Famous children entertainers The Wiggles have released a special album which includes covers of artists like Queen, the Rolling Stones, Blondie and AC/DC.
Other covers also include Tame Impala and the Dropkick Murphys.
They covered Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody.
The album is called ReWiggled and will arrive on 11 March 2022. It is also divided into two parts.
The first part features Austrailian acts such as Custard, The Chats, and the Melbourne Ska Orchestra who cover Wiggles tracks. While the second part includes The Wiggles covering series of tracks from previously mentioned acts.
This part was also inspired by their contribution to Aussie Radio station Triple J. This contribution is called Like A Version. This segment shows bands performing two songs, one of their own and a cover.
“really enjoyable”
“It’s been really enjoyable, and also so humbling, hearing all these wonderful artists doing their versions of Wiggles songs”, The Wiggles’ founder Anthony Ford said. “They’re all so very talented”.
He also added, “And it’s been a real thrill to get back in the studio together with all the Wiggles – the current members and the OG’s – to record some cover versions of our own. We had so much fun doing Elephant [originally by Tame Impala] for Like A Version, and now we’re really excited for people to hear what we’ve cooked up for this record!”.
On top of this, The Wiggles are to hit the stage in Austrailia in February, celebrating their 30th anniversary. They will be supported by DJ Deathrays, Polish Club, and Planet. Get your hands on tickets here.
Check out the tracklist below.
The Wiggles:Rewiggled Tracklist
Side One
DZ Deathrays – Hot Potato
Spacey Jane – D.O.R.O.T.H.Y (My Favourite Dinosaur)
Stella Donnelly – Ba Ba Da Bicycle Ride
The Chats – Can You (Point Your Fingers And Do The Twist?)
Emily Wurramara – Dressing Up
Polish Club – Apples & Bananas
Donny Benet – Sicily (I Want To Go)
San Cisco – H.O.L.I.D.A.Y.
Custard – Do the Propeller!
Emma Donovan & The Putbacks – Say The Dance, Do The Dance
Dami Im – Big Red Car
Luca Brasi – The Shimmie Shake
Melbourne Ska Orchestra – Were All Fruit Salad!
Side Two
Elephant (original by Tame Impala)
Bohemian Rhapsody (original by Queen)
Umbrella (original by Rhianna)
Thunderstruck (original by AC/DC)
Pub Feed (original by The Chats)
Sunday Girl (original by Blondie)
Get On The Good Foot (original by James Brown)
Praise You (original by Fatboy Slim)
Brand New Key (original by Melanie)
She’s A Rainbow (original by The Rolling Stones)
Live It Up (original by Mental As Anything)
Shipping Up To Boston (original by Dropkick Murphys)
Last month, Queen’s Greatest Hits has become the most streamed album in the UK. More on that here.
