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Songs covered by Joe Jackson

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Notes:
Blue background: officially released studio recording exists
Green background: officially released live recording exists
Original artist is often unclear for early songs because several versions were recorded and released simultaneously
Year (original): before 1955 this is usually the year of publication or first performance/recording; from 1955 onwards the release year is given

Song title Original artist Year (orginal) Written by JJ live performance JJ release Remarks
My Old DutchAlbert Chevalier1892Charles Ingle (music); Albert Chevalier (words)2024only a snippet
Waterloo SunsetThe Kinks1967Ray Davies2024 
Sing, You SinnersThe High Hatters1930W. Franke Harling (music); Sam Coslow (words)2022 
RainThe Beatles1966Lennon–McCartney2019 
Johnny WasBob Marley1976Rita Marley (see remark)2017written by Bob Marley but credited to his wife for various reasons [source]
Night By NightSteely Dan1974Walter Becker and Donald Fagen2016-20182019: Foolonly on 7-inch bonus disc and on Japanese bonus CD
Big Yellow TaxiJoni Mitchell1970Joni Mitchell2015-2022 
Peter GunnHenry Mancini1959Henry Mancini (music); Raymond B. Evans and Jay Livingston (words)2015-20182019: Foolonly on 7-inch bonus disc and on Japanese bonus CD; the version with added lyrics was first recorded in 1965 by Sarah Vaughan
See No EvilTelevision1977Tom Verlaine2015-20162015: Fast Forward 
Good Bye JonnyHans Albers1938Peter Kreuder and Hans Fritz Beckmann2015: Fast Forwardwith English lyrics by Joe Jackson
In A Sentimental MoodDuke Ellington1935Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn2012 
IsfahanDuke Ellington1967Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn2012: The Duke 
I'm Beginning To See The LightDuke Ellington1944Duke Ellington, Don George, Johnny Hodges and Harry James20122012: The Dukeas a medley with 'Take The 'A' Train' and 'Cotton Tail'
Cotton TailDuke Ellington1940Duke Ellington20122012: The Dukeas a medley with 'I'm Beginning To See The Light' and 'Take The 'A' Train'
Rockin' In RhythmDuke Ellington1931Duke Ellington20122012: The Duke 
I Ain't Got Nothin' But The BluesDuke Ellington1937Duke Ellington (music); Don George (words)2012: The Dukeas a medley with 'Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me'
Do Nothin' 'Til You Hear From MeDuke Ellington1940Duke Ellington (music); Bob Russell (words)2012: The Dukeas a medley with 'I Ain't Got Nothin' But The Blues'; instrumental version
I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)Duke Ellington1941Duke Ellington (music); Paul Francis Webster (words)2012: The Duke 
PerdidoDuke Ellington1941Juan Tizol (music); Ervin Drake and Hans Lengsfelder (words)20122012: The Dukewith lyrics in Portuguese, as a medley with 'Satin Doll'
The MoocheDuke Ellington1928Duke Ellington20122012: The Dukeas a medley with 'Black And Tan Fantasy'
Black And Tan FantasyDuke Ellington1927Duke Ellington and Bubber Miley20122012: The Dukeas a medley with 'The Mooche'
It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)Duke Ellington1931Duke Ellington (music); Irving Mills (words)2012-20162012: The Duke 
Can We Still Be FriendsTodd Rundgren1978Todd Rundgren2010 
Music To Watch Girls ByAndy Williams1967Sid Ramin and Anthony Velona20102017: Fools In Love (live) (single)live version released as B-side of 'Fools In Love' limited edition 10" single
Anyone Who Had A HeartDionne Warwick1963Burt Bacharach (music); Hal David (words)2010 
Yeh YehGeorgie Fame and the Blue Flames1963Rodgers Grant and Pat Patrick (music); Jon Hendricks (words)2008 
Frank & AvaSuzanne Vega2007Suzanne Vega2008 
Knowing Me, Knowing YouABBA1977Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Stig Anderson2008-2022 
Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)David Bowie1980David Bowie2008-20182011: Live Music 
CaravanDuke Ellington1936Juan Tizol (music); Irving Mills (words)2008-2009 (1)
2012 (2)
2012: The Duke (2)(1) instrumental, as a medley with 'Chinatown'
(2) with lyrics in Persian
I'm Looking Through YouThe Beatles1965Lennon–McCartney2007 
Dirty LoveFrank Zappa1973Frank Zappa2006-2008 
InbetweeniesIan Dury & The Blockheads1979Ian Dury and Chas Jankel2006-20102011: Live Music 
Rose DarlingSteely Dan1975Walter Becker and Donald Fagen2006 
Hello, Hello, Who's Your Lady Friend?Harry Fragson1913Harry Fragson (music); Worton David and Bert Lee (words)2005-20242005: The Greatest Game Ever Played 
While My Guitar Gently WeepsThe Beatles1968George Harrison2004-2005 
Don't Ask WhyRon Sexsmith2001Ron Sexsmith2003 
I Feel PossessedCrowded House1990Neil Finn2003-2010 
GirlThe Beatles1965Lennon–McCartney2003-20242011: Live Music 
The Mayor Of SimpletonXTC1989Andy Partridge2003 
Couldn't I Just Tell YouTodd Rundgren1972Todd Rundgren2003: Volume 4 (Japanese version)also on the UK single 'Chrome'
For No OneThe Beatles1966Lennon–McCartney2000-2010 
Reelin' In The YearsSteely Dan1972Walter Becker and Donald Fagen2000-2009 
That's HimCast of "One Touch of Venus"1943Kurt Weill (music); Ogden Nash (words)2000only performed once at 'Wall-to-Wall Kurt Weill'
Speak LowGuy Lombardo1943Kurt Weill (music); Ogden Nash (words)2000only performed once at 'Wall-to-Wall Kurt Weill'
Mon Ami, My FriendCast of "Johnny Johnson"1936Kurt Weill (music); Paul Green (words)2000only performed once at 'Wall-to-Wall Kurt Weill'
Satin DollDuke Ellington1953Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn (music); Johnny Mercer (words)1999-2009 (1)
2012 (2)
2012: The Duke (2)(1) live version (with lyrics)
(2) studio version (instrumental) as a medley with "Perdido"
Any Major Dude Will Tell YouSteely Dan1974Walter Becker and Donald Fagen1999-2022 
Don't Get Around Much AnymoreDuke Ellington1940Duke Ellington (music); Bob Russell (words)1999-2010 
Drive-In SaturdayDavid Bowie1973David Bowie1999-2009 
HeroesDavid Bowie1977David Bowie and Brian Eno1999-2001 
Junkie GirlWalter Becker1994Walter Becker1999-2022 
Karma PoliceRadiohead1997Thom Yorke, Jonathan Greenwood, Philip Selway, Colin Greenwood and Ed O'Brien1999 
Life On MarsDavid Bowie1971David Bowie1999-2022 
Over The RainbowJudy Garland1939Harold Arlen1999instrumental version
Senses Working OvertimeXTC1982Andy Partridge1999 
You Can't Be Too StrongGraham Parker1979Graham Parker1999-2010 
Summer In The CityLovin' Spoonful1966John Sebastian, Mark Sebastian and Steve Boone19992000: Summer In The City 
For Your LoveYardbirds1965Graham Gouldman1999-20092000: Summer In The Cityas a medley with 'Fools In Love'
Mood IndigoDuke Ellington1930Duke Ellington and Barney Bigard (music); Irving Mills (words)1999 (1)
2012 (2)
2000: Summer In The City (1)
2012: The Duke (2)
(1) live version
(2) studio version of different arrangement
The 'In' CrowdRamsey Lewis Trio1965Billy Page1999-20012000: Summer In The City 
King Of The WorldSteely Dan1973Walter Becker and Donald Fagen1999 (1)
2019 (2)
2000: Summer In The City (1) 
Eleanor RigbyThe Beatles1966Lennon–McCartney1997-20102000: Summer In The City 
Statue Of LibertyXTC1978Andy Partridge1995: A Testimonial Dinner 
Alright, Okay, You WinElla Johnson1955Sid Wyche and Mayme Watts1990 
Oh WellFleetwood Mac1969Peter Green1990-20101991: Laughter & Lust 
When You Walk In The RoomJackie DeShannon1963Jackie DeShannon1990 
You Can't Do ThatThe Beatles1964Lennon–McCartney1990 
Take The 'A' TrainDuke Ellington1939Billy Strayhorn1989 (1)2012: The Duke (2)(1) live version (instrumental)
(2) studio version (instrumental) as a medley with "I'm Beginning To See The Light" and "Cotton Tail"
Tiger RagMills Brothers1917N. LaRocca, E. Edwards, H. Ragas, T. Sbarbaro and L. Shields (music); words added by Harry DaCosta in 19311988: Tucker 
Night TimeThe Strangeloves1965Bob Feldman, Jerry Goldstein, Richard Gottehrerrecorded for a Michelob US TV ad (1988)
'Round MidnightThelonious Monk1944Thelonious Monk1984: That's The Way I Feel Now 
Soul MakossaManu Dibango1972Manu Dibango1984as a medley with 'T.V. Age'
Body And SoulPaul Whiteman and his Orchestra1930Johnny Green, Robert Sour, Edward Heyman and Frank Eyton1984 
Uptight (Everything's Alright)Stevie Wonder1965Stevie Wonder, Sylvia Moy and Henry Cosby1982-19832012: Live At Rockpalastas part of the 'Motown Medley'
The Tears Of A ClownSmokey Robinson & The Miracles1967Stevie Wonder and Hank Cosby (music); Smokey Robinson (words)1982-19832012: Live At Rockpalastas part of the 'Motown Medley'
I'm Gonna Make You Love MeDee Dee Warwick1966Kenneth Gamble, Jerry Williams and Jerry Ross1982-19832012: Live At Rockpalastas part of the 'Motown Medley'
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)Marvin Gaye1964Holland–Dozier–Holland1982-19832012: Live At Rockpalastas part of the 'Motown Medley'
(Love Is Like A) Heat WaveMartha and the Vandellas1963Holland–Dozier–Holland1982-19832012: Live At Rockpalastas part of the 'Motown Medley'
AlfieCilla Black1966Burt Bacharach (music)1982instrumental version (keyboards and saxophone)
A Night In TunisiaDizzy Gillespie1942Dizzy Gillespie and Frank Paparelli1981 
Minnie The MoocherCab Calloway1931Cab Calloway and Irving Mills1981 
Stompin' At The SavoyBenny Goodman1934Benny Goodman, Chick Webb and Edgar Sampson (music); Andy Razaf (words)1981 
Texas And PacificLouis Jordan1947Louis Jordan1981sometimes listed as 'TP Special'
Nobody Knows You When You're Down And OutBessie Smith1923Jimmy Cox1981 
Knock Me A KissLouis Jordan1942Mike Jackson19811981: Jumpin' Jive (single) 
Jumpin' With Symphony SidLester Young1947Lester Young (music); Clarence Beeks aka King Pleasure (words)1981-19891981: Jumpin' Jive 
Jack, You're Dead Louis Jordan1947Richard Miles and Walter Bishop1981-19861981: Jumpin' Jive 
Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby Louis Jordan1944Billy Austin and Louis Jordan1981-19841981: Jumpin' Jive 
We The Cats (Shall Hep Ya) Cab Calloway1940s?Cab Calloway and Jack Palmer19811981: Jumpin' Jive 
San Francisco Fan Cab Calloway1940s?M. More19811981: Jumpin' Jive 
Five Guys Named Moe Louis Jordan1941Jerry Bresler (music); Larry Wynn (words)19811981: Jumpin' Jive 
Jumpin' Jive Cab Calloway1939Cab Calloway, Frank Froeba and Jack Palmer1981-19891981: Jumpin' Jive 
You Run Your Mouth (And I'll Run My Business) Louis Jordan1930s?Lillian Armstrong19811981: Jumpin' Jive 
What's The Use Of Getting Sober (When You're Gonna Get Drunk Again) Louis Jordan1942Bubsy Meyers 1981-20081981: Jumpin' Jive 
You're My Meat Louis Jordan1940s?Skeets Tolbert19811981: Jumpin' Jive 
Tuxedo Junction Glenn Miller1939William Johnson, Erskin Hawkins and Julian Dash (music); Buddy Feyne (words)1981-19861981: Jumpin' Jivecontains a quotation from 'A String Of Pearls' at 2:37-3:14
How Long Must I Wait For You Louis Jordan1930s?Paul Specht19811981: Jumpin' Jive 
DowntownPetula Clark1964Tony Hatch1979only performed in Portsmouth on 14 Dec 1979 as a 'Pompey version' ('Deynteyn'), i.e. in Portsmouth dialect
The Harder They ComeJimmy Cliff1972Jimmy Cliff1979-19801980: The Harder They Come (single)also on the compilation Master Series
I Can't Give You AnythingRamones1977Ramones1979-1980 
Pressure DropThe Maytals1970Frederick "Toots" Hibbert1979 
(You Gotta Have) HeartCast of "Damn Yankees"1955Richard Adler (music); Jerry Ross (words)1979 
Polka Dots And MoonbeamsFrank Sinatra1940Jimmy Van Heusen (music); Johnny Burke (words)1979solo piano version?
Come OnChuck Berry1961Chuck Berry1978-19791979: I'm The Man (single)also as a bonus track on I'm The Man (2001 reissue)
Twenty Flight RockEddie Cochran1957Eddie Cochran and Ned Fairchild1978performed solo
Ain't Misbehavin'Fats Waller1929Fats Waller and Harry Brooks (music); Andy Razaf (words)1978 
Life Is Just A Bowl Of CherriesRudy Vallée1931Ray Henderson (music); Buddy G. DeSylva and Lew Brown (words)1978-1979 
Ain't That A ShameFats Domino1955Fats Domino and Dave Bartholomew1978-1979 


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