton's explosion in the original Superman.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVycvLAFXmc

The Kinks: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1990

Their career in links.

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/the-kinks/bio/

Official Site:

http://www.thekinks.info/

The Kinks formed in 1964 and rode the British Invasion to America.
Their first single covered Little Richard.

Long Tall Sally (1964):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2eC0en8a98

They set the blueprint for garage rock, hard rock and metal with:

You Really Got Me (1964):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTV48ZUrfnI

All Day and All of the Night (1964):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4DV-5d6a5g&feature=related

Tired of Waiting for You (1965):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz64hWng2vM&feature=related

Despite the success, the band fought constantly and violently.

Set Me Free (1965):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaojZhoeE5s&feature=related

They added Indian influences with “See My Friends”

See My Friends (1965):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCSzxkbMri8

Sunny Afternoon (1966):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1h1oRP7FfBw

Ray Davies continued to grow as a songwriter. The Kinks entered their peak creative period in 1967.

Waterloo Sunset (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J3gX47rHGg

Death of a Clown (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xnqf_UXmHmo

Autumn Almanac (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_u0gn1I8xQ

In 1968, the band retired from touring.

Plastic Man (1969):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f95UCJs2rUA

Lola (1970):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ixqbc7X2NQY

Apeman (1970):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEep67akIn4

20^th Century Man (1971):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrmQB38aT5U

Supersonic Rocket Ship (1972):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XV1WSCgXzM

Celluloid Heroes (1972):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp_QkUVZGPc

In 1973, Davies tried his hand at the rock opera.

Sitting in the Midday Sun (1973):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpxX6tng9jM

In 1977, he scrapped the rock opera…at the same time new acts, like Van Halen and the Pretenders, were covering the Kinks.

Sleepwalker (1977):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-uRq16lai0

Father Christmas (1977):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjaPXihbORk

(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman (1979):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzgIl9Qt7Bg

Better Things (1981):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYSNj9oyT3w

Destroyer (1981):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRpAANsoG8I

Come Dancing (1982):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gs2kFrGluKs

Don’t Forget to Dance (1982):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ta118a0crk

Their popularity declined in the mid-80s and they split in 1996. Rumors persist of a possible reunion.