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19. Alanis Morissette "Basket Case"
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Original artist: Green Day
Following news that Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong had suffered a breakdown, Alanis took to his defense, going so far as to cover "Basket Case" at the close of Jimmy Kimmel. It worked: suddenly, the song wasn't just trip down memory lane. It represented issues that went far deeper than just a catchy chorus.
