After my tape deck crapped out in 1997, I was stuck listening to either the radio or full albums in whatever order the artist intended.  That all changed in 2001, when the new-fangled MP3 technology got combined with my new CD burner.

March of 2003 looks to have a lot of cover songs, along with the latest hits from Kelly Osbourne, Christina Aguilera, Avril Lavigne, and the White Stripes.

Mariah Carey – Bringing On The Heartbreak

For a minute there, I thought I could get in to this remake of the old Def Leppard hit.

iTunes stats: Never played

The Donnas – Take It Off

The one big hit for the girl group.

iTunes stats: 13 plays, most recently on 5/30/2012

Foo Fighters – Times Like These

The latest from the Foo Fighters had both an electric and acoustic version.

iTunes stats: 6 plays, most recently on 1/4/2013

David Lee Roth – California Girls

After leaving Van Halen, David Lee Roth thought becoming a cheesy Vegas lounge act was the way to go.

iTunes stats: 7 plays, most recently on 3/30/2012

Tatu – All The Things You Said

Nothing says pop music hit like lesbian Russian teenagers.

iTunes stats: 6 plays, most recently on 8/10/2011

Tegan And Sara – I Hear Noises

My first introduction to Tegan and Sara.  I own all of their albums after this and have since seen them in concert.

iTunes stats: 20 plays, most recently on 9/21/2011

Bif Naked – We’re Not Gonna Take It

A cover of the Twisted Sister hit from the Ready To Rumble soundtrack.

iTunes stats: Never played

Sixpence None The Richer – Don’t Dream It’s Over

A cover of the old Crowded House hit.

iTunes stats: Never played

Johnny Cash – Personal Jesus

A bizarre cover of the Depeche Mode hit by the Man in Black.

iTunes stats: 1 play, on 5/19/2009

Kelly Osbourne – Shut Up

The first release from Kelly’s ill-fated album meant to capitalize on the success of The Osbournes.

iTunes stats: 5 plays, most recently on 5/8/2012

Carl Douglas – Kung Fu Fighting

The 70s ode to martial arts.

iTunes stats: 2 plays, most recently on 3/21/2012

Mary Beth Maziarz – Daydream Believer

This cover of the Monkees hit was from the Dawson’s Creek soundtrack.

iTunes stats: Never played

Christina Aguilera – Beautiful

Christina Aguilera’s ode to fighting back against critics and bullys.

iTunes stats: 4 plays, most recently on 1/2/2013

Smashing Pumpkins – Landslide

A cover of the Fleetwood Mac hit.

iTunes stats: 6 plays, most recently on 8/18/2011

Cledus T. Judd – Gin & Juice

If there was any song that needed a country makeover, it was Snoop Dogg’s ode to partying, drinking, and screwing.

iTunes stats: Never played

White Stripes – Seven Nation Army

This hit from the White Stripes eventually became the entrance music for one-time Cubs closer Kevin Gregg.

iTunes stats: 1 play, on 12/30/2010

The Cardigans – Iron Man

A softer, gentler cover of the Black Sabbath anthem.

iTunes stats: Never played

The Carpenters – Ticket To Ride

A softer, gentler cover of the Beatles hit.

iTunes stats: 4 plays, most recently on 11/27/2010

Avril Lavigne – I’m With You

The latest ballad from the Canadian pop punk princess.

iTunes stats: 1 play, on 3/21/2012