Cover Versions
- An alternative rock cover version of "Raspberry Beret" was recorded and released in 1990 by the Hindu Love Gods, (composed of all members of R.E.M. except Michael Stipe, with Warren Zevon providing lead vocals) and achieved moderate popularity. This version, which also appears on Zevon's compilation album Genius: The Best of Warren Zevon, has fewer lyrics than the original.
- D'Angelo covered the song as a B-side for his single "She's Always In My Hair" in 1997 and it appeared on the Scream 2 soundtrack.
- In 2006, Scottish glam rock band El Presidente covered "Raspberry Beret" and released it as a B-side for their 2006 single "Turn This Thing Around." Their version was more rock-based, faster and more uptempo, and includes a guitar solo at the end. The band often plays the song live in concert.
- Australian pop singer Kate Ceberano covered the song for her 2007 album Nine Lime Avenue.
- A cover of the song was also recorded by The Derailers with a rock/country sound.
- James McNew, bassist for Yo La Tengo, recorded a cover of the song under the name Dump for his album That Skinny Motherfucker with the High Voice?
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