Covered in ‘80s

In this ongoing series, we highlight 80’s cover tunes or ‘80s songs that have been covered by other artists. Sometimes it’s a win-win: an 80’s song covered by another 80’s artist! Which version is your favorite? 

Charlie Sexton is a guitarist and songwriter who has served in Bob Dylan's band and the rock band Arc Angels. But back in the 80s he cut his teeth releasing a string of solo records that have become classics among AOR fans. The closing song on his 1985 album, “Pictures for Pleasure” was called “Space”. While it didn't raise any eyebrows at radio then, the boys in Cheap Trick knew a great song when they heard it. Cheap Trick covered "Space" just a few years later on their megahit album “Lap of Luxury”.