Is it possible to link from the Beatles to any other band or artist in the world in only five steps? There is only one way to find out. This one links from the Beatles to Dream Academy in five simple steps.

1. Beatles – I Wanna Be Your Man

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biyXavhxwis

This Lennon and McCartney penned song, with vocals from Ringo Starr was featured on their album With The Beatles. It was later a chart hit for the Rolling Stones.

2. Rolling Stones – Stray Cat Blues

This song was never released as a single in the UK, but can be found on their album Beggars Banquet. Next up is a random Rolling Stones cover version.

3. Bis – Stray Cat Blues

This Bis cover version of the Rolling Stones song Stray Cat Blues can be found on their album Techno Disco Lovers. Anyroads, there are plenty of songs that Bis have covered, and plenty of their songs that others have covered – like the following song.

4. Smiths – The Boy With The Thorn In His Side

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rohS1HsImBs

The Smiths song The Boy With The Thorn In His Side was covered by Bis on their album The Smiths Is Dead. Moving on now, there are a number of songs that the Smiths have covered, and plenty of their songs that have been covered – like the following song.

5. Dream Academy – Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want

This Dream Academy cover version of the Smiths song Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want can be found on their album Somewhere in the Sun: Best of The Dream Academy.