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March 12th, 2007 under Music


Baby Got Back: a song that can fill a wedding reception dance floor within seconds. With magical lyrics (ex: “You can do side bends or sit-ups, but please don’t lose that butt.”) came straight from the heart of Sir Mix-A-Lot and connected with a generations of people from around the world.

While it hasn’t been covered as often as Mustang Sally, it does get a fair share of covers.

Here is a list of the top-10 covers of this incredible song:

But first, the original from Sir Mix-A-Lot:

And now, the top-10 covers:

The Shotgun Opera:

Wize Crackaz:

Ross Gellar:

Grodgespecial:

Throwdown:

Gilbert and Sullivan Style:

Jonnie Bock:

Richard Cheese:

Russell:

Jonathan Coulton:

Now it’s time to hear what you think. Vote for your favorite below:

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    [ # 743 ] Comment from The Other Mike [March 12, 2007, 9:52 pm]

    You know, I am stunned. This is a serious part of current Americana and your readers don’t get it. This is 2007 version of Norman Rockwell and no one is buying? I think people are checking the polls to see what polls they should respond to…com’n, grow some backbone and vote your heart.

    Peace.

    [ # 754 ] Comment from Cariann [March 13, 2007, 8:46 am]

    One question: Ed, which one is your favorite?

    [ # 755 ] Comment from kohler [March 13, 2007, 8:52 am]

    I like dick cheese.

    [ # 815 ] Pingback from FanTent » I Like Big Covers [March 18, 2007, 6:42 am]

    [...] posting this story, I discovered that The Deets had a similar posting (and I subsequently swiped the Russell and Grodgespecial version). Apologies for treading their [...]

    [ # 878 ] Comment from Jonnie Bock [March 25, 2007, 8:24 am]

    It’s just an honor to be nominated. I gotta throw props to Mr. Jonathan Coulton, however. My version is a actually a cover of his cover of Sir Mixalot. Therefore, when you vote for me, you’re actually voting for him. He’s a genious. Please check out his music at http://www.jonathancoulton.com.

    [ # 1078 ] Comment from Russell [April 4, 2007, 6:34 am]

    Thank you for nominating me =]
    Thats a fan favorite!

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